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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Michael Lewis appears in CDCR payroll as a Correctional Officer, with $9,094 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Jacqueline Jones holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR within Substance Abuse Treat-Corcora. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,093. Union affiliation: R06.
Correctional Lieutenant/CDCR
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At CDCR, Stanley Jackson serves as a Correctional Lieutenant within San Quentin State Prison. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $9,090. Union affiliation: S06.
Self-Help Sponsor (Part Time)/CDCR
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At CDCR, Cherresa Tresvan serves as a Self-Help Sponsor (Part Time) within CA Institution for Women. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,090. Their bargaining unit is R20.
Correctional Lieutenant/CDCR
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Edward Sanchez is a Correctional Lieutenant at CDCR within CA State Prison - Corcoran. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $9,089. Their bargaining unit is S06.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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At CDCR, Gregory Price serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Pleasant Valley State Prison. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $9,082. They are represented by S06.
Office Technician (Typing)/CDCR
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Denette Monreal works as a Office Technician (Typing) for CDCR within Csp - Los Angeles County. Their status is full-time. Denette earned $9,079 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
C.E.A./CDCR
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At CDCR, Scott Jacobs serves as a C.E.A. within Cdcr/Administration. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,077. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Mechanical and Technical Occupational Trainee/CDCR
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Daniela Jimenez holds the role of Mechanical and Technical Occupational Trainee at CDCR within Centinela State Prison. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,075. Union affiliation: R11.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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At CDCR, Lori Marquez serves as a Correctional Officer within North Kern State Prison. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $9,072. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Correctional Lieutenant/CDCR
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Sheila Davis is a Correctional Lieutenant at CDCR within R J Donovan Correctional Facility. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $9,070. Their bargaining unit is S06.
Correctional Lieutenant/CDCR
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At CDCR, Doyle Whitcomb serves as a Correctional Lieutenant within Centinela State Prison. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $9,067. They are represented by S06.
Laboratory Assistant, Correctional Facility/CDCR
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Alexis Salceda is a Laboratory Assistant, Correctional Facility at CDCR within Mule Creek State Prison. They work part-time. 2023 total compensation came to $9,065. They are represented by R11.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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Julio Hurtado Jr is a Correctional Sergeant at CDCR within CA Correctional Institution. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $9,065. Their bargaining unit is S06.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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At CDCR, Glenn Gebhart serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Csp - Los Angeles County. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $9,055. Their bargaining unit is S06.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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David Norman works as a Correctional Sergeant for CDCR within Substance Abuse Treat-Corcora. Their status is full-time. David earned $9,055 in 2024. Union affiliation: S06.
Correctional Lieutenant/CDCR
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Darrell Snell is a Correctional Lieutenant at CDCR within Substance Abuse Treat-Corcora. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $9,054. Their bargaining unit is S06.
Correctional Lieutenant/CDCR
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Arthur Gonzales Jr works as a Correctional Lieutenant for CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. Their status is full-time. Arthur earned $9,051 in 2024. Union affiliation: S06.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/CDCR
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Candace Raney works as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) for CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. Their status is full-time. Candace earned $9,050 in 2024. They are represented by E48.
Captain (Adult Institution)/CDCR
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Anthony Baer works as a Captain (Adult Institution) for CDCR within Substance Abuse Treat-Corcora. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $9,049 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is M06.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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Martin Buller works as a Correctional Sergeant for CDCR within CA State Prison - Corcoran. Their status is full-time. Martin earned $9,043 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is S06.
Case Records Technician/CDCR
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Habril Gamboa is a Case Records Technician at CDCR within R J Donovan Correctional Facility. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $9,033. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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John Struffert works as a Correctional Sergeant for CDCR within Pelican Bay State Prison. Their status is full-time. John earned $9,032 in 2024. They are represented by S06.
Correctional Lieutenant/CDCR
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Jerry Balvanz Ii holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at CDCR within Sierra Conservation Center. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,032. Their bargaining unit is S06.
Certified Nursing Assistant/CDCR
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Maria Renteria holds the role of Certified Nursing Assistant at CDCR within Csp - Los Angeles County. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,028. They are represented by R20.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Kameron Gunsolley is a Correctional Officer at CDCR within CA Men's Colony. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $9,019. Union affiliation: R06.
Correctional Lieutenant/CDCR
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Kenneth Clinton holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at CDCR within Avenal State Prison. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,019. They are represented by S06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Mark Churray works as a Correctional Officer for CDCR within CA. State Prison - Sacramento. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $9,019 in 2023. Union affiliation: R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Billy Patterson holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR within CA Correctional Institution. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,017. Union affiliation: R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Robert Navarrette holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR within Rehabilitation Center. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,016. Union affiliation: R06.
Psychiatric Technician (Safety)/CDCR
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Michael Soto is a Psychiatric Technician (Safety) at CDCR within CA Institution for Women. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $9,016. Their bargaining unit is R18.
Certified Nursing Assistant/CDCR
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At CDCR, Daisy Mariscal serves as a Certified Nursing Assistant within CA Medical Facility. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,010. Their bargaining unit is R20.
Self-Help Sponsor (Part Time)/CDCR
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At CDCR, Nermine Hanna serves as a Self-Help Sponsor (Part Time) within CA Institution for Men. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,007. Their bargaining unit is R20.
Prison Canteen Manager I/CDCR
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At CDCR, Julie Dahl serves as a Prison Canteen Manager I within CA. Correctional Institution. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $9,001. They are represented by R12.
Certified Nursing Assistant/CDCR
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Celina Perales-Beltran works as a Certified Nursing Assistant for CDCR within San Quentin State Prison. Their status is full-time. Celina earned $9,000 in 2025. Union affiliation: R20.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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Michael Warren holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at CDCR within CA Medical Facility. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,998. Their bargaining unit is S06.
Correctional Lieutenant/CDCR
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At CDCR, Theresa Soto serves as a Correctional Lieutenant within R J Donovan Correctional Facility. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,995. Their bargaining unit is S06.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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At CDCR, William Nenow serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Pleasant Valley State Prison. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,994. Their bargaining unit is S06.
Mechanical and Technical Occupational Trainee/CDCR
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Amanda Luna is a Mechanical and Technical Occupational Trainee at CDCR within Substance Abuse Treat-Corcora. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $8,993. Union affiliation: R11.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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Paul Baker holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at CDCR within Deuel Vocational Institution. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,992. Their bargaining unit is S06.