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 95
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Claudia Ramirez holds the role of Eligibility Worker II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,463.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Patricia Romo serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,445.
G a I N Services Worker/Public Social Services Department
Kemkalena Svay is a G a I N Services Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,439.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Blanca Vasquez serves as a Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,437.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Jose Ruvalcaba is a Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,423.
Eligibility Worker III/Public Social Services Department
Rene Alvarado is a Eligibility Worker III at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,411.
Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Isi Torres serves as a Eligibility Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,405.
Welfare Fraud Investigator Trainee/Public Social Services Department
Natalie Sanchez works as a Welfare Fraud Investigator Trainee for Public Social Services Department. Natalie earned $129,391 in 2025.
Accountant II/Public Social Services Department
Josie Voong holds the role of Accountant II at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,389.
Social Worker Trainee/Public Social Services Department
Chiu Ng holds the role of Social Worker Trainee at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,388.
Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Karla Puetthong is a Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,387.
G a I N Services Worker/Public Social Services Department
Aide Cervantes holds the role of G a I N Services Worker at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,385.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Cynthia Puente works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Cynthia earned $129,379 in 2025.
Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Dianne Lopez serves as a Eligibility Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,368.
Secretary IV/Public Social Services Department
Ericka Blake works as a Secretary IV for Public Social Services Department. Ericka earned $129,364 in 2025.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Heidi Hastings serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,355.
Secretary IV/Public Social Services Department
Julie Munoz works as a Secretary IV for Public Social Services Department. Julie earned $129,342 in 2025.
Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Florence Sarmiento is a Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,329.
Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Hasmik Galstyan serves as a Eligibility Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,321.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Tinya Dean works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Tinya earned $129,317 in 2025.
Chief Clerk/Public Social Services Department
Rhonda Keermann works as a Chief Clerk for Public Social Services Department. Rhonda earned $129,311 in 2025.
Human Services Administrator I/Public Social Services Department
Maria Rodriguez works as a Human Services Administrator I for Public Social Services Department. Maria earned $129,301 in 2025.
Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Latanya Underwood is a Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,293.
Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Cynthia Quesada serves as a Eligibility Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,282.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Kenneth Yew works as a Social Worker for Public Social Services Department. Kenneth earned $129,279 in 2025.
Welfare Fraud Investigator/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Vanesa Rosas serves as a Welfare Fraud Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,265.
Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Ruth Gonzales Burton is a Eligibility Supervisor at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,252.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
Lashonda Hammond holds the role of Social Worker at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,249.
Welfare Fraud Investigator/Public Social Services Department
Grace Rios works as a Welfare Fraud Investigator for Public Social Services Department. Grace earned $129,236 in 2025.
Program Assistant,Pss/Public Social Services Department
Christina Cabral is a Program Assistant,Pss at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,228.
G a I N Services Worker/Public Social Services Department
Gladys Espino holds the role of G a I N Services Worker at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,228.
Staff Development Spec,Welfare/Public Social Services Department
Azat Garibian is a Staff Development Spec,Welfare at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,221.
Management Analyst/Public Social Services Department
Erin Rice is a Management Analyst at Public Social Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,210.
Social Worker/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Crystal Fairley serves as a Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,205.
Eligibility Worker III/Public Social Services Department
Karolin Ramirez holds the role of Eligibility Worker III at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,199.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Jenny Luu serves as a Eligibility Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,174.
Eligibility Worker II/Public Social Services Department
Veronica Alonso works as a Eligibility Worker II for Public Social Services Department. Veronica earned $129,168 in 2025.
Eligibility Worker III/Public Social Services Department
Peter Tse holds the role of Eligibility Worker III at Public Social Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,162.
Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
Tonashawn Marsh works as a Eligibility Supervisor for Public Social Services Department. Tonashawn earned $129,157 in 2025.
Eligibility Supervisor/Public Social Services Department
At Public Social Services Department, Kanesha Walker serves as a Eligibility Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,144.