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 32

Erin E Duffey

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$100,334

Base pay: $94,899
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,434
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,334
Union / bargaining unit: E48
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,153
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8002604800912
Salary Total: $8,153
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $100,334

Erin E Duffey holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $100,334. Their bargaining unit is E48.

Janice R Russell

Research Data Specialist II/Social Services

2023 total comp

$100,311

Base pay: $98,491
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,820
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,311
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,013
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8005705758912
Salary Total: $8,585
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $100,311

Janice R Russell works as a Research Data Specialist II for Social Services. Janice earned $100,311 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Mario A Morando

Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services/Social Services

2023 total comp

$100,187

Base pay: $100,187
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,187
Union / bargaining unit: R16
Work county: SAN JOAQUIN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,351
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009487784910
Salary Total: $83
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $100,162

At Social Services, Mario A Morando serves as a Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services. Their 2023 pay totaled $100,187. Their bargaining unit is R16.

Keven R Peters

Licensing Program Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$100,186

Base pay: $98,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,850
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,186
Union / bargaining unit: S19
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,727
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008728222004
Salary Total: $8,727
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $100,186

Keven R Peters is a Licensing Program Manager I at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $100,186. Union affiliation: S19.

Wendy Tsan

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Social Services

2023 total comp

$100,161

Base pay: $97,741
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,161
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,627
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004724801001
Salary Total: $8,627
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $100,161

Wendy Tsan works as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) for Social Services. Wendy earned $100,161 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.

Mark Kapinski

Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor)/Social Services

2023 total comp

$100,142

Base pay: $97,997
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,145
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,142
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006234549008
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $100,142

At Social Services, Mark Kapinski serves as a Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor). Their 2023 pay totaled $100,142. They are represented by S01.

Candra S Malone

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Social Services

2023 total comp

$100,141

Base pay: $77,604
Overtime: $20,117
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,141
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,907
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8002525393380
Salary Total: $6,907
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $100,141

Candra S Malone is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $100,141. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Cynthia S Green

Disability Evaluation Analyst III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$100,115

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $10,913
Other pay: $5,283
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,115
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: PLACER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009025367096
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $100,115

Cynthia S Green is a Disability Evaluation Analyst III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $100,115. Union affiliation: R01.

Jonathan P Shiveley

Research Data Specialist I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$100,061

Base pay: $94,139
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,922
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,061
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,206
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008035742001
Salary Total: $8,206
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $100,061

Jonathan P Shiveley works as a Research Data Specialist I for Social Services. Jonathan earned $100,061 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Stefani Y Gonzalez

Information Technology Specialist I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$100,040

Base pay: $97,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,040
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,441
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8007751402009
Salary Total: $8,441
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $100,040

Stefani Y Gonzalez holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $100,040. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Jennifer H S Kuo

Nutrition Education Assistant/Social Services

2023 total comp

$99,937

Base pay: $99,337
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,937
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,421
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8002932260500
Salary Total: $8,421
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,937

At Social Services, Jennifer H S Kuo serves as a Nutrition Education Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $99,937. Union affiliation: R21.

Sheilamarie C Santos

Licensing Program Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$99,921

Base pay: $98,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,525
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,921
Union / bargaining unit: S19
Work county: ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,727
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008318222004
Salary Total: $8,727
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,921

Sheilamarie C Santos works as a Licensing Program Manager I for Social Services. Sheilamarie earned $99,921 in 2023. They are represented by S19.

Anna R Levine

C.E.A./Social Services

2023 total comp

$99,919

Base pay: $99,659
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $260
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,919
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,974
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003517500001
Salary Total: $12,974
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,919

At Social Services, Anna R Levine serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $99,919. They are represented by M01.

Oliver Y Chu

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$99,906

Base pay: $97,486
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,906
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006494800008
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,906

Oliver Y Chu holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $99,906. Union affiliation: S01.

Ronald S Merritt

Disability Evaluation Services Administrator I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$99,821

Base pay: $94,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,640
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,821
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,079
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009398424007
Salary Total: $8,079
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,821

Ronald S Merritt is a Disability Evaluation Services Administrator I at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $99,821. They are represented by S01.

Jay T Zott

Information Technology Associate/Social Services

2023 total comp

$99,776

Base pay: $97,176
Overtime: $180
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,776
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,238
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8007621401005
Salary Total: $8,238
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,776

At Social Services, Jay T Zott serves as a Information Technology Associate. Their 2023 pay totaled $99,776. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Kyla M Lakin

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Social Services

2023 total comp

$99,750

Base pay: $97,330
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,750
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: PLACER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,627
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8005304801003
Salary Total: $8,627
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,750

Kyla M Lakin works as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) for Social Services. Kyla earned $99,750 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.

Sharon M Paik

Attorney III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$99,739

Base pay: $80,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,444
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,739
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,543
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105795133
Salary Total: $10,543
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,739

Sharon M Paik holds the role of Attorney III at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $99,739. They are represented by R02.

