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 3

Liane Colsky

Medical Consultant I (Psychiatrist), Department of Social Services/Social Services

2023 total comp

$194,545

Base pay: $191,745
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,545
Union / bargaining unit: R16
Work county: PLACER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $17,853
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009687785008
Salary Total: $19,638
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $194,545

Liane Colsky holds the role of Medical Consultant I (Psychiatrist), Department of Social Services at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $194,545. Their bargaining unit is R16.

Benjamin P Quest

Attorney V/Social Services

2023 total comp

$193,982

Base pay: $183,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,917
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,982
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $15,685
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105781912
Salary Total: $15,685
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $193,982

Benjamin P Quest works as a Attorney V for Social Services. Benjamin earned $193,982 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Ashley M Cepeda

Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services/Social Services

2023 total comp

$193,837

Base pay: $191,037
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,837
Union / bargaining unit: R16
Work county: SAN JOAQUIN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $15,758
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009487784004
Salary Total: $15,797
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $193,837

Ashley M Cepeda is a Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $193,837. Union affiliation: R16.

Rachel M Raymond

Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel/Social Services

2023 total comp

$193,315

Base pay: $192,715
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,315
Union / bargaining unit: M02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,483
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105871005
Salary Total: $16,483
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $193,315

At Social Services, Rachel M Raymond serves as a Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel. Their 2023 pay totaled $193,315. They are represented by M02.

Mary K Riley

Senior Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$192,339

Base pay: $178,343
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,996
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,339
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,877
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004196132001
Salary Total: $15,621
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $192,339

Mary K Riley works as a Senior Administrative Law Judge for Social Services. Mary earned $192,339 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Timothy J Dupont

Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services/Social Services

2023 total comp

$192,296

Base pay: $189,496
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,296
Union / bargaining unit: R16
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $15,815
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009187784101
Salary Total: $16,645
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $192,296

Timothy J Dupont is a Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $192,296. Union affiliation: R16.

Carolyn J Kubish

Attorney IV/Social Services

2023 total comp

$190,294

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,988
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,294
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105780009
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $190,294

At Social Services, Carolyn J Kubish serves as a Attorney IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $190,294. They are represented by R02.

Tara Rufo

Attorney IV/Social Services

2023 total comp

$190,294

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,988
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,294
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105780003
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $190,294

Tara Rufo is a Attorney IV at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $190,294. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Kevin M Gaines

C.E.A./Social Services

2023 total comp

$190,270

Base pay: $180,975
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,295
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,270
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $15,342
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008007500001
Salary Total: $15,342
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $190,270

Kevin M Gaines works as a C.E.A. for Social Services. Kevin earned $190,270 in 2023. They are represented by M01.

Eli Palomares

Senior Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$189,627

Base pay: $175,632
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,995
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,627
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,877
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004106132002
Salary Total: $15,621
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $189,627

Eli Palomares is a Senior Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $189,627. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Kathleen Benton

Supervising Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$189,268

Base pay: $188,668
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,268
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $15,620
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004166017001
Salary Total: $16,401
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $189,268

Kathleen Benton works as a Supervising Administrative Law Judge for Social Services. Kathleen earned $189,268 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S02.

Patrick Burke

Supervising Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$189,268

Base pay: $188,668
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,268
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $15,620
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004106017002
Salary Total: $16,401
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $189,268

At Social Services, Patrick Burke serves as a Supervising Administrative Law Judge. Their 2023 pay totaled $189,268. Their bargaining unit is S02.

Sarah S Kim

Supervising Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$189,268

Base pay: $188,668
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,268
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $15,620
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004146017001
Salary Total: $16,401
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $189,268

Sarah S Kim works as a Supervising Administrative Law Judge for Social Services. Sarah earned $189,268 in 2023. Union affiliation: S02.

Kevin D Kwong

Attorney IV/Social Services

2023 total comp

$187,743

Base pay: $176,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,743
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105780014
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $187,743

Kevin D Kwong is a Attorney IV at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $187,743. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Salena Chow

Chief Operating Officer/Social Services

2023 total comp

$187,507

Base pay: $184,889
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,618
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,507
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $15,674
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8000103956001
Salary Total: $15,674
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $187,507

Salena Chow holds the role of Chief Operating Officer at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $187,507. They are represented by E99.

Melanie Carver

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$187,456

Base pay: $174,087
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,369
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,456
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,569
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004116016091
Salary Total: $14,247
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $187,456

At Social Services, Melanie Carver serves as a Administrative Law Judge. Their 2023 pay totaled $187,456. They are represented by R02.

Claire M Ramsey

Chief Deputy Director, Disability, Adults, Housing, and Licensing/Social Services

2023 total comp

$187,309

Base pay: $184,889
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,309
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $15,674
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8000109303001
Salary Total: $15,674
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $187,309

Claire M Ramsey works as a Chief Deputy Director, Disability, Adults, Housing, and Licensing for Social Services. Claire earned $187,309 in 2023. Union affiliation: E99.

Sandra M Looney

C.E.A./Social Services

2023 total comp

$187,204

Base pay: $178,228
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,976
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,204
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $15,109
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009007500004
Salary Total: $15,109
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $187,204

Sandra M Looney works as a C.E.A. for Social Services. Sandra earned $187,204 in 2023. Union affiliation: M01.

