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Air Resources Board

Source file: California — State Employee Compensation (SCO Payroll Data Warehouse, CPRA) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Air Resources Board is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2023, this agency had 1,887 employees with median total compensation of $114,755; the highest distinct record was $270,793.

Year
2023
Employees
1,887
Median total
$114,755
Highest record
$270,793

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$22$193,988+

How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 1,887 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($114,755) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$101,087 (96%)
  • Overtime$159 (0%)
  • Other$3,623 (3%)
  • 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
$35,622
$69,904
$114,755
$136,813
$161,371

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $161,371 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $35,622. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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 21

Annemarie L Flores

Staff Air Pollution Specialist/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$124,556
Base pay
$123,448
Overtime
$458
Other pay
$650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,556
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$11,448
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6737103875013
Salary Total
$10,919
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$124,556

Annemarie L Flores is a Staff Air Pollution Specialist at Air Resources Board. 2023 total compensation came to $124,556. They are represented by R09.

Paulina Kolic

Air Pollution Specialist/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$124,478
Base pay
$109,741
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,737
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,478
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,622
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6734503887032
Salary Total
$10,622
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$124,478

Paulina Kolic is a Air Pollution Specialist at Air Resources Board. 2023 total compensation came to $124,478. Union affiliation: R09.

Thien T Tran

Air Pollution Specialist/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$124,450
Base pay
$122,668
Overtime
$1,132
Other pay
$650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,450
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,903
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6736103887030
Salary Total
$10,903
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$124,450

Thien T Tran holds the role of Air Pollution Specialist at Air Resources Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $124,450. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Andrea M Morgan

Staff Air Pollution Specialist/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$124,449
Base pay
$124,199
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,449
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,597
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6736103875013
Salary Total
$10,597
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$124,449

Andrea M Morgan holds the role of Staff Air Pollution Specialist at Air Resources Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $124,449. Union affiliation: R09.

Anthony R Asay

Air Pollution Specialist/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$124,411
Base pay
$119,564
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,847
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,411
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,598
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6735103887092
Salary Total
$10,598
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$124,411

Anthony R Asay is a Air Pollution Specialist at Air Resources Board. 2023 total compensation came to $124,411. Union affiliation: R09.

Jennifer Magana-Oceguera

Air Pollution Specialist/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$124,388
Base pay
$119,123
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,265
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,388
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,093
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6731503887004
Salary Total
$10,293
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$124,388

Jennifer Magana-Oceguera is a Air Pollution Specialist at Air Resources Board. 2023 total compensation came to $124,388. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Jonathan D Foster

Air Resources Engineer/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$124,173
Base pay
$122,668
Overtime
$824
Other pay
$680
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,173
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,903
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6734003735007
Salary Total
$10,399
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$124,173

Jonathan D Foster is a Air Resources Engineer at Air Resources Board. 2023 total compensation came to $124,173. Union affiliation: R09.

Sara A Martinez

Air Pollution Specialist/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$124,132
Base pay
$123,482
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,132
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,598
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6732103887005
Salary Total
$10,798
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$124,132

Sara A Martinez is a Air Pollution Specialist at Air Resources Board. 2023 total compensation came to $124,132. They are represented by R09.

Larry C Hoang

Information Technology Specialist I/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$124,082
Base pay
$117,161
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,921
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,082
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,932
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6738601402030
Salary Total
$9,932
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$124,082

Larry C Hoang is a Information Technology Specialist I at Air Resources Board. 2023 total compensation came to $124,082. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Randy J Warner

Information Technology Specialist I/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$124,082
Base pay
$117,161
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,921
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,082
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,932
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6738601402018
Salary Total
$9,932
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$124,082

Randy J Warner works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Air Resources Board. Randy earned $124,082 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Christina J Marin-Fitzhugh

Staff Services Manager III/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$123,884
Base pay
$117,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,808
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,884
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,164
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6738104802001
Salary Total
$10,164
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$123,884

Christina J Marin-Fitzhugh is a Staff Services Manager III at Air Resources Board. 2023 total compensation came to $123,884. Union affiliation: M01.

Ashley E Cooper

Air Pollution Specialist/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$123,856
Base pay
$123,531
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$325
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,856
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,597
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6735103887064
Salary Total
$10,597
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$123,856

At Air Resources Board, Ashley E Cooper serves as a Air Pollution Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $123,856. They are represented by R09.

