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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 132
Administrative Law Judge/CDCR
James D Weilbacher is a Administrative Law Judge at CDCR. 2025 total compensation came to $184,298.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
Gabriel Orozco-Avila works as a Correctional Officer for CDCR. Gabriel earned $184,293 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
At CDCR, George I Kharsa serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $184,290.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
Matthew A Mueller holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR. In 2025, their total compensation was $184,288.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
Saul Rodriguez Jr works as a Correctional Officer for CDCR. Saul earned $184,277 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
At CDCR, Manuel O Fernandez serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $184,269.
This Correctional Officer record at CDCR for Jaime Moreno may represent several individuals, totaling $184,265 in 2025.
Correctional Lieutenant/CDCR
Darren Childress is a Correctional Lieutenant at CDCR. 2025 total compensation came to $184,254.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
Pernell Z Rowley is a Correctional Officer at CDCR. 2024 total compensation came to $184,249.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
Robert L Federico works as a Correctional Officer for CDCR. Robert earned $184,248 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
At CDCR, Joseph D Dodge serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $184,247.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
James R Williams works as a Correctional Sergeant for CDCR. James earned $184,244 in 2025.
Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility/CDCR
At CDCR, Naomi W Muthee serves as a Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility. Their 2024 pay totaled $184,239.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
Adam M Hernandez works as a Correctional Officer for CDCR. Adam earned $184,235 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
At CDCR, Hugo C Hernandez Macias serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $184,227.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
At CDCR, Nahun H Benitez-Andrade serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $184,218.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
Jamie L Willis is a Correctional Sergeant at CDCR. 2025 total compensation came to $184,216.
Fire Captain, Correctional Institution/CDCR
At CDCR, Ramon A Solorio serves as a Fire Captain, Correctional Institution. Their 2025 pay totaled $184,192.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
Marvin A Bonilla holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR. In 2025, their total compensation was $184,162.
Psychologist-Clinical, Correctional Facility/CDCR
Felizon C Vidad is a Psychologist-Clinical, Correctional Facility at CDCR. 2025 total compensation came to $184,160.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
At CDCR, Jossue A Hernandez serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $184,147.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
Johnny A Sadberry Jr holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR. In 2025, their total compensation was $184,145.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
Kyle D Bjurstrom is a Correctional Officer at CDCR. 2025 total compensation came to $184,138.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
At CDCR, Robert R Johnson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $184,135.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
Nicolas Romero works as a Correctional Sergeant for CDCR. Nicolas earned $184,129 in 2025.
Correctional Lieutenant/CDCR
Vincent Rubio works as a Correctional Lieutenant for CDCR. Vincent earned $184,123 in 2025.
Steven A Martinez appears in CDCR payroll as a Correctional Officer, with $184,115 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Supervising Registered Nurse II, Correctional Facility/CDCR
Edbert P Sameon is a Supervising Registered Nurse II, Correctional Facility at CDCR. 2025 total compensation came to $184,110.
Correctional Administrator, Department of Corrections/CDCR
Juan C Bugarin is a Correctional Administrator, Department of Corrections at CDCR. 2024 total compensation came to $184,107.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
Iris H Reyes is a Correctional Officer at CDCR. 2024 total compensation came to $184,103.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
Dennis L Buchanan holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR. In 2024, their total compensation was $184,102.
Dentist, Correctional Facility/CDCR
Barry W Bogle holds the role of Dentist, Correctional Facility at CDCR. In 2025, their total compensation was $184,099.
Correctional Administrator, Department of Corrections/CDCR
At CDCR, Barbara A Mckinney serves as a Correctional Administrator, Department of Corrections. Their 2025 pay totaled $184,089.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
At CDCR, Jarvis L Quenga serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $184,085.
Captain (Adult Institution)/CDCR
Forrest C Chappel is a Captain (Adult Institution) at CDCR. 2025 total compensation came to $184,084.
Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (Specialist)/CDCR
At CDCR, Howayda A Aly serves as a Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (Specialist). Their 2025 pay totaled $184,073.
Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility/CDCR
Chetachi N Ndu is a Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility at CDCR. 2024 total compensation came to $184,057.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
Gabriel Gomez holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR. In 2025, their total compensation was $184,055.
Plumber III (Correctional Facility)/CDCR
Preston M Howard holds the role of Plumber III (Correctional Facility) at CDCR. In 2025, their total compensation was $184,025.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
Jesus R Garcia is a Correctional Officer at CDCR. 2025 total compensation came to $184,020.