California / CA High Speed Rail Authority

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CA High Speed Rail Authority

Source file: California — State Employee Compensation (SCO Payroll Data Warehouse, CPRA) / ingested Jul 4, 2026

The CA High Speed Rail Authority is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2025, this agency had 448 employees with median total compensation of $100,062; the highest distinct record was $563,015.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $48.5M
Employees: 448
Median total: $100,062
Highest record: $563,015

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

-$1,697$214,066+

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

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 448 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($100,062) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $104,057 (96%)
Overtime — $89 (0%)
Other — $4,015 (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

$45,398

$76,129

$100,062

$142,286

$183,243

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $183,243 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $45,398. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Associate Governmental Program Analyst

73 · $74,053

Staff Services Manager I

48 · $94,025

Supervising Transportation Engineer, Caltrans

26 · $184,147

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)

22 · $108,398

Information Technology Specialist I

22 · $97,566

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 3 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2023	$44M —	430 —	$94,037 —
2024	$46.4M ▲ 5.4%	444 ▲ 3.3%	$97,791 ▲ 4.0%
2025	$48.5M ▲ 4.5%	448 ▲ 0.9%	$100,062 ▲ 2.3%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Lara Cone

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/CA High Speed Rail Authority

2025 total comp

$61,204

Base pay: $60,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,031
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3116155393802
Salary Total: $5,850
Total Pay: $61,204

At CA High Speed Rail Authority, Lara Cone serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,204. They are represented by R01.

Brian Sutliff

Director of Engineering/CA High Speed Rail Authority

2023 total comp

$61,163

Base pay: $39,367
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,797
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,163
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,534
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3116466559001
Salary Total: $16,534
Total Pay: $61,163

Brian Sutliff holds the role of Director of Engineering at CA High Speed Rail Authority. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,163. They are represented by E99.

Shirley Parker

Supervising Right of Way Agent/CA High Speed Rail Authority

2023 total comp

$61,136

Base pay: $54,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,027
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,136
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,442
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3116704961901
Salary Total: $10,442
Total Pay: $61,136

Shirley Parker holds the role of Supervising Right of Way Agent at CA High Speed Rail Authority. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,136. They are represented by M01.

Stephen Crocker

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/CA High Speed Rail Authority

2025 total comp

$60,467

Base pay: $59,867
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,467
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,031
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3113005393801
Salary Total: $5,850
Total Pay: $60,467

At CA High Speed Rail Authority, Stephen Crocker serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,467. They are represented by R01.

Sarah Eisenbarth

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/CA High Speed Rail Authority

2025 total comp

$60,405

Base pay: $59,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,405
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,117
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3112205393809
Salary Total: $5,369
Total Pay: $60,405

Sarah Eisenbarth is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at CA High Speed Rail Authority. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $60,405. Union affiliation: R01.

Rico Johnson

Staff Services Manager III/CA High Speed Rail Authority

2025 total comp

$60,291

Base pay: $59,941
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,291
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,572
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3116154802004
Salary Total: $9,285
Total Pay: $60,291

Rico Johnson holds the role of Staff Services Manager III at CA High Speed Rail Authority. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,291. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Skylar Linnane

Staff Services Analyst/CA High Speed Rail Authority

2025 total comp

$59,237

Base pay: $58,637
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,237
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,265
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3113405157001
Salary Total: $5,107
Total Pay: $59,237

At CA High Speed Rail Authority, Skylar Linnane serves as a Staff Services Analyst. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,237. Union affiliation: R01.

James Taylor

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/CA High Speed Rail Authority

2024 total comp

$59,009

Base pay: $58,409
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,009
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,855
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3112205393811
Salary Total: $5,855
Total Pay: $59,009

James Taylor is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at CA High Speed Rail Authority. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $59,009. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Hoon Kim

Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor)/CA High Speed Rail Authority

2024 total comp

$58,691

Base pay: $25,194
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $33,497
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,691
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3113804549004
Salary Total: $8,398
Total Pay: $58,691

At CA High Speed Rail Authority, Hoon Kim serves as a Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor). They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,691. They are represented by S01.

Anthony Stijepovic

Staff Services Analyst/CA High Speed Rail Authority

2023 total comp

$57,712

Base pay: $56,218
Overtime: $684
Other pay: $810
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,712
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,962
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3117305157901
Salary Total: $4,962
Total Pay: $57,712

Anthony Stijepovic is a Staff Services Analyst at CA High Speed Rail Authority. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $57,712. They are represented by R01.

Gabriel Dela Rosa

Accounting Officer (Specialist)/CA High Speed Rail Authority

2025 total comp

$57,681

Base pay: $57,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,681
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,266
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3113804546009
Salary Total: $5,108
Total Pay: $57,681

Gabriel Dela Rosa holds the role of Accounting Officer (Specialist) at CA High Speed Rail Authority. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,681. They are represented by R01.

