Job-title file

Custodian I

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

403 employees hold this title in Cdcr/Pia. Median total compensation for the role is $28,234, below the department median of $65,462.

Employees: 403
Total payroll: $12.3M
Role median: $28,234
Agency median: $65,462
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$744$71,551+

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How total compensation varies among the 403 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.

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This role across California

Custodian I is held in 20 California departments. In Cdcr/Pia, the median of $28,234 ranks #19 of 20.

Highest-paying departments for this role

CDCR

$53,483 · 34

State Comp Insurance Fund

$52,193 · 12

Developmental Services

$48,283 · 132

Rehabilitation

$47,551 · 2

Education

$47,462 · 43

Museum of Science & Industry

$47,034 · 35

Department of State Hospitals

$46,312 · 479

Transportation

$45,780 · 27

Veterans Affairs

$45,192 · 251

California State Lottery Community

$44,483 · 9

Employment Development Department

$43,414 · 47

General Services

$43,240 · 1,326

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

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Custodian beyond California

This role is reported in 18 jurisdictions. In California, the median of $44,421 ranks #8 of 18. See Custodian across all of California →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$120,190 · 992

$96,176 · 23

$88,717 · 536

$85,992 · 12

$77,741 · 394

$69,555 · 18

$59,048 · 320

$44,399 · 37

Median total compensation for comparable Custodianroles 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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Donald Lorenzen

Custodian I/Cdcr/Pia

2023 total comp

$53,236

Sub-department: CA. State Prison - Sacto - Pi
Base pay: $47,541
Overtime: $659
Other pay: $5,037
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,236
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,924
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0747602011002
Salary Total: $4,114
Total Pay: $53,236

Donald Lorenzen holds the role of Custodian I at Cdcr/Pia within CA. State Prison - Sacto - Pi. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $53,236. Union affiliation: R15.

Veronica Chong

Custodian I/Cdcr/Pia

2024 total comp

$53,230

Sub-department: Pelican Bay State Prison - Pi
Base pay: $47,520
Overtime: $665
Other pay: $5,045
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,230
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Del Norte
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,143
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3937602011001
Salary Total: $4,143
Total Pay: $53,230

Veronica Chong holds the role of Custodian I at Cdcr/Pia within Pelican Bay State Prison - Pi. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $53,230. They are represented by R15.

Joseph Gonzalez

Custodian I/Cdcr/Pia

2024 total comp

$53,110

Sub-department: Ironwood State Prison - Pia
Base pay: $46,210
Overtime: $1,535
Other pay: $5,365
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,110
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,161
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9697602011001
Salary Total: $4,161
Total Pay: $53,110

Joseph Gonzalez is a Custodian I at Cdcr/Pia within Ironwood State Prison - Pia. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $53,110. They are represented by R15.

Angelica Echeverria Esquivias

Custodian I/Cdcr/Pia

2024 total comp

$52,862

Sub-department: Centinela State Prison - Pia
Base pay: $44,586
Overtime: $2,773
Other pay: $5,503
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,862
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Imperial

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,985
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4057602011004
Salary Total: $3,985
Total Pay: $52,862

Angelica Echeverria Esquivias is a Custodian I at Cdcr/Pia within Centinela State Prison - Pia. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $52,862. They are represented by R15.

Miguel Ruiz

Custodian I/Cdcr/Pia

2024 total comp

$52,842

Sub-department: R J Donovan Correctional Facility- Pi
Base pay: $48,367
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,475
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,842
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,368
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3917602011009
Salary Total: $4,368
Total Pay: $52,842

Miguel Ruiz is a Custodian I at Cdcr/Pia within R J Donovan Correctional Facility- Pi. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $52,842. Their bargaining unit is R15.

Cristopher Sanchez

Custodian I/Cdcr/Pia

2024 total comp

$52,636

Sub-department: CA Men's Colony - Pia
Base pay: $47,783
Overtime: $958
Other pay: $3,895
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,636
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Luis Obispo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,985
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0587602011003
Salary Total: $4,235
Total Pay: $52,636

Cristopher Sanchez is a Custodian I at Cdcr/Pia within CA Men's Colony - Pia. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $52,636. They are represented by R15.

Darian Pineda

Custodian I/Cdcr/Pia

2024 total comp

$52,581

Sub-department: Calipatria State Prison - Pia
Base pay: $44,389
Overtime: $3,147
Other pay: $5,045
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,581
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Imperial
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,985
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1777602011005
Salary Total: $3,985
Total Pay: $52,581

Darian Pineda is a Custodian I at Cdcr/Pia within Calipatria State Prison - Pia. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $52,581. Their bargaining unit is R15.

