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 133
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
Mathew Benjamin works as a Correctional Sergeant for CDCR. Mathew earned $183,999 in 2025.
Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility/CDCR
At CDCR, Joanne L Tan serves as a Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility. Their 2025 pay totaled $183,995.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
Sergio E Gurrola works as a Correctional Officer for CDCR. Sergio earned $183,984 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
Source-specific fields
Gabriel Silva works as a Correctional Officer for CDCR within Centinela State Prison. Their status is full-time. Gabriel earned $183,981 in 2025. They are represented by R06.
Psychologist-Clinical, Correctional Facility/CDCR
Dennis C Oleson is a Psychologist-Clinical, Correctional Facility at CDCR. 2025 total compensation came to $183,978.
Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility/CDCR
Ada S Ikeme is a Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility at CDCR. 2025 total compensation came to $183,974.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
Mario J Costa works as a Correctional Officer for CDCR. Mario earned $183,971 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
Christopher M Trott holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR. In 2025, their total compensation was $183,970.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
Christopher F Brayboy holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR. In 2025, their total compensation was $183,965.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
Armando C Navarro works as a Correctional Officer for CDCR. Armando earned $183,959 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
At CDCR, Jorge L Melgoza serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $183,955.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
Source-specific fields
Mauricio Nieto holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at CDCR within R J Donovan Correctional Facility. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $183,939. Their bargaining unit is S06.
Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility/CDCR
Fnu Deepthy Aloysius works as a Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility for CDCR. Fnu earned $183,939 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
Jose M Hernandez holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at CDCR. In 2025, their total compensation was $183,939.
Correctional Counselor II (Specialist)/CDCR
At CDCR, Mark L Rodrigues serves as a Correctional Counselor II (Specialist). Their 2025 pay totaled $183,938.
Psychologist-Clinical, Correctional Facility/CDCR
At CDCR, Ryanne L Colbert serves as a Psychologist-Clinical, Correctional Facility. Their 2025 pay totaled $183,930.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
Frank C Ortiz holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR. In 2025, their total compensation was $183,923.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
Manuel A Salaz-Diaz works as a Correctional Officer for CDCR. Manuel earned $183,915 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
James L Wartson works as a Correctional Officer for CDCR. James earned $183,901 in 2025.
Captain (Adult Institution)/CDCR
John D Goodlett works as a Captain (Adult Institution) for CDCR. John earned $183,899 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
Source-specific fields
At CDCR, Marpessa Vang serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Pleasant Valley State Prison. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $183,898. Their bargaining unit is S06.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
Source-specific fields
Jorge Estupinan works as a Correctional Sergeant for CDCR within Mule Creek State Prison. Their status is full-time. Jorge earned $183,863 in 2025. They are represented by S06.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
Dameon R Harrison is a Correctional Sergeant at CDCR. 2025 total compensation came to $183,852.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
At CDCR, