California / Social Services

Agency file

Social Services

Source file: California — State Employee Compensation (SCO Payroll Data Warehouse, CPRA) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Social Services delivers health and social services — programs such as Medicaid, public assistance, child welfare, and support for aging and disabled residents.

In 2023, this agency had 5,890 employees with median total compensation of $77,591; the highest distinct record was $314,296.

Year: 2023
Employees: 5,890
Median total: $77,591
Highest record: $314,296

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$178,258+

How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 5,890 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($77,591) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $72,833 (95%)
Overtime — $1,028 (1%)
Other — $3,006 (4%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$25,257

$54,229

$77,591

$95,169

$118,240

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $118,240 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $25,257. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Associate Governmental Program Analyst

980 · $74,653

Licensing Program Analyst

718 · $66,469

Disability Evaluation Analyst III

540 · $86,039

Staff Services Manager I

448 · $89,606

Staff Services Analyst

257 · $51,707

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 12

Cindy J Vatalaro

Staff Services Manager III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$127,840

Base pay: $120,830
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,010
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,840
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,243
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8005514802001
Salary Total: $10,243
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $127,840

Cindy J Vatalaro holds the role of Staff Services Manager III at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $127,840. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Noel A Calvillo

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$127,812

Base pay: $127,312
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,812
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,321
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004096016022
Salary Total: $11,887
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $127,812

Noel A Calvillo works as a Administrative Law Judge for Social Services. Noel earned $127,812 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Alyssa M Carroll

Attorney III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$127,795

Base pay: $127,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,795
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,816
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105795148
Salary Total: $12,816
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $127,795

At Social Services, Alyssa M Carroll serves as a Attorney III. Their 2023 pay totaled $127,795. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Leslie A Redfearn

Staff Services Manager III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$127,790

Base pay: $120,830
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,960
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,790
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,243
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004204802001
Salary Total: $10,243
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $127,790

Leslie A Redfearn works as a Staff Services Manager III for Social Services. Leslie earned $127,790 in 2023. Union affiliation: M01.

Brian A Lussier

Program Manager I, Office of Emergency Services/Social Services

2023 total comp

$127,751

Base pay: $116,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,632
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,751
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,844
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006114924001
Salary Total: $9,844
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $127,751

Brian A Lussier is a Program Manager I, Office of Emergency Services at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $127,751. Union affiliation: S07.

James W Marvel

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$127,732

Base pay: $127,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,732
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,321
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004146016016
Salary Total: $11,887
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $127,732

James W Marvel holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $127,732. Union affiliation: R02.

Dianne L Dato

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Social Services

2023 total comp

$127,583

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $36,353
Other pay: $7,312
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,583
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008115393812
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $127,583

Dianne L Dato is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $127,583. They are represented by R01.

David L Halsey

Disability Evaluation Services Administrator III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$127,565

Base pay: $120,830
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,735
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,565
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,243
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009708426002
Salary Total: $10,243
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $127,565

At Social Services, David L Halsey serves as a Disability Evaluation Services Administrator III. Their 2023 pay totaled $127,565. They are represented by M01.

Stephanie E Haffner

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$127,545

Base pay: $105,165
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,381
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,545
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004096016011
Salary Total: $11,545
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $127,545

Stephanie E Haffner holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $127,545. Union affiliation: R02.

Kelly Arnold

Disability Evaluation Services Administrator III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$127,540

Base pay: $120,830
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,710
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,540
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,243
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009558426002
Salary Total: $10,243
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $127,540

Kelly Arnold holds the role of Disability Evaluation Services Administrator III at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $127,540. They are represented by M01.

Mina Davis

Disability Evaluation Services Administrator III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$127,540

Base pay: $120,830
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,710
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,540
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,243
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009508426001
Salary Total: $10,243
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $127,540

Mina Davis holds the role of Disability Evaluation Services Administrator III at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $127,540. Union affiliation: M01.

Cynthia O Herrera

Disability Evaluation Services Administrator III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$127,540

Base pay: $120,830
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,710
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,540
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,243
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009658426001
Salary Total: $10,243
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $127,540

Cynthia O Herrera is a Disability Evaluation Services Administrator III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $127,540. Union affiliation: M01.

