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 240
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Social Services Department
Rosalva Bustillos works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Public Social Services Department. Rosalva earned $102,545 in 2025.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Shakeh Gharibian holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,542.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Kristina Bun is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $102,541.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Maxie Bishop holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,535.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Social Services Department
George Reed works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Public Social Services Department. George earned $102,527 in 2025.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Sarah Alvarado is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $102,524.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Elsa Negrete works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Elsa earned $102,523 in 2025.
Eligibility Worker I/Public Social Services Department
Maria Alvillar works as a Eligibility Worker I for Public Social Services Department. Maria earned $102,522 in 2025.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Brian Esslinger holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,522.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Tomacka Thrasher works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Tomacka earned $102,522 in 2025.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Social Services Department
Anita Davoudi works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Public Social Services Department. Anita earned $102,515 in 2025.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Kent Lin holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,509.
Welfare Fraud Investigator Trainee/Public Social Services Department
Evelyn Rodriguez Camarena works as a Welfare Fraud Investigator Trainee for Public Social Services Department. Evelyn earned $102,508 in 2025.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Cathy White serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,506.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Nwe Shein serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,503.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Byanka Gaxiola works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Byanka earned $102,494 in 2025.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Alma Ramos works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Alma earned $102,491 in 2025.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Social Services Department
Michelle Alvarado is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $102,490.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Matthew Morales serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,482.
Senior Clerk/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Mary Lopez serves as a Senior Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,480.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Maria Celada serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,478.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Celeste Lesure works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Celeste earned $102,465 in 2025.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Marlen Palomar holds the role of Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,463.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Hambartsum Aytayan holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,462.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Darlene Gist serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,462.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Social Services Department
Esther Villa-Lopez holds the role of Intermediate Clerk at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,462.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Tsz Yan is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $102,458.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Buhle Appling works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Buhle earned $102,456 in 2025.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Catalina Jauregui holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,452.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Jason Chan serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,451.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Pauline Ramirez holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,447.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Ashley Jones holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,446.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Duy Nguyen serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,445.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Social Services Department
Denise Mitchell-Scott works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Public Social Services Department. Denise earned $102,444 in 2025.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Aunjana Augustine is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $102,441.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Social Services Department
Elizabeth De La Hoya works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Public Social Services Department. Elizabeth earned $102,439 in 2025.
Senior Clerk/Public Social Services Department
Evelyn Martinez holds the role of Senior Clerk at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,437.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Bonny Wilson is a Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $102,431.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Zandra Espinoza Palacios holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,430.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Hector Flores Urena serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,430.