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 46
Chief Clerk/Public Social Services Department
Christina Casas is a Chief Clerk at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $150,933.
Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Karina Gasparyan works as a Eligibility Supervisor for Public Social Services Department. Karina earned $150,928 in 2025.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Cindy Avila serves as a Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,923.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Lora Arutyunian serves as a Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,916.
Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Josephine Garcia is a Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $150,905.
Gain Services Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Sonia Gutierrez serves as a Gain Services Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,888.
Welfare Fraud Investigator/Public Social Services Department
Jorge Ramirez holds the role of Welfare Fraud Investigator at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,887.
Human Services Administrator I/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Arsine Safaryan serves as a Human Services Administrator I. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,879.
G a I N Services Worker/Public Social Services Department
Kiet Tran is a G a I N Services Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $150,870.
Gain Services Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Brittany Cloud holds the role of Gain Services Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,837.
Staff Assistant II/Public Social Services Department
Sonia Boeck is a Staff Assistant II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $150,809.
G a I N Services Worker/Public Social Services Department
Alex Kim holds the role of G a I N Services Worker at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,808.
Social Services Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Erin Fujitani holds the role of Social Services Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,791.
Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Alfred Espinoza is a Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $150,789.
Administrative Investigator,Pss/Public Social Services Department
Casey Welch holds the role of Administrative Investigator,Pss at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,777.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Angelica Rivas holds the role of Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,773.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Martha Ascencio is a Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $150,733.
Welfare Fraud Investigator/Public Social Services Department
Zachary Mendoza holds the role of Welfare Fraud Investigator at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,725.
Senior Secretary II/Public Social Services Department
Griselda Jauregui is a Senior Secretary II at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $150,703.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Laura Solano works as a Social Worker for Public Social Services Department. Laura earned $150,607 in 2025.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Elizabeth Gonzalez is a Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $150,605.
Staff Development Spec,Welfare/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Mary Jane Dilla serves as a Staff Development Spec,Welfare. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,590.
Welfare Fraud Investigator/Public Social Services Department
Sandra Arias holds the role of Welfare Fraud Investigator at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,589.
Chief Clerk/Public Social Services Department
Manuel Castillo is a Chief Clerk at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $150,583.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Patricia Gonzalez serves as a Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,583.
Human Services Administrator III/Public Social Services Department
Tabenyang Ndipagbor is a Human Services Administrator III at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $150,580.
Staff Development Spec,Welfare/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Martin Nguyen serves as a Staff Development Spec,Welfare. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,564.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Ruby Rios works as a Social Worker for Public Social Services Department. Ruby earned $150,518 in 2025.
Human Services Administrator I/Public Social Services Department
Karine Akopyan works as a Human Services Administrator I for Public Social Services Department. Karine earned $150,509 in 2025.
Appeals Hearing Specialist/Public Social Services Department
Cheryl Taylor is a Appeals Hearing Specialist at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $150,496.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Maria Santos is a Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $150,475.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Gerardo Inzunza works as a Social Worker for Public Social Services Department. Gerardo earned $150,445 in 2025.
Management Analyst/Public Social Services Department
Armine Ghazaryan works as a Management Analyst for Public Social Services Department. Armine earned $150,416 in 2025.
Welfare Fraud Investigator/Public Social Services Department
Philashone Myers is a Welfare Fraud Investigator at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $150,409.
Program Assistant,Pss/Public Social Services Department
Sandy Fung works as a Program Assistant,Pss for Public Social Services Department. Sandy earned $150,396 in 2025.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Jimmy Vargas works as a Social Worker for Public Social Services Department. Jimmy earned $150,380 in 2025.
Management Analyst/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Maricela Ruelas-Zapata serves as a Management Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,352.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Hrachya Shakhgeldyan is a Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $150,327.
Senior Secretary II/Public Social Services Department
Xochitl Valadez holds the role of Senior Secretary II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,313.
Management Analyst/Public Social Services Department
Selene Guevara works as a Management Analyst for Public Social Services Department. Selene earned $150,301 in 2025.