Alicia Janelle C Violet

Air Pollution Specialist/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$123,807
Base pay
$123,157
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,807
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,903
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6734003887030
Salary Total
$10,399
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$123,807

Alicia Janelle C Violet works as a Air Pollution Specialist for Air Resources Board. Alicia earned $123,807 in 2023. They are represented by R09.

Heather N Camp

Information Technology Specialist I/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$123,772
Base pay
$117,161
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,611
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,772
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,932
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6738601402002
Salary Total
$9,932
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$123,772

Heather N Camp holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Air Resources Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $123,772. They are represented by R01.

Daniel Sandez

Air Resources Engineer/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$123,631
Base pay
$119,058
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,573
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,631
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,598
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6739303735018
Salary Total
$10,598
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$123,631

At Air Resources Board, Daniel Sandez serves as a Air Resources Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $123,631. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Joseph L Grinnell

Air Pollution Specialist/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$123,580
Base pay
$123,255
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$325
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,580
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,903
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6734503887017
Salary Total
$10,903
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$123,580

Joseph L Grinnell is a Air Pollution Specialist at Air Resources Board. 2023 total compensation came to $123,580. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Karen E Lutter

Air Resources Engineer/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$123,451
Base pay
$122,801
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,451
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$11,567
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6734503735002
Salary Total
$10,410
Time Base
PT
Total Pay
$123,451

Karen E Lutter works as a Air Resources Engineer for Air Resources Board. Karen earned $123,451 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.

Leslie S Baroody

Air Pollution Specialist/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$123,348
Base pay
$122,668
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$680
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,348
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,903
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6739203887031
Salary Total
$10,399
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$123,348

Leslie S Baroody is a Air Pollution Specialist at Air Resources Board. 2023 total compensation came to $123,348. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Xue Meng Chen

Air Pollution Specialist/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$123,318
Base pay
$122,668
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,318
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,903
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6737103887009
Salary Total
$10,399
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$123,318

Xue Meng Chen works as a Air Pollution Specialist for Air Resources Board. Xue earned $123,318 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.

Natalya M Eagan-Rosenberg

Air Pollution Specialist/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$123,318
Base pay
$122,668
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,318
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,903
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6730103887007
Salary Total
$10,399
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$123,318

Natalya M Eagan-Rosenberg holds the role of Air Pollution Specialist at Air Resources Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $123,318. Union affiliation: R09.

Jenette Kwong

Air Resources Engineer/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$123,318
Base pay
$122,668
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,318
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,903
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6737103735041
Salary Total
$10,399
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$123,318

Jenette Kwong is a Air Resources Engineer at Air Resources Board. 2023 total compensation came to $123,318. Union affiliation: R09.

Holger Sdun

Air Resources Engineer/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$123,318
Base pay
$122,668
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,318
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,903
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6739203735004
Salary Total
$10,399
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$123,318

Holger Sdun works as a Air Resources Engineer for Air Resources Board. Holger earned $123,318 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.

John A Fowler

Air Pollution Specialist/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$123,201
Base pay
$122,551
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,201
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,597
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6732103887071
Salary Total
$10,597
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$123,201

John A Fowler is a Air Pollution Specialist at Air Resources Board. 2023 total compensation came to $123,201. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Joshua R Lowell

Air Pollution Specialist/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$123,201
Base pay
$122,551
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,201
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,597
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6736103887069
Salary Total
$10,597
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$123,201

Joshua R Lowell holds the role of Air Pollution Specialist at Air Resources Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $123,201. They are represented by R09.

Tiffanie L Be

Air Resources Supervisor I/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$123,115
Base pay
$113,865
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,115
Union / bargaining unit
S09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,886
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6737103762006
Salary Total
$10,886
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$123,115

Tiffanie L Be is a Air Resources Supervisor I at Air Resources Board. 2023 total compensation came to $123,115. Union affiliation: S09.

Mark A Urquhart-Webb

Information Technology Specialist II/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$123,103
Base pay
$120,633
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,470
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,103
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,429
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6738601414003
Salary Total
$10,429
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$123,103

Mark A Urquhart-Webb holds the role of Information Technology Specialist II at Air Resources Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $123,103. They are represented by R01.

