California / Social Services
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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 $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).
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 13
Staff Services Manager III/Social Services
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Carolyn J Rendon is a Staff Services Manager III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $125,720. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Research Data Manager/Social Services
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Lei Qin works as a Research Data Manager for Social Services. Lei earned $125,550 in 2023. Union affiliation: M01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Social Services
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Whitney L Jourdan is a Information Technology Specialist I at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $125,439. They are represented by R01.
Investigator/Social Services
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Olivia G Spindola works as a Investigator for Social Services. Olivia earned $125,433 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Information Technology Specialist II/Social Services
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Jesus J Madrigal-Wicky is a Information Technology Specialist II at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $125,426. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Manager III/Social Services
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Julie C Pickens holds the role of Staff Services Manager III at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $125,020. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Staff Services Manager III/Social Services
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Diane E Tulysewski works as a Staff Services Manager III for Social Services. Diane earned $124,555 in 2023. They are represented by M01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Social Services
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At Social Services, Kevin R Riffle serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $124,132. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Social Services
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Alejandro E Vellos holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $124,056. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Social Services
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William J Friesen is a Information Technology Specialist I at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $124,032. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Social Services
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At Social Services, Maria T Medrano serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $124,032. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Social Services
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Matthew A Stroble works as a Information Technology Specialist II for Social Services. Matthew earned $123,959 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Social Services
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David F Cuny holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $123,932. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Manager III/Social Services
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Marissa L Enos works as a Staff Services Manager III for Social Services. Marissa earned $123,811 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Staff Services Manager III/Social Services
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At Social Services, Shelly M Grace serves as a Staff Services Manager III. Their 2023 pay totaled $123,790. They are represented by M01.
Licensing Program Manager III/Social Services
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Robert Garza holds the role of Licensing Program Manager III at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $123,679. Their bargaining unit is M19.
Information Technology Specialist I/Social Services
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At Social Services, Eric J Stringer serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $123,650. Union affiliation: R01.
Adoptions Supervisor II/Social Services
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At Social Services, Craig Cassetta serves as a Adoptions Supervisor II. Their 2023 pay totaled $123,614. They are represented by S19.
Staff Services Analyst/Social Services
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Delia A Tarin is a Staff Services Analyst at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $123,484. They are represented by R01.
Licensing Program Manager III/Social Services
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Chana M Wynne-Swan is a Licensing Program Manager III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $123,379. Union affiliation: M19.
Disability Evaluation Services Administrator III/Social Services
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Kila J Krueger works as a Disability Evaluation Services Administrator III for Social Services. Kila earned $123,314 in 2023. They are represented by M01.
Information Technology Supervisor II/Social Services
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Linda Nguyen is a Information Technology Supervisor II at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $123,300. They are represented by S01.
Investigator/Social Services
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Douglas C Real works as a Investigator for Social Services. Douglas earned $123,252 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Staff Services Manager III/Social Services
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Nola L Niegel is a Staff Services Manager III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $123,250. Union affiliation: M01.
Staff Services Manager III/Social Services
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Luis A Perez Jimenez works as a Staff Services Manager III for Social Services. Luis earned $123,250 in 2023. They are represented by M01.
Staff Services Manager III/Social Services
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Richard L Terwilliger works as a Staff Services Manager III for Social Services. Richard earned $123,250 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Staff Services Manager III/Social Services
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At Social Services, Elisa M Tsujihara serves as a Staff Services Manager III. Their 2023 pay totaled $123,250. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Disability Evaluation Services Administrator III/Social Services
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Karrie E Fay works as a Disability Evaluation Services Administrator III for Social Services. Karrie earned $123,200 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Licensing Program Manager III/Social Services
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Inderjit K Gill is a Licensing Program Manager III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $123,079. They are represented by M19.
Staff Services Manager III/Social Services
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At Social Services, Sharisse L Kemp serves as a Staff Services Manager III. Their 2023 pay totaled $123,078. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Social Services
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Sukhwinder S Mander works as a Information Technology Specialist II for Social Services. Sukhwinder earned $123,049 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Manager III/Social Services
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Jessica C Abernethy holds the role of Staff Services Manager III at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $122,985. They are represented by M01.
Disability Evaluation Services Administrator III/Social Services
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At Social Services, Julieta Jackson serves as a Disability Evaluation Services Administrator III. Their 2023 pay totaled $122,950. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Social Services
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Kimberly A Goss works as a Information Technology Specialist II for Social Services. Kimberly earned $122,942 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Education Administrator I/Social Services
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At Social Services, Nadirah M Jones serves as a Education Administrator I. Their 2023 pay totaled $122,622. They are represented by S21.
Licensing Program Manager III/Social Services
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Icela Estrada works as a Licensing Program Manager III for Social Services. Icela earned $122,597 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M19.
Staff Services Manager III/Social Services
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Thea M Perrino works as a Staff Services Manager III for Social Services. Thea earned $122,395 in 2023. They are represented by M01.
Senior Management Auditor/Social Services
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Robert H Kurokawa is a Senior Management Auditor at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $122,340. Union affiliation: S01.
Investigator/Social Services
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Marlon V Williams is a Investigator at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $122,247. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Information Technology Specialist I/Social Services
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Gabriel A Lane works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Social Services. Gabriel earned $122,212 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.