Kyle Stamback

Custodian I/Cdcr/Pia

2024 total comp

$52,566

Sub-department: High Desert State Prison - Pi
Base pay: $42,647
Overtime: $4,941
Other pay: $4,978
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,566
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Lassen
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,983
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9337602011001
Salary Total: $3,799
Total Pay: $52,566

Kyle Stamback is a Custodian I at Cdcr/Pia within High Desert State Prison - Pi. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $52,566. Union affiliation: R15.

Lizeett Acuna

Custodian I/Cdcr/Pia

2024 total comp

$52,540

Sub-department: Ironwood State Prison - Pia
Base pay: $43,353
Overtime: $5,279
Other pay: $3,908
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,540
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,814
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9697602011902
Salary Total: $3,814
Total Pay: $52,540

Lizeett Acuna holds the role of Custodian I at Cdcr/Pia within Ironwood State Prison - Pia. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $52,540. They are represented by R15.

Maria Avila

Custodian I/Cdcr/Pia

2024 total comp

$52,462

Sub-department: Central CA Womens Facility-Pi
Base pay: $45,158
Overtime: $4,592
Other pay: $2,712
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,462
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Madera
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,983
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3837602011006
Salary Total: $3,983
Total Pay: $52,462

Maria Avila is a Custodian I at Cdcr/Pia within Central CA Womens Facility-Pi. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $52,462. Their bargaining unit is R15.

Michael Demaris

Custodian I/Cdcr/Pia

2024 total comp

$52,385

Sub-department: Pelican Bay State Prison - Pi
Base pay: $48,903
Overtime: $337
Other pay: $3,145
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,385
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Del Norte
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,445
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3937602011005
Salary Total: $4,240
Total Pay: $52,385

Michael Demaris is a Custodian I at Cdcr/Pia within Pelican Bay State Prison - Pi. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $52,385. Their bargaining unit is R15.

Rebecca Humphrey

Custodian I/Cdcr/Pia

2024 total comp

$52,272

Sub-department: Kern Valley State Prison - Pi
Base pay: $48,028
Overtime: $243
Other pay: $4,001
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,272
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Kern

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,445
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9187602011004
Salary Total: $4,445
Total Pay: $52,272

Rebecca Humphrey holds the role of Custodian I at Cdcr/Pia within Kern Valley State Prison - Pi. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $52,272. Union affiliation: R15.

Vincent King

Custodian I/Cdcr/Pia

2024 total comp

$52,183

Sub-department: California Medical Facility-P
Base pay: $48,000
Overtime: $287
Other pay: $3,896
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,183
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Solano
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,142
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9667602011013
Salary Total: $4,142
Total Pay: $52,183

At Cdcr/Pia, Vincent King serves as a Custodian I within California Medical Facility-P. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $52,183. They are represented by R15.

Juan Cervantes

Custodian I/Cdcr/Pia

2024 total comp

$52,160

Sub-department: R J Donovan Correctional Facility- Pi
Base pay: $43,836
Overtime: $4,229
Other pay: $4,095
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,160
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Diego

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,814
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3917602011001
Salary Total: $3,814
Total Pay: $52,160

Juan Cervantes holds the role of Custodian I at Cdcr/Pia within R J Donovan Correctional Facility- Pi. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $52,160. Their bargaining unit is R15.

Miguel Garcia

Custodian I/Cdcr/Pia

2024 total comp

$51,683

Sub-department: R J Donovan Correctional Facility- Pi
Base pay: $42,822
Overtime: $6,661
Other pay: $2,201
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,683
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,985
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3917602011003
Salary Total: $3,985
Total Pay: $51,683

At Cdcr/Pia, Miguel Garcia serves as a Custodian I within R J Donovan Correctional Facility- Pi. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $51,683. They are represented by R15.

Chazrick Carter

Custodian I/Cdcr/Pia

2023 total comp

$51,369

Sub-department: CA. Institution for Men - Pia
Base pay: $37,801
Overtime: $1,393
Other pay: $12,175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,369
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,323
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0817602011007
Salary Total: $3,323
Total Pay: $51,369

Chazrick Carter holds the role of Custodian I at Cdcr/Pia within CA. Institution for Men - Pia. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $51,369. They are represented by R15.

David Robles

Custodian I/Cdcr/Pia

2024 total comp

$50,986

Sub-department: Ironwood State Prison - Pia
Base pay: $47,347
Overtime: $645
Other pay: $2,994
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,986
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,143
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9697602011004
Salary Total: $4,143
Total Pay: $50,986

David Robles is a Custodian I at Cdcr/Pia within Ironwood State Prison - Pia. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $50,986. Union affiliation: R15.

Tifani Romero

Custodian I/Cdcr/Pia

2024 total comp

$50,981

Sub-department: Calipatria State Prison - Pia
Base pay: $43,512
Overtime: $2,614
Other pay: $4,855
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,981
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Imperial
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,815
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1777602011004
Salary Total: $3,815
Total Pay: $50,981

At Cdcr/Pia, Tifani Romero serves as a Custodian I within Calipatria State Prison - Pia. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $50,981. They are represented by R15.

