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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 120

Andrew Chih Ju Ko

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,260
Base pay
$65,898
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,633
Benefits
$51,729
Total compensation
$123,260

Andrew Chih Ju Ko holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,260.

Jose Alvarez

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,258
Base pay
$65,659
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,895
Benefits
$50,704
Total compensation
$123,258

At Public Social Services Department, Jose Alvarez serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,258.

Arlene Michel

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,254
Base pay
$65,869
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,216
Benefits
$51,169
Total compensation
$123,254

Arlene Michel works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Arlene earned $123,254 in 2025.

Nai-Kuang Ku

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,251
Base pay
$66,402
Overtime
$805
Other pay
$6,208
Benefits
$49,836
Total compensation
$123,251

Nai-Kuang Ku works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Nai-Kuang earned $123,251 in 2025.

Liliana Navarro

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,251
Base pay
$65,822
Overtime
$5,271
Other pay
$5,001
Benefits
$47,157
Total compensation
$123,251

Liliana Navarro is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,251.

Baothi Nguyen

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,250
Base pay
$66,402
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,007
Benefits
$51,841
Total compensation
$123,250

Baothi Nguyen works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Baothi earned $123,250 in 2025.

Lilia Fernandez

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,249
Base pay
$66,387
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,200
Benefits
$50,662
Total compensation
$123,249

Lilia Fernandez holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,249.

Manvel Chapkinyan

Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,248
Base pay
$78,633
Overtime
$1,146
Other pay
$6,611
Benefits
$36,858
Total compensation
$123,248

Manvel Chapkinyan is a Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,248.

Cristobal Garcia

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,245
Base pay
$66,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,166
Benefits
$49,827
Total compensation
$123,245

Cristobal Garcia works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Cristobal earned $123,245 in 2025.

Maria Juarez

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,237
Base pay
$65,776
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$52,461
Total compensation
$123,237

Maria Juarez works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Maria earned $123,237 in 2025.

Rosalba Castro

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,236
Base pay
$65,886
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,200
Benefits
$51,150
Total compensation
$123,236

At Public Social Services Department, Rosalba Castro serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,236.

Kristine May De Jesus

Accountant II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,231
Base pay
$68,790
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,003
Benefits
$49,438
Total compensation
$123,231

Kristine May De Jesus holds the role of Accountant II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,231.

Monique Sanchez

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,220
Base pay
$63,678
Overtime
$2,220
Other pay
$5,666
Benefits
$51,656
Total compensation
$123,220

At Public Social Services Department, Monique Sanchez serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,220.

Maria Mercado

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,219
Base pay
$65,588
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,238
Benefits
$49,393
Total compensation
$123,219

Maria Mercado is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,219.

Laura Beck

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,212
Base pay
$66,142
Overtime
-$1
Other pay
$7,935
Benefits
$49,136
Total compensation
$123,212

Laura Beck works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Laura earned $123,212 in 2025.

Carmina Kachirisky

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,209
Base pay
$65,898
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,099
Benefits
$48,212
Total compensation
$123,209

Carmina Kachirisky is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,209.

Orlando Guirnalda

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,208
Base pay
$66,321
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,794
Benefits
$51,093
Total compensation
$123,208

At Public Social Services Department, Orlando Guirnalda serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,208.

Mirna Reason

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,208
Base pay
$65,567
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,200
Benefits
$51,441
Total compensation
$123,208

Mirna Reason is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,208.

Rita Carrillo

G a I N Services Worker/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,206
Base pay
$77,371
Overtime
$955
Other pay
$9,348
Benefits
$35,532
Total compensation
$123,206

Rita Carrillo holds the role of G a I N Services Worker at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,206.

Araceli Gonzalez-Albarran

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,198
Base pay
$65,898
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,129
Benefits
$48,171
Total compensation
$123,198

Araceli Gonzalez-Albarran holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,198.

