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 Lieutenant record at CDCR for Ronald Franklin may represent several individuals, totaling $8,428 in 2024.
Office Technician (Typing)/CDCR
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Stacy Kerr works as a Office Technician (Typing) for CDCR within CA. Institution for Men. Their status is full-time. Stacy earned $8,422 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Captain (Adult Institution)/CDCR
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Donald Mcgraw holds the role of Captain (Adult Institution) at CDCR within San Quentin State Prison. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,422. They are represented by M06.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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Gary Bradley holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at CDCR within Folsom State Prison. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,421. Union affiliation: S06.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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Douglas Newcomb is a Correctional Sergeant at CDCR within Correctional Training Facilit. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $8,420. Union affiliation: S06.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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At CDCR, Lewis Laurie serves as a Correctional Sergeant within CA Institution for Women. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,416. Union affiliation: S06.
Office Technician (Typing)/CDCR
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Marley Naguna works as a Office Technician (Typing) for CDCR within CA Institution for Women. Their status is part-time. Marley earned $8,406 in 2024. They are represented by R04.
Self-Help Sponsor (Part Time)/CDCR
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Brianna Jameson is a Self-Help Sponsor (Part Time) at CDCR within CA Correctional Institution. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $8,399. Union affiliation: R20.
Office Technician (Typing)/CDCR
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At CDCR, Julian Munoz serves as a Office Technician (Typing) within R J Donovan Correctional Facility. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,395. Union affiliation: R04.
Staff Services Analyst/CDCR
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Ashley Joseph works as a Staff Services Analyst for CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. Their status is full-time. Ashley earned $8,393 in 2025. Union affiliation: R01.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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Gregory Din holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at CDCR within Ra Mcgee Correctional Train Center. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,389. Their bargaining unit is S06.
Correctional Lieutenant/CDCR
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At CDCR, Thelma Wooldridge serves as a Correctional Lieutenant within Ironwood State Prison. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,388. Their bargaining unit is S06.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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Dennis Cobarrubias is a Correctional Sergeant at CDCR within Ra Mcgee Correctional Train Center. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $8,385. They are represented by S06.
Psychiatric Technician (Safety)/CDCR
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At CDCR, Elexa Munoz serves as a Psychiatric Technician (Safety) within CA State Prison - Corcoran. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,384. Their bargaining unit is R18.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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Mary Whisner works as a Correctional Sergeant for CDCR within Ra Mcgee Correctional Train Center. Their status is full-time. Mary earned $8,381 in 2024. Union affiliation: S06.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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At CDCR, Henry Jones serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Correctional Training Facilit. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,379. Union affiliation: S06.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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At CDCR, Larry Lesane serves as a Correctional Sergeant within CA Medical Facility. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,372. They are represented by S06.
Correctional Lieutenant/CDCR
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Seadon Bradley is a Correctional Lieutenant at CDCR within Pelican Bay State Prison. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $8,372. They are represented by S06.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/CDCR
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Christina Acosta-Hoshall works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. Their status is intermittent. Christina earned $8,369 in 2025. Union affiliation: R01.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Belinda Esquierdo works as a Correctional Officer for CDCR within Substance Abuse Treat-Corcora. Their status is full-time. Belinda earned $8,369 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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Veronica Taylor holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at CDCR within Csp - Los Angeles County. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,366. Their bargaining unit is S06.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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Jack Vierstra works as a Correctional Sergeant for CDCR within CA State Prison - Solano. Their status is full-time. Jack earned $8,365 in 2024. They are represented by S06.
Correctional Lieutenant/CDCR
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Timothy Sanders works as a Correctional Lieutenant for CDCR within CA State Prison - Corcoran. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $8,365 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is S06.
Self-Help Sponsor (Part Time)/CDCR
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Michael Burton is a Self-Help Sponsor (Part Time) at CDCR within CA Medical Facility. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $8,364. They are represented by R20.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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At CDCR, Frank Mcneal Jr serves as a Correctional Officer within San Quentin State Prison. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,363. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Correctional Lieutenant/CDCR
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At CDCR, Gary Colvin serves as a Correctional Lieutenant within Cdcr/Administration. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,363. Union affiliation: S06.
Correctional Lieutenant/CDCR
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Timothy Tegtmeyer is a Correctional Lieutenant at CDCR within Central CA Womens Facility. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $8,360. They are represented by S06.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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At CDCR, Philip Sutton serves as a Correctional Sergeant within CA State Prison - Solano. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,360. Their bargaining unit is S06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Anthony Duran works as a Correctional Officer for CDCR within CA Correctional Institution. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $8,359 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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Timothy Vrooman works as a Correctional Sergeant for CDCR within Calipatria State Prison. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $8,359 in 2024. They are represented by S06.
Self-Help Sponsor (Part Time)/CDCR
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At CDCR, Teresa Pena serves as a Self-Help Sponsor (Part Time) within Correctional Training Facilit. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,358. Their bargaining unit is R20.
Office Technician (Typing)/CDCR
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Iridian Sponsler holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at CDCR within CA. Medical Facility. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $8,358. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Correctional Lieutenant/CDCR
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Hal Williams works as a Correctional Lieutenant for CDCR within San Quentin State Prison. Their status is full-time. Hal earned $8,357 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is S06.
Self-Help Sponsor (Part Time)/CDCR
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Libby Fouch holds the role of Self-Help Sponsor (Part Time) at CDCR within CA State Prison - Sacramento. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,357. Union affiliation: R20.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Dina Bradshaw holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR within CA State Prison - Wasco. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,355. Union affiliation: R06.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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Stanley Tuck works as a Correctional Sergeant for CDCR within Avenal State Prison. Their status is full-time. Stanley earned $8,348 in 2024. They are represented by S06.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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Patrick Chambers holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at CDCR within San Quentin State Prison. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,347. Union affiliation: S06.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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John Giannini works as a Correctional Sergeant for CDCR within Mule Creek State Prison. Their status is full-time. John earned $8,342 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is S06.
Self-Help Sponsor (Part Time)/CDCR
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Deborah Krieger works as a Self-Help Sponsor (Part Time) for CDCR within Mule Creek State Prison. Their status is intermittent. Deborah earned $8,336 in 2025. They are represented by R20.
Self-Help Sponsor (Part Time)/CDCR
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Amy Angel is a Self-Help Sponsor (Part Time) at CDCR within Valley State Prison. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $8,336. They are represented by R20.