Richard K Lin

Attorney IV/Social Services

2023 total comp

$187,005

Base pay: $173,054
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,951
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,005
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105780912
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $187,005

At Social Services, Richard K Lin serves as a Attorney IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $187,005. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Khadijah R Hargett

Supervising Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$186,653

Base pay: $173,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,534
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,653
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,431
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004116017002
Salary Total: $15,153
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $186,653

Khadijah R Hargett works as a Supervising Administrative Law Judge for Social Services. Khadijah earned $186,653 in 2023. They are represented by S02.

Maria Dolores L Hudson

C.E.A./Social Services

2023 total comp

$186,012

Base pay: $163,642
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,370
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,012
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,491
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006007500001
Salary Total: $14,491
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $186,012

Maria Dolores L Hudson works as a C.E.A. for Social Services. Maria earned $186,012 in 2023. Union affiliation: M01.

Patrick T Cooney

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$184,748

Base pay: $171,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,474
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,748
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,180
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004196016031
Salary Total: $14,889
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $184,748

Patrick T Cooney holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $184,748. Union affiliation: R02.

Demetrius D Shelton

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$184,643

Base pay: $171,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,369
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,643
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,180
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004116016020
Salary Total: $14,889
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $184,643

Demetrius D Shelton is a Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $184,643. They are represented by R02.

Kristin K Adeniji

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$184,643

Base pay: $171,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,369
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,643
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,180
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004116016013
Salary Total: $14,889
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $184,643

Kristin K Adeniji is a Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $184,643. Union affiliation: R02.

Jeffrey S Ball

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$184,643

Base pay: $171,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,369
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,643
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,180
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004166016003
Salary Total: $14,889
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $184,643

Jeffrey S Ball works as a Administrative Law Judge for Social Services. Jeffrey earned $184,643 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Steven A Shaffer

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$184,643

Base pay: $171,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,369
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,643
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,180
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004106016003
Salary Total: $14,889
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $184,643

Steven A Shaffer is a Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $184,643. Union affiliation: R02.

Roland M Aganon

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$184,035

Base pay: $171,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,761
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,035
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,180
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004106016021
Salary Total: $14,889
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $184,035

Roland M Aganon holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $184,035. Union affiliation: R02.

Frederick B Clark

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$184,035

Base pay: $171,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,761
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,035
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,180
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004146016005
Salary Total: $14,889
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $184,035

Frederick B Clark is a Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $184,035. They are represented by R02.

Karen T Fruchtenicht

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$184,035

Base pay: $171,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,761
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,035
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,180
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004106016012
Salary Total: $14,889
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $184,035

Karen T Fruchtenicht holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $184,035. Union affiliation: R02.

Maria M Ruiz

Director, Office of Equity/Social Services

2023 total comp

$181,042

Base pay: $178,569
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,473
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,042
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $15,138
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8000106139001
Salary Total: $15,138
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $181,042

Maria M Ruiz is a Director, Office of Equity at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $181,042. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Susan R Turcich

Supervising Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$180,744

Base pay: $180,144
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,744
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,947
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004116017001
Salary Total: $15,694
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $180,744

Susan R Turcich works as a Supervising Administrative Law Judge for Social Services. Susan earned $180,744 in 2023. Union affiliation: S02.

Maria G Jaime-Mileham

Deputy Director of Child Development/Social Services

2023 total comp

$180,655

Base pay: $178,228
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,427
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,655
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $15,109
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003500334001
Salary Total: $15,109
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $180,655

Maria G Jaime-Mileham works as a Deputy Director of Child Development for Social Services. Maria earned $180,655 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Jennifer Truong

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$180,525

Base pay: $167,157
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,369
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,525
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,569
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004136016018
Salary Total: $14,247
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $180,525

At Social Services, Jennifer Truong serves as a Administrative Law Judge. Their 2023 pay totaled $180,525. Union affiliation: R02.

Serena T Young

Supervising Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$180,381

Base pay: $173,377
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,004
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,381
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: SAN BERNARDINO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,248
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004106017001
Salary Total: $14,960
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $180,381

Serena T Young is a Supervising Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $180,381. Their bargaining unit is S02.

Angela C Schwartz

C.E.A./Social Services

2023 total comp

$180,055

Base pay: $178,228
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,827
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,055
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $15,109
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8005007500002
Salary Total: $15,109
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $180,055

Angela C Schwartz is a C.E.A. at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $180,055. They are represented by M01.

Julise M Johanson

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$179,854

Base pay: $171,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,581
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,854
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,180
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004116016007
Salary Total: $14,889
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $179,854

At Social Services, Julise M Johanson serves as a Administrative Law Judge. Their 2023 pay totaled $179,854. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Andrea Voelker

Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel/Social Services

2023 total comp

$178,764

Base pay: $178,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,764
Union / bargaining unit: M02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $15,535
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105871003
Salary Total: $15,535
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $178,764

At Social Services, Andrea Voelker serves as a Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel. Their 2023 pay totaled $178,764. They are represented by M02.

Monica L Becerra-Rico

Attorney III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$178,738

Base pay: $166,029
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,709
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,738
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105795078
Salary Total: $13,526
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $178,738

Monica L Becerra-Rico is a Attorney III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $178,738. Union affiliation: R02.

Jose O Tello

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$178,258

Base pay: $171,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,984
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,258
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,180
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004136016011
Salary Total: $14,889
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $178,258

Jose O Tello holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $178,258. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Yang Lee

Chief Financial Officer/Social Services

2023 total comp

$178,032

Base pay: $170,938
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,094
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,032
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,491
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006800123910
Salary Total: $14,491
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $178,032

Yang Lee works as a Chief Financial Officer for Social Services. Yang earned $178,032 in 2023. They are represented by E99.