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 9

Fernando Lam

Information Technology Specialist III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$140,737

Base pay: $133,791
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,945
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,737
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,438
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8007601415001
Salary Total: $11,438
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $140,737

Fernando Lam holds the role of Information Technology Specialist III at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $140,737. Union affiliation: M01.

Yvonne Marialaki

Attorney III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$140,543

Base pay: $139,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,543
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,204
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105795126
Salary Total: $12,204
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $140,543

At Social Services, Yvonne Marialaki serves as a Attorney III. Their 2023 pay totaled $140,543. Union affiliation: R02.

John Yap

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$140,347

Base pay: $139,747
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,347
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,895
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004136016022
Salary Total: $12,490
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $140,347

John Yap holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $140,347. They are represented by R02.

James M Treggiari

Adult Protective Services Administrator/Social Services

2023 total comp

$140,275

Base pay: $139,725
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,275
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,845
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009066626001
Salary Total: $11,845
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $140,275

At Social Services, James M Treggiari serves as a Adult Protective Services Administrator. Their 2023 pay totaled $140,275. They are represented by E99.

Duane K Matsubara

Licensing Program Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$140,268

Base pay: $109,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $30,604
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,268
Union / bargaining unit: S19
Work county: FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,727
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008518222002
Salary Total: $8,727
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $140,268

Duane K Matsubara holds the role of Licensing Program Manager I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $140,268. Their bargaining unit is S19.

Andrea A Yamsuan

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$140,157

Base pay: $140,157
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,157
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,325
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004136016013
Salary Total: $11,891
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $140,157

Andrea A Yamsuan holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $140,157. Union affiliation: R02.

Debra K Minnigerode

Attorney III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$140,110

Base pay: $139,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,110
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,321
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105795404
Salary Total: $12,321
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $140,110

Debra K Minnigerode holds the role of Attorney III at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $140,110. Union affiliation: R02.

Veronica Williams

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$139,908

Base pay: $139,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,908
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,336
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004146016020
Salary Total: $11,903
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $139,908

Veronica Williams works as a Administrative Law Judge for Social Services. Veronica earned $139,908 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Eliana P Kaimowitz

Chief, Immigration and Refugee Programs Branch/Social Services

2023 total comp

$139,906

Base pay: $139,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $630
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,906
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,807
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8000206628001
Salary Total: $11,807
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $139,906

Eliana P Kaimowitz holds the role of Chief, Immigration and Refugee Programs Branch at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $139,906. Union affiliation: E99.

Julianna A Vignalats

C.E.A./Social Services

2023 total comp

$139,876

Base pay: $135,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,757
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,876
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,807
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006507500001
Salary Total: $11,807
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $139,876

Julianna A Vignalats holds the role of C.E.A. at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $139,876. Union affiliation: M01.

Johanna A Lofton

Licensing Program Analyst/Social Services

2023 total comp

$139,812

Base pay: $82,932
Overtime: $56,235
Other pay: $645
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,812
Union / bargaining unit: R19
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,963
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008958223014
Salary Total: $7,163
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $139,812

Johanna A Lofton works as a Licensing Program Analyst for Social Services. Johanna earned $139,812 in 2023. Union affiliation: R19.

Claire J Matsushita

C.E.A./Social Services

2023 total comp

$139,810

Base pay: $132,627
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,183
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,810
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,243
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008207500001
Salary Total: $11,243
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $139,810

Claire J Matsushita holds the role of C.E.A. at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $139,810. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Lynette A Gonzales

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$139,776

Base pay: $139,169
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $607
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,776
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,325
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004116016033
Salary Total: $11,891
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $139,776

At Social Services, Lynette A Gonzales serves as a Administrative Law Judge. Their 2023 pay totaled $139,776. They are represented by R02.

Susan E Lake

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$139,776

Base pay: $139,169
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $607
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,776
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,325
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004096016002
Salary Total: $11,891
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $139,776

Susan E Lake works as a Administrative Law Judge for Social Services. Susan earned $139,776 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Rosalina L Spencer

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$139,769

Base pay: $139,169
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,769
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,325
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004146016024
Salary Total: $11,891
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $139,769

Rosalina L Spencer is a Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $139,769. Union affiliation: R02.

Vi N Tran

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$139,769

Base pay: $139,169
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,769
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,325
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004146016022
Salary Total: $11,891
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $139,769

Vi N Tran works as a Administrative Law Judge for Social Services. Vi earned $139,769 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Terese Y Asiedu-Akrofi

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$139,769

Base pay: $139,169
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,769
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,325
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004136016014
Salary Total: $11,891
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $139,769

Terese Y Asiedu-Akrofi is a Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $139,769. They are represented by R02.

Paula J Clamurro

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$139,769

Base pay: $139,169
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,769
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,325
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004096016018
Salary Total: $11,891
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $139,769

Paula J Clamurro is a Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $139,769. They are represented by R02.

Cristelle C Conanan

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$139,769

Base pay: $139,169
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,769
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,325
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004116016056
Salary Total: $11,891
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $139,769

Cristelle C Conanan works as a Administrative Law Judge for Social Services. Cristelle earned $139,769 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Douglas P Dicicco

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$139,769

Base pay: $139,169
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,769
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,325
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004116016060
Salary Total: $11,891
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $139,769

Douglas P Dicicco is a Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $139,769. They are represented by R02.

Leslie J Mackay

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$139,769

Base pay: $139,169
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,769
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,325
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004146016021
Salary Total: $11,891
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $139,769

At Social Services, Leslie J Mackay serves as a Administrative Law Judge. Their 2023 pay totaled $139,769. They are represented by R02.

