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 37

Angelica R Flores

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,859

Base pay: $95,259
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,859
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,237
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008114800007
Salary Total: $8,237
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,859

Angelica R Flores holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,859. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Jonathan J Pearson

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,831

Base pay: $93,711
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,831
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,237
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8005294800003
Salary Total: $8,237
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,831

Jonathan J Pearson holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,831. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Tracy J Urban

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,822

Base pay: $90,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,468
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,822
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,844
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008044800001
Salary Total: $7,844
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,822

Tracy J Urban holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,822. Union affiliation: S01.

James A Borges

Research Data Analyst II/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,801

Base pay: $90,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,769
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,801
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,848
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009095731004
Salary Total: $7,848
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,801

James A Borges is a Research Data Analyst II at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $95,801. Union affiliation: R01.

Daniel B Ramsay

Research Data Analyst II/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,801

Base pay: $90,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,769
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,801
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,848
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009095731001
Salary Total: $7,848
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,801

Daniel B Ramsay holds the role of Research Data Analyst II at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,801. They are represented by R01.

Liza J King

Licensing Program Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,794

Base pay: $91,842
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,952
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,794
Union / bargaining unit: S19
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,129
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008378222003
Salary Total: $8,129
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,794

Liza J King works as a Licensing Program Manager I for Social Services. Liza earned $95,794 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S19.

Carla F Goes

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,674

Base pay: $83,207
Overtime: $6,882
Other pay: $5,585
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,674
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008045393001
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,674

Carla F Goes works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Social Services. Carla earned $95,674 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Kellee L Crill

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,655

Base pay: $93,235
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,655
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,998
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004314800002
Salary Total: $7,998
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,655

At Social Services, Kellee L Crill serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,655. Union affiliation: S01.

Kelly M Richards

Personnel Supervisor I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,625

Base pay: $77,086
Overtime: $10,608
Other pay: $7,932
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,625
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,719
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006931304910
Salary Total: $6,719
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,625

Kelly M Richards is a Personnel Supervisor I at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $95,625. They are represented by S01.

Sonia Lopez

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,620

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $9,281
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,620
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008115393811
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,620

Sonia Lopez holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,620. They are represented by R01.

Dawn N Mahecha

Licensing Program Analyst/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,603

Base pay: $80,532
Overtime: $13,867
Other pay: $1,204
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,603
Union / bargaining unit: R19
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,963
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008958223043
Salary Total: $6,963
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,603

Dawn N Mahecha holds the role of Licensing Program Analyst at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,603. They are represented by R19.

Carlos Martinez

Licensing Program Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,598

Base pay: $90,724
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,874
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,598
Union / bargaining unit: S19
Work county: RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,062
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008588222002
Salary Total: $8,062
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,598

Carlos Martinez holds the role of Licensing Program Manager I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,598. Union affiliation: S19.

Tyler W Green

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,595

Base pay: $89,858
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,737
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,595
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,240
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8002644800001
Salary Total: $7,859
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,595

Tyler W Green works as a Staff Services Manager I for Social Services. Tyler earned $95,595 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.

Karren S Starks

Licensing Program Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,588

Base pay: $94,038
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,588
Union / bargaining unit: S19
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,464
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008638222009
Salary Total: $8,464
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,588

Karren S Starks works as a Licensing Program Manager I for Social Services. Karren earned $95,588 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S19.

Bernadette N Allen

Licensing Program Analyst/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,569

Base pay: $80,532
Overtime: $11,723
Other pay: $3,314
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,569
Union / bargaining unit: R19
Work county: RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,963
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008328223012
Salary Total: $6,963
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,569

Bernadette N Allen holds the role of Licensing Program Analyst at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,569. Their bargaining unit is R19.

Karen A Chambers

Licensing Program Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,485

Base pay: $93,635
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,850
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,485
Union / bargaining unit: S19
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,464
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008548222401
Salary Total: $8,464
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,485

Karen A Chambers is a Licensing Program Manager I at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $95,485. Their bargaining unit is S19.

Van B Nhac

Disability Evaluation Analyst III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,483

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $6,231
Other pay: $5,333
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,483
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009665367087
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,483

Van B Nhac is a Disability Evaluation Analyst III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $95,483. They are represented by R01.

Laura B Yen

Research Data Specialist I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,478

Base pay: $93,058
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,478
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,206
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004725742001
Salary Total: $8,206
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,478

At Social Services, Laura B Yen serves as a Research Data Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,478. They are represented by R01.

Julie C Brownfield

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,467

Base pay: $90,856
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,611
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,467
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,825
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8000504800910
Salary Total: $7,825
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,467

At Social Services, Julie C Brownfield serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,467. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Jaime A Vado

Licensing Program Analyst/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,423

Base pay: $80,532
Overtime: $10,789
Other pay: $4,102
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,423
Union / bargaining unit: R19
Work county: SAN MATEO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,963
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008228223011
Salary Total: $6,963
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,423

Jaime A Vado holds the role of Licensing Program Analyst at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,423. Union affiliation: R19.

Shonda R Milstead

Disability Evaluation Analyst III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,388

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $6,136
Other pay: $5,333
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,388
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: PLACER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009025367057
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,388

At Social Services, Shonda R Milstead serves as a Disability Evaluation Analyst III. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,388. They are represented by R01.

