California / CDCR / Information Technology Specialist I

Job-title file

Information Technology Specialist I

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

361 employees hold this title in CDCR. Median total compensation for the role is $112,388, above the department median of $111,126.

Employees: 361
Total payroll: $38.4M
Role median: $112,388
Agency median: $111,126
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$298$129,474+

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

How total compensation varies among the 361 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. CDCR pays a median base salary of $116,062 for this role, 9% above that figure — about the 59th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where CDCR sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$72,400

$88,680

$106,440

$134,190

$166,730

CDCR median · $116,062

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 CDCR’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. CDCR’s median base salary is 17% above that national figure, about the 65th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$62,640

$78,010

$99,130

$126,640

$155,050

CDCR median · $116,062

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 432 of 449 people in this role paid at least $25,000in 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 CDCR is $116,025, 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 CDCR, the median of $112,388 ranks #24 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 Child Support Service

$123,314 · 197

California Horse Racing Board

$123,314 · 3

Arts Council

$123,314 · 1

Department of Tax and Fee Administrative

$123,314 · 166

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 Specialistroles 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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Umair Akram

Information Technology Specialist I/CDCR

2025 total comp

$90,458

Sub-department: Cdcr/Administration
Base pay: $90,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,458
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Madera

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,916
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0656281402036
Salary Total: $7,679
Total Pay: $90,458

Umair Akram holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,458. They are represented by R01.

Sabria Price

Information Technology Specialist I/CDCR

2025 total comp

$90,051

Sub-department: Cdcr/Administration
Base pay: $89,001
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,050
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,051
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,925
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0656211402006
Salary Total: $7,687
Total Pay: $90,051

At CDCR, Sabria Price serves as a Information Technology Specialist I within Cdcr/Administration. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,051. They are represented by R01.

Jesus Rodriguez Jr

Information Technology Specialist I/CDCR

2025 total comp

$89,874

Sub-department: Cdcr/Administration
Base pay: $89,874
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,874
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,917
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0656281402024
Salary Total: $7,679
Total Pay: $89,874

Jesus Rodriguez Jr works as a Information Technology Specialist I for CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. Their status is full-time. Jesus earned $89,874 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Emily Gervacio

Information Technology Specialist I/CDCR

2023 total comp

$89,434

Sub-department: Cdcr/Administration
Base pay: $87,014
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,434
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,554
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0655011402032
Salary Total: $7,554
Total Pay: $89,434

At CDCR, Emily Gervacio serves as a Information Technology Specialist I within Cdcr/Administration. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $89,434. Union affiliation: R01.

Kara Friddle

Information Technology Specialist I/CDCR

2025 total comp

$89,140

Sub-department: Cdcr/Administration
Base pay: $88,540
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,140
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,917
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0656271402018
Salary Total: $7,679
Total Pay: $89,140

Kara Friddle works as a Information Technology Specialist I for CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. Their status is full-time. Kara earned $89,140 in 2025. Union affiliation: R01.

Jordan Williamson

Information Technology Specialist I/CDCR

2024 total comp

$89,002

Sub-department: Cdcr/Administration
Base pay: $87,779
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,223
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,002
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,715
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0655011402005
Salary Total: $7,715
Total Pay: $89,002

Jordan Williamson is a Information Technology Specialist I at CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $89,002. Union affiliation: R01.

Pete Amaro Iii

Information Technology Specialist I/CDCR

2025 total comp

$88,431

Sub-department: Cdcr/Administration
Base pay: $88,431
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,431
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Monterey

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,654
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0656281402063
Salary Total: $7,424
Total Pay: $88,431

Pete Amaro Iii holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,431. They are represented by R01.

Refugio Lopez

Information Technology Specialist I/CDCR

2025 total comp

$87,953

Sub-department: Cdcr/Administration
Base pay: $85,053
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,953
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Imperial

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,540
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0656281402077
Salary Total: $7,314
Total Pay: $87,953

Refugio Lopez works as a Information Technology Specialist I for CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. Their status is full-time. Refugio earned $87,953 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Travis Vue

Information Technology Specialist I/CDCR

2025 total comp

$87,444

Sub-department: Cdcr/Administration
Base pay: $86,869
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $575
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,444
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,549
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0656281402052
Salary Total: $7,323
Total Pay: $87,444

At CDCR, Travis Vue serves as a Information Technology Specialist I within Cdcr/Administration. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,444. Union affiliation: R01.

Michael Smith

Information Technology Specialist I/CDCR

2025 total comp

$87,411

Sub-department: Cdcr/Administration
Base pay: $87,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,411
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Kings
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,540
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0656281402022
Salary Total: $7,314
Total Pay: $87,411

Michael Smith works as a Information Technology Specialist I for CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $87,411 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R01.

David Cordova-Kaun

Information Technology Specialist I/CDCR

2025 total comp

$87,300

Sub-department: Cdcr/Administration
Base pay: $87,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,300
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,864
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0656281402082
Salary Total: $7,628
Total Pay: $87,300

David Cordova-Kaun holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,300. Union affiliation: R01.

Farhan Shah

Information Technology Specialist I/CDCR

2025 total comp

$87,098

Sub-department: Cdcr/Administration
Base pay: $86,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,098
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,080
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0656281402076
Salary Total: $7,838
Total Pay: $87,098

Farhan Shah works as a Information Technology Specialist I for CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. Their status is full-time. Farhan earned $87,098 in 2025. They are represented by R01.

Alexandria Tuey

Information Technology Specialist I/CDCR

2024 total comp

$86,271

Sub-department: Cdcr/Administration
Base pay: $86,121
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,271
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,666
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0656281402026
Salary Total: $7,666
Total Pay: $86,271

Alexandria Tuey holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,271. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Frank Ritchie

Information Technology Specialist I/CDCR

2025 total comp

$85,666

Sub-department: Cdcr/Administration
Base pay: $85,366
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,666
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,540
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0656281402086
Salary Total: $7,314
Total Pay: $85,666

Frank Ritchie holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,666. They are represented by R01.

Joshua Chan

Information Technology Specialist I/CDCR

2025 total comp

$85,265

Sub-department: Cdcr/Administration
Base pay: $84,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,265
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,539
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0655011402014
Salary Total: $7,313
Total Pay: $85,265

Joshua Chan works as a Information Technology Specialist I for CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $85,265 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Selma Mccrory

Information Technology Specialist I/CDCR

2025 total comp

$84,988

Sub-department: Cdcr/Administration
Base pay: $84,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,988
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,540
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0656211402015
Salary Total: $7,314
Total Pay: $84,988

Selma Mccrory holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,988. Union affiliation: R01.

Joseph Franco

Information Technology Specialist I/CDCR

2025 total comp

$84,663

Sub-department: Cdcr/Administration
Base pay: $84,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $275
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,663
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,540
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0656281402112
Salary Total: $7,314
Total Pay: $84,663

Joseph Franco holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,663. Union affiliation: R01.

Gerardo Ramirez Villanueva

Information Technology Specialist I/CDCR

2025 total comp

$84,496

Sub-department: Cdcr/Administration
Base pay: $83,921
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $575
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,496
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,566
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0656281402041
Salary Total: $7,339
Total Pay: $84,496

Gerardo Ramirez Villanueva is a Information Technology Specialist I at CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,496. Union affiliation: R01.