Tynan Brooks

Staff Services Analyst/CA High Speed Rail Authority

2023 total comp

$57,367

Base pay: $55,547
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,820
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,367
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,962
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3112205157001
Salary Total: $4,962
Total Pay: $57,367

At CA High Speed Rail Authority, Tynan Brooks serves as a Staff Services Analyst. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $57,367. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Amanda Fearn

Staff Services Analyst/CA High Speed Rail Authority

2023 total comp

$56,743

Base pay: $56,218
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $525
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,743
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,962
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3111605157017
Salary Total: $4,962
Total Pay: $56,743

Amanda Fearn is a Staff Services Analyst at CA High Speed Rail Authority. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $56,743. Union affiliation: R01.

Amanda Defazio

Staff Services Analyst/CA High Speed Rail Authority

2023 total comp

$56,582

Base pay: $55,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,582
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,962
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3113405157001
Salary Total: $4,962
Total Pay: $56,582

Amanda Defazio is a Staff Services Analyst at CA High Speed Rail Authority. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $56,582. Union affiliation: R01.

Halee Harris

Staff Services Analyst/CA High Speed Rail Authority

2024 total comp

$55,490

Base pay: $55,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,490
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,111
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3116225157003
Salary Total: $4,875
Total Pay: $55,490

Halee Harris works as a Staff Services Analyst for CA High Speed Rail Authority. Their status is full-time. Halee earned $55,490 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Marissa Swaika

Staff Services Analyst/CA High Speed Rail Authority

2025 total comp

$55,296

Base pay: $52,346
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,296
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,014
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3112205157806
Salary Total: $4,864
Total Pay: $55,296

Marissa Swaika works as a Staff Services Analyst for CA High Speed Rail Authority. Their status is full-time. Marissa earned $55,296 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Paul Giannone

Office Technician (General)/CA High Speed Rail Authority

2025 total comp

$54,579

Base pay: $54,579
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,579
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,710
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3112201138003
Salary Total: $4,569
Total Pay: $54,579

At CA High Speed Rail Authority, Paul Giannone serves as a Office Technician (General). They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,579. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Desiree Malone

C.E.A./CA High Speed Rail Authority

2024 total comp

$54,103

Base pay: $11,407
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $42,695
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,103
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,608
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3113007500901
Salary Total: $12,608
Total Pay: $54,103

At CA High Speed Rail Authority, Desiree Malone serves as a C.E.A.. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $54,103. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Laura Watson

Staff Services Analyst/CA High Speed Rail Authority

2025 total comp

$53,644

Base pay: $52,915
Overtime: $79
Other pay: $650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,644
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,014
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3112405157802
Salary Total: $4,864
Total Pay: $53,644

Laura Watson is a Staff Services Analyst at CA High Speed Rail Authority. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $53,644. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Ivan Pina

Information Technology Specialist I/CA High Speed Rail Authority

2025 total comp

$53,066

Base pay: $52,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,066
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,864
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3114201402008
Salary Total: $7,628
Total Pay: $53,066

At CA High Speed Rail Authority, Ivan Pina serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,066. Union affiliation: R01.

Joseph Norris

Information Technology Specialist I/CA High Speed Rail Authority

2025 total comp

$52,794

Base pay: $49,611
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,183
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,794
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,635
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3114401402001
Salary Total: $7,635
Total Pay: $52,794

Joseph Norris works as a Information Technology Specialist I for CA High Speed Rail Authority. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $52,794 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Melissa Olsen

Staff Services Manager I/CA High Speed Rail Authority

2025 total comp

$52,701

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $52,701
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,701
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E48
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,650
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3111004800017
Salary Total: $8,650
Total Pay: $52,701

At CA High Speed Rail Authority, Melissa Olsen serves as a Staff Services Manager I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,701. Union affiliation: E48.

Harmanpreet Saini

Accountant Trainee/CA High Speed Rail Authority

2023 total comp

$52,694

Base pay: $50,574
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,694
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,396
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3113804179001
Salary Total: $4,396
Total Pay: $52,694

Harmanpreet Saini works as a Accountant Trainee for CA High Speed Rail Authority. Their status is full-time. Harmanpreet earned $52,694 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Alberto Lopez

Principal Transportation Engineer, Caltrans/CA High Speed Rail Authority

2024 total comp

$52,645

Base pay: $17,409
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $35,237
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,645
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M09
Work county: Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,501
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3116353152005
Salary Total: $17,409
Total Pay: $52,645

Alberto Lopez works as a Principal Transportation Engineer, Caltrans for CA High Speed Rail Authority. Their status is full-time. Alberto earned $52,645 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is M09.

Omair Qazi

Information Technology Associate/CA High Speed Rail Authority

2025 total comp

$52,514

Base pay: $48,659
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,856
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,514
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,930
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3114601401003
Salary Total: $5,752
Total Pay: $52,514

Omair Qazi holds the role of Information Technology Associate at CA High Speed Rail Authority. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,514. They are represented by R01.