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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

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 16

Rhonda R Austin

Investigator/Social Services

2023 total comp
$117,632
Base pay
$117,159
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$473
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,632
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
SAN MATEO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,197
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8008178610910
Salary Total
$10,501
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$117,632

At Social Services, Rhonda R Austin serves as a Investigator. Their 2023 pay totaled $117,632. They are represented by R07.

Christina Hoerl

Research Data Supervisor II/Social Services

2023 total comp
$117,601
Base pay
$111,050
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,551
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,601
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,680
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8006565737003
Salary Total
$9,680
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$117,601

At Social Services, Christina Hoerl serves as a Research Data Supervisor II. Their 2023 pay totaled $117,601. They are represented by S01.

John M Sanfilippo

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Social Services

2023 total comp
$117,387
Base pay
$108,745
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,642
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,387
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,219
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8005304801004
Salary Total
$9,219
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$117,387

At Social Services, John M Sanfilippo serves as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $117,387. They are represented by S01.

Elimika K Woods

Licensing Program Analyst/Social Services

2023 total comp
$117,305
Base pay
$80,532
Overtime
$33,202
Other pay
$3,570
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,305
Union / bargaining unit
R19
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,963
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8008558223408
Salary Total
$6,963
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$117,305

Elimika K Woods is a Licensing Program Analyst at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $117,305. They are represented by R19.

Sau Har Huang

Disability Evaluation Analyst III/Social Services

2023 total comp
$117,253
Base pay
$86,319
Overtime
$24,514
Other pay
$6,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,253
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8009115367142
Salary Total
$7,314
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$117,253

Sau Har Huang holds the role of Disability Evaluation Analyst III at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $117,253. They are represented by R01.

Rebecca M Halligan

Child Development Consultant/Social Services

2023 total comp
$117,055
Base pay
$114,635
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,055
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,718
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8003562834003
Salary Total
$9,718
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$117,055

Rebecca M Halligan is a Child Development Consultant at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $117,055. Their bargaining unit is R21.

Joycelyn M Ward-Richardson

Child Development Consultant/Social Services

2023 total comp
$117,055
Base pay
$114,635
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,055
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,718
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8003612834501
Salary Total
$9,718
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$117,055

Joycelyn M Ward-Richardson works as a Child Development Consultant for Social Services. Joycelyn earned $117,055 in 2023. Union affiliation: R21.

Jonathen Yang

Child Development Consultant/Social Services

2023 total comp
$117,055
Base pay
$114,635
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,055
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,718
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8003612834510
Salary Total
$9,718
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$117,055

Jonathen Yang is a Child Development Consultant at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $117,055. Union affiliation: R21.

Channa P Hewawickrama

Education Research and Evaluation Consultant/Social Services

2023 total comp
$117,055
Base pay
$114,635
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,055
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,718
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8003522643501
Salary Total
$9,718
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$117,055

Channa P Hewawickrama works as a Education Research and Evaluation Consultant for Social Services. Channa earned $117,055 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R21.

Amber C Shaw

Licensing Program Analyst/Social Services

2023 total comp
$116,920
Base pay
$112,624
Overtime
$2,639
Other pay
$1,656
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,920
Union / bargaining unit
R19
Work county
RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,963
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8008588223403
Salary Total
$6,963
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$116,920

Amber C Shaw is a Licensing Program Analyst at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $116,920. They are represented by R19.

Jennifer Brekke

Licensing Program Manager II/Social Services

2023 total comp
$116,812
Base pay
$110,814
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,998
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,812
Union / bargaining unit
S19
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,581
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8008728224001
Salary Total
$9,581
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$116,812

At Social Services, Jennifer Brekke serves as a Licensing Program Manager II. Their 2023 pay totaled $116,812. They are represented by S19.

Jordan L Monath

Licensing Program Manager II/Social Services

2023 total comp
$116,812
Base pay
$110,814
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,998
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,812
Union / bargaining unit
S19
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,581
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8008738224001
Salary Total
$9,581
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$116,812

Jordan L Monath works as a Licensing Program Manager II for Social Services. Jordan earned $116,812 in 2023. Union affiliation: S19.

Kellee L Perry-Coleman

Licensing Program Manager II/Social Services

2023 total comp
$116,812
Base pay
$110,814
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,998
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,812
Union / bargaining unit
S19
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,581
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8008888224001
Salary Total
$9,581
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$116,812

At Social Services, Kellee L Perry-Coleman serves as a Licensing Program Manager II. Their 2023 pay totaled $116,812. Union affiliation: S19.

