California / CA Health Benefit Exchange / Information Technology Specialist I

Job-title file

Information Technology Specialist I

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

30 employees hold this title in CA Health Benefit Exchange. Median total compensation for the role is $94,948, above the department median of $71,826.

Employees: 30
Total payroll: $2.7M
Role median: $94,948
Agency median: $71,826
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$11,240$123,080+

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

How total compensation varies among the 30 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Information Technology Specialist I pay vs. California

Across all employers in California, the median wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators — about 26,170 people — is $106,440. CA Health Benefit Exchange pays a median base salary of $121,001 for this role, 14% above that figure — about the 63rd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where CA Health Benefit Exchange sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$72,400

$88,680

$106,440

$134,190

$166,730

CA Health Benefit Exchange median · $121,001

The bar is the range of annual wages for Network and Computer Systems Administrators across every employer in California, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows CA Health Benefit Exchange’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators — about 314,340 people — is $99,130. CA Health Benefit Exchange’s median base salary is 22% above that national figure, about the 70th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$62,640

$78,010

$99,130

$126,640

$155,050

CA Health Benefit Exchange median · $121,001

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the California range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 94 of 97 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at CA Health Benefit Exchange is $121,222, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across California

Information Technology Specialist I is held in 110 California departments. In CA Health Benefit Exchange, the median of $94,948 ranks #78 of 110.

Highest-paying departments for this role

CA State Auditor's Office

$132,366 · 1

State Comp Insurance Fund

$128,717 · 265

CA. Coastal Commission

$128,247 · 2

CA Department of Human Resources

$124,141 · 21

Wildlife Conservation Board

$123,314 · 1

Department of Tax and Fee Administrative

$123,314 · 166

California Horse Racing Board

$123,314 · 3

Arts Council

$123,314 · 1

Department of Child Support Service

$123,314 · 197

Sierra Nevada Conservancy

$123,014 · 1

Real Estate

$122,714 · 17

Legislative Counsel Bureau

$121,780 · 155

Median total compensation for the Information Technology Specialist I role in other Californiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Information Technology Specialist beyond California

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In California, the median of $116,489 ranks #2 of 2. See Information Technology Specialist across all of California →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Los Angeles County

$302,249 · 100

Median total compensation for comparable Information Technology Specialist roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Hung Nguyen

Information Technology Specialist I/CA Health Benefit Exchange

2025 total comp

$123,314

Base pay: $122,714
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,314
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,537
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8011301402012
Salary Total: $10,221
Total Pay: $123,314

Hung Nguyen is a Information Technology Specialist I at CA Health Benefit Exchange. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $123,314. They are represented by R01.

Stevan Othon

Information Technology Specialist I/CA Health Benefit Exchange

2025 total comp

$122,910

Base pay: $122,310
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,910
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,537
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8011301402028
Salary Total: $10,221
Total Pay: $122,910

Stevan Othon holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at CA Health Benefit Exchange. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,910. They are represented by R01.

Austin Chao

Information Technology Specialist I/CA Health Benefit Exchange

2025 total comp

$121,979

Base pay: $121,379
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,979
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,537
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8011301402007
Salary Total: $10,221
Total Pay: $121,979

At CA Health Benefit Exchange, Austin Chao serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,979. They are represented by R01.

Ryan Sutherland

Information Technology Specialist I/CA Health Benefit Exchange

2025 total comp

$118,949

Base pay: $118,349
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,949
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,537
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8011301402030
Salary Total: $10,221
Total Pay: $118,949

Ryan Sutherland is a Information Technology Specialist I at CA Health Benefit Exchange. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $118,949. Union affiliation: R01.

Mercedes Ignacio

Information Technology Specialist I/CA Health Benefit Exchange

2025 total comp

$112,388

Base pay: $111,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,388
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,599
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8011301402034
Salary Total: $9,311
Total Pay: $112,388

Mercedes Ignacio works as a Information Technology Specialist I for CA Health Benefit Exchange. Their status is full-time. Mercedes earned $112,388 in 2025. They are represented by R01.

Anthony Esqueda

Information Technology Specialist I/CA Health Benefit Exchange

2025 total comp

$112,325

Base pay: $111,725
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,325
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,930
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8011301402054
Salary Total: $9,632
Total Pay: $112,325

At CA Health Benefit Exchange, Anthony Esqueda serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,325. They are represented by R01.