Isaiah Cordova

Custodian I/Cdcr/Pia

2024 total comp

$50,878

Sub-department: Correctional Training Facility - Pia
Base pay: $39,306
Overtime: $9,300
Other pay: $2,273
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,878
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Monterey

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,814
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1047602011001
Salary Total: $3,814
Total Pay: $50,878

At Cdcr/Pia, Isaiah Cordova serves as a Custodian I within Correctional Training Facility - Pia. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $50,878. Their bargaining unit is R15.

Vanessa Barahona

Custodian I/Cdcr/Pia

2024 total comp

$50,797

Sub-department: Csp - Los Angeles County
Base pay: $44,824
Overtime: $2,267
Other pay: $3,705
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,797
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,143
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3997602011007
Salary Total: $4,143
Total Pay: $50,797

Vanessa Barahona works as a Custodian I for Cdcr/Pia within Csp - Los Angeles County. Their status is full-time. Vanessa earned $50,797 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is R15.

Jessica Saavedra

Custodian I/Cdcr/Pia

2024 total comp

$50,213

Sub-department: CA Institution for Women- Pia
Base pay: $44,466
Overtime: $3,036
Other pay: $2,711
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,213
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Bernardino

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,983
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0877602011010
Salary Total: $3,983
Total Pay: $50,213

Jessica Saavedra holds the role of Custodian I at Cdcr/Pia within CA Institution for Women- Pia. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $50,213. Their bargaining unit is R15.

Erik Bautista

Custodian I/Cdcr/Pia

2024 total comp

$50,208

Sub-department: Calipatria State Prison - Pia
Base pay: $42,241
Overtime: $3,329
Other pay: $4,638
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,208
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Imperial

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,985
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1777602011001
Salary Total: $3,985
Total Pay: $50,208

At Cdcr/Pia, Erik Bautista serves as a Custodian I within Calipatria State Prison - Pia. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $50,208. Union affiliation: R15.

John Phelps

Custodian I/Cdcr/Pia

2024 total comp

$50,151

Sub-department: Folsom State Prison - Pia
Base pay: $39,417
Overtime: $9,655
Other pay: $1,079
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,151
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,633
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 2877602011001
Salary Total: $3,823
Total Pay: $50,151

John Phelps holds the role of Custodian I at Cdcr/Pia within Folsom State Prison - Pia. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $50,151. Union affiliation: R15.

Brandon Diaz-Jaffe

Custodian I/Cdcr/Pia

2024 total comp

$50,105

Sub-department: R J Donovan Correctional Facility- Pi
Base pay: $44,440
Overtime: $1,000
Other pay: $4,665
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,105
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,190
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3917602011008
Salary Total: $4,190
Total Pay: $50,105

At Cdcr/Pia, Brandon Diaz-Jaffe serves as a Custodian I within R J Donovan Correctional Facility- Pi. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $50,105. Their bargaining unit is R15.

Dillion Edmondson

Custodian I/Cdcr/Pia

2024 total comp

$50,055

Sub-department: Csp - Los Angeles County
Base pay: $38,781
Overtime: $9,400
Other pay: $1,875
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,055
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,963
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3997602011008
Salary Total: $3,963
Total Pay: $50,055

At Cdcr/Pia, Dillion Edmondson serves as a Custodian I within Csp - Los Angeles County. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $50,055. They are represented by R15.

Irma Valenzuela

Custodian I/Cdcr/Pia

2024 total comp

$50,054

Sub-department: California Medical Facility-P
Base pay: $46,834
Overtime: $570
Other pay: $2,650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,054
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Solano

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,162
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9667602011004
Salary Total: $4,162
Total Pay: $50,054

Irma Valenzuela works as a Custodian I for Cdcr/Pia within California Medical Facility-P. Their status is full-time. Irma earned $50,054 in 2024. Union affiliation: R15.

Fernando Moreno

Custodian I/Cdcr/Pia

2024 total comp

$50,048

Sub-department: Kern Valley State Prison - Pi
Base pay: $42,759
Overtime: $4,881
Other pay: $2,408
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,048
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Kern
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,814
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9187602011007
Salary Total: $3,814
Total Pay: $50,048

Fernando Moreno works as a Custodian I for Cdcr/Pia within Kern Valley State Prison - Pi. Their status is full-time. Fernando earned $50,048 in 2024. They are represented by R15.

Nayeli Robledo

Custodian I/Cdcr/Pia

2024 total comp

$50,010

Sub-department: Centinela State Prison - Pia
Base pay: $43,411
Overtime: $1,144
Other pay: $5,456
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,010
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R15
Work county: Imperial
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,814
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4057602011002
Salary Total: $3,814
Total Pay: $50,010

At Cdcr/Pia, Nayeli Robledo serves as a Custodian I within Centinela State Prison - Pia. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $50,010. They are represented by R15.