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 4

Sandra T Daza

Supervising Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$177,822

Base pay: $177,222
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,822
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,960
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004136017001
Salary Total: $15,708
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $177,822

Sandra T Daza works as a Supervising Administrative Law Judge for Social Services. Sandra earned $177,822 in 2023. They are represented by S02.

Sandra I Okereke

Attorney IV/Social Services

2023 total comp

$176,906

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,906
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105780007
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,906

Sandra I Okereke holds the role of Attorney IV at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $176,906. They are represented by R02.

Lisa K Yu

Attorney IV/Social Services

2023 total comp

$176,906

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,906
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105780910
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,906

At Social Services, Lisa K Yu serves as a Attorney IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $176,906. Union affiliation: R02.

Theresa R Martinez

Attorney IV/Social Services

2023 total comp

$176,666

Base pay: $176,066
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,666
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105780015
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,666

Theresa R Martinez holds the role of Attorney IV at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $176,666. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Arlana P Spikener

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$176,640

Base pay: $168,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,581
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,640
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,569
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004116016084
Salary Total: $14,247
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,640

Arlana P Spikener holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $176,640. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Katherine A James

Attorney IV/Social Services

2023 total comp

$176,625

Base pay: $176,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,625
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105780001
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,625

Katherine A James works as a Attorney IV for Social Services. Katherine earned $176,625 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Kelly Paur

Senior Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$176,553

Base pay: $175,953
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,553
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,877
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004196132002
Salary Total: $15,621
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,553

Kelly Paur works as a Senior Administrative Law Judge for Social Services. Kelly earned $176,553 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Jennifer D Harmon

Attorney IV/Social Services

2023 total comp

$176,539

Base pay: $175,939
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,539
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105780501
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,539

Jennifer D Harmon works as a Attorney IV for Social Services. Jennifer earned $176,539 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Wanda B Hasadsri

Attorney IV/Social Services

2023 total comp

$176,506

Base pay: $175,906
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,506
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105780008
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,506

Wanda B Hasadsri holds the role of Attorney IV at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $176,506. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Natalie R Williams

Senior Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$176,232

Base pay: $175,632
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,232
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,877
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004106132001
Salary Total: $15,621
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,232

Natalie R Williams holds the role of Senior Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $176,232. Union affiliation: R02.

Stephanie K Lee

Senior Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$176,044

Base pay: $175,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,044
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,877
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004136132002
Salary Total: $15,621
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,044

Stephanie K Lee works as a Senior Administrative Law Judge for Social Services. Stephanie earned $176,044 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Hanna Azemati

Deputy Director, Housing and Homelessness/Social Services

2023 total comp

$176,033

Base pay: $173,613
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,033
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,718
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004601598001
Salary Total: $14,718
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,033

At Social Services, Hanna Azemati serves as a Deputy Director, Housing and Homelessness. Their 2023 pay totaled $176,033. They are represented by E99.

Charles A Hunter

Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services/Social Services

2023 total comp

$175,974

Base pay: $173,224
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,974
Union / bargaining unit: R16
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,347
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009137784062
Salary Total: $15,782
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,974

Charles A Hunter works as a Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services for Social Services. Charles earned $175,974 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R16.

Lisa S Wiggins

Attorney IV/Social Services

2023 total comp

$175,893

Base pay: $163,184
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,709
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,893
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,203
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105780017
Salary Total: $14,203
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,893

Lisa S Wiggins is a Attorney IV at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $175,893. Union affiliation: R02.

Leora M Filosena

C.E.A./Social Services

2023 total comp

$175,758

Base pay: $173,613
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,145
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,758
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,718
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009067500001
Salary Total: $14,718
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,758

Leora M Filosena holds the role of C.E.A. at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $175,758. They are represented by M01.

Alan K Mason

Senior Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$175,523

Base pay: $174,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,523
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,875
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004116132002
Salary Total: $15,619
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,523

Alan K Mason holds the role of Senior Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $175,523. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Michelle Ben-Hur

Attorney IV/Social Services

2023 total comp

$175,374

Base pay: $175,049
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $325
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,374
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105780002
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,374

Michelle Ben-Hur is a Attorney IV at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $175,374. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Carolyn K Levenberg

Supervising Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$175,091

Base pay: $171,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,839
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,091
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,456
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004196017002
Salary Total: $15,179
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,091

Carolyn K Levenberg works as a Supervising Administrative Law Judge for Social Services. Carolyn earned $175,091 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S02.

Gina L Moyles

Attorney IV/Social Services

2023 total comp

$174,343

Base pay: $173,743
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,343
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105780012
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $174,343

Gina L Moyles holds the role of Attorney IV at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $174,343. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Lisa C Anderson

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$174,226

Base pay: $173,626
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,226
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,112
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004096016007
Salary Total: $13,768
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $174,226

Lisa C Anderson holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $174,226. Union affiliation: R02.

