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 5
Administrative Law Judge/Social Services
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Tammy L Samsel works as a Administrative Law Judge for Social Services. Tammy earned $171,874 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.
Administrative Law Judge/Social Services
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Iman A Shad holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $171,874. Union affiliation: R02.
Administrative Law Judge/Social Services
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Selena J Harrell is a Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $171,649. They are represented by R02.
Attorney III/Social Services
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Roy L Westfall is a Attorney III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $171,640. Union affiliation: R02.
C.E.A./Social Services
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George Antablian is a C.E.A. at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $171,630. They are represented by M01.
Staff Services Manager I/Social Services
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Debra G Fronda works as a Staff Services Manager I for Social Services. Debra earned $171,561 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Administrative Law Judge/Social Services
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Constance Hsiao is a Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $171,232. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services/Social Services
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Laurence K Tanaka is a Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $171,226. Their bargaining unit is R16.
Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services/Social Services
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Mary D Acinas holds the role of Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $170,000. They are represented by R16.
Administrative Law Judge/Social Services
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Silvia A Varela-Townsend works as a Administrative Law Judge for Social Services. Silvia earned $169,949 in 2023. They are represented by R02.
Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services/Social Services
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At Social Services, Russell S Weeks serves as a Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services. Their 2023 pay totaled $169,869. They are represented by R16.
Attorney III/Social Services
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Saideh S Dadras holds the role of Attorney III at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $169,541. They are represented by R02.
Attorney III/Social Services
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At Social Services, Wa La serves as a Attorney III. Their 2023 pay totaled $169,309. They are represented by R02.
C.E.A./Social Services
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Chad E Crowe is a C.E.A. at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $169,152. They are represented by M01.
Licensing Program Analyst/Social Services
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Dahl Larios is a Licensing Program Analyst at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $168,997. They are represented by R19.
Administrative Law Judge/Social Services
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Luke T Vanderdrift is a Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $168,660. Union affiliation: R02.
Administrative Law Judge/Social Services
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Laurie E Wright is a Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $168,660. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Administrative Law Judge/Social Services
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Eleazar Aramburo holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $168,660. Union affiliation: R02.
Administrative Law Judge/Social Services
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Justin R Dorr works as a Administrative Law Judge for Social Services. Justin earned $168,660 in 2023. They are represented by R02.
Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services/Social Services
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Ellen S Steinsapir holds the role of Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $168,468. They are represented by R16.
Administrative Law Judge/Social Services
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Katherine M Beck works as a Administrative Law Judge for Social Services. Katherine earned $168,404 in 2023. They are represented by R02.
Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services/Social Services
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At Social Services, William Land serves as a Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services. Their 2023 pay totaled $167,084. Their bargaining unit is R16.
Administrative Law Judge/Social Services
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Joan I Tillman holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $166,876. Union affiliation: R02.
Administrative Law Judge/Social Services
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Sheila M Hall holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $166,834. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Administrative Law Judge/Social Services
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Genevieve B Kovacs Perez is a Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $166,806. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Administrative Law Judge/Social Services
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At Social Services, Gene K Cheever serves as a Administrative Law Judge. Their 2023 pay totaled $166,758. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Administrative Law Judge/Social Services
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Douglas C Lee holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $166,400. They are represented by R02.
Attorney III/Social Services
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Scott A Biasotti works as a Attorney III for Social Services. Scott earned $165,875 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.
Attorney IV/Social Services
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Anthony D Angelo is a Attorney IV at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $165,824. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services/Social Services
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Carla S West Coffee works as a Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services for Social Services. Carla earned $165,525 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R16.
C.E.A./Social Services
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Kira M Younger is a C.E.A. at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $165,216. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Administrative Law Judge/Social Services
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At Social Services, Antonio T Hicks serves as a Administrative Law Judge. Their 2023 pay totaled $165,202. They are represented by R02.
Attorney III/Social Services
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Gwen E Scott holds the role of Attorney III at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $165,189. Union affiliation: R02.
Attorney IV/Social Services
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Millie B Jones works as a Attorney IV for Social Services. Millie earned $164,613 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.
C.E.A./Social Services
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Vanessa W M Lee works as a C.E.A. for Social Services. Vanessa earned $164,499 in 2023. Union affiliation: M01.
C.E.A./Social Services
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Gregory P Oliva holds the role of C.E.A. at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $164,397. They are represented by M01.
Senior Administrative Law Judge/Social Services
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Bora Chon is a Senior Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $164,013. They are represented by R02.
Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel/Social Services
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At Social Services, Katherine A Rowlett serves as a Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel. Their 2023 pay totaled $163,468. They are represented by M02.
Administrative Law Judge/Social Services
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Lotte Colbert holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $163,418. They are represented by R02.