City and County of San Francisco / City Attorney

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City Attorney

Source file: City and County of San Francisco — Employee Compensation / ingested Jun 17, 2026

The City Attorney is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2025, this agency had 379 employees with median total compensation of $246,505; the highest distinct record was $430,614.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $91.1M
Employees: 379
Median total: $246,505
Highest record: $430,614

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$1,206$393,713+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 379 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($246,505) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $182,141 (76%)
Overtime — $482 (0%)
Other — $2,880 (1%)
Benefits — $54,984 (23%)

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

$112,768

$158,839

$246,505

$342,394

$353,926

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $353,926 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $112,768. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)

178 · $320,594

Legal Secretary 1

37 · $158,448

Claims Investigator, CA

34 · $198,466

Head Attorney Civil & Criminal

19 · $359,498

Assistant Chief Attorney 1

15 · $381,693

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.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2024	$89.2M —	365 —	$257,318 —
2025	$91.1M ▲ 2.1%	379 ▲ 3.8%	$246,505 ▼ 4.2%

Compare

Similar departments

Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Office of Administrative Law California74% match
Public Defender City and County of San Francisco74% match
Eighth Court of Appeals District Texas72% match
Public Defender Council, Georgia Georgia65% match
District Attorney Allegheny County, Pennsylvania64% match
Attorney General's Office South Carolina59% match

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Kendra Garcia

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/City Attorney

2025 total comp

$227,213

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: General Administration & Finance
Base pay: $186,782
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $40,431
Total compensation: $227,213
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.81

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: CAT
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits: $13,947
Retirement Contribution: $26,484

At City Attorney, Kendra Garcia serves as a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt, 0.81 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $227,213. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Paul Zarefsky

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/City Attorney

2025 total comp

$227,002

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: General Administration & Finance
Base pay: $155,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $39,823
Benefits: $31,253
Total compensation: $227,002
Employment type: Temporary Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.58

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: CAT
Health and Dental Benefits: $12,645
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits: $13,867

Paul Zarefsky is a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at City Attorney within Legal & Court. They work temporary exempt, 0.58 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $227,002. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Lisa Giarratano

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/City Attorney

2025 total comp

$224,596

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: General Administration & Finance
Base pay: $166,121
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $58,475
Total compensation: $224,596
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: CAT
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits: $12,911

Lisa Giarratano works as a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) for City Attorney within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. Lisa earned $224,596 in 2025. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Marleen Green

Claims Adjuster/City Attorney

2025 total comp

$223,982

Sub-department: Street Transit
Organization group: General Administration & Finance
Base pay: $167,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $56,920
Total compensation: $223,982
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: TWU, Local 200
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: CAT
Health and Dental Benefits: $20,482
Job Code: 9157
Job Family Code: 9100
Organization Group Code: General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits: $12,679

At City Attorney, Marleen Green serves as a Claims Adjuster within Street Transit. They work permanent exempt. Their 2025 pay totaled $223,982. They are represented by TWU, Local 200.

Grace Glenn

Claims Adjuster/City Attorney

2025 total comp

$223,933

Sub-department: Street Transit
Organization group: General Administration & Finance
Base pay: $167,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $56,872
Total compensation: $223,933
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: TWU, Local 200
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: CAT
Health and Dental Benefits: $20,482
Job Code: 9157
Job Family Code: 9100
Organization Group Code: General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits: $12,631

Grace Glenn holds the role of Claims Adjuster at City Attorney within Street Transit. Their status is permanent exempt. In 2025, their total compensation was $223,933. Union affiliation: TWU, Local 200.

Tricia Williams

Claims Adjuster/City Attorney

2025 total comp

$223,593

Sub-department: Street Transit
Organization group: General Administration & Finance
Base pay: $167,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $56,532
Total compensation: $223,593
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: TWU, Local 200
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: CAT
Health and Dental Benefits: $20,482
Job Code: 9157
Job Family Code: 9100
Organization Group Code: General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits: $12,291

Tricia Williams is a Claims Adjuster at City Attorney within Street Transit. They work permanent exempt. 2025 total compensation came to $223,593. Union affiliation: TWU, Local 200.

