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Public Social Services Department

Source file: Los Angeles County — Employee Salaries (Auditor-Controller) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$1.7B
Employees
15,097
Median total
$111,187
Highest record
$667,820

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$63,917 (57%)
  • Overtime$635 (1%)
  • Other$7,222 (6%)
  • Benefits$40,830 (36%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$67,259
$94,626
$111,187
$129,364
$156,428

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).

Largest job titles

Eligibility Worker II
6,598 · $105,178
Eligibility Supervisor
1,048 · $133,419
Social Worker
640 · $143,638

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

Employees

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Eduardo Morales

Chief Clerk/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,306
Base pay
$90,434
Overtime
$4,728
Other pay
$6,349
Benefits
$40,795
Total compensation
$142,306

Eduardo Morales works as a Chief Clerk for Public Social Services Department. Eduardo earned $142,306 in 2025.

Demetrio Asence

Staff Assistant II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,292
Base pay
$85,177
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,022
Benefits
$52,093
Total compensation
$142,292

Demetrio Asence works as a Staff Assistant II for Public Social Services Department. Demetrio earned $142,292 in 2025.

Abel Melgarejo

Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,291
Base pay
$78,967
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$12,919
Benefits
$50,405
Total compensation
$142,291

At Public Social Services Department, Abel Melgarejo serves as a Eligibility Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,291.

Ramses Torres

G a I N Services Worker/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,290
Base pay
$78,932
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,034
Benefits
$55,324
Total compensation
$142,290

Ramses Torres holds the role of G a I N Services Worker at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,290.

Kenya Sandoval

G a I N Services Worker/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,289
Base pay
$82,149
Overtime
$1,782
Other pay
$6,747
Benefits
$51,611
Total compensation
$142,289

Kenya Sandoval is a G a I N Services Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $142,289.

Wenceslao Munoz

G a I N Services Worker/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,287
Base pay
$80,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,994
Benefits
$54,769
Total compensation
$142,287

At Public Social Services Department, Wenceslao Munoz serves as a G a I N Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,287.

Kaiping Hsu

Program Assistant,Pss/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,287
Base pay
$87,086
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,002
Benefits
$49,199
Total compensation
$142,287

Kaiping Hsu works as a Program Assistant,Pss for Public Social Services Department. Kaiping earned $142,287 in 2025.

Luis Rodriguez-Chum

G a I N Services Worker/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,267
Base pay
$78,932
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,199
Benefits
$57,136
Total compensation
$142,267

Luis Rodriguez-Chum holds the role of G a I N Services Worker at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,267.

Yvonne Reyes

Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,262
Base pay
$78,701
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,263
Benefits
$57,298
Total compensation
$142,262

Yvonne Reyes is a Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $142,262.

Charlotte Riggs

Program Assistant,Pss/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,242
Base pay
$87,047
Overtime
$251
Other pay
$5,345
Benefits
$49,599
Total compensation
$142,242

Charlotte Riggs is a Program Assistant,Pss at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $142,242.

David Nguyen

G a I N Services Worker/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,239
Base pay
$79,481
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,142
Benefits
$55,616
Total compensation
$142,239

David Nguyen works as a G a I N Services Worker for Public Social Services Department. David earned $142,239 in 2025.

Judy Larios

Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,239
Base pay
$79,302
Overtime
$4,183
Other pay
$4,999
Benefits
$53,755
Total compensation
$142,239

Judy Larios is a Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $142,239.

Grisel Esquivel

Program Assistant,Pss/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,237
Base pay
$85,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,090
Benefits
$52,002
Total compensation
$142,237

Grisel Esquivel works as a Program Assistant,Pss for Public Social Services Department. Grisel earned $142,237 in 2025.

Ndidi Ohajekwe

Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,221
Base pay
$79,302
Overtime
$1,681
Other pay
$7,724
Benefits
$53,514
Total compensation
$142,221

Ndidi Ohajekwe is a Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $142,221.

Rosa Castillo

Social Worker/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,218
Base pay
$90,215
Overtime
$509
Other pay
$8,133
Benefits
$43,361
Total compensation
$142,218

Rosa Castillo works as a Social Worker for Public Social Services Department. Rosa earned $142,218 in 2025.

Agustin Camberos Jr

Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,207
Base pay
$79,302
Overtime
$5,360
Other pay
$5,055
Benefits
$52,490
Total compensation
$142,207

At Public Social Services Department, Agustin Camberos Jr serves as a Eligibility Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,207.

Laura Calderon

Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,184
Base pay
$79,302
Overtime
$4,187
Other pay
$5,824
Benefits
$52,871
Total compensation
$142,184

Laura Calderon is a Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $142,184.

Vu Tran

G a I N Services Worker/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,184
Base pay
$80,524
Overtime
$1,363
Other pay
$6,283
Benefits
$54,014
Total compensation
$142,184

Vu Tran is a G a I N Services Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $142,184.