Carlos RamirezMay be multiple

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,198

Carlos Ramirez appears in Public Social Services Department payroll as a Eligibility Worker II, with $123,198 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Nancy Barrera

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,196
Base pay
$65,856
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,894
Benefits
$51,446
Total compensation
$123,196

Nancy Barrera works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Nancy earned $123,196 in 2025.

Sabrina Parker

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,189
Base pay
$65,934
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,937
Benefits
$51,318
Total compensation
$123,189

At Public Social Services Department, Sabrina Parker serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,189.

Veronica Reyes

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,189
Base pay
$66,402
Overtime
$1,113
Other pay
$5,018
Benefits
$50,656
Total compensation
$123,189

At Public Social Services Department, Veronica Reyes serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,189.

Monica Verdin

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,188
Base pay
$65,352
Overtime
$64
Other pay
$7,101
Benefits
$50,671
Total compensation
$123,188

At Public Social Services Department, Monica Verdin serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,188.

Maria Cadenas - Garcia

Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,186
Base pay
$79,302
Overtime
$288
Other pay
$7,268
Benefits
$36,328
Total compensation
$123,186

Maria Cadenas - Garcia holds the role of Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,186.

Tyna Tene Smith

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,185
Base pay
$64,886
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,818
Benefits
$52,481
Total compensation
$123,185

Tyna Tene Smith works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Tyna earned $123,185 in 2025.

Araksi Grigoryan

Secretary II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,177
Base pay
$65,591
Overtime
$1,286
Other pay
$9,769
Benefits
$46,531
Total compensation
$123,177

Araksi Grigoryan holds the role of Secretary II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,177.

Phoebe Wong

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,176
Base pay
$66,402
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,554
Benefits
$48,220
Total compensation
$123,176

At Public Social Services Department, Phoebe Wong serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,176.

Vicki Wyatt-Sealey

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,172
Base pay
$66,402
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$51,770
Total compensation
$123,172

At Public Social Services Department, Vicki Wyatt-Sealey serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,172.

Linda Jones

Secretary IV/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,168
Base pay
$73,107
Overtime
$2,104
Other pay
$9,652
Benefits
$38,305
Total compensation
$123,168

Linda Jones is a Secretary IV at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,168.

Joan Looney

G a I N Services Worker/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,165
Base pay
$78,737
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,525
Benefits
$37,903
Total compensation
$123,165

Joan Looney is a G a I N Services Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,165.

Karen Mcleod

Staff Develop Spec,Social Work/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,163
Base pay
$85,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,331
Benefits
$35,895
Total compensation
$123,163

Karen Mcleod holds the role of Staff Develop Spec,Social Work at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,163.

Armenuhi Amirkhanyan

G a I N Services Worker/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,158
Base pay
$77,371
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,651
Benefits
$38,136
Total compensation
$123,158

At Public Social Services Department, Armenuhi Amirkhanyan serves as a G a I N Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,158.

Robert Sanchez

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,155
Base pay
$66,402
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,199
Benefits
$50,554
Total compensation
$123,155

Robert Sanchez works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Robert earned $123,155 in 2025.

Michelle TangMay be multiple

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,155

Michelle Tang appears in Public Social Services Department payroll as a Eligibility Worker II, with $123,155 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Yvonne Barrientos

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,154
Base pay
$66,150
Overtime
$6,989
Other pay
$5,687
Benefits
$44,328
Total compensation
$123,154

Yvonne Barrientos works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Yvonne earned $123,154 in 2025.

Jose Guerrero

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,151
Base pay
$65,053
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,794
Benefits
$50,304
Total compensation
$123,151

At Public Social Services Department, Jose Guerrero serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,151.

Stephanie Tan

Secretary II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,151
Base pay
$65,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$52,791
Total compensation
$123,151

Stephanie Tan works as a Secretary II for Public Social Services Department. Stephanie earned $123,151 in 2025.

Seilogo Lauago

Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department

2025 total comp
$123,150
Base pay
$66,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,719
Benefits
$51,030
Total compensation
$123,150

At Public Social Services Department, Seilogo Lauago serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,150.