Ava C Topacio

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,384

Base pay: $91,218
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,166
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,384
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,825
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008134800011
Salary Total: $7,825
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,384

Ava C Topacio holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,384. They are represented by S01.

Sean P Weston

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,345

Base pay: $92,925
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,345
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,237
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008144800012
Salary Total: $8,237
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,345

At Social Services, Sean P Weston serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,345. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Alex J Moore

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,331

Base pay: $89,498
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,833
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,331
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,998
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8002514800014
Salary Total: $7,998
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,331

Alex J Moore holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,331. They are represented by S01.

Ji Chen

Supervising Governmental Auditor I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,274

Base pay: $92,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,274
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,650
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008154142001
Salary Total: $8,250
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,274

Ji Chen holds the role of Supervising Governmental Auditor I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,274. Union affiliation: S01.

Sarah E Hurt

Licensing Program Analyst/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,267

Base pay: $79,092
Overtime: $12,860
Other pay: $3,314
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,267
Union / bargaining unit: R19
Work county: FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,963
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008248223001
Salary Total: $6,963
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,267

Sarah E Hurt is a Licensing Program Analyst at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $95,267. They are represented by R19.

Alisa M Ortiz

Licensing Program Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,207

Base pay: $93,657
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,207
Union / bargaining unit: S19
Work county: ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,535
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008318222002
Salary Total: $8,535
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,207

At Social Services, Alisa M Ortiz serves as a Licensing Program Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,207. Union affiliation: S19.

Haris Ahmed

Research Data Specialist I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,204

Base pay: $88,420
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,783
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,204
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,815
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006565742008
Salary Total: $7,815
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,204

Haris Ahmed holds the role of Research Data Specialist I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,204. They are represented by R01.

Joslyn R Marroquin

Disability Evaluation Services Administrator I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,202

Base pay: $87,079
Overtime: $2,987
Other pay: $5,136
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,202
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009548424012
Salary Total: $7,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,202

Joslyn R Marroquin is a Disability Evaluation Services Administrator I at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $95,202. They are represented by S01.

Patrick O Doran

Disability Evaluation Analyst III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,188

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $9,149
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,188
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009115367137
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,188

Patrick O Doran is a Disability Evaluation Analyst III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $95,188. Union affiliation: R01.

Anit Singh

Information Technology Specialist I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,187

Base pay: $93,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,070
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,187
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,998
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8007611402007
Salary Total: $7,998
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,187

Anit Singh works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Social Services. Anit earned $95,187 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Mayla Mendoza

Licensing Program Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,185

Base pay: $93,635
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,185
Union / bargaining unit: S19
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,464
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008758222018
Salary Total: $8,464
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,185

At Social Services, Mayla Mendoza serves as a Licensing Program Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,185. Their bargaining unit is S19.

Ayana N Cherry

Associate Personnel Analyst/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,169

Base pay: $79,601
Overtime: $11,554
Other pay: $4,014
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,169
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006935142910
Salary Total: $6,776
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,169

Ayana N Cherry is a Associate Personnel Analyst at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $95,169. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Tammie B Singleton

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,165

Base pay: $90,612
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,553
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,165
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,998
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006614800007
Salary Total: $7,998
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,165

Tammie B Singleton is a Staff Services Manager I at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $95,165. Union affiliation: S01.

Stephen L Richardson

Licensing Program Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,145

Base pay: $89,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,202
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,145
Union / bargaining unit: S19
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,130
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008378222006
Salary Total: $8,130
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,145

Stephen L Richardson holds the role of Licensing Program Manager I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,145. Their bargaining unit is S19.

Jennifer Claire Heiss

Adoptions Specialist/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,127

Base pay: $94,513
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $614
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,127
Union / bargaining unit: R19
Work county: BUTTE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,012
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8005289423063
Salary Total: $8,012
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,127

Jennifer Claire Heiss is a Adoptions Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $95,127. Their bargaining unit is R19.

Alanna C Ayres

Adoptions Specialist/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,113

Base pay: $94,513
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,113
Union / bargaining unit: R19
Work county: HUMBOLDT

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,012
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8005239423019
Salary Total: $8,012
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,113

Alanna C Ayres is a Adoptions Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $95,113. Their bargaining unit is R19.

Evon L Gayles

Adoptions Specialist/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,113

Base pay: $94,513
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,113
Union / bargaining unit: R19
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,012
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8005259423023
Salary Total: $8,012
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,113

Evon L Gayles is a Adoptions Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $95,113. Their bargaining unit is R19.

Chung K Huynh

Adoptions Specialist/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,113

Base pay: $94,513
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,113
Union / bargaining unit: R19
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,012
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8005289423051
Salary Total: $8,012
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,113

Chung K Huynh works as a Adoptions Specialist for Social Services. Chung earned $95,113 in 2023. They are represented by R19.

Evelyn O Osemene

Adoptions Specialist/Social Services

2023 total comp

$95,113

Base pay: $94,513
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,113
Union / bargaining unit: R19
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,012
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8005259423001
Salary Total: $8,012
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,113

Evelyn O Osemene is a Adoptions Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $95,113. Union affiliation: R19.