Brenda Alcala

Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,171
Base pay
$79,302
Overtime
$1,429
Other pay
$5,893
Benefits
$55,547
Total compensation
$142,171

Brenda Alcala works as a Eligibility Supervisor for Public Social Services Department. Brenda earned $142,171 in 2025.

Jessica Chang

Social Worker/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,169
Base pay
$83,566
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,634
Benefits
$49,969
Total compensation
$142,169

Jessica Chang is a Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $142,169.

Armando Morales

Social Worker/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,159
Base pay
$88,431
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10,714
Benefits
$43,014
Total compensation
$142,159

Armando Morales is a Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $142,159.

Lisa Francis

Social Services Supervisor/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,148
Base pay
$92,570
Overtime
$788
Other pay
$7,668
Benefits
$41,122
Total compensation
$142,148

Lisa Francis holds the role of Social Services Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,148.

Sarkis Nakashian

Social Worker/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,147
Base pay
$86,682
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$12,611
Benefits
$42,854
Total compensation
$142,147

Sarkis Nakashian works as a Social Worker for Public Social Services Department. Sarkis earned $142,147 in 2025.

Jose Rios

IT Technical Support Analyst I/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,130
Base pay
$92,863
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,815
Benefits
$41,452
Total compensation
$142,130

Jose Rios works as a IT Technical Support Analyst I for Public Social Services Department. Jose earned $142,130 in 2025.

Guadalupe Zelaya

Social Worker/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,126
Base pay
$83,472
Overtime
$1,317
Other pay
$5,776
Benefits
$51,561
Total compensation
$142,126

Guadalupe Zelaya works as a Social Worker for Public Social Services Department. Guadalupe earned $142,126 in 2025.

Cleo Millsap

Social Worker/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,121
Base pay
$86,682
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,673
Benefits
$49,766
Total compensation
$142,121

Cleo Millsap holds the role of Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,121.

Jesus Acosta Jr.

Social Worker/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,107
Base pay
$84,574
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,565
Benefits
$50,968
Total compensation
$142,107

Jesus Acosta Jr. holds the role of Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,107.

Yvonne Duran-Valdez

Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,099
Base pay
$79,302
Overtime
$3,595
Other pay
$5,810
Benefits
$53,392
Total compensation
$142,099

Yvonne Duran-Valdez is a Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $142,099.

Jessika Jauregui-Wong

Appeals Hearing Specialist/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,097
Base pay
$80,156
Overtime
$324
Other pay
$6,336
Benefits
$55,281
Total compensation
$142,097

Jessika Jauregui-Wong holds the role of Appeals Hearing Specialist at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,097.

Maria Huizar

Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,090
Base pay
$79,302
Overtime
$48
Other pay
$7,119
Benefits
$55,621
Total compensation
$142,090

At Public Social Services Department, Maria Huizar serves as a Eligibility Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,090.

Sherry Gipson

Social Worker/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,089
Base pay
$97,454
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$39,635
Total compensation
$142,089

Sherry Gipson holds the role of Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,089.

Carolina Perez

Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,086
Base pay
$77,820
Overtime
$4,544
Other pay
$6,530
Benefits
$53,192
Total compensation
$142,086

Carolina Perez holds the role of Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,086.

Victoria Ruiz

Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,081
Base pay
$79,302
Overtime
$1,615
Other pay
$7,148
Benefits
$54,016
Total compensation
$142,081

Victoria Ruiz is a Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $142,081.

Irvinder Gahir

Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,079
Base pay
$78,416
Overtime
$95
Other pay
$11,377
Benefits
$52,191
Total compensation
$142,079

Irvinder Gahir holds the role of Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,079.

Rene Escalante

G a I N Services Worker/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,066
Base pay
$80,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,618
Benefits
$52,924
Total compensation
$142,066

Rene Escalante is a G a I N Services Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $142,066.

Cindy Edge

Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,059
Base pay
$78,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,447
Benefits
$57,447
Total compensation
$142,059

Cindy Edge is a Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $142,059.

Maria Guadalupe Gutierrez

G a I N Services Worker/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,049
Base pay
$78,490
Overtime
$208
Other pay
$6,219
Benefits
$57,132
Total compensation
$142,049

Maria Guadalupe Gutierrez is a G a I N Services Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $142,049.

Martha Sevilla

Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,038
Base pay
$79,302
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,200
Benefits
$56,536
Total compensation
$142,038

Martha Sevilla is a Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $142,038.

Alena Bahdanau

Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$142,036
Base pay
$79,302
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,200
Benefits
$56,534
Total compensation
$142,036

At Public Social Services Department, Alena Bahdanau serves as a Eligibility Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,036.

Anahit Kusheryan

Program Assistant,Pss/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$141,991
Base pay
$80,847
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,778
Benefits
$54,366
Total compensation
$141,991

Anahit Kusheryan works as a Program Assistant,Pss for Public Social Services Department. Anahit earned $141,991 in 2025.