Agueda Ramirez

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$139,769

Base pay: $139,169
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,769
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,325
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004116016040
Salary Total: $11,891
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $139,769

Agueda Ramirez is a Administrative Law Judge at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $139,769. Union affiliation: R02.

Steven M Del Rio

C.E.A./Social Services

2023 total comp

$139,766

Base pay: $132,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,331
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,766
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,227
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006657500910
Salary Total: $11,227
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $139,766

Steven M Del Rio is a C.E.A. at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $139,766. They are represented by M01.

Aparna T Ramesh

C.E.A./Social Services

2023 total comp

$139,726

Base pay: $139,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,726
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,807
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8006547500910
Salary Total: $11,807
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $139,726

Aparna T Ramesh works as a C.E.A. for Social Services. Aparna earned $139,726 in 2023. They are represented by M01.

Marta A Galan

C.E.A./Social Services

2023 total comp

$139,597

Base pay: $137,177
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,597
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,579
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004717500001
Salary Total: $12,579
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $139,597

Marta A Galan holds the role of C.E.A. at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $139,597. Union affiliation: M01.

Laura K Delucchi

Attorney III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$139,421

Base pay: $138,821
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,421
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,157
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105795134
Salary Total: $12,157
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $139,421

Laura K Delucchi is a Attorney III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $139,421. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Megan D Marshall

Administrative Law Judge/Social Services

2023 total comp

$139,252

Base pay: $138,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,252
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,646
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8004116016015
Salary Total: $12,228
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $139,252

Megan D Marshall works as a Administrative Law Judge for Social Services. Megan earned $139,252 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Lisa V Witchey

C.E.A./Social Services

2023 total comp

$139,207

Base pay: $131,799
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,408
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,207
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,243
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8002607500002
Salary Total: $11,243
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $139,207

Lisa V Witchey works as a C.E.A. for Social Services. Lisa earned $139,207 in 2023. Union affiliation: M01.

Lydia T Kiger

Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services/Social Services

2023 total comp

$138,876

Base pay: $136,101
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,775
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,876
Union / bargaining unit: R16
Work county: FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $17,003
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009587784010
Salary Total: $8,523
Time Base: PT
Total Pay: $138,876

At Social Services, Lydia T Kiger serves as a Medical Consultant I, Department of Social Services. Their 2023 pay totaled $138,876. They are represented by R16.

Jennifer L Kelly

Attorney III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$138,817

Base pay: $138,217
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,817
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,206
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105795130
Salary Total: $12,206
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $138,817

At Social Services, Jennifer L Kelly serves as a Attorney III. Their 2023 pay totaled $138,817. Union affiliation: R02.

Jeralyn A Pfannenstiel

Licensing Program Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$138,816

Base pay: $65,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $73,082
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,816
Union / bargaining unit: S19
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,432
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008388222002
Salary Total: $8,432
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $138,816

At Social Services, Jeralyn A Pfannenstiel serves as a Licensing Program Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $138,816. Their bargaining unit is S19.

Elizabeth J Moreno

Nutrition Education Administrator/Social Services

2023 total comp

$138,649

Base pay: $131,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,357
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,649
Union / bargaining unit: S21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,130
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8002932263500
Salary Total: $11,130
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $138,649

Elizabeth J Moreno holds the role of Nutrition Education Administrator at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $138,649. They are represented by S21.

Tanya K Harris

Attorney III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$138,547

Base pay: $130,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,033
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,547
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,624
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8003105795136
Salary Total: $11,624
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $138,547

Tanya K Harris holds the role of Attorney III at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $138,547. They are represented by R02.

William C Hsia

Information Technology Specialist III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$138,487

Base pay: $136,067
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,487
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,009
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8007001415003
Salary Total: $12,009
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $138,487

William C Hsia holds the role of Information Technology Specialist III at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $138,487. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Patricia Garcia

Staff Services Manager I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$138,438

Base pay: $86,319
Overtime: $49,699
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,438
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008114800021
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $138,438

Patricia Garcia works as a Staff Services Manager I for Social Services. Patricia earned $138,438 in 2023. They are represented by S01.

Neelam Joshi

Information Technology Specialist III/Social Services

2023 total comp

$138,387

Base pay: $136,067
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,320
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,387
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,009
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8007701415001
Salary Total: $12,009
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $138,387

Neelam Joshi is a Information Technology Specialist III at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $138,387. Union affiliation: M01.

Latricia L Rogers

Licensing Program Analyst/Social Services

2023 total comp

$138,282

Base pay: $78,701
Overtime: $56,071
Other pay: $3,510
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,282
Union / bargaining unit: R19
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,963
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008808223910
Salary Total: $6,963
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $138,282

Latricia L Rogers holds the role of Licensing Program Analyst at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $138,282. Union affiliation: R19.

Xin Wang

C.E.A./Social Services

2023 total comp

$138,064

Base pay: $135,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,064
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,806
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8009097500001
Salary Total: $11,806
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $138,064

At Social Services, Xin Wang serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $138,064. They are represented by M01.

Gary-Meng C Huang

Information Technology Specialist I/Social Services

2023 total comp

$137,982

Base pay: $87,365
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50,617
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,982
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,932
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8007621402009
Salary Total: $9,932
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $137,982

At Social Services, Gary-Meng C Huang serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $137,982. They are represented by R01.

Johnny L Canto

Investigator/Social Services

2023 total comp

$137,743

Base pay: $126,661
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,082
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,743
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,711
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8008188610004
Salary Total: $10,205
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $137,743

Johnny L Canto holds the role of Investigator at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $137,743. They are represented by R07.