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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

$1$214,805+

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

Highest-paid first / page 116

Laura Zapata

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,947
Base pay
$66,402
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,614
Benefits
$50,931
Total compensation
$123,947

Laura Zapata is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,947.

Karine Galadzhyan

Eligibility Worker III/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,940
Base pay
$70,105
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,122
Benefits
$48,713
Total compensation
$123,940

Karine Galadzhyan holds the role of Eligibility Worker III at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,940.

Alfredo Sarmiento

Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,927
Base pay
$79,302
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,371
Benefits
$37,254
Total compensation
$123,927

Alfredo Sarmiento is a Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,927.

Ana Woods

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,924
Base pay
$65,017
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,270
Benefits
$52,637
Total compensation
$123,924

Ana Woods works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Ana earned $123,924 in 2025.

Maria Burgara

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,923
Base pay
$65,978
Overtime
$1,316
Other pay
$6,200
Benefits
$50,429
Total compensation
$123,923

At Public Social Services Department, Maria Burgara serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,923.

Imelda Estrada

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,916
Base pay
$65,867
Overtime
$48
Other pay
$6,604
Benefits
$51,397
Total compensation
$123,916

Imelda Estrada is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,916.

Roxanne Reyes

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,916
Base pay
$65,747
Overtime
$25
Other pay
$9,129
Benefits
$49,015
Total compensation
$123,916

Roxanne Reyes holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,916.

Lidia Rojas

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,916
Base pay
$65,371
Overtime
$1,675
Other pay
$7,721
Benefits
$49,149
Total compensation
$123,916

At Public Social Services Department, Lidia Rojas serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,916.

Sandra Cardiel De La Rosa

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,914
Base pay
$66,402
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,136
Benefits
$50,376
Total compensation
$123,914

Sandra Cardiel De La Rosa is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,914.

Sonia Velazquez

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,911
Base pay
$66,402
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,590
Benefits
$50,919
Total compensation
$123,911

Sonia Velazquez holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,911.

Sergio Tapia

Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,904
Base pay
$65,523
Overtime
$1,541
Other pay
$7,928
Benefits
$48,912
Total compensation
$123,904

At Public Social Services Department, Sergio Tapia serves as a Eligibility Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,904.

Armand Arango Jr

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,896
Base pay
$66,402
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,884
Benefits
$51,610
Total compensation
$123,896

Armand Arango Jr works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Armand earned $123,896 in 2025.

Nadia Lau

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,893
Base pay
$66,402
Overtime
$1,550
Other pay
$6,200
Benefits
$49,741
Total compensation
$123,893

Nadia Lau holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,893.

Melineh Gharibian Masihi

G a I N Services Worker/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,886
Base pay
$68,225
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$50,661
Total compensation
$123,886

At Public Social Services Department, Melineh Gharibian Masihi serves as a G a I N Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,886.

Celvyn Euceda

Eligibility Worker III/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,883
Base pay
$69,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,670
Benefits
$47,373
Total compensation
$123,883

Celvyn Euceda is a Eligibility Worker III at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,883.

Mario Vega

Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,883
Base pay
$76,231
Overtime
$3
Other pay
$7,190
Benefits
$40,459
Total compensation
$123,883

Mario Vega works as a Eligibility Supervisor for Public Social Services Department. Mario earned $123,883 in 2025.

Crystal Garcia

Program Assistant,Pss/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,882
Base pay
$72,365
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,999
Benefits
$46,518
Total compensation
$123,882

Crystal Garcia is a Program Assistant,Pss at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,882.

Veronica Valencia

Eligibility Worker III/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,875
Base pay
$70,105
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,924
Benefits
$46,846
Total compensation
$123,875

Veronica Valencia works as a Eligibility Worker III for Public Social Services Department. Veronica earned $123,875 in 2025.

Sherry Bragg

Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,874
Base pay
$79,302
Overtime
$944
Other pay
$6,420
Benefits
$37,208
Total compensation
$123,874

Sherry Bragg is a Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,874.

