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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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Diane Arellano

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,309
Base pay
$50,898
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,297
Benefits
$29,114
Total compensation
$86,309

Diane Arellano is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $86,309.

Jennifer Clark

Secretary II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,300
Base pay
$48,578
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,516
Benefits
$32,206
Total compensation
$86,300

Jennifer Clark holds the role of Secretary II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,300.

Caitlin Lagahit

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,299
Base pay
$52,016
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,488
Benefits
$28,795
Total compensation
$86,299

Caitlin Lagahit is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $86,299.

Monica Miller

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,259
Base pay
$40,366
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,442
Benefits
$40,451
Total compensation
$86,259

Monica Miller is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $86,259.

Nora Jabara-Cheikh

Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,254
Base pay
$51,354
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,480
Benefits
$28,420
Total compensation
$86,254

Nora Jabara-Cheikh is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $86,254.

Me Jung Cho

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,252
Base pay
$51,863
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,143
Benefits
$28,246
Total compensation
$86,252

Me Jung Cho holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,252.

Vina Duong

Social Worker Trainee/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,248
Base pay
$51,809
Overtime
$77
Other pay
$5,859
Benefits
$28,503
Total compensation
$86,248

At Public Social Services Department, Vina Duong serves as a Social Worker Trainee. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,248.

Alejandra Nacar

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,241
Base pay
$54,203
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,139
Benefits
$26,899
Total compensation
$86,241

Alejandra Nacar is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $86,241.

Antonio Martinez

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,210
Base pay
$52,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,928
Benefits
$25,915
Total compensation
$86,210

Antonio Martinez holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,210.

William Tsai

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,207
Base pay
$52,006
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,927
Benefits
$26,274
Total compensation
$86,207

William Tsai holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,207.

Melissa Olortegui

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,194
Base pay
$59,393
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,854
Benefits
$17,947
Total compensation
$86,194

Melissa Olortegui holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,194.

Bernadette Palisoc

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,194
Base pay
$54,075
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,806
Benefits
$24,313
Total compensation
$86,194

Bernadette Palisoc works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Bernadette earned $86,194 in 2025.

Leslie Farran

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,191
Base pay
$50,454
Overtime
$1,806
Other pay
$5,020
Benefits
$28,911
Total compensation
$86,191

At Public Social Services Department, Leslie Farran serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,191.

Bridget Nungaray

Social Worker Trainee/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,190
Base pay
$52,911
Overtime
$892
Other pay
$6,673
Benefits
$25,714
Total compensation
$86,190

Bridget Nungaray is a Social Worker Trainee at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $86,190.

Jenane Brown Harper

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,184
Base pay
$51,709
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,385
Benefits
$28,090
Total compensation
$86,184

Jenane Brown Harper works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Jenane earned $86,184 in 2025.

Vanessa Gonzalez

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,182
Base pay
$45,429
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,007
Benefits
$35,746
Total compensation
$86,182

Vanessa Gonzalez holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,182.

Teresa Rivas

Eligibility Worker I/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,181
Base pay
$49,186
Overtime
$1,111
Other pay
$8,496
Benefits
$27,388
Total compensation
$86,181

Teresa Rivas holds the role of Eligibility Worker I at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,181.

Alfonso Gutierrez

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,175
Base pay
$52,297
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,758
Benefits
$28,120
Total compensation
$86,175

At Public Social Services Department, Alfonso Gutierrez serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,175.

Michelle Rico

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,171
Base pay
$51,323
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,639
Benefits
$27,209
Total compensation
$86,171

At Public Social Services Department, Michelle Rico serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,171.

Raven Nunez

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,169
Base pay
$51,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,571
Benefits
$27,660
Total compensation
$86,169

Raven Nunez works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Raven earned $86,169 in 2025.

Tiara Jones

Eligibility Worker I/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,149
Base pay
$43,296
Overtime
$101
Other pay
$7,441
Benefits
$35,311
Total compensation
$86,149

Tiara Jones holds the role of Eligibility Worker I at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,149.