Wesene A Fesseha

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$99,733

Base pay: $97,283
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,733
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8002524800017
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,733

Wesene A Fesseha holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $99,733. Union affiliation: S01.

Maureen A Neal

Licensing Program Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$99,707

Base pay: $99,407
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,707
Union / bargaining unit: S19
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,727
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008638222007
Salary Total: $8,727
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,707

Maureen A Neal is a Licensing Program Manager I at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $99,707. Union affiliation: S19.

Kyle A Priess

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$99,703

Base pay: $97,283
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,703
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8002534800014
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,703

Kyle A Priess is a Staff Services Manager I at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $99,703. Their bargaining unit is S01.

David M Dauer

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$99,661

Base pay: $99,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,661
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8002614800007
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,661

At Social Services, David M Dauer serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $99,661. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Sean P Driscoll

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$99,661

Base pay: $99,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,661
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009074800016
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,661

At Social Services, Sean P Driscoll serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $99,661. They are represented by S01.

Kathleen L Johnson

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$99,661

Base pay: $99,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,661
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009084800016
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,661

Kathleen L Johnson holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $99,661. Union affiliation: S01.

Christine M Martinez

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$99,661

Base pay: $99,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,661
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006964800002
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,661

Christine M Martinez works as a Staff Services Manager I for Social Services. Christine earned $99,661 in 2023. They are represented by S01.

Jose A Aparejo

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Social Services

2023 total comp

$99,620

Base pay: $84,180
Overtime: $10,382
Other pay: $5,058
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,620
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8000225393910
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,620

Jose A Aparejo holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $99,620. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Brandon S Fong

Associate Management Auditor/Social Services

2023 total comp

$99,596

Base pay: $97,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,596
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,238
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006674159500
Salary Total: $8,238
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,596

Brandon S Fong holds the role of Associate Management Auditor at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $99,596. Union affiliation: R01.

Luz M Montenegro

Associate Management Auditor/Social Services

2023 total comp

$99,596

Base pay: $97,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,596
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,238
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006674159501
Salary Total: $8,238
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,596

Luz M Montenegro is a Associate Management Auditor at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $99,596. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Diem K Nguyen

Associate Management Auditor/Social Services

2023 total comp

$99,596

Base pay: $97,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,596
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,238
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006674159502
Salary Total: $8,238
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,596

Diem K Nguyen is a Associate Management Auditor at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $99,596. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Benjamin Banahene

General Auditor III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$99,596

Base pay: $97,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,596
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,238
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008154285004
Salary Total: $8,238
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,596

At Social Services, Benjamin Banahene serves as a General Auditor III. Their 2023 pay totaled $99,596. They are represented by R01.

Christine Marie Fang

General Auditor III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$99,596

Base pay: $97,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,596
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,238
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8005444285004
Salary Total: $8,238
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,596

At Social Services, Christine Marie Fang serves as a General Auditor III. Their 2023 pay totaled $99,596. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Jennifer D Houston

General Auditor III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$99,596

Base pay: $97,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,596
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,238
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008024285012
Salary Total: $8,238
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,596

Jennifer D Houston works as a General Auditor III for Social Services. Jennifer earned $99,596 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Alan Louie

General Auditor III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$99,596

Base pay: $97,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,596
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,238
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8005704285032
Salary Total: $8,238
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,596

Alan Louie is a General Auditor III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $99,596. They are represented by R01.

Dianna V Mendoza

General Auditor III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$99,596

Base pay: $97,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,596
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,238
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8005704285005
Salary Total: $8,238
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,596

Dianna V Mendoza is a General Auditor III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $99,596. They are represented by R01.

Cher T Moua

General Auditor III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$99,596

Base pay: $97,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,596
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,238
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8005444285003
Salary Total: $8,238
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,596

Cher T Moua works as a General Auditor III for Social Services. Cher earned $99,596 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Xiao L Ni

General Auditor III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$99,596

Base pay: $97,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,596
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,238
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008154285002
Salary Total: $8,238
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,596

Xiao L Ni holds the role of General Auditor III at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $99,596. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Wei Wang

General Auditor III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$99,596

Base pay: $97,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,596
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,238
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8005704285010
Salary Total: $8,238
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,596

Wei Wang works as a General Auditor III for Social Services. Wei earned $99,596 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Francisco A Pinder

Information Technology Associate/Social Services

2023 total comp

$99,596

Base pay: $97,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,596
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,238
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8007611401017
Salary Total: $8,238
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,596

At Social Services, Francisco A Pinder serves as a Information Technology Associate. Their 2023 pay totaled $99,596. They are represented by R01.

Jan L Schafer

Information Technology Associate/Social Services

2023 total comp

$99,596

Base pay: $97,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,596
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,238
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8007711401001
Salary Total: $8,238
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,596

Jan L Schafer is a Information Technology Associate at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $99,596. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Lorena Herrera

Disability Evaluation Analyst III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$99,590

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $10,338
Other pay: $5,333
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,590
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009365367157
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,590

Lorena Herrera is a Disability Evaluation Analyst III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $99,590. Union affiliation: R01.