California / CA Privacy Protection Agy

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CA Privacy Protection Agy

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

The CA Privacy Protection Agy is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2023, this agency had 35 employees with median total compensation of $86,771; the highest distinct record was $205,332.

Year: 2023
Employees: 35
Median total: $86,771
Highest record: $205,332

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$300$197,390+

How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 35 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($86,771) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $87,023 (97%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $2,343 (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

$12,068

$18,931

$86,771

$137,606

$183,043

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $183,043 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $12,068. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

C.E.A.

7 · $148,001

Associate Governmental Program Analyst

4 · $47,130

Attorney III

3 · $122,373

Attorney IV

3 · $45,792

Board Member, California Privacy Protection Agency

3 · $10,700

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 1

Ashkan Soltani

Executive Director California Privacy Protection Agency/CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$205,332

Base pay: $204,702
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $630
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $205,332
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $17,523
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111008108001
Salary Total: $17,523
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $205,332

Ashkan Soltani holds the role of Executive Director California Privacy Protection Agency at CA Privacy Protection Agy. In 2023, their total compensation was $205,332. Union affiliation: E99.

Philip J Laird

C.E.A./CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$197,390

Base pay: $189,540
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,850
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,390
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,068
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111607500001
Salary Total: $16,068
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $197,390

Philip J Laird holds the role of C.E.A. at CA Privacy Protection Agy. In 2023, their total compensation was $197,390. Union affiliation: M01.

Lisa B Kim

Attorney V/CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$184,238

Base pay: $183,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $667
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,238
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $15,685
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111005781002
Salary Total: $15,685
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $184,238

At CA Privacy Protection Agy, Lisa B Kim serves as a Attorney V. Their 2023 pay totaled $184,238. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Nelson Richards

Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel/CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$183,043

Base pay: $182,193
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $850
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,043
Union / bargaining unit: M02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $15,697
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111605871001
Salary Total: $15,697
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,043

Nelson Richards holds the role of Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel at CA Privacy Protection Agy. In 2023, their total compensation was $183,043. Union affiliation: M02.

Tiffany M Garcia

C.E.A./CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$176,852

Base pay: $176,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,852
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $15,587
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111007500001
Salary Total: $15,587
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,852

At CA Privacy Protection Agy, Tiffany M Garcia serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $176,852. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Kristen M Anderson

Attorney IV/CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$174,361

Base pay: $173,461
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,361
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111605780002
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $174,361

Kristen M Anderson works as a Attorney IV for CA Privacy Protection Agy. Kristen earned $174,361 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Vongayi Modina Chitambira

C.E.A./CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$158,931

Base pay: $150,673
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,258
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,931
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,028
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111107500001
Salary Total: $13,028
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $158,931

Vongayi Modina Chitambira holds the role of C.E.A. at CA Privacy Protection Agy. In 2023, their total compensation was $158,931. Union affiliation: M01.

Ronald P Mendoza

C.E.A./CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$148,001

Base pay: $147,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,001
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,609
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111507500001
Salary Total: $12,609
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $148,001

At CA Privacy Protection Agy, Ronald P Mendoza serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $148,001. Union affiliation: M01.

Maureen Mahoney

C.E.A./CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$137,606

Base pay: $135,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,520
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,606
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,007
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111307500001
Salary Total: $12,007
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $137,606

Maureen Mahoney works as a C.E.A. for CA Privacy Protection Agy. Maureen earned $137,606 in 2023. Union affiliation: M01.

Megan P White

C.E.A./CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$130,957

Base pay: $123,363
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,594
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,957
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,435
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111407500003
Salary Total: $11,435
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $130,957

At CA Privacy Protection Agy, Megan P White serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $130,957. Union affiliation: M01.

Denise R Smith

Attorney III/CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$128,807

Base pay: $127,959
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $848
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,807
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,348
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111005795925
Salary Total: $11,348
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $128,807

Denise R Smith works as a Attorney III for CA Privacy Protection Agy. Denise earned $128,807 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Neelofer I Shaikh

Attorney III/CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$122,373

Base pay: $121,423
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,373
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,992
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111605795001
Salary Total: $10,992
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $122,373

At CA Privacy Protection Agy, Neelofer I Shaikh serves as a Attorney III. Their 2023 pay totaled $122,373. They are represented by R02.

Rhonda L Riley

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$114,129

Base pay: $107,578
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,551
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,129
Union / bargaining unit: E48
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,219
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111104801001
Salary Total: $9,219
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $114,129

Rhonda L Riley holds the role of Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at CA Privacy Protection Agy. In 2023, their total compensation was $114,129. They are represented by E48.

Sarah P Squiers

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$98,579

Base pay: $96,159
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,579
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,216
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111104801002
Salary Total: $8,216
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $98,579

Sarah P Squiers is a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at CA Privacy Protection Agy. 2023 total compensation came to $98,579. Union affiliation: S01.

Michael S Macko

C.E.A./CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$96,354

Base pay: $95,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $610
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,354
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $15,140
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111707500001
Salary Total: $15,140
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $96,354

Michael S Macko works as a C.E.A. for CA Privacy Protection Agy. Michael earned $96,354 in 2023. Union affiliation: M01.

Julie A Hall

Staff Services Manager I/CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$89,012

Base pay: $88,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $850
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,012
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,848
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111704800001
Salary Total: $7,848
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,012

Julie A Hall holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at CA Privacy Protection Agy. In 2023, their total compensation was $89,012. Union affiliation: S01.