William Mcginnis

Disability Evaluation Services Administrator III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$127,540

Base pay: $120,830
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,710
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,540
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,243
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009308426002
Salary Total: $10,243
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $127,540

William Mcginnis works as a Disability Evaluation Services Administrator III for Social Services. William earned $127,540 in 2023. They are represented by M01.

Pamela R Lacey

Attorney III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$127,536

Base pay: $126,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,536
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,070
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105795099
Salary Total: $11,070
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $127,536

Pamela R Lacey works as a Attorney III for Social Services. Pamela earned $127,536 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Brenda D Barner

Staff Services Manager III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$127,532

Base pay: $120,522
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,010
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,532
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,243
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008114802001
Salary Total: $10,243
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $127,532

At Social Services, Brenda D Barner serves as a Staff Services Manager III. Their 2023 pay totaled $127,532. Union affiliation: M01.

Sergio Gutierrez

Information Technology Specialist II/Social Services

2023 total comp

$127,477

Base pay: $125,282
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,195
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,477
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,893
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8007101414001
Salary Total: $10,893
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $127,477

Sergio Gutierrez holds the role of Information Technology Specialist II at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $127,477. Union affiliation: R01.

Stephanie Ann Weldon

Director, Office of Tribal Affairs/Social Services

2023 total comp

$127,469

Base pay: $126,869
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,469
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,755
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8000303957001
Salary Total: $10,755
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $127,469

Stephanie Ann Weldon is a Director, Office of Tribal Affairs at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $127,469. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Stacy J Barlow

Licensing Program Manager III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$127,451

Base pay: $122,237
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,214
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,451
Union / bargaining unit: M19
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,641
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008208220001
Salary Total: $10,641
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $127,451

At Social Services, Stacy J Barlow serves as a Licensing Program Manager III. Their 2023 pay totaled $127,451. Their bargaining unit is M19.

Kevin R Oneil

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$127,283

Base pay: $126,733
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,283
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,769
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004146016012
Salary Total: $13,187
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $127,283

Kevin R Oneil works as a Administrative Law Judge for Social Services. Kevin earned $127,283 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Shannan N Borton

Supervising Special Investigator I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$127,218

Base pay: $126,912
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $306
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,218
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,196
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008168548003
Salary Total: $10,985
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $127,218

Shannan N Borton holds the role of Supervising Special Investigator I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $127,218. They are represented by S07.

Monathilde B Santos

General Auditor III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$127,132

Base pay: $84,819
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $42,313
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,132
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,238
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8005704285001
Salary Total: $8,238
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $127,132

Monathilde B Santos is a General Auditor III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $127,132. Union affiliation: R01.

Ellen L Holloway

Attorney III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$127,009

Base pay: $126,409
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,009
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,070
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105795031
Salary Total: $11,070
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $127,009

Ellen L Holloway is a Attorney III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $127,009. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Yvonne Massais-Joby

Attorney III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$127,009

Base pay: $126,409
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,009
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,070
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105795057
Salary Total: $11,070
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $127,009

Yvonne Massais-Joby works as a Attorney III for Social Services. Yvonne earned $127,009 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Diana L Chapman

General Auditor III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$126,986

Base pay: $90,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $36,924
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,986
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,238
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008154285001
Salary Total: $8,238
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $126,986

Diana L Chapman works as a General Auditor III for Social Services. Diana earned $126,986 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Jason D Williamson

Information Technology Specialist II/Social Services

2023 total comp

$126,832

Base pay: $124,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,832
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,893
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8007701414910
Salary Total: $10,893
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $126,832

Jason D Williamson works as a Information Technology Specialist II for Social Services. Jason earned $126,832 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Felissande Browne

Disability Evaluation Services Administrator III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$126,663

Base pay: $120,830
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,833
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,663
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,243
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009108426005
Salary Total: $10,243
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $126,663

At Social Services, Felissande Browne serves as a Disability Evaluation Services Administrator III. Their 2023 pay totaled $126,663. Union affiliation: M01.

