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 14

Hilda P Estrella

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Social Services

2023 total comp

$122,158

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $35,819
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,158
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008115393711
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $122,158

At Social Services, Hilda P Estrella serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $122,158. Union affiliation: R01.

Julie M Warren

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$122,060

Base pay: $113,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,554
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,060
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,782
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004096016910
Salary Total: $11,321
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $122,060

At Social Services, Julie M Warren serves as a Administrative Law Judge. Their 2023 pay totaled $122,060. Their bargaining unit is R02.

George W Kim

Information Technology Specialist I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$121,962

Base pay: $117,161
Overtime: $56
Other pay: $4,745
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,962
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,932
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8007711402002
Salary Total: $9,932
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $121,962

George W Kim holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $121,962. They are represented by R01.

Angelika N Oliver

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$121,937

Base pay: $121,387
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,937
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,794
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004096016021
Salary Total: $11,334
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $121,937

At Social Services, Angelika N Oliver serves as a Administrative Law Judge. Their 2023 pay totaled $121,937. Their bargaining unit is R02.

The Do

Information Technology Specialist I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$121,937

Base pay: $117,161
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,776
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,937
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,932
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8007631402009
Salary Total: $9,932
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $121,937

At Social Services, The Do serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $121,937. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Kit Y Chan

Licensing Program Manager III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$121,827

Base pay: $121,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,827
Union / bargaining unit: M19
Work county: MONTEREY

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,563
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008208220002
Salary Total: $10,563
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $121,827

Kit Y Chan works as a Licensing Program Manager III for Social Services. Kit earned $121,827 in 2023. They are represented by M19.

Jeremey A Horan

Program Manager II, Office of Emergency Services/Social Services

2023 total comp

$121,546

Base pay: $119,990
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,556
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,546
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,336
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006114923001
Salary Total: $10,336
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $121,546

At Social Services, Jeremey A Horan serves as a Program Manager II, Office of Emergency Services. Their 2023 pay totaled $121,546. Union affiliation: S07.

Deborah A Rawson

Education Administrator I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$121,502

Base pay: $118,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,021
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,502
Union / bargaining unit: S21
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,204
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003562657001
Salary Total: $10,204
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $121,502

At Social Services, Deborah A Rawson serves as a Education Administrator I. Their 2023 pay totaled $121,502. Their bargaining unit is S21.

Tami L Gutierrez

Staff Services Manager III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$121,437

Base pay: $120,830
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $607
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,437
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,243
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8002524802001
Salary Total: $10,243
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $121,437

Tami L Gutierrez is a Staff Services Manager III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $121,437. Union affiliation: M01.

Emily N Taylor

Staff Services Manager III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$121,430

Base pay: $120,830
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,430
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,243
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006974802910
Salary Total: $10,243
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $121,430

Emily N Taylor holds the role of Staff Services Manager III at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $121,430. They are represented by M01.

Courtney A Hardoin

Nutrition Education Consultant/Social Services

2023 total comp

$121,410

Base pay: $114,635
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,775
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,410
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,718
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8002932261500
Salary Total: $9,718
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $121,410

Courtney A Hardoin works as a Nutrition Education Consultant for Social Services. Courtney earned $121,410 in 2023. Union affiliation: R21.

Laura Garcia

Investigator/Social Services

2023 total comp

$121,151

Base pay: $120,851
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,151
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,197
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008188610023
Salary Total: $10,722
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $121,151

Laura Garcia works as a Investigator for Social Services. Laura earned $121,151 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.

Monica M Grimes

Child Development Consultant/Social Services

2023 total comp

$121,110

Base pay: $114,635
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,475
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,110
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,718
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003612834502
Salary Total: $9,718
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $121,110

Monica M Grimes is a Child Development Consultant at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $121,110. They are represented by R21.

Joseph Torres

Information Technology Specialist I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$121,018

Base pay: $116,673
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,345
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,018
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,932
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8007631402002
Salary Total: $9,932
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $121,018

Joseph Torres holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $121,018. They are represented by R01.

Dina D White

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$120,914

Base pay: $92,865
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $28,049
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,914
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,998
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004314800001
Salary Total: $7,998
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $120,914

Dina D White holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $120,914. Union affiliation: S01.

Danette Dipasquale

Disability Evaluation Services Administrator III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$120,856

Base pay: $118,486
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,370
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,856
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,164
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009358426001
Salary Total: $10,164
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $120,856

Danette Dipasquale holds the role of Disability Evaluation Services Administrator III at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $120,856. Union affiliation: M01.

Leticia Hinojosa

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Social Services

2023 total comp

$120,769

Base pay: $80,335
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $40,434
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,769
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8000425393734
Salary Total: $7,314
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $120,769

Leticia Hinojosa works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Social Services. Leticia earned $120,769 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Charanpreet K Bassi

Information Technology Specialist I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$120,739

Base pay: $113,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,783
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,739
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,737
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8007721402002
Salary Total: $9,737
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $120,739

Charanpreet K Bassi works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Social Services. Charanpreet earned $120,739 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Rhandy H Cordova

Attorney III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$120,687

Base pay: $111,899
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,788
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,687
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,536
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105795106
Salary Total: $10,536
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $120,687

Rhandy H Cordova holds the role of Attorney III at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $120,687. They are represented by R02.

Robert T Chikasawa

Information Technology Specialist II/Social Services

2023 total comp

$120,662

Base pay: $118,392
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,270
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,662
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,429
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8007101414910
Salary Total: $10,429
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $120,662

Robert T Chikasawa is a Information Technology Specialist II at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $120,662. They are represented by R01.

