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 6
C.E.A./Social Services
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Michael W Wanser holds the role of C.E.A. at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $163,365. Union affiliation: M01.
C.E.A./Social Services
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Dianna L Wagner holds the role of C.E.A. at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $163,117. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services/Social Services
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At Social Services, Paul A Castillo serves as a Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services. Their 2023 pay totaled $162,978. Their bargaining unit is R16.
Senior Administrative Law Judge/Social Services
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Courtney C Bolin Nash works as a Senior Administrative Law Judge for Social Services. Courtney earned $162,928 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Supervising Governmental Auditor I/Social Services
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Martha M Eszlinger holds the role of Supervising Governmental Auditor I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $162,713. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Attorney IV/Social Services
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Heidi C L Raveling holds the role of Attorney IV at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $162,639. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Administrative Law Judge/Social Services
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At Social Services, Dina L Fish serves as a Administrative Law Judge. Their 2023 pay totaled $162,380. They are represented by R02.
Senior Administrative Law Judge/Social Services
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At Social Services, Tila M Nunn Miller serves as a Senior Administrative Law Judge. Their 2023 pay totaled $162,240. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Senior Administrative Law Judge/Social Services
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Lisa J Serafini works as a Senior Administrative Law Judge for Social Services. Lisa earned $162,190 in 2023. They are represented by R02.
Information Technology Manager II/Social Services
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Gregory N Nelson works as a Information Technology Manager II for Social Services. Gregory earned $162,183 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Information Technology Manager II/Social Services
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Susan Slaven is a Information Technology Manager II at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $162,183. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Deputy Director, Public Affairs and Outreach Programs/Social Services
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Scott M Murray holds the role of Deputy Director, Public Affairs and Outreach Programs at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $162,021. Their bargaining unit is E99.
Administrative Law Judge/Social Services
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At Social Services, Tiffany G Jensen serves as a Administrative Law Judge. Their 2023 pay totaled $161,107. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services/Social Services
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Rosemary A Tyl is a Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $160,080. Union affiliation: R16.
Attorney III/Social Services
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At Social Services, James E Berry serves as a Attorney III. Their 2023 pay totaled $160,070. They are represented by R02.
Attorney III/Social Services
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Erik R Brunkal is a Attorney III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $160,070. Union affiliation: R02.
Attorney III/Social Services
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At Social Services, Corinthia A Dutra serves as a Attorney III. Their 2023 pay totaled $160,070. They are represented by R02.
Attorney III/Social Services
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Erika E Graham holds the role of Attorney III at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $160,070. Union affiliation: R02.
Attorney III/Social Services
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Eden L Lim holds the role of Attorney III at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $160,070. Union affiliation: R02.
Attorney III/Social Services
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Sheri C Newman is a Attorney III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $160,070. Union affiliation: R02.
Attorney III/Social Services
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Jean-Yves L Thepot holds the role of Attorney III at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $160,070. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Attorney III/Social Services
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Ileana Butu is a Attorney III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $160,020. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Attorney III/Social Services
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Robin L Gozzo works as a Attorney III for Social Services. Robin earned $160,004 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.
Attorney III/Social Services
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Adrienne A Elenteny works as a Attorney III for Social Services. Adrienne earned $159,872 in 2023. They are represented by R02.
Attorney III/Social Services
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At Social Services, Richard D Estes serves as a Attorney III. Their 2023 pay totaled $159,845. Union affiliation: R02.
Attorney III/Social Services
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At Social Services, Patti L Dikes serves as a Attorney III. Their 2023 pay totaled $159,795. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Attorney III/Social Services
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Johanna K Johnston works as a Attorney III for Social Services. Johanna earned $159,770 in 2023. They are represented by R02.
Attorney III/Social Services
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At Social Services, Regina T Quaynor serves as a Attorney III. Their 2023 pay totaled $159,441. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Attorney III/Social Services
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David L Cullen is a Attorney III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $158,728. Union affiliation: R02.
C.E.A./Social Services
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Julianne M Mcquitty is a C.E.A. at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $158,707. Union affiliation: M01.
Administrative Law Judge/Social Services
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At Social Services, Sara Chon serves as a Administrative Law Judge. Their 2023 pay totaled $158,123. They are represented by R02.
Administrative Law Judge/Social Services
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At Social Services, Rosibel Mancillaslopez serves as a Administrative Law Judge. Their 2023 pay totaled $157,907. Union affiliation: R02.
C.E.A./Social Services
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Andrea D Brayboy is a C.E.A. at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $157,271. Union affiliation: M01.
Administrative Law Judge/Social Services
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At Social Services, Liam Galbreth serves as a Administrative Law Judge. Their 2023 pay totaled $157,018. They are represented by R02.
Senior Emergency Services Coordinator, Office of Emergency Services/Social Services
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At Social Services, Adriana M Flores serves as a Senior Emergency Services Coordinator, Office of Emergency Services. Their 2023 pay totaled $156,677. They are represented by R07.
Information Technology Manager II/Social Services
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Pankaj K Sharma holds the role of Information Technology Manager II at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $154,316. They are represented by M01.
C.E.A./Social Services
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Prerna Mahajan is a C.E.A. at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $154,213. They are represented by M01.
C.E.A./Social Services
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Yvonne L Reed is a C.E.A. at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $153,912. Union affiliation: M01.
Investigator/Social Services
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At Social Services, Maria M Barragan serves as a Investigator. Their 2023 pay totaled $153,905. Union affiliation: R07.
C.E.A./Social Services
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Kimberly S Lewis holds the role of C.E.A. at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $153,759. Union affiliation: M01.