Kevin M Sabo

Staff Services Manager I/CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$87,308

Base pay: $81,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,549
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,308
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,098
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111604800001
Salary Total: $7,098
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $87,308

Kevin M Sabo is a Staff Services Manager I at CA Privacy Protection Agy. 2023 total compensation came to $87,308. Union affiliation: S01.

Koi T Saelee

Associate Accounting Analyst/CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$86,771

Base pay: $84,101
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,670
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,771
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,331
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111104588001
Salary Total: $7,331
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $86,771

At CA Privacy Protection Agy, Koi T Saelee serves as a Associate Accounting Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $86,771. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Elizabeth T Allen

Attorney III/CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$78,161

Base pay: $67,803
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,358
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,161
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: YOLO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,536
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111605795925
Salary Total: $10,536
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $78,161

Elizabeth T Allen holds the role of Attorney III at CA Privacy Protection Agy. In 2023, their total compensation was $78,161. Union affiliation: R02.

Nicole L Cameron

Information Officer II/CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$76,268

Base pay: $73,898
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,370
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,268
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,068
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111405595001
Salary Total: $7,068
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $76,268

Nicole L Cameron works as a Information Officer II for CA Privacy Protection Agy. Nicole earned $76,268 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.

Christian T Catbagan

Senior Legal Analyst/CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$75,187

Base pay: $71,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,907
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,187
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,265
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111605333002
Salary Total: $6,265
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $75,187

Christian T Catbagan is a Senior Legal Analyst at CA Privacy Protection Agy. 2023 total compensation came to $75,187. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Robert B Wallis

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$72,266

Base pay: $69,846
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,266
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,968
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111105393001
Salary Total: $5,968
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $72,266

At CA Privacy Protection Agy, Robert B Wallis serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $72,266. They are represented by R01.

Irene G Regalado

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$62,554

Base pay: $60,134
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,554
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,684
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111105393002
Salary Total: $5,684
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $62,554

Irene G Regalado works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for CA Privacy Protection Agy. Irene earned $62,554 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Jasmine L Zhao

Attorney/CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$56,833

Base pay: $52,884
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,949
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,833
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,737
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111605778001
Salary Total: $7,737
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $56,833

Jasmine L Zhao works as a Attorney for CA Privacy Protection Agy. Jasmine earned $56,833 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Brian G Soublet

Attorney IV/CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$45,792

Base pay: $45,792
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,792
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111605780915
Salary Total: $86
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $45,792

Brian G Soublet holds the role of Attorney IV at CA Privacy Protection Agy. In 2023, their total compensation was $45,792. Union affiliation: R02.

Gloria Mercado

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$31,705

Base pay: $31,705
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,705
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111105393915
Salary Total: $41
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $31,205

Gloria Mercado is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at CA Privacy Protection Agy. 2023 total compensation came to $31,705. Union affiliation: R01.

Carl L Yeager

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$18,931

Base pay: $18,931
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,931
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111105393915
Salary Total: $41
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $18,631

Carl L Yeager is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at CA Privacy Protection Agy. 2023 total compensation came to $18,931. They are represented by R01.

Vinhcent H Le

Board Member, California Privacy Protection Agency/CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$16,600

Base pay: $16,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,600
Union / bargaining unit: E
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $100
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111009481970
Salary Total: $100
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $16,600

Vinhcent H Le holds the role of Board Member, California Privacy Protection Agency at CA Privacy Protection Agy. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,600. Union affiliation: E.

Matthew P Lee

Graduate Legal Assistant/CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$14,670

Base pay: $12,669
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,001
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,670
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,927
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111005797906
Salary Total: $4,927
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $14,670

Matthew P Lee holds the role of Graduate Legal Assistant at CA Privacy Protection Agy. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,670. Union affiliation: R02.

Pierre H Du Vair

Research Data Specialist III/CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$13,436

Base pay: $11,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,012
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,436
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,430
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111605770915
Salary Total: $54
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $13,436

Pierre H Du Vair is a Research Data Specialist III at CA Privacy Protection Agy. 2023 total compensation came to $13,436. They are represented by R01.

Gary A Lee

Graduate Legal Assistant/CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$12,717

Base pay: $12,567
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,717
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,075
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111605797906
Salary Total: $5,075
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $12,717

Gary A Lee is a Graduate Legal Assistant at CA Privacy Protection Agy. 2023 total compensation came to $12,717. They are represented by R02.

Chris J Anonuevo

Information Technology Specialist I/CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$12,068

Base pay: $11,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,068
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,751
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111501402001
Salary Total: $6,751
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $12,068

Chris J Anonuevo holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at CA Privacy Protection Agy. In 2023, their total compensation was $12,068. They are represented by R01.

Lydia F De La Torre

Board Member, California Privacy Protection Agency/CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$10,700

Base pay: $10,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,700
Union / bargaining unit: E
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $100
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111009481970
Salary Total: $100
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $10,700

Lydia F De La Torre holds the role of Board Member, California Privacy Protection Agency at CA Privacy Protection Agy. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,700. They are represented by E.

Celine M Guillou

Attorney IV/CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$9,566

Base pay: $9,516
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,566
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111705780001
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $9,566

At CA Privacy Protection Agy, Celine M Guillou serves as a Attorney IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $9,566. Union affiliation: R02.

John C Thompson

Board Member, California Privacy Protection Agency/CA Privacy Protection Agy

2023 total comp

$300

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $300
Union / bargaining unit: E
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $100
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4111009481970
Salary Total: $100
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $300

John C Thompson is a Board Member, California Privacy Protection Agency at CA Privacy Protection Agy. 2023 total compensation came to $300. They are represented by E.