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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Administrative Investigator,Pss/Public Social Services Department
Dianna Karapetyan works as a Administrative Investigator,Pss for Public Social Services Department. Dianna earned $159,190 in 2025.
Gain Services Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Catherine Turner is a Gain Services Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $159,174.
Gain Services Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Erik Chaidez Gonzalez serves as a Gain Services Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,169.
Gain Services Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Jaklin Melik-Stepanyan is a Gain Services Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $159,169.
Social Services Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Karine Vartanian is a Social Services Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $159,156.
Management Analyst/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, La Tasha Hicks serves as a Management Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,150.
Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Jessica Hernandez serves as a Eligibility Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,116.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Armen Ktshozyan is a Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $159,105.
Chief Clerk/Public Social Services Department
Latrice Hagan works as a Chief Clerk for Public Social Services Department. Latrice earned $159,079 in 2025.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Hsiu-O Chen serves as a Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,012.
Video Production Specialist/Public Social Services Department
Mike Ngan holds the role of Video Production Specialist at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,945.
Social Services Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Portia Austin serves as a Social Services Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,910.
Gain Services Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Melissa Nicolabo holds the role of Gain Services Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,891.
Management Secretary IV/Public Social Services Department
Gina Yates works as a Management Secretary IV for Public Social Services Department. Gina earned $158,856 in 2025.
Management Analyst/Public Social Services Department
Devony Parker is a Management Analyst at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $158,790.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Yasmin Cortez serves as a Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,767.
Management Secretary IV/Public Social Services Department
Huichuan Liu works as a Management Secretary IV for Public Social Services Department. Huichuan earned $158,766 in 2025.
Welfare Fraud Investigator/Public Social Services Department
Rodolfo Ruano holds the role of Welfare Fraud Investigator at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,754.
Welfare Fraud Investigator/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Jose Diaz-Ortiz serves as a Welfare Fraud Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,708.
Human Services Administrator I/Public Social Services Department
Adrianette Anderson holds the role of Human Services Administrator I at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,670.
Gain Services Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Iris Florimon serves as a Gain Services Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,669.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Ripsime Meliksetian serves as a Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,662.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Maria Ocampo is a Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $158,528.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Social Services Department
Diana Escobar works as a Administrative Services Manager I for Public Social Services Department. Diana earned $158,518 in 2025.
Appeals Hearing Specialist/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Luis Venegas serves as a Appeals Hearing Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,483.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Noelle Martin serves as a Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,481.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Anahit Khandjian works as a Social Worker for Public Social Services Department. Anahit earned $158,462 in 2025.
Appeals Hearing Specialist/Public Social Services Department
Susan Mkhikian is a Appeals Hearing Specialist at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $158,455.
Contract Program Monitor/Public Social Services Department
Shawn Owens is a Contract Program Monitor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $158,454.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Social Services Department
Eda Gharachadaghi holds the role of Administrative Services Manager I at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,432.
Social Services Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Brenda Bowden serves as a Social Services Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,334.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Social Services Department
Blanca Tolentino works as a Administrative Assistant III for Public Social Services Department. Blanca earned $158,317 in 2025.
Human Services Administrator I/Public Social Services Department
Angela Briceno holds the role of Human Services Administrator I at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,310.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Kristina Engly holds the role of Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,276.
Social Services Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Vicki Mach holds the role of Social Services Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,267.
Accounting Officer I/Public Social Services Department
Emerito Aquino works as a Accounting Officer I for Public Social Services Department. Emerito earned $158,254 in 2025.
Gain Services Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Steven Abramian works as a Gain Services Supervisor for Public Social Services Department. Steven earned $158,236 in 2025.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Elvira Davidian works as a Social Worker for Public Social Services Department. Elvira earned $158,223 in 2025.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
George Zargaryan is a Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $158,213.
Welfare Fraud Investigator/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Angelica Maria Mendoza serves as a Welfare Fraud Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,161.