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 82
Legal Analyst/Social Services
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Sylvia R Valentine is a Legal Analyst at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $73,005. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Social Services
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Vanessa Romo Ortega holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $72,986. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Social Services
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Karaninder S Shergill holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $72,985. They are represented by R01.
Licensing Program Manager I/Social Services
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Karyn Guerra works as a Licensing Program Manager I for Social Services. Karyn earned $72,977 in 2023. Union affiliation: S19.
Licensing Program Manager I/Social Services
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At Social Services, Deborah A Lowe serves as a Licensing Program Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $72,971. Union affiliation: S19.
Licensing Program Analyst/Social Services
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Elvin Baddley holds the role of Licensing Program Analyst at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $72,969. They are represented by R19.
Disability Evaluation Analyst/Social Services
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Karen L Burke is a Disability Evaluation Analyst at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $72,956. Union affiliation: R01.
Program Technician II/Social Services
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At Social Services, Nguyen D Tran serves as a Program Technician II. Their 2023 pay totaled $72,947. Union affiliation: R04.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Social Services
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Helen M Tran holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $72,937. They are represented by R01.
Licensing Program Analyst/Social Services
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At Social Services, Misty M Valencia serves as a Licensing Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $72,898. Their bargaining unit is R19.
Health Program Specialist I/Social Services
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John P Gugino holds the role of Health Program Specialist I at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $72,841. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Social Services
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Fabiola Vasquez holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $72,829. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Social Services
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Lisa A Avron works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Social Services. Lisa earned $72,818 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Social Services
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Yannessa I Castro holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $72,818. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Social Services
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Tera L Tapp holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $72,818. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Social Services
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Christy L Trampetti holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $72,818. Union affiliation: R01.
Licensing Program Analyst/Social Services
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Mai Doua S Yang is a Licensing Program Analyst at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $72,807. Their bargaining unit is R19.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Social Services
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Farhan Bashir is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $72,799. Union affiliation: R01.
Licensing Program Manager I/Social Services
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At Social Services, Bernice B Karnsrithong serves as a Licensing Program Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $72,799. Union affiliation: S19.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Social Services
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John K Ingram-Stone works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Social Services. John earned $72,793 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Social Services
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Drake A Malecha works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Social Services. Drake earned $72,766 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Social Services
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Danielle C Shofner is a Staff Services Manager I at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $72,747. They are represented by E48.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Social Services
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At Social Services, Ana C Franklin serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $72,730. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Disability Evaluation Analyst III/Social Services
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Kathryn M Jacobsen works as a Disability Evaluation Analyst III for Social Services. Kathryn earned $72,720 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Licensing Program Analyst/Social Services
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At Social Services, Monica M Mathur serves as a Licensing Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $72,682. Their bargaining unit is R19.
Licensing Program Analyst/Social Services
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At Social Services, Samantha T Yip serves as a Licensing Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $72,682. They are represented by R19.
Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Social Services
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Cheng Lee works as a Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) for Social Services. Cheng earned $72,665 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Disability Evaluation Analyst III/Social Services
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Lauren A Hawthorne works as a Disability Evaluation Analyst III for Social Services. Lauren earned $72,640 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Social Services
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Quan N Chu is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $72,631. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Associate/Social Services
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At Social Services, Thomas A Muench serves as a Information Technology Associate. Their 2023 pay totaled $72,586. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Licensing Program Analyst/Social Services
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George L Karkazis holds the role of Licensing Program Analyst at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $72,579. Union affiliation: R19.
Disability Evaluation Analyst III/Social Services
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Marisa L Bell works as a Disability Evaluation Analyst III for Social Services. Marisa earned $72,568 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Social Services
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James E Larsen works as a Staff Services Analyst for Social Services. James earned $72,557 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Licensing Program Analyst/Social Services
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Avelina O Martinez holds the role of Licensing Program Analyst at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $72,548. Their bargaining unit is R19.
Licensing Program Analyst/Social Services
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Lorraine D Dacanay Breaux works as a Licensing Program Analyst for Social Services. Lorraine earned $72,545 in 2023. They are represented by R19.
Licensing Program Analyst/Social Services
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Melody D Brown works as a Licensing Program Analyst for Social Services. Melody earned $72,544 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R19.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Social Services
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Donna A Davis works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Social Services. Donna earned $72,542 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Social Services
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Brittany M Loofbourrow is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $72,542. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Social Services
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At Social Services, Matthew W Sparling serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $72,539. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Licensing Program Analyst/Social Services
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At Social Services, Mariah K Hawkins serves as a Licensing Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $72,525. They are represented by R19.