Michael J Neu

Attorney/Social Services

2023 total comp

$120,650

Base pay: $111,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,198
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,650
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,604
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105778044
Salary Total: $9,604
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $120,650

At Social Services, Michael J Neu serves as a Attorney. Their 2023 pay totaled $120,650. Union affiliation: R02.

Steven B Kao

Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services/Social Services

2023 total comp

$120,629

Base pay: $118,829
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,629
Union / bargaining unit: R16
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $15,815
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009047784031
Salary Total: $10,438
Time Base: PT
Total Pay: $120,629

Steven B Kao holds the role of Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $120,629. Their bargaining unit is R16.

Elisia A Rippe

Investigator/Social Services

2023 total comp

$120,536

Base pay: $120,076
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $460
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,536
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,197
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008178610030
Salary Total: $10,730
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $120,536

Elisia A Rippe works as a Investigator for Social Services. Elisia earned $120,536 in 2023. They are represented by R07.

Jason C Lau

Information Technology Specialist I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$120,535

Base pay: $118,515
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,020
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,535
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,932
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8007131402003
Salary Total: $9,932
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $120,535

Jason C Lau holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $120,535. They are represented by R01.

Randall R Chiao

Senior Management Auditor/Social Services

2023 total comp

$120,520

Base pay: $119,920
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,520
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,166
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006674161500
Salary Total: $10,166
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $120,520

Randall R Chiao holds the role of Senior Management Auditor at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $120,520. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Georgina Tallagua

Investigator/Social Services

2023 total comp

$120,485

Base pay: $120,185
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,485
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,197
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008198610013
Salary Total: $10,726
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $120,485

Georgina Tallagua works as a Investigator for Social Services. Georgina earned $120,485 in 2023. They are represented by R07.

Lila A Hollman Dowty

Attorney III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$120,469

Base pay: $119,774
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $695
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,469
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105795013
Salary Total: $10,821
Time Base: PT
Total Pay: $120,469

Lila A Hollman Dowty works as a Attorney III for Social Services. Lila earned $120,469 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Hamideh S Helalian Craggs

Staff Services Manager III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$120,465

Base pay: $118,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,345
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,465
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,243
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8005294802002
Salary Total: $10,243
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $120,465

Hamideh S Helalian Craggs works as a Staff Services Manager III for Social Services. Hamideh earned $120,465 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Dana J Delmastro

Research Data Specialist II/Social Services

2023 total comp

$120,394

Base pay: $113,743
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,651
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,394
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,013
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006765758006
Salary Total: $9,914
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $120,394

Dana J Delmastro is a Research Data Specialist II at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $120,394. Union affiliation: R01.

Jorge G Martinez

Supervising Special Investigator I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$120,344

Base pay: $119,910
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $434
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,344
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,196
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008158548001
Salary Total: $10,321
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $120,344

Jorge G Martinez works as a Supervising Special Investigator I for Social Services. Jorge earned $120,344 in 2023. Union affiliation: S07.

Abraham A Matsui

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$120,283

Base pay: $120,033
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,283
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,782
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004106016007
Salary Total: $10,782
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $120,283

Abraham A Matsui is a Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $120,283. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Daniel A Tobia

Senior Management Auditor/Social Services

2023 total comp

$120,275

Base pay: $117,855
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,275
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,166
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006674161910
Salary Total: $10,166
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $120,275

Daniel A Tobia works as a Senior Management Auditor for Social Services. Daniel earned $120,275 in 2023. They are represented by S01.

Agapios Kalokerinos

Information Technology Specialist I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$120,073

Base pay: $113,314
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,759
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,073
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,682
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8007711402013
Salary Total: $9,682
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $120,073

Agapios Kalokerinos works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Social Services. Agapios earned $120,073 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Celeste M Fitchett

Supervising Governmental Auditor II/Social Services

2023 total comp

$119,904

Base pay: $112,661
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,243
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,904
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,721
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8005704140910
Salary Total: $9,721
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $119,904

Celeste M Fitchett works as a Supervising Governmental Auditor II for Social Services. Celeste earned $119,904 in 2023. They are represented by S01.

Stephanie L Diamond

Staff Services Manager III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$119,839

Base pay: $113,157
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,682
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,839
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,988
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006944802001
Salary Total: $9,988
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $119,839

At Social Services, Stephanie L Diamond serves as a Staff Services Manager III. Their 2023 pay totaled $119,839. They are represented by M01.

Kathy Yang

Staff Services Manager III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$119,742

Base pay: $117,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,742
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,243
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8002534802910
Salary Total: $10,243
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $119,742

At Social Services, Kathy Yang serves as a Staff Services Manager III. Their 2023 pay totaled $119,742. They are represented by M01.

Gabriela Florian Martinez

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Social Services

2023 total comp

$119,707

Base pay: $80,660
Overtime: $36,627
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,707
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,907
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008115393726
Salary Total: $7,107
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $119,707

Gabriela Florian Martinez works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Social Services. Gabriela earned $119,707 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Lya Z Johnson

Licensing Program Manager III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$119,681

Base pay: $117,856
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,825
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,681
Union / bargaining unit: M19
Work county: RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,562
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008608220005
Salary Total: $10,562
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $119,681

Lya Z Johnson is a Licensing Program Manager III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $119,681. Union affiliation: M19.

Mark A Poole

Information Technology Specialist I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$119,631

Base pay: $117,161
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,470
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,631
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,932
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8007721402001
Salary Total: $9,932
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $119,631

Mark A Poole holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $119,631. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Shauna L Gilliam

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Social Services

2023 total comp

$119,594

Base pay: $112,828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,766
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,594
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,818
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006764801005
Salary Total: $9,700
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $119,594

Shauna L Gilliam works as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) for Social Services. Shauna earned $119,594 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.