Nicole R Light Densberger

Air Resources Supervisor I/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$122,865
Base pay
$104,047
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,818
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,865
Union / bargaining unit
S09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$12,174
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6734003762017
Salary Total
$12,174
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$122,865

At Air Resources Board, Nicole R Light Densberger serves as a Air Resources Supervisor I. Their 2023 pay totaled $122,865. They are represented by S09.

Ling C Cobb

Air Resources Engineer/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$122,830
Base pay
$117,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,173
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,830
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,093
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6739103735048
Salary Total
$10,093
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$122,830

At Air Resources Board, Ling C Cobb serves as a Air Resources Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $122,830. They are represented by R09.

Thomas Ladzinski

Air Pollution Specialist/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$122,828
Base pay
$122,668
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$160
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,828
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,903
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6739303887018
Salary Total
$10,399
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$122,828

Thomas Ladzinski holds the role of Air Pollution Specialist at Air Resources Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $122,828. They are represented by R09.

Christina H Fung

Air Resources Engineer/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$122,768
Base pay
$122,668
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,768
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,903
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6739303735033
Salary Total
$10,399
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$122,768

Christina H Fung is a Air Resources Engineer at Air Resources Board. 2023 total compensation came to $122,768. They are represented by R09.

Camille M Sultana

Air Pollution Specialist/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$122,710
Base pay
$121,082
Overtime
$978
Other pay
$650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,710
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,598
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6734503887020
Salary Total
$10,598
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$122,710

At Air Resources Board, Camille M Sultana serves as a Air Pollution Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $122,710. Union affiliation: R09.

Troy D Weber

Air Pollution Specialist/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$122,636
Base pay
$122,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$575
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,636
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,597
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6732103887083
Salary Total
$10,597
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$122,636

Troy D Weber holds the role of Air Pollution Specialist at Air Resources Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $122,636. Union affiliation: R09.

Brett M Hoffstadt

Air Resources Engineer/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$122,608
Base pay
$122,551
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$57
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,608
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,597
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6739303735017
Salary Total
$10,597
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$122,608

Brett M Hoffstadt is a Air Resources Engineer at Air Resources Board. 2023 total compensation came to $122,608. Union affiliation: R09.

Kelli D Johnson

Attorney/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$122,487
Base pay
$119,881
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,606
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,487
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,843
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6731105778011
Salary Total
$10,843
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$122,487

Kelli D Johnson works as a Attorney for Air Resources Board. Kelli earned $122,487 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Betsy A Ronsse

Air Pollution Specialist/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$122,343
Base pay
$122,018
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$325
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,343
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,903
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6735103887047
Salary Total
$10,496
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$122,343

Betsy A Ronsse works as a Air Pollution Specialist for Air Resources Board. Betsy earned $122,343 in 2023. They are represented by R09.

Sean R Pinnell

Air Pollution Specialist/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$122,288
Base pay
$116,889
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,398
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,288
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,597
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6734503887037
Salary Total
$10,107
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$122,288

Sean R Pinnell works as a Air Pollution Specialist for Air Resources Board. Sean earned $122,288 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.

Geremia I Cecere

Attorney III/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$122,060
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,060
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,532
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6731105795007
Salary Total
$10,532
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$122,060

Geremia I Cecere is a Attorney III at Air Resources Board. 2023 total compensation came to $122,060. They are represented by R02.

Randall E Reck

Attorney III/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$122,037
Base pay
$119,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,366
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,037
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,578
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6731105795023
Salary Total
$10,578
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$122,037

Randall E Reck works as a Attorney III for Air Resources Board. Randall earned $122,037 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Penny L Fong

Air Pollution Specialist/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$121,789
Base pay
$116,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,408
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,789
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,719
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6732103887039
Salary Total
$10,158
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$121,789

At Air Resources Board, Penny L Fong serves as a Air Pollution Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $121,789. Union affiliation: R09.

Leah C Mathews

Air Pollution Specialist/Air Resources Board

2023 total comp
$121,716
Base pay
$121,066
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,716
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,597
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
6737103887024
Salary Total
$10,597
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$121,716

Leah C Mathews holds the role of Air Pollution Specialist at Air Resources Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $121,716. They are represented by R09.