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 41

Michelle L Duryea

Disability Evaluation Analyst III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,736

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $6,672
Other pay: $2,145
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,736
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009945367011
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,736

Michelle L Duryea works as a Disability Evaluation Analyst III for Social Services. Michelle earned $92,736 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Rizwan M Riaz

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,694

Base pay: $87,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,671
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,694
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,617
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8005224800012
Salary Total: $7,617
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,694

Rizwan M Riaz is a Staff Services Manager I at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $92,694. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Ravnil R Singh

Information Technology Specialist I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,679

Base pay: $90,019
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,660
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,679
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,784
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8007631402005
Salary Total: $7,784
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,679

Ravnil R Singh is a Information Technology Specialist I at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $92,679. They are represented by R01.

Anthony F Crawford

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,654

Base pay: $69,691
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,963
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,654
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8002525393704
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,654

Anthony F Crawford works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Social Services. Anthony earned $92,654 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Natalie N Cadena

Disability Evaluation Analyst III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,653

Base pay: $79,563
Overtime: $7,850
Other pay: $5,240
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,653
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,907
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009735367012
Salary Total: $6,907
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,653

Natalie N Cadena holds the role of Disability Evaluation Analyst III at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,653. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Theresa L Mier

Information Officer II/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,651

Base pay: $90,231
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,651
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,998
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8000605595910
Salary Total: $7,998
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,651

Theresa L Mier works as a Information Officer II for Social Services. Theresa earned $92,651 in 2023. They are represented by S01.

Jabari M Lewis

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,651

Base pay: $90,231
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,651
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,998
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006614800006
Salary Total: $7,998
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,651

Jabari M Lewis is a Staff Services Manager I at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $92,651. Union affiliation: S01.

Jeffrey R Miller

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,642

Base pay: $86,882
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,760
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,642
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,453
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008114800018
Salary Total: $7,453
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,642

Jeffrey R Miller holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,642. They are represented by S01.

Monica Baez

Disability Evaluation Analyst III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,635

Base pay: $86,319
Overtime: $4,114
Other pay: $2,202
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,635
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009365367158
Salary Total: $7,314
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,635

Monica Baez is a Disability Evaluation Analyst III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $92,635. They are represented by R01.

Naira Margaryan

Licensing Program Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,622

Base pay: $91,072
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,622
Union / bargaining unit: S19
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,061
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008398222003
Salary Total: $8,061
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,622

Naira Margaryan holds the role of Licensing Program Manager I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,622. Union affiliation: S19.

Rosendo Garcia Jr

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,597

Base pay: $86,319
Overtime: $5,678
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,597
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009095393702
Salary Total: $7,314
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,597

Rosendo Garcia Jr works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Social Services. Rosendo earned $92,597 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Lindsey E Heister

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,552

Base pay: $90,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,552
Union / bargaining unit: E48
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,825
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006944800005
Salary Total: $7,825
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,552

Lindsey E Heister holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,552. They are represented by E48.

Steven P Tagawa

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,549

Base pay: $90,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,195
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,549
Union / bargaining unit: E48
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,844
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8000704800910
Salary Total: $7,844
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,549

Steven P Tagawa is a Staff Services Manager I at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $92,549. Their bargaining unit is E48.

Cheryl L Gandy

Personnel Supervisor II/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,517

Base pay: $84,817
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,517
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,393
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006931314002
Salary Total: $7,393
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,517

Cheryl L Gandy is a Personnel Supervisor II at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $92,517. They are represented by S01.

Turri J Barnes

Disability Evaluation Services Administrator I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,474

Base pay: $90,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,474
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SAN JOAQUIN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,844
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009458424006
Salary Total: $7,844
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,474

Turri J Barnes works as a Disability Evaluation Services Administrator I for Social Services. Turri earned $92,474 in 2023. They are represented by S01.

Ann Marie Valenzuela

Licensing Program Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,467

Base pay: $88,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,592
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,467
Union / bargaining unit: S19
Work county: ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,835
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008828222001
Salary Total: $7,835
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,467

Ann Marie Valenzuela is a Licensing Program Manager I at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $92,467. Union affiliation: S19.

Matthew T Franklin

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,464

Base pay: $90,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,560
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,464
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,058
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8002644800008
Salary Total: $8,058
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,464

Matthew T Franklin works as a Staff Services Manager I for Social Services. Matthew earned $92,464 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Carmen L Harms

Research Data Analyst II/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,452

Base pay: $90,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,452
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,848
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008035731001
Salary Total: $7,848
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,452

Carmen L Harms holds the role of Research Data Analyst II at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,452. Their bargaining unit is R01.

David W Mclachlan

Research Data Analyst II/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,452

Base pay: $90,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,452
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,848
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008035731003
Salary Total: $7,848
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,452

At Social Services, David W Mclachlan serves as a Research Data Analyst II. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,452. They are represented by R01.