Lillian Levy

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/City Attorney

2025 total comp

$223,512

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: General Administration & Finance
Base pay: $166,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $57,197
Total compensation: $223,512
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.9

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: CAT
Health and Dental Benefits: $20,978
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits: $12,601

Lillian Levy is a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at City Attorney within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt, 0.9 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $223,512. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Carol Stuart

Srclaimsinvstgtor,Cty Attorney Office/City Attorney

2025 total comp

$222,377

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: General Administration & Finance
Base pay: $166,347
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $56,030
Total compensation: $222,377
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: CAT
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,546
Job Code: 8152
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits: $12,827

Carol Stuart works as a Srclaimsinvstgtor,Cty Attorney Office for City Attorney within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. Carol earned $222,377 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Brendan Patrick

Srclaimsinvstgtor,Cty Attorney Office/City Attorney

2025 total comp

$222,047

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: General Administration & Finance
Base pay: $166,347
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $55,700
Total compensation: $222,047
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: CAT
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,546
Job Code: 8152
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits: $12,498

Brendan Patrick holds the role of Srclaimsinvstgtor,Cty Attorney Office at City Attorney within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. In 2025, their total compensation was $222,047. They are represented by Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Richard Kung

Srclaimsinvstgtor,Cty Attorney Office/City Attorney

2025 total comp

$221,620

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: General Administration & Finance
Base pay: $166,347
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $55,273
Total compensation: $221,620
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: CAT
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,546
Job Code: 8152
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits: $12,070

At City Attorney, Richard Kung serves as a Srclaimsinvstgtor,Cty Attorney Office within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. Their 2025 pay totaled $221,620. Union affiliation: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Allie Saperstein

Srclaimsinvstgtor,Cty Attorney Office/City Attorney

2025 total comp

$221,371

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: General Administration & Finance
Base pay: $166,347
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $55,024
Total compensation: $221,371
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: CAT
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,546
Job Code: 8152
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits: $11,821

Allie Saperstein is a Srclaimsinvstgtor,Cty Attorney Office at City Attorney within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. 2025 total compensation came to $221,371. Their bargaining unit is Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Jasmine Woods

Claims Investigator/City Attorney

2025 total comp

$221,064

Sub-department: Street Transit
Organization group: General Administration & Finance
Base pay: $127,154
Overtime: $30,229
Other pay: $11,687
Benefits: $51,993
Total compensation: $221,064
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: TWU, Local 200
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.15

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: CAT
Health and Dental Benefits: $20,482
Job Code: 9155
Job Family Code: 9100
Organization Group Code: General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits: $12,578

Jasmine Woods works as a Claims Investigator for City Attorney within Street Transit. Their status is permanent exempt, 1.15 FTE. Jasmine earned $221,064 in 2025. They are represented by TWU, Local 200.

Jumy Dang

Senior Human Resources Analyst/City Attorney

2025 total comp

$216,896

Sub-department: Personnel
Organization group: General Administration & Finance
Base pay: $162,283
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $54,613
Total compensation: $216,896
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: CAT
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,546
Job Code: 1244
Job Family Code: 1200
Organization Group Code: General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits: $11,988

Jumy Dang holds the role of Senior Human Resources Analyst at City Attorney within Personnel. Their status is permanent civil service. In 2025, their total compensation was $216,896. They are represented by Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Sung Kim

Is Business Analyst-Senior/City Attorney

2025 total comp

$215,791

Sub-department: Information Systems
Organization group: General Administration & Finance
Base pay: $161,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $54,613
Total compensation: $215,791
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: CAT
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,546
Job Code: 1053
Job Family Code: 1000
Organization Group Code: General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits: $12,145

At City Attorney, Sung Kim serves as a Is Business Analyst-Senior within Information Systems. They work permanent exempt. Their 2025 pay totaled $215,791. Their bargaining unit is Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Nichelle Flentroy

Claims Adjuster/City Attorney

2025 total comp

$214,989

Sub-department: Street Transit
Organization group: General Administration & Finance
Base pay: $158,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,346
Benefits: $54,471
Total compensation: $214,989
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: TWU, Local 200
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.95

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: CAT
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,402
Job Code: 9157
Job Family Code: 9100
Organization Group Code: General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits: $12,225

Nichelle Flentroy is a Claims Adjuster at City Attorney within Street Transit. They work permanent exempt, 0.95 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $214,989. Their bargaining unit is TWU, Local 200.