Traci Herfurth

Information Technology Specialist I/CA Health Benefit Exchange

2025 total comp

$110,573

Base pay: $110,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,573
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,559
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8011301402050
Salary Total: $9,272
Total Pay: $110,573

Traci Herfurth is a Information Technology Specialist I at CA Health Benefit Exchange. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $110,573. They are represented by R01.

Elesie Bonchelon

Information Technology Specialist I/CA Health Benefit Exchange

2025 total comp

$110,274

Base pay: $109,674
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,274
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,647
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8011301402039
Salary Total: $9,358
Total Pay: $110,274

Elesie Bonchelon is a Information Technology Specialist I at CA Health Benefit Exchange. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $110,274. Their bargaining unit is R01.

David Lam

Information Technology Specialist I/CA Health Benefit Exchange

2023 total comp

$109,148

Base pay: $106,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,148
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,048
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8011301402029
Salary Total: $9,048
Total Pay: $109,148

At CA Health Benefit Exchange, David Lam serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $109,148. They are represented by R01.

James Mcgonigle

Information Technology Specialist I/CA Health Benefit Exchange

2025 total comp

$101,430

Base pay: $100,830
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,430
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,762
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8011301402064
Salary Total: $8,499
Total Pay: $101,430

James Mcgonigle is a Information Technology Specialist I at CA Health Benefit Exchange. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $101,430. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Paz Ortega

Information Technology Specialist I/CA Health Benefit Exchange

2025 total comp

$101,191

Base pay: $100,591
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,191
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,106
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8011301402062
Salary Total: $8,833
Total Pay: $101,191

Paz Ortega works as a Information Technology Specialist I for CA Health Benefit Exchange. Their status is full-time. Paz earned $101,191 in 2025. They are represented by R01.

Jessica Lopez

Information Technology Specialist I/CA Health Benefit Exchange

2025 total comp

$97,577

Base pay: $96,977
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,577
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,729
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8011301402067
Salary Total: $8,467
Total Pay: $97,577

Jessica Lopez works as a Information Technology Specialist I for CA Health Benefit Exchange. Their status is full-time. Jessica earned $97,577 in 2025. They are represented by R01.

Marko Smiljanic

Information Technology Specialist I/CA Health Benefit Exchange

2025 total comp

$97,005

Base pay: $96,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,005
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,761
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8011301402059
Salary Total: $8,498
Total Pay: $97,005

Marko Smiljanic holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at CA Health Benefit Exchange. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,005. They are represented by R01.

Mohish Menendez

Information Technology Specialist I/CA Health Benefit Exchange

2025 total comp

$96,383

Base pay: $95,783
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,383
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,707
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8011301402063
Salary Total: $8,446
Total Pay: $96,383

Mohish Menendez holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at CA Health Benefit Exchange. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,383. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Danielle Beals

Information Technology Specialist I/CA Health Benefit Exchange

2025 total comp

$95,618

Base pay: $95,018
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,618
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,290
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8011301402057
Salary Total: $8,041
Total Pay: $95,618

At CA Health Benefit Exchange, Danielle Beals serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,618. Union affiliation: R01.

Fiona Zhou

Information Technology Specialist I/CA Health Benefit Exchange

2025 total comp

$94,279

Base pay: $93,729
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,279
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: X

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,484
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8011301402056
Salary Total: $8,229
Total Pay: $94,279

Fiona Zhou works as a Information Technology Specialist I for CA Health Benefit Exchange. Their status is full-time. Fiona earned $94,279 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Peter Edmonds

Information Technology Specialist I/CA Health Benefit Exchange

2025 total comp

$94,096

Base pay: $93,496
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,096
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,258
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8011301402065
Salary Total: $8,010
Total Pay: $94,096

Peter Edmonds holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at CA Health Benefit Exchange. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,096. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Steven Quitugua

Information Technology Specialist I/CA Health Benefit Exchange

2025 total comp

$93,278

Base pay: $92,678
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,278
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,321
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8011301402011
Salary Total: $8,071
Total Pay: $93,278

Steven Quitugua holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at CA Health Benefit Exchange. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,278. They are represented by R01.

