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 37
Chief Clerk/Public Social Services Department
Meschelle Barnes holds the role of Chief Clerk at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,914.
Senior Secretary III/Public Social Services Department
Lucille Le holds the role of Senior Secretary III at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,913.
Appeals Hearing Specialist/Public Social Services Department
Roxana De La Llera works as a Appeals Hearing Specialist for Public Social Services Department. Roxana earned $157,911 in 2025.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Mercedes Orozco holds the role of Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,896.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Pak Eng serves as a Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,879.
Social Services Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Gayane Ghazaryan works as a Social Services Supervisor for Public Social Services Department. Gayane earned $157,866 in 2025.
Human Services Administrator I/Public Social Services Department
Monica Rodriguez-Keller holds the role of Human Services Administrator I at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,856.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Harutyun Janikyan holds the role of Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,769.
Welfare Fraud Investigator/Public Social Services Department
Dominick Da Silva Jr. is a Welfare Fraud Investigator at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $157,747.
Program Assistant,Pss/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Tri Nguyen serves as a Program Assistant,Pss. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,698.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Davonda Redd serves as a Administrative Services Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,667.
Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Carl Harris serves as a Eligibility Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,621.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Sharon Lacy works as a Social Worker for Public Social Services Department. Sharon earned $157,594 in 2025.
Supvg Welfare Fraud Investigator I/Public Social Services Department
Jamila Marion is a Supvg Welfare Fraud Investigator I at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $157,587.
IT Technical Support Analyst II/Public Social Services Department
Dwayne Seeley is a IT Technical Support Analyst II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $157,550.
Human Services Administrator I/Public Social Services Department
Dustin Pon is a Human Services Administrator I at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $157,547.
IT Technical Support Analyst II/Public Social Services Department
Latrice Mingo works as a IT Technical Support Analyst II for Public Social Services Department. Latrice earned $157,534 in 2025.
Staff Development Spec,Welfare/Public Social Services Department
Manchi Ly holds the role of Staff Development Spec,Welfare at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,526.
Gain Services Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Rosanna Avila holds the role of Gain Services Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,523.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Sona Gabrielyan is a Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $157,504.
Social Services Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Kellye Miles works as a Social Services Supervisor for Public Social Services Department. Kellye earned $157,500 in 2025.
Staff Development Spec,Welfare/Public Social Services Department
Charletha Washington works as a Staff Development Spec,Welfare for Public Social Services Department. Charletha earned $157,495 in 2025.
Human Services Administrator I/Public Social Services Department
Sharlene Chamchuen works as a Human Services Administrator I for Public Social Services Department. Sharlene earned $157,494 in 2025.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Martin Dominguez is a Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $157,418.
Staff Development Spec,Welfare/Public Social Services Department
Marlene Aleman-Zuniga works as a Staff Development Spec,Welfare for Public Social Services Department. Marlene earned $157,401 in 2025.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Jenny Mkrtchyan works as a Social Worker for Public Social Services Department. Jenny earned $157,377 in 2025.
Social Services Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Ani Hovhannisyan serves as a Social Services Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,372.
Human Services Administrator I/Public Social Services Department
Maria Sanchez is a Human Services Administrator I at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $157,363.
Appeals Hearing Specialist/Public Social Services Department
Nicky Sandoval works as a Appeals Hearing Specialist for Public Social Services Department. Nicky earned $157,321 in 2025.
Welfare Fraud Investigator/Public Social Services Department
Regina Sanchez holds the role of Welfare Fraud Investigator at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,317.
Management Analyst/Public Social Services Department
Hasmik Stepanyan is a Management Analyst at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $157,314.
Senior Application Developer/Public Social Services Department
Christopher Chatman works as a Senior Application Developer for Public Social Services Department. Christopher earned $157,305 in 2025.
Appeals Hearing Specialist/Public Social Services Department
Jose Avila Leal holds the role of Appeals Hearing Specialist at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,299.
Chief Clerk/Public Social Services Department
Gayane Ginosyan is a Chief Clerk at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $157,283.
Appeals Hearing Specialist/Public Social Services Department
Grisel Sandoval holds the role of Appeals Hearing Specialist at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,258.
Human Services Administrator I/Public Social Services Department
Maria Mendoza is a Human Services Administrator I at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $157,243.
Senior Application Developer/Public Social Services Department
Syed Imran Mohsin works as a Senior Application Developer for Public Social Services Department. Syed earned $157,226 in 2025.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Social Services Department
Margaret Muniz is a Administrative Services Manager I at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $157,189.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Armen Ghukasyan serves as a Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,174.
Human Services Administrator I/Public Social Services Department
Thais Moreno holds the role of Human Services Administrator I at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,149.