Juan J Barajas

Investigator/Social Services

2023 total comp

$126,550

Base pay: $121,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,126
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,550
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,197
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008168610009
Salary Total: $10,809
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $126,550

At Social Services, Juan J Barajas serves as a Investigator. Their 2023 pay totaled $126,550. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Chung C Kuo

Information Technology Specialist II/Social Services

2023 total comp

$126,438

Base pay: $119,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,976
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,438
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,675
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8007701414002
Salary Total: $10,675
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $126,438

Chung C Kuo holds the role of Information Technology Specialist II at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $126,438. Union affiliation: R01.

Alicia C Sandoval

Staff Services Manager III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$126,350

Base pay: $119,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,010
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,350
Union / bargaining unit: E59
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,945
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8005304802910
Salary Total: $9,945
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $126,350

Alicia C Sandoval holds the role of Staff Services Manager III at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $126,350. They are represented by E59.

Shirell M Naidu

Emergency Services Coordinator, Office of Emergency Services/Social Services

2023 total comp

$126,316

Base pay: $89,845
Overtime: $35,871
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,316
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,649
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006114926013
Salary Total: $7,649
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $126,316

Shirell M Naidu works as a Emergency Services Coordinator, Office of Emergency Services for Social Services. Shirell earned $126,316 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.

David A Kuta

Information Technology Supervisor II/Social Services

2023 total comp

$126,089

Base pay: $125,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,089
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,741
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8007631404003
Salary Total: $10,741
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $126,089

David A Kuta works as a Information Technology Supervisor II for Social Services. David earned $126,089 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Jay Lal Jr

Accounting Administrator III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$126,020

Base pay: $120,830
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,190
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,020
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,243
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006254545001
Salary Total: $10,243
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $126,020

Jay Lal Jr holds the role of Accounting Administrator III at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $126,020. Union affiliation: M01.

Michele L Swart

Accounting Administrator III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$126,020

Base pay: $120,830
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,190
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,020
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,243
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006234545001
Salary Total: $10,243
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $126,020

Michele L Swart holds the role of Accounting Administrator III at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $126,020. They are represented by M01.

Mark Milter

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Social Services

2023 total comp

$125,957

Base pay: $71,691
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $54,266
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,957
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8000425393733
Salary Total: $7,314
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $125,957

At Social Services, Mark Milter serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $125,957. They are represented by R01.

Bryan T Chau

Information Technology Specialist II/Social Services

2023 total comp

$125,904

Base pay: $123,484
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,904
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,893
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8007611414001
Salary Total: $10,893
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $125,904

Bryan T Chau holds the role of Information Technology Specialist II at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $125,904. Union affiliation: R01.

Kimiko V Kuwabara

Disability Evaluation Services Administrator III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$125,819

Base pay: $120,830
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,989
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,819
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,243
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009408426005
Salary Total: $10,243
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $125,819

Kimiko V Kuwabara works as a Disability Evaluation Services Administrator III for Social Services. Kimiko earned $125,819 in 2023. They are represented by M01.

Daniel N Massey

Supervising Special Investigator I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$125,777

Base pay: $124,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,777
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,924
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008198548002
Salary Total: $11,049
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $125,777

At Social Services, Daniel N Massey serves as a Supervising Special Investigator I. Their 2023 pay totaled $125,777. They are represented by S07.

Salina N Telles

Supervising Special Investigator I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$125,777

Base pay: $124,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,777
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,924
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008198548003
Salary Total: $11,049
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $125,777

At Social Services, Salina N Telles serves as a Supervising Special Investigator I. Their 2023 pay totaled $125,777. Union affiliation: S07.

Harminderjit S Sandhu

Supervising Special Investigator I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$125,752

Base pay: $123,927
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,825
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,752
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,924
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008188548004
Salary Total: $11,024
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $125,752

Harminderjit S Sandhu is a Supervising Special Investigator I at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $125,752. Their bargaining unit is S07.

Cliff Y Li

Research Data Manager/Social Services

2023 total comp

$125,734

Base pay: $123,314
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,734
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,755
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003525740500
Salary Total: $10,755
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $125,734

Cliff Y Li holds the role of Research Data Manager at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $125,734. Union affiliation: M01.