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 39
Supply Officer I/Public Social Services Department
Cristobal Montenegro is a Supply Officer I at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $156,169.
Welfare Fraud Investigator/Public Social Services Department
Rey Vergara is a Welfare Fraud Investigator at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $156,159.
Gain Services Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Jaime Navarrete works as a Gain Services Supervisor for Public Social Services Department. Jaime earned $156,037 in 2025.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Karo Arakelyan works as a Social Worker for Public Social Services Department. Karo earned $156,015 in 2025.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Elsa Liset Flores is a Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,984.
Appeals Hearing Specialist/Public Social Services Department
Sabrina Chu holds the role of Appeals Hearing Specialist at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,980.
Accountant III/Public Social Services Department
Jianmei Tan holds the role of Accountant III at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,959.
IT Technical Support Analyst II/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Michael Lee serves as a IT Technical Support Analyst II. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,948.
Supvg Welfare Fraud Investigator I/Public Social Services Department
Sergio Castro holds the role of Supvg Welfare Fraud Investigator I at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,909.
Video Production Specialist/Public Social Services Department
Beatriz Mendoza is a Video Production Specialist at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,884.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Ilona Onofre holds the role of Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,822.
Human Services Administrator II/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Joseph Hernandez serves as a Human Services Administrator II. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,819.
Program Assistant,Pss/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Anush Gavadian serves as a Program Assistant,Pss. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,783.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Gary Zeytuntsyan serves as a Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,773.
Program Assistant,Pss/Public Social Services Department
Theresa Chico works as a Program Assistant,Pss for Public Social Services Department. Theresa earned $155,766 in 2025.
Administrative Investigator,Pss/Public Social Services Department
Victor Solares holds the role of Administrative Investigator,Pss at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,753.
Gain Services Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Jamie Chavez holds the role of Gain Services Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,749.
Human Services Administrator I/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Angelica Juarez serves as a Human Services Administrator I. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,733.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Margaret Aghajanian holds the role of Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,714.
Social Services Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Edmond Fereydooni serves as a Social Services Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,690.
Accountant III/Public Social Services Department
Areerat Sitthikhet works as a Accountant III for Public Social Services Department. Areerat earned $155,687 in 2025.
Welfare Fraud Investigator/Public Social Services Department
Gricelda Hernandez is a Welfare Fraud Investigator at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,679.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Social Services Department
Monica Sedano is a Administrative Assistant III at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,674.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Ernesto Bernal serves as a Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,670.
Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Silvia Morales is a Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,651.
Program Assistant,Pss/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Nith Sun serves as a Program Assistant,Pss. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,633.
Social Services Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Cynthia Medina serves as a Social Services Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,619.
IT Technical Support Analyst II/Public Social Services Department
Paul Lor holds the role of IT Technical Support Analyst II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,597.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Ji Lee is a Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,564.
Staff Development Spec,Welfare/Public Social Services Department
Lilia Rodriguez holds the role of Staff Development Spec,Welfare at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,556.
Welfare Fraud Investigator/Public Social Services Department
Silvia Rodriguez holds the role of Welfare Fraud Investigator at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,547.
Program Assistant,Pss/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Rosa Cisneros Hicban serves as a Program Assistant,Pss. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,540.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Octavio Espinoza is a Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,529.
Welfare Fraud Investigator/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Tommy Hung Nguyen serves as a Welfare Fraud Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,518.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Yadina Gutierrez serves as a Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,512.
Appeals Hearing Specialist/Public Social Services Department
Maria Mendez holds the role of Appeals Hearing Specialist at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,502.
Chief Clerk/Public Social Services Department
Denise Olivia Scoggins is a Chief Clerk at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,448.
Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Michelle Garcia serves as a Eligibility Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,438.
Chief Clerk/Public Social Services Department
Damaris Collazo holds the role of Chief Clerk at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,429.
Welfare Fraud Investigator/Public Social Services Department
Paul Arroyo works as a Welfare Fraud Investigator for Public Social Services Department. Paul earned $155,417 in 2025.