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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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Brandi Nelson

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$97,012
Base pay
$48,065
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,179
Benefits
$42,768
Total compensation
$97,012

Brandi Nelson is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $97,012.

Oyuntsetseg Tsendbal

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$97,009
Base pay
$51,600
Overtime
$143
Other pay
$5,010
Benefits
$40,256
Total compensation
$97,009

At Public Social Services Department, Oyuntsetseg Tsendbal serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,009.

Fred Buenrostro

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$97,004
Base pay
$48,068
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,064
Benefits
$41,872
Total compensation
$97,004

Fred Buenrostro is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $97,004.

Emma De Leon

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,999
Base pay
$57,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,386
Benefits
$32,893
Total compensation
$96,999

Emma De Leon is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $96,999.

Samia Dabbagh

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,992
Base pay
$51,029
Overtime
$85
Other pay
$5,702
Benefits
$40,176
Total compensation
$96,992

Samia Dabbagh holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,992.

Paul Ortega

Intermediate Clerk/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,988
Base pay
$49,092
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,928
Benefits
$39,968
Total compensation
$96,988

Paul Ortega works as a Intermediate Clerk for Public Social Services Department. Paul earned $96,988 in 2025.

Nga Chung Chow

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,980
Base pay
$59,285
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,476
Benefits
$32,219
Total compensation
$96,980

Nga Chung Chow works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Nga earned $96,980 in 2025.

Felipe Wilson Jr.

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,976
Base pay
$60,225
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,290
Benefits
$30,461
Total compensation
$96,976

Felipe Wilson Jr. holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,976.

Cristian Vargas

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,973
Base pay
$59,551
Overtime
$336
Other pay
$6,880
Benefits
$30,206
Total compensation
$96,973

Cristian Vargas works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Cristian earned $96,973 in 2025.

Hilda Patatanian

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,971
Base pay
$50,602
Overtime
$826
Other pay
$7,928
Benefits
$37,615
Total compensation
$96,971

Hilda Patatanian is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $96,971.

Natalie Karchikian

Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,967
Base pay
$40,542
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,001
Benefits
$51,424
Total compensation
$96,967

Natalie Karchikian is a Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $96,967.

Francisco Estupinian

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,965
Base pay
$59,870
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,500
Benefits
$29,595
Total compensation
$96,965

Francisco Estupinian holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,965.

Vanessa Veazey

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,964
Base pay
$52,578
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,522
Benefits
$38,864
Total compensation
$96,964

Vanessa Veazey holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,964.

Erika Palacios

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,963
Base pay
$52,829
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,013
Benefits
$39,121
Total compensation
$96,963

Erika Palacios works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Erika earned $96,963 in 2025.

Karen Zhu

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,955
Base pay
$59,993
Overtime
$56
Other pay
$7,918
Benefits
$28,988
Total compensation
$96,955

Karen Zhu holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,955.

Erika Madrigal De Caceres

Secretary II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,954
Base pay
$65,485
Overtime
$2,077
Other pay
$5,493
Benefits
$23,899
Total compensation
$96,954

Erika Madrigal De Caceres holds the role of Secretary II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,954.

Ciara Adams

Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,948
Base pay
$50,385
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,879
Benefits
$39,684
Total compensation
$96,948

Ciara Adams is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $96,948.

Monique Martinez

Departmental Personnel Assistant/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,939
Base pay
$60,045
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,426
Benefits
$30,468
Total compensation
$96,939

Monique Martinez works as a Departmental Personnel Assistant for Public Social Services Department. Monique earned $96,939 in 2025.

Patricia Rodriguez

Senior Clerk/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,939
Base pay
$58,923
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,438
Benefits
$30,578
Total compensation
$96,939

At Public Social Services Department, Patricia Rodriguez serves as a Senior Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,939.

Elisa Campos

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,923
Base pay
$66,402
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,267
Benefits
$22,254
Total compensation
$96,923

Elisa Campos is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $96,923.

Kathleen Martinez

Intermediate Clerk/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,919
Base pay
$46,780
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,017
Benefits
$45,122
Total compensation
$96,919

Kathleen Martinez holds the role of Intermediate Clerk at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,919.