Heather Mcclellan-Brandusa

Child Development Consultant/Social Services

2023 total comp
$116,755
Base pay
$114,635
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,755
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,718
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8003532834504
Salary Total
$9,718
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$116,755

At Social Services, Heather Mcclellan-Brandusa serves as a Child Development Consultant. Their 2023 pay totaled $116,755. Union affiliation: R21.

Marina Stanic

Licensing Program Manager II/Social Services

2023 total comp
$116,687
Base pay
$110,814
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,873
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,687
Union / bargaining unit
S19
Work county
ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,581
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8008318224001
Salary Total
$9,581
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$116,687

Marina Stanic works as a Licensing Program Manager II for Social Services. Marina earned $116,687 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S19.

Benita S Yates

Licensing Program Manager II/Social Services

2023 total comp
$116,535
Base pay
$110,814
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,721
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,535
Union / bargaining unit
S19
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,581
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8008288224001
Salary Total
$9,581
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$116,535

At Social Services, Benita S Yates serves as a Licensing Program Manager II. Their 2023 pay totaled $116,535. Union affiliation: S19.

Eddie Phung

Investigator/Social Services

2023 total comp
$116,534
Base pay
$111,805
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,729
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,534
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
SAN MATEO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,615
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8008178610026
Salary Total
$9,740
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$116,534

Eddie Phung holds the role of Investigator at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $116,534. They are represented by R07.

Kimberly C Hall

Licensing Program Manager II/Social Services

2023 total comp
$116,512
Base pay
$110,814
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,698
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,512
Union / bargaining unit
S19
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,581
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8008578224001
Salary Total
$9,581
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$116,512

At Social Services, Kimberly C Hall serves as a Licensing Program Manager II. Their 2023 pay totaled $116,512. They are represented by S19.

Vivien Mae P Helbling

Licensing Program Manager II/Social Services

2023 total comp
$116,512
Base pay
$110,814
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,698
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,512
Union / bargaining unit
S19
Work county
SAN MATEO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,581
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8008228224001
Salary Total
$9,581
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$116,512

Vivien Mae P Helbling holds the role of Licensing Program Manager II at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $116,512. Their bargaining unit is S19.

Leslie A Mendiveles

Licensing Program Manager II/Social Services

2023 total comp
$116,512
Base pay
$110,814
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,698
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,512
Union / bargaining unit
S19
Work county
SAN BERNARDINO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,581
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8008328224001
Salary Total
$9,581
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$116,512

Leslie A Mendiveles works as a Licensing Program Manager II for Social Services. Leslie earned $116,512 in 2023. Union affiliation: S19.

Diane M Perez

Licensing Program Manager II/Social Services

2023 total comp
$116,512
Base pay
$110,814
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,698
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,512
Union / bargaining unit
S19
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,581
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8008758224001
Salary Total
$9,581
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$116,496

Diane M Perez holds the role of Licensing Program Manager II at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $116,512. They are represented by S19.

Rebecca Varela

Licensing Program Manager II/Social Services

2023 total comp
$116,512
Base pay
$110,814
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,698
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,512
Union / bargaining unit
S19
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,581
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8008718224002
Salary Total
$9,581
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$116,512

At Social Services, Rebecca Varela serves as a Licensing Program Manager II. Their 2023 pay totaled $116,512. Their bargaining unit is S19.

Ruben Munoz

Investigator/Social Services

2023 total comp
$116,473
Base pay
$114,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,073
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,473
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,672
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8008178610019
Salary Total
$9,997
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$116,473

Ruben Munoz is a Investigator at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $116,473. They are represented by R07.

Myra V Cunanan

Nurse Evaluator III, Health Services/Social Services

2023 total comp
$116,473
Base pay
$111,068
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,405
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,473
Union / bargaining unit
S17
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,660
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8008208145001
Salary Total
$9,860
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$116,473

At Social Services, Myra V Cunanan serves as a Nurse Evaluator III, Health Services. Their 2023 pay totaled $116,473. Their bargaining unit is S17.

Divya Gadeock

Information Technology Specialist I/Social Services

2023 total comp
$116,394
Base pay
$115,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,394
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,932
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8007121402007
Salary Total
$9,932
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$116,394

At Social Services, Divya Gadeock serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $116,394. They are represented by R01.

Joselito P Lima

Disability Evaluation Services Administrator III/Social Services

2023 total comp
$116,379
Base pay
$110,128
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,251
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,379
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,680
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8009828426001
Salary Total
$9,680
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$116,379

At Social Services, Joselito P Lima serves as a Disability Evaluation Services Administrator III. Their 2023 pay totaled $116,379. Union affiliation: M01.

