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 42
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Moonsuk Wi is a Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $153,751.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Maria Vasquez works as a Social Worker for Public Social Services Department. Maria earned $153,672 in 2025.
Appeals Hearing Specialist/Public Social Services Department
So Hee Park is a Appeals Hearing Specialist at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $153,649.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Erin San Andres serves as a Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,607.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Helen Mikaelian works as a Social Worker for Public Social Services Department. Helen earned $153,529 in 2025.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Betty Glore is a Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $153,515.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Rose Aniban serves as a Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,504.
Program Assistant,Pss/Public Social Services Department
Cassandra Robles works as a Program Assistant,Pss for Public Social Services Department. Cassandra earned $153,500 in 2025.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Soledad Solano is a Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $153,465.
Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Juan Villasenor holds the role of Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,422.
IT Technical Support Analyst I/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Byron Miller Jr. serves as a IT Technical Support Analyst I. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,416.
Program Assistant,Pss/Public Social Services Department
Nicolette Esparza holds the role of Program Assistant,Pss at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,412.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Norma Moran holds the role of Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,395.
Appeals Hearing Specialist/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Edna Flores serves as a Appeals Hearing Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,374.
Appeals Hearing Specialist/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Jacquline Washington serves as a Appeals Hearing Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,366.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Thao Nguyen is a Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $153,354.
Senior IT Technical Support Analyst/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Janio Gallo Ley serves as a Senior IT Technical Support Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,247.
Welfare Fraud Investigator/Public Social Services Department
Maritza Odonnell holds the role of Welfare Fraud Investigator at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,222.
Welfare Fraud Investigator/Public Social Services Department
Marisol Enriquez-Santos holds the role of Welfare Fraud Investigator at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,198.
Gain Services Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Salvador Chicas is a Gain Services Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $153,132.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Zhora Keshishyan holds the role of Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,121.
Human Services Administrator I/Public Social Services Department
Brettza Mardiroussian is a Human Services Administrator I at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $153,103.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Social Services Department
Christi Starks holds the role of Senior Secretary IV at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,078.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Philip Park works as a Social Worker for Public Social Services Department. Philip earned $152,981 in 2025.
Appeals Hearing Specialist/Public Social Services Department
Paula Franze works as a Appeals Hearing Specialist for Public Social Services Department. Paula earned $152,966 in 2025.
Program Assistant,Pss/Public Social Services Department
Etheleen Teves works as a Program Assistant,Pss for Public Social Services Department. Etheleen earned $152,927 in 2025.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Anne Sak is a Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $152,915.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Asmik Nalbandyan serves as a Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $152,830.
Supvg Welfare Fraud Investigator I/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Ramon Calderon Jr serves as a Supvg Welfare Fraud Investigator I. Their 2025 pay totaled $152,807.
Appeals Hearing Specialist/Public Social Services Department
Esperanza Molinar holds the role of Appeals Hearing Specialist at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $152,799.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Narine Balian is a Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $152,789.
Gain Services Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Mary Marron holds the role of Gain Services Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $152,765.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Alice Patanian serves as a Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $152,751.
Welfare Fraud Investigator/Public Social Services Department
Ana Hurtado is a Welfare Fraud Investigator at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $152,740.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Caren Minasian is a Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $152,677.
Contract Program Monitor/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Kelle Evans serves as a Contract Program Monitor. Their 2025 pay totaled $152,619.
G a I N Services Worker/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Gladys Rivera serves as a G a I N Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $152,575.
Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Francisco Maldonado holds the role of Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $152,557.
Human Services Administrator I/Public Social Services Department
Elizabeth Kono holds the role of Human Services Administrator I at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $152,551.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Fernando Meza works as a Social Worker for Public Social Services Department. Fernando earned $152,510 in 2025.