Nathan J Morris

Research Data Analyst II/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,452

Base pay: $90,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,452
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,848
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006565731002
Salary Total: $7,848
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,452

Nathan J Morris is a Research Data Analyst II at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $92,452. They are represented by R01.

Sharleen Robinson

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,432

Base pay: $90,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,432
Union / bargaining unit: E48
Work county: RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,561
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8000224800910
Salary Total: $7,561
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $91,486

At Social Services, Sharleen Robinson serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,432. Union affiliation: E48.

Dale E Cady

Disability Evaluation Services Administrator I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,425

Base pay: $92,125
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,425
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,998
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009198424115
Salary Total: $7,998
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,425

Dale E Cady holds the role of Disability Evaluation Services Administrator I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,425. They are represented by S01.

Francisco S Pedroza

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,413

Base pay: $83,210
Overtime: $3,618
Other pay: $5,585
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,413
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008605393483
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,413

Francisco S Pedroza holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,413. They are represented by R01.

Kenneth Enuka

Research Data Specialist I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,409

Base pay: $92,184
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $225
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,409
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,815
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8005295742001
Salary Total: $7,815
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,409

At Social Services, Kenneth Enuka serves as a Research Data Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,409. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Annie Serda-Chavez

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,401

Base pay: $86,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,667
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,401
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008134800910
Salary Total: $7,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,401

Annie Serda-Chavez is a Staff Services Manager I at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $92,401. Union affiliation: S01.

James A Sapnaro

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,399

Base pay: $89,979
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,399
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,843
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006744800501
Salary Total: $7,843
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,399

James A Sapnaro is a Staff Services Manager I at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $92,399. They are represented by S01.

Lianna C Berube

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,338

Base pay: $89,918
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,338
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8005304800001
Salary Total: $7,623
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,338

Lianna C Berube is a Staff Services Manager I at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $92,338. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Natalie R Dunaway

Licensing Program Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,329

Base pay: $91,729
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,329
Union / bargaining unit: S19
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,119
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008728222010
Salary Total: $8,119
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,329

Natalie R Dunaway is a Licensing Program Manager I at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $92,329. Their bargaining unit is S19.

Derek B Valdix

Disability Evaluation Analyst III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,326

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $6,287
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,326
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009215367125
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,326

Derek B Valdix works as a Disability Evaluation Analyst III for Social Services. Derek earned $92,326 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Lorraine R Oliver

Disability Evaluation Analyst III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,288

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $6,224
Other pay: $2,145
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,288
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009315367123
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,288

Lorraine R Oliver is a Disability Evaluation Analyst III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $92,288. They are represented by R01.

Kaytie A Sproul

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,274

Base pay: $90,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,274
Union / bargaining unit: E48
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,844
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006494800009
Salary Total: $7,844
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,274

At Social Services, Kaytie A Sproul serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,274. Union affiliation: E48.

Charlenejoy T Arcia

Disability Evaluation Analyst III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,245

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $2,993
Other pay: $5,333
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,245
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009205367005
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,245

At Social Services, Charlenejoy T Arcia serves as a Disability Evaluation Analyst III. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,245. Union affiliation: R01.

Barri L Fitchett

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,216

Base pay: $91,791
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $425
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,216
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,998
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004724800912
Salary Total: $7,998
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,216

Barri L Fitchett holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,216. Union affiliation: S01.

Jonathan J Catterson

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,210

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $5,871
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,210
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008115393733
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,210

Jonathan J Catterson works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Social Services. Jonathan earned $92,210 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Lauren N Young

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,190

Base pay: $89,770
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,190
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,825
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8005434800910
Salary Total: $7,825
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,190

Lauren N Young is a Staff Services Manager I at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $92,190. They are represented by S01.

Audra L Otani

Disability Evaluation Services Administrator I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,173

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $2,946
Other pay: $5,308
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,173
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009788424010
Salary Total: $7,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,173

Audra L Otani is a Disability Evaluation Services Administrator I at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $92,173. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Melissa A Bennett

Investigator/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,154

Base pay: $91,733
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $421
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,154
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,710
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008168610031
Salary Total: $7,835
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,154

Melissa A Bennett is a Investigator at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $92,154. Union affiliation: R07.

Angela M Scarlett

Research Data Analyst II/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,152

Base pay: $90,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,152
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,848
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009095731700
Salary Total: $7,848
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,152

Angela M Scarlett is a Research Data Analyst II at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $92,152. They are represented by R01.

Catherine M Takayama

Attorney III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,103

Base pay: $81,135
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,968
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,103
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,070
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105795147
Salary Total: $11,070
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,103

Catherine M Takayama is a Attorney III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $92,103. They are represented by R02.

Cheri J Murphy

Disability Evaluation Services Administrator I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$92,099

Base pay: $89,979
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,099
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,843
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009348424020
Salary Total: $7,843
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,099

At Social Services, Cheri J Murphy serves as a Disability Evaluation Services Administrator I. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,099. Union affiliation: S01.