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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 119

Maria Castaneda

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,452
Base pay
$65,898
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,201
Benefits
$51,353
Total compensation
$123,452

At Public Social Services Department, Maria Castaneda serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,452.

Violet Melikyan

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,448
Base pay
$66,402
Overtime
$3,388
Other pay
$6,199
Benefits
$47,459
Total compensation
$123,448

Violet Melikyan works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Violet earned $123,448 in 2025.

Michelle Magpayo

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,447
Base pay
$66,402
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,648
Benefits
$50,397
Total compensation
$123,447

Michelle Magpayo is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,447.

Danny Au

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,446
Base pay
$66,402
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,098
Benefits
$48,946
Total compensation
$123,446

At Public Social Services Department, Danny Au serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,446.

Maurice Nguyen

Staff Assistant, Pss/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,445
Base pay
$70,851
Overtime
$270
Other pay
$4,999
Benefits
$47,325
Total compensation
$123,445

Maurice Nguyen works as a Staff Assistant, Pss for Public Social Services Department. Maurice earned $123,445 in 2025.

Richard Tapia

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,443
Base pay
$66,402
Overtime
$480
Other pay
$6,468
Benefits
$50,093
Total compensation
$123,443

Richard Tapia holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,443.

Griselda Luna

Program Assistant,Pss/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,433
Base pay
$80,259
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,700
Benefits
$37,474
Total compensation
$123,433

Griselda Luna holds the role of Program Assistant,Pss at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,433.

Juana Hernandez

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,413
Base pay
$64,724
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,200
Benefits
$52,489
Total compensation
$123,413

Juana Hernandez is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,413.

Lorena Serrano

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,413
Base pay
$65,842
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,200
Benefits
$51,371
Total compensation
$123,413

Lorena Serrano is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,413.

Janis Rhodes

Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,412
Base pay
$79,302
Overtime
$152
Other pay
$5,314
Benefits
$38,644
Total compensation
$123,412

Janis Rhodes is a Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,412.

Haydee Arriola

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,406
Base pay
$65,898
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,003
Benefits
$50,505
Total compensation
$123,406

Haydee Arriola works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Haydee earned $123,406 in 2025.

Marina Lulo Villamil

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,404
Base pay
$63,731
Overtime
$2,102
Other pay
$6,246
Benefits
$51,325
Total compensation
$123,404

Marina Lulo Villamil is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,404.

Ada Moran

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,404
Base pay
$65,898
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,762
Benefits
$47,744
Total compensation
$123,404

Ada Moran is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,404.

Jeanette Peraza

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,400
Base pay
$66,397
Overtime
$302
Other pay
$6,200
Benefits
$50,501
Total compensation
$123,400

At Public Social Services Department, Jeanette Peraza serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,400.

Veronica Barreda

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,395
Base pay
$64,924
Overtime
$74
Other pay
$6,377
Benefits
$52,020
Total compensation
$123,395

Veronica Barreda is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,395.

Anupama Liyanage

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,395
Base pay
$66,402
Overtime
$787
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$51,206
Total compensation
$123,395

Anupama Liyanage holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,395.

Trien Vu

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,395
Base pay
$66,402
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,777
Benefits
$48,216
Total compensation
$123,395

Trien Vu holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,395.

Lindsay Shapiro Baskin

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,393
Base pay
$66,402
Overtime
$1,010
Other pay
$6,061
Benefits
$49,920
Total compensation
$123,393

Lindsay Shapiro Baskin is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,393.

Amy Sun

Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,391
Base pay
$67,058
Overtime
$61
Other pay
$6,172
Benefits
$50,100
Total compensation
$123,391

At Public Social Services Department, Amy Sun serves as a Eligibility Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,391.

Vanessa Martinez

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,381
Base pay
$66,150
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,209
Benefits
$51,022
Total compensation
$123,381

Vanessa Martinez holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,381.

Ana Holguin

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,380
Base pay
$64,597
Overtime
$22
Other pay
$7,198
Benefits
$51,563
Total compensation
$123,380

Ana Holguin holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,380.

Kevin Kwok

G a I N Services Worker/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,365
Base pay
$79,442
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,443
Benefits
$37,480
Total compensation
$123,365

Kevin Kwok is a G a I N Services Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,365.

Tunja Barnes

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,361
Base pay
$65,246
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,029
Benefits
$53,086
Total compensation
$123,361

Tunja Barnes is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,361.

Maria Marquez

Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,357
Base pay
$77,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,289
Benefits
$38,268
Total compensation
$123,357

Maria Marquez is a Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,357.

Ai Phan Vu

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,348
Base pay
$66,402
Overtime
$215
Other pay
$4,999
Benefits
$51,732
Total compensation
$123,348

Ai Phan Vu works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Ai earned $123,348 in 2025.

Michael Tang

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,338
Base pay
$65,817
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,200
Benefits
$51,321
Total compensation
$123,338

Michael Tang works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Michael earned $123,338 in 2025.

Margarita Robles

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,336
Base pay
$66,402
Overtime
$838
Other pay
$7,333
Benefits
$48,763
Total compensation
$123,336

Margarita Robles holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,336.

Yolanda Gonzalez

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,327
Base pay
$65,684
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,085
Benefits
$50,558
Total compensation
$123,327

Yolanda Gonzalez works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Yolanda earned $123,327 in 2025.

Stacey Coleman

Eligibility Worker III/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,326
Base pay
$65,712
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,389
Benefits
$51,225
Total compensation
$123,326

Stacey Coleman works as a Eligibility Worker III for Public Social Services Department. Stacey earned $123,326 in 2025.

Alicia Garcia

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,324
Base pay
$66,153
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,927
Benefits
$49,244
Total compensation
$123,324

Alicia Garcia is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,324.

Patricia Hermosillo

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,321
Base pay
$65,898
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,521
Benefits
$48,902
Total compensation
$123,321

Patricia Hermosillo holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,321.

Gohar Grigoryan

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,318
Base pay
$65,898
Overtime
$4,774
Other pay
$5,077
Benefits
$47,569
Total compensation
$123,318

Gohar Grigoryan is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,318.

Hayley Magallanes

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,316
Base pay
$66,348
Overtime
$2,842
Other pay
$6,208
Benefits
$47,918
Total compensation
$123,316

Hayley Magallanes holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,316.

Cindy Maldonado

Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,313
Base pay
$68,392
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,899
Benefits
$48,022
Total compensation
$123,313

Cindy Maldonado holds the role of Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,313.

Angelica Hernandez

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,306
Base pay
$65,898
Overtime
$48
Other pay
$5,675
Benefits
$51,685
Total compensation
$123,306

Angelica Hernandez works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Angelica earned $123,306 in 2025.

Celina Jimenez

Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,289
Base pay
$62,340
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,093
Benefits
$54,856
Total compensation
$123,289

Celina Jimenez is a Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,289.

Sandra Bojorquez

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,277
Base pay
$65,892
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$52,385
Total compensation
$123,277

At Public Social Services Department, Sandra Bojorquez serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,277.

Guadalupe Rodriguez Whitlow

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,277
Base pay
$65,580
Overtime
$96
Other pay
$6,262
Benefits
$51,339
Total compensation
$123,277

Guadalupe Rodriguez Whitlow holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,277.

Regina Cogdell

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,272
Base pay
$66,402
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,200
Benefits
$50,670
Total compensation
$123,272

Regina Cogdell works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Regina earned $123,272 in 2025.

Fermin Flores

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,262
Base pay
$66,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,041
Benefits
$49,854
Total compensation
$123,262

Fermin Flores works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Fermin earned $123,262 in 2025.