California / CDCR
Agency file
The CDCR is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2025, this agency had 54,125 employees with median total compensation of $111,126; the highest distinct record was $773,626.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 54,125 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($111,126) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $178,555 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $39,405. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6B — | 56,943 — | $107,319 — |
| 2024 | $6.2B ▲ 2.7% | 61,264 ▲ 7.6% | $103,486 ▼ 3.6% |
| 2025 | $6B ▼ 3.0% | 54,125 ▼ 11.7% | $111,126 ▲ 7.4% |
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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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This Correctional Officer record at CDCR for Michael Hill may represent several individuals, totaling $120,922 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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At CDCR, Antonio Farias serves as a Correctional Officer within CA Men's Colony. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,921. They are represented by R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Ferasha Hardge works as a Correctional Officer for CDCR within Rehabilitation Center. Their status is full-time. Ferasha earned $120,919 in 2024. Union affiliation: R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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At CDCR, Zaved Shah serves as a Correctional Officer within CA Medical Facility. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,918. Union affiliation: R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Jose Reyes is a Correctional Officer at CDCR within Calipatria State Prison. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,912. Their bargaining unit is R06.
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Payroll for Isaac Pelayo (Correctional Officer, CDCR) may cover more than one person; together they account for $120,912 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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At CDCR, Dave Barbour serves as a Correctional Officer within CA Institution for Men. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,909. They are represented by R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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At CDCR, Loaay Albarati serves as a Correctional Officer within Salinas Valley State Prison. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $120,909. Union affiliation: R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Breonna Gentry holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR within CA Institution for Women. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,908. They are represented by R06.
Information Technology Specialist II/CDCR
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Matthew Mcglynn holds the role of Information Technology Specialist II at CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,907. They are represented by R01.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Miguel Loza holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR within CA State Prison - Solano. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,907. Union affiliation: R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Howard Karlin is a Correctional Officer at CDCR within Sierra Conservation Center. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,904. They are represented by R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Dianne Dolenar is a Correctional Officer at CDCR within CA Medical Facility. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,904. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Gregorio Blanco holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR within CA State Prison - Solano. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,903. Union affiliation: R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Adam Brockie Iii is a Correctional Officer at CDCR within Avenal State Prison. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,898. Union affiliation: R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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At CDCR, Cody Gardner serves as a Correctional Officer within Pelican Bay State Prison. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,898. They are represented by R06.
Parole Agent I Adult Parole/CDCR
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Ryan Machado works as a Parole Agent I Adult Parole for CDCR within Parole & Community Svs Division. Their status is full-time. Ryan earned $120,895 in 2023. They are represented by R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Marco Antonio Guevara is a Correctional Officer at CDCR within R J Donovan Correctional Facility. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,892. They are represented by R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Robert Winters works as a Correctional Officer for CDCR within Folsom State Prison. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $120,892 in 2025. They are represented by R06.
Information Technology Specialist I/CDCR
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At CDCR, Nela Demchuk serves as a Information Technology Specialist I within Cdcr/Administration. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,889. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/CDCR
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Priya Pitla works as a Information Technology Specialist I for CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. Their status is full-time. Priya earned $120,889 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Steve Tamayo holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR within Avenal State Prison. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,885. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Don Domlao Jr works as a Correctional Officer for CDCR within CA State Prison - Wasco. Their status is full-time. Don earned $120,883 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Marcus Sexton works as a Correctional Officer for CDCR within High Desert State Prison. Their status is full-time. Marcus earned $120,879 in 2025. Union affiliation: R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Kahanu Pinlac is a Correctional Officer at CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,879. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Ryan Pires holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR within Avenal State Prison. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,874. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Becky Pacas is a Correctional Officer at CDCR within CA Men's Colony. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,871. Union affiliation: R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Jorge Haro works as a Correctional Officer for CDCR within CA Institution for Men. Their status is full-time. Jorge earned $120,870 in 2025. They are represented by R06.
Correctional Business Manager I, Department of Corrections/CDCR
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Leslie Kowalczyk is a Correctional Business Manager I, Department of Corrections at CDCR within CA State Prison - Sacramento. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $120,870. Union affiliation: S01.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Steven Ulrich is a Correctional Officer at CDCR within San Quentin State Prison. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,867. They are represented by R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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At CDCR, Ismael Navarrete serves as a Correctional Officer within Csp - Los Angeles County. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,865. Union affiliation: R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Jeffrey Demille holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR within CA Medical Facility. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,864. They are represented by R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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At CDCR, Omar Iracheta serves as a Correctional Officer within Rehabilitation Center. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,863. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Parole Agent I Adult Parole/CDCR
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Sergio Mora works as a Parole Agent I Adult Parole for CDCR within Parole & Community Svs Division. Their status is full-time. Sergio earned $120,862 in 2025. Union affiliation: R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Ricardo Maravilla is a Correctional Officer at CDCR within Central CA Womens Facility. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,853. They are represented by R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Matthew Villanueva holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR within CA Correctional Institution. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,853. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Manuel Do Canto holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR within CA State Prison - Corcoran. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $120,853. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Roman Avila works as a Correctional Officer for CDCR within CA State Prison - Corcoran. Their status is full-time. Roman earned $120,852 in 2025. Union affiliation: R06.
C.E.A./CDCR
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Kimberly Gregor works as a C.E.A. for CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. Their status is full-time. Kimberly earned $120,851 in 2025. They are represented by M01.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Robert Gaucin holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR within Avenal State Prison. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,850. Their bargaining unit is R06.