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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Ricardo Ramirez appears in CDCR payroll as a Correctional Officer, with $193,384 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Supervising Registered Nurse II, Correctional Facility/CDCR
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Jesus Arturo Angulo works as a Supervising Registered Nurse II, Correctional Facility for CDCR within North Kern State Prison. Their status is full-time. Jesus earned $193,378 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is S17.
Supervising Registered Nurse II, Correctional Facility/CDCR
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Chanchal Dola works as a Supervising Registered Nurse II, Correctional Facility for CDCR within San Quentin State Prison. Their status is full-time. Chanchal earned $193,363 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is S17.
Supervising Registered Nurse II, Correctional Facility/CDCR
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Dorothy Okafor is a Supervising Registered Nurse II, Correctional Facility at CDCR within Correctional Training Facilit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $193,356. Their bargaining unit is S17.
Correctional Lieutenant/CDCR
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Steve Arana holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at CDCR within CA State Prison - Sacramento. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $193,339. Their bargaining unit is S06.
Captain (Adult Institution)/CDCR
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At CDCR, Eva Sanders serves as a Captain (Adult Institution) within San Quentin State Prison. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $193,334. Their bargaining unit is M06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Rolando Rosas holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR within Csp - Los Angeles County. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $193,325. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Antonio Irizarry holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR within CA State Prison - Solano. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $193,318. They are represented by R06.
Staff Psychiatrist, Correctional and Rehabilitative Services(Safety)/CDCR
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James Fowler is a Staff Psychiatrist, Correctional and Rehabilitative Services(Safety) at CDCR within R J Donovan Correctional Facility. They work part-time. 2025 total compensation came to $193,318. Union affiliation: R16.
Parole Administrator I Adult Parole/CDCR
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Carlos Flores holds the role of Parole Administrator I Adult Parole at CDCR within Parole & Community Svs Division. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $193,317. They are represented by M06.
Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (Specialist)/CDCR
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Jessica E Tucker holds the role of Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (Specialist) at CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $193,314. Union affiliation: R19.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Kateema Gilkey is a Correctional Officer at CDCR within Central CA Womens Facility. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $193,307. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Brent Larson holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR within R J Donovan Correctional Facility. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $193,296. Union affiliation: R06.
Correctional Administrator, Department of Corrections/CDCR
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At CDCR, Edward Burden serves as a Correctional Administrator, Department of Corrections within Avenal State Prison. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $193,284. Union affiliation: M06.
Attorney IV/CDCR
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Meghan Goldstein works as a Attorney IV for CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. Their status is full-time. Meghan earned $193,263 in 2025. They are represented by R02.
Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (Specialist)/CDCR
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Sharon Rudy holds the role of Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (Specialist) at CDCR within CA Men's Colony. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $193,261. Their bargaining unit is R19.
Correctional Administrator, Department of Corrections/CDCR
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Matt Jones holds the role of Correctional Administrator, Department of Corrections at CDCR within Substance Abuse Treat-Corcora. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $193,259. Union affiliation: M06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Cody Munsel holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR within Sierra Conservation Center. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $193,257. Union affiliation: R06.
Supervising Registered Nurse II, Correctional Facility/CDCR
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Tami Arden works as a Supervising Registered Nurse II, Correctional Facility for CDCR within Substance Abuse Treat-Corcora. Their status is full-time. Tami earned $193,243 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is S17.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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At CDCR, Steve Striplin serves as a Correctional Officer within Ironwood State Prison. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $193,215. Union affiliation: R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Erica Romero is a Correctional Officer at CDCR within R J Donovan Correctional Facility. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $193,206. They are represented by R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Giselle Tapia holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR within Csp - Los Angeles County. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $193,203. They are represented by R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Adrian Giles is a Correctional Officer at CDCR within CA Institution for Men. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $193,200. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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At CDCR, James Deanda serves as a Correctional Officer within CA State Prison - Solano. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $193,195. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Jorge Vasquez is a Correctional Officer at CDCR within CA Men's Colony. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $193,176. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Jess Mendez holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR within Pleasant Valley State Prison. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $193,172. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Pharmacist II/CDCR
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Ryan Ferrer works as a Pharmacist II for CDCR within R J Donovan Correctional Facility. Their status is full-time. Ryan earned $193,169 in 2025. Union affiliation: S19.
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This Correctional Officer record at CDCR for Lance Walters may represent several individuals, totaling $193,155 in 2025.
Associate Director,Region II/CDCR
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Kathleen Ratliff works as a Associate Director,Region II for CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. Their status is full-time. Kathleen earned $193,149 in 2025. They are represented by E99.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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At CDCR, Dustin Brown serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Central CA Womens Facility. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $193,136. They are represented by S06.
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Audelia Canez appears in CDCR payroll as a Clinical Social Worker (Health/Correctional Facility)-Safety, with $193,119 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (Supervisor)/CDCR
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Anuradha Aithal works as a Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (Supervisor) for CDCR within CA Correctional Institution. Their status is full-time. Anuradha earned $193,112 in 2025. They are represented by S19.
Pharmacist II/CDCR
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Cuper Nguyen is a Pharmacist II at CDCR within Rehabilitation Center. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $193,111. They are represented by S19.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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At CDCR, Christopher Cavasos serves as a Correctional Officer within Pleasant Valley State Prison. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $193,107. They are represented by R06.
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Payroll for Joseph Ryan (Correctional Sergeant, CDCR) may cover more than one person; together they account for $193,105 in 2025.
Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (Specialist)/CDCR
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Kimberly Allen holds the role of Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (Specialist) at CDCR within CA Medical Facility. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $193,086. Their bargaining unit is R19.
Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (Specialist)/CDCR
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Cheryl Steed works as a Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (Specialist) for CDCR within CA Men's Colony. Their status is full-time. Cheryl earned $193,086 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R19.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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At CDCR, Mario Gaitan serves as a Correctional Sergeant within San Quentin State Prison. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $193,084. Union affiliation: S06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Scott Hallis is a Correctional Officer at CDCR within CA. Institution for Men. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $193,079. They are represented by R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Mickel Hardin holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR within R J Donovan Correctional Facility. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $193,068. Union affiliation: R06.