Huy Q Han

Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services/Social Services

2023 total comp

$173,811

Base pay: $164,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,604
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,811
Union / bargaining unit: R16
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $17,349
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009137784060
Salary Total: $14,313
Time Base: PT
Total Pay: $173,811

Huy Q Han holds the role of Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $173,811. Their bargaining unit is R16.

Kim M Harris

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$173,447

Base pay: $160,507
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,940
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,447
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,113
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004116016005
Salary Total: $13,769
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $173,447

At Social Services, Kim M Harris serves as a Administrative Law Judge. Their 2023 pay totaled $173,447. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Lauren E Celello

Attorney IV/Social Services

2023 total comp

$172,965

Base pay: $172,365
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,965
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105780010
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $172,965

Lauren E Celello holds the role of Attorney IV at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $172,965. They are represented by R02.

Tejvir S Bawa

Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services/Social Services

2023 total comp

$172,877

Base pay: $170,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,675
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,877
Union / bargaining unit: R16
Work county: SAN JOAQUIN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,347
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009487784002
Salary Total: $14,383
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $172,877

Tejvir S Bawa is a Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $172,877. They are represented by R16.

Toni R Estaville

Attorney IV/Social Services

2023 total comp

$172,486

Base pay: $159,777
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,709
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,486
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,202
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105780006
Salary Total: $14,202
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $172,486

At Social Services, Toni R Estaville serves as a Attorney IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $172,486. They are represented by R02.

Cheryl E Gianuario

Attorney III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$172,179

Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,709
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,179
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105795131
Salary Total: $13,526
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $172,179

At Social Services, Cheryl E Gianuario serves as a Attorney III. Their 2023 pay totaled $172,179. They are represented by R02.

Eva H Jauregui

Attorney III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$172,179

Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,709
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,179
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105795068
Salary Total: $13,526
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $172,179

At Social Services, Eva H Jauregui serves as a Attorney III. Their 2023 pay totaled $172,179. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Craig N Lundgren

Attorney III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$172,179

Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,709
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,179
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105795003
Salary Total: $13,526
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $172,179

Craig N Lundgren is a Attorney III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $172,179. They are represented by R02.

Beverly Powell Fisher

Attorney III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$172,129

Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,659
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,129
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105795009
Salary Total: $13,526
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $172,129

Beverly Powell Fisher is a Attorney III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $172,129. They are represented by R02.

Gloria D Kaplan

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$172,024

Base pay: $171,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,024
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,180
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004136016012
Salary Total: $14,889
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $172,024

At Social Services, Gloria D Kaplan serves as a Administrative Law Judge. Their 2023 pay totaled $172,024. Union affiliation: R02.

Ryan K Gillette

Deputy Director and Chief Data Officer/Social Services

2023 total comp

$171,939

Base pay: $169,519
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,939
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,371
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006509443001
Salary Total: $14,371
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $171,939

At Social Services, Ryan K Gillette serves as a Deputy Director and Chief Data Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $171,939. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Laurine Tuleja

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$171,874

Base pay: $171,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,874
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,180
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004196016027
Salary Total: $14,889
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $171,874

Laurine Tuleja works as a Administrative Law Judge for Social Services. Laurine earned $171,874 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Richard W Clopine

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$171,874

Base pay: $171,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,874
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,180
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004116016009
Salary Total: $14,889
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $171,874

Richard W Clopine is a Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $171,874. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Michael S Cochrane

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$171,874

Base pay: $171,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,874
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,180
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004196016023
Salary Total: $14,889
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $171,874

At Social Services, Michael S Cochrane serves as a Administrative Law Judge. Their 2023 pay totaled $171,874. They are represented by R02.

Leslie A Evans

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$171,874

Base pay: $171,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,874
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,180
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004166016002
Salary Total: $14,889
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $171,874

At Social Services, Leslie A Evans serves as a Administrative Law Judge. Their 2023 pay totaled $171,874. Union affiliation: R02.

Karlen D Harmison

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$171,874

Base pay: $171,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,874
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,180
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004166016001
Salary Total: $14,889
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $171,874

Karlen D Harmison works as a Administrative Law Judge for Social Services. Karlen earned $171,874 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Linda A Jamison

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$171,874

Base pay: $171,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,874
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,180
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004106016013
Salary Total: $14,889
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $171,874

Linda A Jamison works as a Administrative Law Judge for Social Services. Linda earned $171,874 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Mariam O Kaviani

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$171,874

Base pay: $171,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,874
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,180
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004196016003
Salary Total: $14,889
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $171,874

Mariam O Kaviani is a Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $171,874. They are represented by R02.

Pamela F Matsumoto

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$171,874

Base pay: $171,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,874
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,180
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004196016001
Salary Total: $14,889
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $171,874

Pamela F Matsumoto is a Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $171,874. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Annette Ohanganian

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$171,874

Base pay: $171,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,874
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,180
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004106016004
Salary Total: $14,889
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $171,874

At Social Services, Annette Ohanganian serves as a Administrative Law Judge. Their 2023 pay totaled $171,874. They are represented by R02.