Los Angeles County / Public Social Services Department
Agency file
The Public Social Services Department delivers health and social services — programs such as Medicaid, public assistance, child welfare, and support for aging and disabled residents.
In 2025, this agency had 15,097 employees with median total compensation of $111,187; the highest distinct record was $667,820.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 15,097 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($111,187) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $156,428 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $67,259. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
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Program Assistant,Pss/Public Social Services Department
Jessica Hernandez is a Program Assistant,Pss at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $126,602.
Staff Assistant, Pss/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Michael Brown Jr. serves as a Staff Assistant, Pss. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,600.
Eligibility Worker III/Public Social Services Department
Alex Garcia is a Eligibility Worker III at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $126,588.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Zhanet Keshishyan serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,587.
Social Worker Trainee/Public Social Services Department
Kristine Sargsyan works as a Social Worker Trainee for Public Social Services Department. Kristine earned $126,579 in 2025.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Crystal Le holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,575.
Welfare Fraud Investigator/Public Social Services Department
Edgardo Zavala holds the role of Welfare Fraud Investigator at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,556.
Social Worker Trainee/Public Social Services Department
Anait Avetisyan works as a Social Worker Trainee for Public Social Services Department. Anait earned $126,551 in 2025.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Sandra Mercado holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,542.
Eligibility Worker III/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Nai Lam serves as a Eligibility Worker III. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,540.
Program Assistant,Pss/Public Social Services Department
Fabiola Ibarra is a Program Assistant,Pss at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $126,534.
Eligibility Worker III/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Cynthia Almanza serves as a Eligibility Worker III. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,527.
Program Assistant,Pss/Public Social Services Department
Mayra Hernandez is a Program Assistant,Pss at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $126,525.
Eligibility Worker III/Public Social Services Department
Lupe Rincon is a Eligibility Worker III at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $126,516.
Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Vanessa Esparza serves as a Eligibility Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,508.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Yolanda Briscoe serves as a Administrative Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,507.
Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Lianna Vardanian is a Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $126,495.
Gain Services Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Vergine Barseghyan works as a Gain Services Supervisor for Public Social Services Department. Vergine earned $126,463 in 2025.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
David Ong works as a Social Worker for Public Social Services Department. David earned $126,461 in 2025.
Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Arman Khachatrian holds the role of Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,458.
Social Worker Trainee/Public Social Services Department
Bao Yan Ma holds the role of Social Worker Trainee at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,444.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Vianet Cruz works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Vianet earned $126,434 in 2025.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Christine Ly works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Christine earned $126,428 in 2025.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Barbara Sanchez serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,424.
G a I N Services Worker/Public Social Services Department
Lorena Ramirez holds the role of G a I N Services Worker at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,420.
Program Assistant,Pss/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Luz Rojas serves as a Program Assistant,Pss. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,408.
Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Patricia Silva works as a Eligibility Supervisor for Public Social Services Department. Patricia earned $126,399 in 2025.
G a I N Services Worker/Public Social Services Department
Francisco Portillo holds the role of G a I N Services Worker at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,399.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Wendy Ho works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Wendy earned $126,396 in 2025.
Eligibility Worker III/Public Social Services Department
Maria Patino Cervantes holds the role of Eligibility Worker III at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,394.
Eligibility Worker III/Public Social Services Department
Nashaunte Perkins works as a Eligibility Worker III for Public Social Services Department. Nashaunte earned $126,383 in 2025.
Social Worker Trainee/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Karine Gavgavyan serves as a Social Worker Trainee. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,381.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Tiffany Horton serves as a Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,381.
Eligibility Worker III/Public Social Services Department
Gayane Minasyan is a Eligibility Worker III at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $126,377.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Victoria Espinoza works as a Social Worker for Public Social Services Department. Victoria earned $126,372 in 2025.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Olga Salazar serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,346.
G a I N Services Worker/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Latisha Hardy serves as a G a I N Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,342.
G a I N Services Worker/Public Social Services Department
Nga Bach holds the role of G a I N Services Worker at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,340.
IT Technical Support Analyst II/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Brian Byers serves as a IT Technical Support Analyst II. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,337.
Eligibility Worker III/Public Social Services Department
Anna Kinkuhaire holds the role of Eligibility Worker III at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,337.