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 7

Jennifer Dulay

Senior Emergency Services Coordinator, Office of Emergency Services/Social Services

2023 total comp

$153,719

Base pay: $99,037
Overtime: $39,873
Other pay: $14,809
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,719
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,396
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006118085004
Salary Total: $8,396
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $153,719

Jennifer Dulay works as a Senior Emergency Services Coordinator, Office of Emergency Services for Social Services. Jennifer earned $153,719 in 2023. They are represented by R07.

Allison K Amos

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$153,521

Base pay: $99,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $54,460
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,521
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008024800001
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $153,521

Allison K Amos is a Staff Services Manager I at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $153,521. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Drew A Hammond

Program Manager I, Office of Emergency Services/Social Services

2023 total comp

$153,457

Base pay: $105,591
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $47,866
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,457
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,844
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006124924910
Salary Total: $9,844
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $153,457

Drew A Hammond works as a Program Manager I, Office of Emergency Services for Social Services. Drew earned $153,457 in 2023. Union affiliation: S07.

Tamra M Adge

C.E.A./Social Services

2023 total comp

$153,325

Base pay: $152,725
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,325
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,947
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008157500910
Salary Total: $12,947
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $153,325

At Social Services, Tamra M Adge serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $153,325. They are represented by M01.

Roen K Taylor

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$152,933

Base pay: $152,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $225
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,933
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,431
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004136016038
Salary Total: $13,431
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $152,933

Roen K Taylor holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $152,933. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Nathan J Bewley

Attorney III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$152,609

Base pay: $141,082
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,527
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,609
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,206
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105795146
Salary Total: $12,206
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $152,609

Nathan J Bewley works as a Attorney III for Social Services. Nathan earned $152,609 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Rissa P Echavez

Disability Evaluation Services Administrator III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$152,490

Base pay: $131,073
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,417
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,490
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,243
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009828426910
Salary Total: $10,243
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $152,490

Rissa P Echavez is a Disability Evaluation Services Administrator III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $152,490. Union affiliation: M01.

Donald F Armento

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$152,470

Base pay: $149,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,853
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,470
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,180
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004196016910
Salary Total: $14,889
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $152,470

Donald F Armento is a Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $152,470. They are represented by R02.

Sang T Chieng

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Social Services

2023 total comp

$151,447

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $61,731
Other pay: $5,797
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,447
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008115393703
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $151,447

Sang T Chieng holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $151,447. Union affiliation: R01.

Jennifer C Smith

Attorney III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$151,129

Base pay: $150,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,129
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,459
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105795095
Salary Total: $13,459
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $151,129

At Social Services, Jennifer C Smith serves as a Attorney III. Their 2023 pay totaled $151,129. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Janna Burkhalter

Information Technology Specialist II/Social Services

2023 total comp

$151,084

Base pay: $138,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,730
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,084
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,893
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8007001414008
Salary Total: $10,893
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $151,084

Janna Burkhalter holds the role of Information Technology Specialist II at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $151,084. They are represented by R01.

Michelle P Mcmurray

Supervising Attorney/Social Services

2023 total comp

$150,561

Base pay: $149,961
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,561
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,813
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105815401
Salary Total: $12,813
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $150,561

At Social Services, Michelle P Mcmurray serves as a Supervising Attorney. Their 2023 pay totaled $150,561. Union affiliation: S02.

Laura N Smith

Attorney IV/Social Services

2023 total comp

$150,501

Base pay: $149,901
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,501
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,814
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105780016
Salary Total: $12,814
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $150,501

Laura N Smith is a Attorney IV at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $150,501. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Eric Yang

Attorney III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$150,386

Base pay: $139,379
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,007
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,386
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,206
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105795145
Salary Total: $12,206
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $150,386

Eric Yang holds the role of Attorney III at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $150,386. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Holly Mcmahon

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$150,225

Base pay: $146,129
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,097
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,225
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,891
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004096016008
Salary Total: $12,486
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $150,225

Holly Mcmahon holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $150,225. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Catherine R Chyi

Senior Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$149,789

Base pay: $149,189
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,789
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,474
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004096132002
Salary Total: $13,098
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $149,789

At Social Services, Catherine R Chyi serves as a Senior Administrative Law Judge. Their 2023 pay totaled $149,789. Union affiliation: R02.

Melissa M Banda

Attorney III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$149,674

Base pay: $146,342
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,332
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,674
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,816
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105795402
Salary Total: $12,816
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $149,674

Melissa M Banda is a Attorney III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $149,674. They are represented by R02.

Kathy F Yang

C.E.A./Social Services

2023 total comp

$149,351

Base pay: $143,196
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,155
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,351
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,397
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8000157500910
Salary Total: $12,397
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $149,351

Kathy F Yang holds the role of C.E.A. at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $149,351. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Paul Houser

Supervising Special Investigator II/Social Services

2023 total comp

$149,090

Base pay: $142,224
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,866
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,090
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,321
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008158547002
Salary Total: $12,321
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $149,090

Paul Houser is a Supervising Special Investigator II at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $149,090. They are represented by S07.

Alex Ybarra

Supervising Special Investigator I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$148,891

Base pay: $70,248
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $78,643
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,891
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,924
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008178548002
Salary Total: $10,924
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $148,891

Alex Ybarra is a Supervising Special Investigator I at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $148,891. Their bargaining unit is S07.