Fernando Lazaro

G a I N Services Worker/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,870
Base pay
$78,932
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,207
Benefits
$38,731
Total compensation
$123,870

Fernando Lazaro holds the role of G a I N Services Worker at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,870.

Elizabeth Banuelos

Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,865
Base pay
$77,475
Overtime
$629
Other pay
$6,269
Benefits
$39,492
Total compensation
$123,865

Elizabeth Banuelos works as a Eligibility Supervisor for Public Social Services Department. Elizabeth earned $123,865 in 2025.

Ivania Davila

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,865
Base pay
$65,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$53,076
Total compensation
$123,865

Ivania Davila is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,865.

Richard Huerta

Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,864
Base pay
$78,934
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,910
Benefits
$37,020
Total compensation
$123,864

At Public Social Services Department, Richard Huerta serves as a Eligibility Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,864.

Arlene Vivas

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,864
Base pay
$66,384
Overtime
$240
Other pay
$5,949
Benefits
$51,291
Total compensation
$123,864

At Public Social Services Department, Arlene Vivas serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,864.

Maria Herrera

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,860
Base pay
$66,402
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,199
Benefits
$51,259
Total compensation
$123,860

Maria Herrera works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Maria earned $123,860 in 2025.

Bernice Chow

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,859
Base pay
$66,150
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,128
Benefits
$48,581
Total compensation
$123,859

Bernice Chow works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Bernice earned $123,859 in 2025.

Kristy Lee

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,842
Base pay
$66,402
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,999
Benefits
$52,441
Total compensation
$123,842

Kristy Lee is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,842.

Silva Manoukian

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,841
Base pay
$66,402
Overtime
$7,107
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$45,332
Total compensation
$123,841

At Public Social Services Department, Silva Manoukian serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,841.

Elizabeth Gamino

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,837
Base pay
$66,150
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,521
Benefits
$51,166
Total compensation
$123,837

Elizabeth Gamino is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,837.

Maria PerezMay be multiple

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,836

Payroll for Maria Perez (Eligibility Worker II, Public Social Services Department) may cover more than one person; together they account for $123,836 in 2025.

Karine Aghasyan

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,833
Base pay
$64,173
Overtime
$5,129
Other pay
$5,838
Benefits
$48,693
Total compensation
$123,833

Karine Aghasyan holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,833.

Jacqueline Viza Meinhardt

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,831
Base pay
$66,094
Overtime
$4,995
Other pay
$6,499
Benefits
$46,243
Total compensation
$123,831

Jacqueline Viza Meinhardt is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,831.

Spencer Garcia

Social Worker/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,826
Base pay
$77,677
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10,169
Benefits
$35,980
Total compensation
$123,826

Spencer Garcia is a Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,826.

Mathew Philip

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,826
Base pay
$66,402
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,871
Benefits
$51,553
Total compensation
$123,826

At Public Social Services Department, Mathew Philip serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,826.

Viviana Guzman

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,823
Base pay
$66,119
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,052
Benefits
$50,652
Total compensation
$123,823

Viviana Guzman works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Viviana earned $123,823 in 2025.

Polet Vartanians

Eligibility Worker III/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,815
Base pay
$70,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$48,787
Total compensation
$123,815

At Public Social Services Department, Polet Vartanians serves as a Eligibility Worker III. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,815.

Andrea Zuniga Romero

Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,808
Base pay
$63,373
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,481
Benefits
$54,954
Total compensation
$123,808

At Public Social Services Department, Andrea Zuniga Romero serves as a Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,808.

Zovinar Tchouldjian

Eligibility Worker III/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,803
Base pay
$70,105
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$48,698
Total compensation
$123,803

At Public Social Services Department, Zovinar Tchouldjian serves as a Eligibility Worker III. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,803.

Nam Bang

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,802
Base pay
$73,645
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,272
Benefits
$44,885
Total compensation
$123,802

Nam Bang is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,802.

Yan Eng Uy

Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,801
Base pay
$79,170
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$39,631
Total compensation
$123,801

Yan Eng Uy is a Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,801.