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 Parole Agent I Adult Parole record at CDCR for Anthony Garcia may represent several individuals, totaling $143,453 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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Aaron Espinosa is a Correctional Sergeant at CDCR within Valley State Prison. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $143,452. Union affiliation: S06.
Correctional Counselor I/CDCR
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Chet Mccurdy is a Correctional Counselor I at CDCR within CA State Prison - Wasco. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $143,451. They are represented by R06.
Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility/CDCR
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Ronald Casella is a Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility at CDCR within Folsom State Prison. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $143,449. They are represented by R17.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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At CDCR, Jarrett Scheurer serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Cdcr/Administration. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,448. Their bargaining unit is S06.
Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility/CDCR
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Naethan Reese is a Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility at CDCR within Salinas Valley State Prison. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $143,443. They are represented by R17.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Scott Hutson holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR within CA Institution for Men. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,443. They are represented by R06.
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This Correctional Officer record at CDCR for Jason Ramirez may represent several individuals, totaling $143,442 in 2025.
C.E.A./CDCR
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At CDCR, Carl Siegler serves as a C.E.A. within Cdcr/Administration. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,440. Union affiliation: M01.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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Jesus Ruvalcaba is a Correctional Sergeant at CDCR within Ironwood State Prison. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $143,434. Union affiliation: S06.
Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility/CDCR
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At CDCR, Jose Salgado serves as a Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility within Calipatria State Prison. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,432. Their bargaining unit is R17.
Correctional Counselor II (Specialist)/CDCR
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Jose Trujillo Villa holds the role of Correctional Counselor II (Specialist) at CDCR within Avenal State Prison. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,423. They are represented by R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Yahira Chacon is a Correctional Officer at CDCR within Valley State Prison. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $143,420. Union affiliation: R06.
Stationary Engineer (Correctional Facility)/CDCR
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Francisco Rosales is a Stationary Engineer (Correctional Facility) at CDCR within CA Institution for Women. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $143,416. Their bargaining unit is R13.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Matthew Podsakoff works as a Correctional Officer for CDCR within Valley State Prison. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $143,413 in 2025. Union affiliation: R06.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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Matthew Ortega is a Correctional Sergeant at CDCR within CA State Prison - Corcoran. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $143,413. They are represented by S06.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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At CDCR, Francisco Quinonez serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Valley State Prison. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,402. They are represented by S06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Isidro Galarza holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR within CA Institution for Women. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,397. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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Amarpreet Pannu holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at CDCR within Central CA Womens Facility. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,395. They are represented by S06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Anneliese Solorio works as a Correctional Officer for CDCR within Calipatria State Prison. Their status is full-time. Anneliese earned $143,393 in 2025. They are represented by R06.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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Marcos Medina works as a Correctional Sergeant for CDCR within Central CA Womens Facility. Their status is full-time. Marcos earned $143,392 in 2025. They are represented by S06.
Parole Agent II, Adult Parole (Specialist)/CDCR
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Mark Bondoc holds the role of Parole Agent II, Adult Parole (Specialist) at CDCR within Parole & Community Svs Division. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,390. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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At CDCR, Victor Castaneda-Rodriguez serves as a Correctional Officer within Kern Valley State Prison. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,389. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Parole Agent II, Adult Parole (Supervisor)/CDCR
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Macaria Orgazan works as a Parole Agent II, Adult Parole (Supervisor) for CDCR within Parole & Community Svs Division. Their status is full-time. Macaria earned $143,386 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is S06.
Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility/CDCR
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Catherine Byers holds the role of Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility at CDCR within CA State Prison - Solano. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,385. They are represented by R17.
Parole Agent II, Adult Parole (Supervisor)/CDCR
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At CDCR, Jose De La Cruz serves as a Parole Agent II, Adult Parole (Supervisor) within Parole & Community Svs Division. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,382. Their bargaining unit is S06.
Attorney III/CDCR
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At CDCR, Philip Esbenshade serves as a Attorney III within Cdcr/Administration. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $143,382. Union affiliation: R02.
Nurse Instructor, Correctional Facility/CDCR
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At CDCR, Miranda Cook serves as a Nurse Instructor, Correctional Facility within Pelican Bay State Prison. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,378. Their bargaining unit is R17.
Psychologist-Clinical, Correctional Facility/CDCR
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Tiffanie Bell-Sprinkel works as a Psychologist-Clinical, Correctional Facility for CDCR within CA. State Prison - Sacramento. Their status is full-time. Tiffanie earned $143,377 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R19.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Hildegard Villegas is a Correctional Officer at CDCR within R J Donovan Correctional Facility. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $143,375. They are represented by R06.
Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility/CDCR
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At CDCR, Claribelle Adams serves as a Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility within CA Institution for Men. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,374. Their bargaining unit is R17.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Brian Mattos holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR within Substance Abuse Treat-Corcora. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,366. Union affiliation: R06.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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Hector Galvan works as a Correctional Sergeant for CDCR within Salinas Valley State Prison. Their status is full-time. Hector earned $143,365 in 2025. They are represented by S06.
Information Technology Supervisor II/CDCR
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Steven Taylor works as a Information Technology Supervisor II for CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $143,361 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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At CDCR, Paul Pena serves as a Correctional Officer within North Kern State Prison. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,358. Union affiliation: R06.
Correctional Counselor I/CDCR
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Jonathan Price is a Correctional Counselor I at CDCR within CA State Prison - Wasco. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $143,358. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Joseph Combs works as a Correctional Officer for CDCR within CA Correctional Institution. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $143,355 in 2025. They are represented by R06.
Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility/CDCR
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Melissa Darland is a Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility at CDCR within Ironwood State Prison. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $143,350. Union affiliation: R17.
Parole Agent I Adult Parole/CDCR
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Tracy Master holds the role of Parole Agent I Adult Parole at CDCR within Parole & Community Svs Division. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,350. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Clinical Social Worker (Health/Correctional Facility)-Safety/CDCR
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Andrea Orr works as a Clinical Social Worker (Health/Correctional Facility)-Safety for CDCR within CA Men's Colony. Their status is full-time. Andrea earned $143,350 in 2025. They are represented by R19.