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
Highest-paid first / page 105
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Silvia Teruel works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Silvia earned $126,190 in 2025.
G a I N Services Worker/Public Social Services Department
Dat Do is a G a I N Services Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $126,184.
Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant/Public Social Services Department
Laurie Montiel is a Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $126,180.
Eligibility Worker III/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Gia Edwards serves as a Eligibility Worker III. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,162.
Eligibility Worker III/Public Social Services Department
Armineh Betbeniamen works as a Eligibility Worker III for Public Social Services Department. Armineh earned $126,159 in 2025.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Irma Meraz holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,149.
G a I N Services Worker/Public Social Services Department
Jenny Ta works as a G a I N Services Worker for Public Social Services Department. Jenny earned $126,144 in 2025.
Public Information Associate/Public Social Services Department
Danny Lee works as a Public Information Associate for Public Social Services Department. Danny earned $126,129 in 2025.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Quang Luong serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,127.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Luz Garcia works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Luz earned $126,126 in 2025.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Reyna Villarreal is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $126,122.
Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Sandra Nunez-Ramirez is a Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $126,117.
G a I N Services Worker/Public Social Services Department
Lalan Abulimiti is a G a I N Services Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $126,086.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Brenda Estrada serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,077.
Eligibility Worker III/Public Social Services Department
Virginia Peregrina works as a Eligibility Worker III for Public Social Services Department. Virginia earned $126,072 in 2025.
Eligibility Worker III/Public Social Services Department
Edgar Ramirez works as a Eligibility Worker III for Public Social Services Department. Edgar earned $126,069 in 2025.
Program Assistant,Pss/Public Social Services Department
Vicky Lee works as a Program Assistant,Pss for Public Social Services Department. Vicky earned $126,062 in 2025.
Eligibility Worker III/Public Social Services Department
Ever Gonzalez holds the role of Eligibility Worker III at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,050.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Berenice Cardenas Alvarado serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,047.
Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Katherine Mahoney is a Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $126,046.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Ofek Arezoomanians serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,041.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Arturo Morales is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $126,040.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Bahram Arjang Ravesh is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $126,029.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Elizabeth Manukyan is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $126,027.
Eligibility Worker III/Public Social Services Department
Cathy Cao works as a Eligibility Worker III for Public Social Services Department. Cathy earned $126,018 in 2025.
G a I N Services Worker/Public Social Services Department
Joanna Wong holds the role of G a I N Services Worker at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,017.
Eligibility Worker III/Public Social Services Department
Natalia Feddersen works as a Eligibility Worker III for Public Social Services Department. Natalia earned $126,002 in 2025.
Secretary III/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Aaron Lau serves as a Secretary III. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,999.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Monica Rodriguez works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Monica earned $125,986 in 2025.
Welfare Fraud Investigator/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Sugely Ayala serves as a Welfare Fraud Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,980.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Migdalia Castro works as a Social Worker for Public Social Services Department. Migdalia earned $125,978 in 2025.
Eligibility Worker III/Public Social Services Department
Sara Sanchez holds the role of Eligibility Worker III at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,978.
Eligibility Worker III/Public Social Services Department
Astgik Shishikyan holds the role of Eligibility Worker III at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,971.
Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Hector Cardona Neri is a Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $125,966.
Eligibility Worker III/Public Social Services Department
Coralina Huerta holds the role of Eligibility Worker III at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,965.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Gabriela Chavez holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,957.
Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Amalia Pena serves as a Eligibility Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,957.
Program Assistant,Pss/Public Social Services Department
Charles Prudholme is a Program Assistant,Pss at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $125,954.
Staff Assistant, Pss/Public Social Services Department
Jose Vargas is a Staff Assistant, Pss at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $125,949.
Eligibility Worker III/Public Social Services Department
Amparo Bermudez is a Eligibility Worker III at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $125,947.