Casey Whitsell

Information Technology Specialist I/CA Health Benefit Exchange

2025 total comp

$92,446

Base pay: $91,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,446
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,292
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8011301402061
Salary Total: $8,043
Total Pay: $92,446

At CA Health Benefit Exchange, Casey Whitsell serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,446. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Peter Huecksteadt

Information Technology Specialist I/CA Health Benefit Exchange

2025 total comp

$90,658

Base pay: $90,058
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,658
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,313
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8011301402055
Salary Total: $8,064
Total Pay: $90,658

Peter Huecksteadt works as a Information Technology Specialist I for CA Health Benefit Exchange. Their status is full-time. Peter earned $90,658 in 2025. Union affiliation: R01.

Shanthi Ilapanda

Information Technology Specialist I/CA Health Benefit Exchange

2025 total comp

$85,495

Base pay: $84,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,495
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,540
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8011301402032
Salary Total: $7,314
Total Pay: $85,495

Shanthi Ilapanda is a Information Technology Specialist I at CA Health Benefit Exchange. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $85,495. They are represented by R01.

Vanessa Thompson

Information Technology Specialist I/CA Health Benefit Exchange

2025 total comp

$78,541

Base pay: $77,941
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,541
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,163
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8011301402029
Salary Total: $6,948
Total Pay: $78,541

At CA Health Benefit Exchange, Vanessa Thompson serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,541. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Christopher Hall

Information Technology Specialist I/CA Health Benefit Exchange

2025 total comp

$74,722

Base pay: $74,008
Overtime: $114
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,722
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,863
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8011301402066
Salary Total: $6,657
Total Pay: $74,722

Christopher Hall is a Information Technology Specialist I at CA Health Benefit Exchange. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $74,722. They are represented by R01.

Traci Lorimer

Information Technology Specialist I/CA Health Benefit Exchange

2023 total comp

$74,161

Base pay: $71,891
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,270
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,161
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,582
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8011301402050
Salary Total: $8,582
Total Pay: $74,161

Traci Lorimer holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at CA Health Benefit Exchange. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $74,161. They are represented by R01.

Carlos Rueckert

Information Technology Specialist I/CA Health Benefit Exchange

2024 total comp

$73,942

Base pay: $71,849
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,093
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,942
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,230
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8011301402905
Salary Total: $10,230
Total Pay: $73,942

Carlos Rueckert is a Information Technology Specialist I at CA Health Benefit Exchange. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $73,942. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Nithin Kumbla

Information Technology Specialist I/CA Health Benefit Exchange

2025 total comp

$72,469

Base pay: $78,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: -$5,645
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,469
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,537
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8011301402049
Salary Total: $10,221
Total Pay: $72,469

At CA Health Benefit Exchange, Nithin Kumbla serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,469. They are represented by R01.

Raelyn Stoffle

Information Technology Specialist I/CA Health Benefit Exchange

2024 total comp

$71,407

Base pay: $71,407
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,407
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,916
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8011301402910
Salary Total: $57
Total Pay: $71,407

At CA Health Benefit Exchange, Raelyn Stoffle serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $71,407. Union affiliation: R01.

Evelyn Kuzmenko

Information Technology Specialist I/CA Health Benefit Exchange

2025 total comp

$48,388

Base pay: $46,889
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,499
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,388
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,179
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8011301402058
Salary Total: $6,964
Total Pay: $48,388

At CA Health Benefit Exchange, Evelyn Kuzmenko serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,388. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Soujanya Thammadi

Information Technology Specialist I/CA Health Benefit Exchange

2025 total comp

$40,086

Base pay: $36,770
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,316
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,086
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,864
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8011301402026
Salary Total: $7,628
Total Pay: $40,086

Soujanya Thammadi holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at CA Health Benefit Exchange. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,086. They are represented by R01.

Alla Lutsuk

Information Technology Specialist I/CA Health Benefit Exchange

2025 total comp

$11,240

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,240
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,240
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,230
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8011301402026
Salary Total: $10,230
Total Pay: $11,240

Alla Lutsuk works as a Information Technology Specialist I for CA Health Benefit Exchange. Their status is full-time. Alla earned $11,240 in 2025. Union affiliation: R01.