California / Social Services
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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
Highest-paid first / page 38
Adoptions Specialist/Social Services
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At Social Services, April R Shewmaker serves as a Adoptions Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,113. Union affiliation: R19.
Adoptions Specialist/Social Services
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At Social Services, Victoria Ann Ciulla serves as a Adoptions Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,063. Their bargaining unit is R19.
Staff Services Manager I/Social Services
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At Social Services, Rahsaan D Anderson serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,021. They are represented by E48.
Supervising Special Investigator I/Social Services
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Estela V Hill is a Supervising Special Investigator I at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $95,018. Union affiliation: S07.
Adoptions Specialist/Social Services
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Carmen I Sastre works as a Adoptions Specialist for Social Services. Carmen earned $94,977 in 2023. Union affiliation: R19.
Staff Services Manager I/Social Services
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John W Garlock works as a Staff Services Manager I for Social Services. John earned $94,952 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Disability Evaluation Services Administrator I/Social Services
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Hifza Hasnat holds the role of Disability Evaluation Services Administrator I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,921. They are represented by S01.
Staff Services Manager I/Social Services
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Sarah A Wade works as a Staff Services Manager I for Social Services. Sarah earned $94,870 in 2023. Union affiliation: E48.
Research Data Analyst II/Social Services
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Haiyan Chen holds the role of Research Data Analyst II at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,852. They are represented by R01.
Licensing Program Analyst/Social Services
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Karen Suh holds the role of Licensing Program Analyst at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,829. Union affiliation: R19.
Staff Services Manager I/Social Services
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Sherice L Sterling holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,820. They are represented by E48.
Adoptions Specialist/Social Services
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Kim H Arikawa works as a Adoptions Specialist for Social Services. Kim earned $94,813 in 2023. Union affiliation: R19.
Adoptions Specialist/Social Services
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Amy S Bromelow works as a Adoptions Specialist for Social Services. Amy earned $94,813 in 2023. Union affiliation: R19.
Adoptions Specialist/Social Services
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Tiffiny J Ferrell works as a Adoptions Specialist for Social Services. Tiffiny earned $94,813 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R19.
Adoptions Specialist/Social Services
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Zuzana Loviskova works as a Adoptions Specialist for Social Services. Zuzana earned $94,813 in 2023. They are represented by R19.
Adoptions Specialist/Social Services
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At Social Services, Lisa M Mclaughlin serves as a Adoptions Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,813. They are represented by R19.
Adoptions Specialist/Social Services
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Leanne J Rindlisbacher is a Adoptions Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $94,813. Union affiliation: R19.
Disability Evaluation Analyst III/Social Services
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Samantha M Sanchez holds the role of Disability Evaluation Analyst III at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,752. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Social Services
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Heidi R Saylor works as a Staff Services Manager I for Social Services. Heidi earned $94,751 in 2023. They are represented by E48.
Labor Relations Specialist/Social Services
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Arnold G Burghgraef is a Labor Relations Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $94,738. Their bargaining unit is E98.
Staff Services Manager I/Social Services
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Jennifer A Snarr holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,724. They are represented by S01.
Disability Evaluation Analyst III/Social Services
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At Social Services, Kenya S Glover serves as a Disability Evaluation Analyst III. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,680. They are represented by R01.
Licensing Program Analyst/Social Services
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Ashley M Lopez is a Licensing Program Analyst at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $94,655. Their bargaining unit is R19.
Information Technology Specialist I/Social Services
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Sara R Gutierrez works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Social Services. Sara earned $94,645 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Social Services
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Maryam Saleh Mohammadzad works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Social Services. Maryam earned $94,628 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Adoptions Specialist/Social Services
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Alexis B Robinson holds the role of Adoptions Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,627. Union affiliation: R19.
Accounting Administrator I (Specialist)/Social Services
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Rosemary X Weng is a Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $94,604. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Welfare Fraud Prevention Coordinator/Social Services
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Niall T Stahl works as a Welfare Fraud Prevention Coordinator for Social Services. Niall earned $94,604 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Disability Evaluation Analyst III/Social Services
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At Social Services, Janell R Graves serves as a Disability Evaluation Analyst III. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,592. Union affiliation: R01.
Adoptions Specialist/Social Services
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Karen S Jay holds the role of Adoptions Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,513. They are represented by R19.
Adoptions Specialist/Social Services
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Jenny Young-Cortez works as a Adoptions Specialist for Social Services. Jenny earned $94,513 in 2023. They are represented by R19.
Disability Evaluation Services Administrator I/Social Services
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Mireya J Cortina holds the role of Disability Evaluation Services Administrator I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,502. They are represented by S01.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Social Services
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At Social Services, Kevin A Fiala serves as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $94,489. They are represented by S01.
Staff Services Manager I/Social Services
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Jameelah X Medina holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,468. Union affiliation: E48.
Licensing Program Analyst/Social Services
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Luis M Mora works as a Licensing Program Analyst for Social Services. Luis earned $94,459 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R19.
Staff Services Manager III/Social Services
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At Social Services, Letrice M Russell serves as a Staff Services Manager III. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,446. Union affiliation: M01.
Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services/Social Services
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At Social Services, Grace Leu serves as a Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,433. They are represented by R16.
Staff Services Manager I/Social Services
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At Social Services, Valentina E Osborne serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,423. Union affiliation: S01.
Disability Evaluation Analyst III/Social Services
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At Social Services, Shayne E Driscoll serves as a Disability Evaluation Analyst III. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,419. Union affiliation: R01.
Licensing Program Manager I/Social Services
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At Social Services, Kelly R Burley serves as a Licensing Program Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,418. Union affiliation: S19.