Richard Navarro

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$148,843

Base pay: $148,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,843
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,891
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004146016014
Salary Total: $12,486
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $148,843

Richard Navarro holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $148,843. Union affiliation: R02.

Rocio D Flores

Supervising Attorney/Social Services

2023 total comp

$148,787

Base pay: $148,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,787
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,816
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105815001
Salary Total: $12,816
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $148,787

Rocio D Flores works as a Supervising Attorney for Social Services. Rocio earned $148,787 in 2023. Union affiliation: S02.

Karen J Chang

C.E.A./Social Services

2023 total comp

$148,680

Base pay: $146,237
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,443
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,680
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,397
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008007500003
Salary Total: $12,397
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $148,680

Karen J Chang works as a C.E.A. for Social Services. Karen earned $148,680 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Bobby J Harris

Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services/Social Services

2023 total comp

$148,552

Base pay: $120,828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $27,724
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,552
Union / bargaining unit: R16
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $17,003
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009687784004
Salary Total: $10,712
Time Base: PT
Total Pay: $148,552

Bobby J Harris holds the role of Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $148,552. Their bargaining unit is R16.

Bridget K Homer

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$147,941

Base pay: $147,341
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,941
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,895
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004146016010
Salary Total: $12,490
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $147,941

Bridget K Homer holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $147,941. They are represented by R02.

Patrick D Kubasek

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$147,936

Base pay: $142,009
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,927
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,936
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,887
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004096016014
Salary Total: $12,481
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $147,936

At Social Services, Patrick D Kubasek serves as a Administrative Law Judge. Their 2023 pay totaled $147,936. Union affiliation: R02.

Joseph B Zadeh

Attorney III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$147,547

Base pay: $146,947
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,547
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,869
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105795011
Salary Total: $12,869
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $147,547

Joseph B Zadeh is a Attorney III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $147,547. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Debbie Richardson

C.E.A./Social Services

2023 total comp

$147,540

Base pay: $139,857
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,683
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,540
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,856
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006677500910
Salary Total: $11,856
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $147,540

Debbie Richardson is a C.E.A. at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $147,540. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Stephen M Franck

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$147,445

Base pay: $147,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,445
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,478
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004096016020
Salary Total: $13,102
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $147,445

Stephen M Franck holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $147,445. Union affiliation: R02.

Hung C Ngo

Information Technology Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$147,442

Base pay: $139,715
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,442
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,857
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8007621405001
Salary Total: $11,857
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $147,442

Hung C Ngo is a Information Technology Manager I at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $147,442. Union affiliation: M01.

Lauren N Levy

Senior Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$147,211

Base pay: $146,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $607
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,211
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SHASTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,476
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004116132001
Salary Total: $13,100
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $147,211

Lauren N Levy holds the role of Senior Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $147,211. Union affiliation: R02.

Nicole M Egan

Attorney III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$146,988

Base pay: $135,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,007
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,988
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,625
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105795067
Salary Total: $11,625
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $146,988

Nicole M Egan is a Attorney III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $146,988. They are represented by R02.

Erica N Otiono

C.E.A./Social Services

2023 total comp

$146,987

Base pay: $139,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,711
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,987
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,807
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003607500500
Salary Total: $11,807
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $146,987

Erica N Otiono works as a C.E.A. for Social Services. Erica earned $146,987 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Cheryl A Treadwell

C.E.A./Social Services

2023 total comp

$146,987

Base pay: $139,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,711
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,987
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,807
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8005407500001
Salary Total: $11,807
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $146,987

Cheryl A Treadwell holds the role of C.E.A. at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $146,987. They are represented by M01.

Kyle B Weber

C.E.A./Social Services

2023 total comp

$146,987

Base pay: $139,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,711
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,987
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,807
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006407500001
Salary Total: $11,807
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $146,987

Kyle B Weber is a C.E.A. at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $146,987. Union affiliation: M01.

Laurel A Cima

C.E.A./Social Services

2023 total comp

$146,860

Base pay: $139,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,584
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,860
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,807
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8005177500001
Salary Total: $11,807
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $146,860

Laurel A Cima is a C.E.A. at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $146,860. They are represented by M01.

Audrey Chui

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$146,779

Base pay: $146,179
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,779
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,895
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004136016016
Salary Total: $12,490
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $146,779

At Social Services, Audrey Chui serves as a Administrative Law Judge. Their 2023 pay totaled $146,779. Union affiliation: R02.

Karissa E Vidamo

Information Technology Specialist III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$146,769

Base pay: $141,658
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,111
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,769
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,009
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8007201415001
Salary Total: $12,009
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $146,769

At Social Services, Karissa E Vidamo serves as a Information Technology Specialist III. Their 2023 pay totaled $146,769. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Jennifer Poplin

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$146,768

Base pay: $146,168
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,768
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,608
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004146016019
Salary Total: $12,188
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $146,768

Jennifer Poplin holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $146,768. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Ramisi E Sukumu

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$146,729

Base pay: $146,129
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,729
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,891
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004146016003
Salary Total: $12,486
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $146,729

At Social Services, Ramisi E Sukumu serves as a Administrative Law Judge. Their 2023 pay totaled $146,729. Union affiliation: R02.