Annette V Renquist

Investigator/Social Services

2023 total comp
$116,351
Base pay
$116,051
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,351
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,197
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8008198610010
Salary Total
$10,322
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$116,351

At Social Services, Annette V Renquist serves as a Investigator. Their 2023 pay totaled $116,351. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Lacresha L Cook

Licensing Program Manager II/Social Services

2023 total comp
$116,342
Base pay
$110,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,998
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,342
Union / bargaining unit
S19
Work county
RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,581
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8008818224002
Salary Total
$9,581
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$116,342

Lacresha L Cook works as a Licensing Program Manager II for Social Services. Lacresha earned $116,342 in 2023. Union affiliation: S19.

Jianjun Chen

Research Data Specialist II/Social Services

2023 total comp
$116,229
Base pay
$113,743
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,486
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,229
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,013
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8006765758001
Salary Total
$9,914
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$116,229

Jianjun Chen holds the role of Research Data Specialist II at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $116,229. Union affiliation: R01.

Diana E Stephenson

Licensing Program Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp
$116,197
Base pay
$109,168
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,029
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,197
Union / bargaining unit
S19
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,727
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8008768222400
Salary Total
$8,727
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$116,197

Diana E Stephenson is a Licensing Program Manager I at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $116,197. They are represented by S19.

Ron M Johnson

Education Programs Consultant/Social Services

2023 total comp
$116,187
Base pay
$109,580
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,607
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,187
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,435
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8003562656001
Salary Total
$9,435
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$116,187

At Social Services, Ron M Johnson serves as a Education Programs Consultant. Their 2023 pay totaled $116,187. They are represented by R21.

Noelle M Stockman-Bell

Information Technology Supervisor II/Social Services

2023 total comp
$116,173
Base pay
$111,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,557
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,173
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,537
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8007611404006
Salary Total
$9,537
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$116,173

Noelle M Stockman-Bell is a Information Technology Supervisor II at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $116,173. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Christina A Strickland

Attorney III/Social Services

2023 total comp
$116,039
Base pay
$115,439
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,039
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,536
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8003105795142
Salary Total
$10,536
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$116,039

Christina A Strickland works as a Attorney III for Social Services. Christina earned $116,039 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Jennifer L Taylor

Research Data Specialist III/Social Services

2023 total comp
$116,015
Base pay
$113,595
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,015
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,902
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8003525770910
Salary Total
$9,902
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$116,015

Jennifer L Taylor is a Research Data Specialist III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $116,015. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Ana D Pedrali

Adoptions Supervisor II/Social Services

2023 total comp
$115,877
Base pay
$114,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,050
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,877
Union / bargaining unit
S19
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,063
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8005269391002
Salary Total
$10,063
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$115,877

At Social Services, Ana D Pedrali serves as a Adoptions Supervisor II. Their 2023 pay totaled $115,877. Their bargaining unit is S19.

Sharon Hoshiyama

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Social Services

2023 total comp
$115,846
Base pay
$108,745
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,101
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,846
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,219
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8006654801005
Salary Total
$9,219
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$115,846

At Social Services, Sharon Hoshiyama serves as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $115,846. They are represented by S01.

Jacqueline M Juarez

Supervising Governmental Auditor I/Social Services

2023 total comp
$115,787
Base pay
$92,919
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$22,868
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,787
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,259
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8005704142001
Salary Total
$9,259
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$115,787

Jacqueline M Juarez is a Supervising Governmental Auditor I at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $115,787. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Christopher L Staggs

Information Technology Specialist I/Social Services

2023 total comp
$115,734
Base pay
$113,314
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,734
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,682
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8007741402021
Salary Total
$9,682
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$115,734

Christopher L Staggs holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $115,734. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Brenda S White

Licensing Program Manager II/Social Services

2023 total comp
$115,647
Base pay
$109,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,998
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,647
Union / bargaining unit
S19
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,581
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8008248224001
Salary Total
$9,581
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$115,647

Brenda S White holds the role of Licensing Program Manager II at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $115,647. They are represented by S19.

Alycia M Berryman

Licensing Program Manager II/Social Services

2023 total comp
$115,532
Base pay
$109,603
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,929
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,532
Union / bargaining unit
S19
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,581
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8008258224005
Salary Total
$9,581
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$115,532

At Social Services, Alycia M Berryman serves as a Licensing Program Manager II. Their 2023 pay totaled $115,532. They are represented by S19.