Rochelle Key

Senior Clerk/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,917
Base pay
$60,912
Overtime
$44
Other pay
$5,946
Benefits
$30,015
Total compensation
$96,917

At Public Social Services Department, Rochelle Key serves as a Senior Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,917.

Heghine Baghdasaryan

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,912
Base pay
$57,285
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,255
Benefits
$34,372
Total compensation
$96,912

Heghine Baghdasaryan is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $96,912.

Liliana Dealtan

Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,906
Base pay
$50,056
Overtime
$1,170
Other pay
$5,200
Benefits
$40,480
Total compensation
$96,906

Liliana Dealtan works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Public Social Services Department. Liliana earned $96,906 in 2025.

Alexandra Rosas

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,904
Base pay
$38,178
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,573
Benefits
$50,153
Total compensation
$96,904

At Public Social Services Department, Alexandra Rosas serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,904.

Stephanie Alvarez

Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,898
Base pay
$50,398
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,999
Benefits
$41,501
Total compensation
$96,898

Stephanie Alvarez is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $96,898.

Tifaney Awino

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,897
Base pay
$52,055
Overtime
$184
Other pay
$5,272
Benefits
$39,386
Total compensation
$96,897

Tifaney Awino is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $96,897.

Nancy Chen

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,894
Base pay
$59,089
Overtime
$22
Other pay
$7,467
Benefits
$30,316
Total compensation
$96,894

Nancy Chen works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Nancy earned $96,894 in 2025.

Nancy Garcia

Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,892
Base pay
$54,818
Overtime
$601
Other pay
$9,470
Benefits
$32,003
Total compensation
$96,892

Nancy Garcia works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Public Social Services Department. Nancy earned $96,892 in 2025.

Mercedeez Campbell

Eligibility Worker I/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,881
Base pay
$49,024
Overtime
$88
Other pay
$5,079
Benefits
$42,690
Total compensation
$96,881

At Public Social Services Department, Mercedeez Campbell serves as a Eligibility Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,881.

Sandra Wilridge

Supervising Clerk/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,878
Base pay
$48,813
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$43,065
Total compensation
$96,878

Sandra Wilridge holds the role of Supervising Clerk at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,878.

Thuy Cao

Social Worker Trainee/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,875
Base pay
$53,483
Overtime
$1,355
Other pay
$9,225
Benefits
$32,812
Total compensation
$96,875

Thuy Cao is a Social Worker Trainee at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $96,875.

Tanisha Hairston

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,872
Base pay
$56,725
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,786
Benefits
$34,361
Total compensation
$96,872

Tanisha Hairston holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,872.

Laveda Gossett

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,866
Base pay
$47,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$44,539
Total compensation
$96,866

Laveda Gossett works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Laveda earned $96,866 in 2025.

Kimberly Golden

Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,865
Base pay
$49,816
Overtime
$251
Other pay
$5,796
Benefits
$41,002
Total compensation
$96,865

At Public Social Services Department, Kimberly Golden serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,865.

Katherine Gilabert

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,858
Base pay
$56,100
Overtime
$96
Other pay
$5,596
Benefits
$35,066
Total compensation
$96,858

Katherine Gilabert works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Katherine earned $96,858 in 2025.

Reylene Martinez

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,856
Base pay
$51,537
Overtime
$429
Other pay
$7,928
Benefits
$36,962
Total compensation
$96,856

Reylene Martinez is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $96,856.

Yvonne Abarca

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,830
Base pay
$56,964
Overtime
$3,627
Other pay
$7,315
Benefits
$28,924
Total compensation
$96,830

Yvonne Abarca holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,830.

Angineh Margoosian

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,830
Base pay
$59,991
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,928
Benefits
$28,911
Total compensation
$96,830

Angineh Margoosian is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $96,830.

Isaura Valencia

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$96,826
Base pay
$52,470
Overtime
$62
Other pay
$5,633
Benefits
$38,661
Total compensation
$96,826

Isaura Valencia works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Isaura earned $96,826 in 2025.