Raul Rivas

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,126
Base pay
$53,517
Overtime
$10
Other pay
$6,014
Benefits
$26,585
Total compensation
$86,126

At Public Social Services Department, Raul Rivas serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,126.

Stanley Matlock

Intermediate Clerk/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,114
Base pay
$51,940
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,853
Benefits
$28,321
Total compensation
$86,114

Stanley Matlock holds the role of Intermediate Clerk at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,114.

Annette Johnson

Intermediate Clerk/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,106
Base pay
$50,140
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,153
Benefits
$29,813
Total compensation
$86,106

Annette Johnson holds the role of Intermediate Clerk at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,106.

Brandon James

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,104
Base pay
$52,071
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,333
Benefits
$27,700
Total compensation
$86,104

Brandon James holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,104.

Keeara Bright

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,103
Base pay
$41,193
Overtime
$22
Other pay
$5,056
Benefits
$39,832
Total compensation
$86,103

Keeara Bright is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $86,103.

Stacye Youman

Intermediate Clerk/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,080
Base pay
$49,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,093
Benefits
$30,223
Total compensation
$86,080

Stacye Youman is a Intermediate Clerk at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $86,080.

Sirena Ramirez

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,080
Base pay
$24,973
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$56,107
Total compensation
$86,080

Sirena Ramirez holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,080.

Mariah Johnson

Secretary II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,066
Base pay
$49,749
Overtime
$52
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$31,265
Total compensation
$86,066

At Public Social Services Department, Mariah Johnson serves as a Secretary II. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,066.

Narine Gevorgyan

Senior Clerk/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,054
Base pay
$50,779
Overtime
$12
Other pay
$9,119
Benefits
$26,144
Total compensation
$86,054

Narine Gevorgyan works as a Senior Clerk for Public Social Services Department. Narine earned $86,054 in 2025.

Kevin Walker

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,051
Base pay
$46,875
Overtime
$375
Other pay
$1,711
Benefits
$37,090
Total compensation
$86,051

At Public Social Services Department, Kevin Walker serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,051.

Valentina Blackburn

Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,049
Base pay
$42,278
Overtime
$189
Other pay
$5,294
Benefits
$38,288
Total compensation
$86,049

Valentina Blackburn holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,049.

Yolanda Pegueros

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,025
Base pay
$31,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,865
Benefits
$48,532
Total compensation
$86,025

Yolanda Pegueros is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $86,025.

Sarah Rojas

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,022
Base pay
$52,927
Overtime
$443
Other pay
$6,323
Benefits
$26,329
Total compensation
$86,022

At Public Social Services Department, Sarah Rojas serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,022.

Dominick Brown

Departmental Facilities Planner II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,018
Base pay
$66,840
Overtime
$453
Other pay
$1,093
Benefits
$17,632
Total compensation
$86,018

Dominick Brown is a Departmental Facilities Planner II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $86,018.

Jesus Hernandez

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,016
Base pay
$50,778
Overtime
$53
Other pay
$6,448
Benefits
$28,737
Total compensation
$86,016

Jesus Hernandez works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Jesus earned $86,016 in 2025.

Mario Jimenez

Intermediate Clerk/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,009
Base pay
$50,521
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,218
Benefits
$28,270
Total compensation
$86,009

At Public Social Services Department, Mario Jimenez serves as a Intermediate Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,009.

Aaron Rios

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,009
Base pay
$51,158
Overtime
$623
Other pay
$5,006
Benefits
$29,222
Total compensation
$86,009

Aaron Rios works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Aaron earned $86,009 in 2025.

Marcelina Guzman

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$86,005
Base pay
$47,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,526
Benefits
$33,084
Total compensation
$86,005

At Public Social Services Department, Marcelina Guzman serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,005.

Jennifer Villanueva

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$85,978
Base pay
$53,126
Overtime
$198
Other pay
$5,023
Benefits
$27,631
Total compensation
$85,978

At Public Social Services Department, Jennifer Villanueva serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,978.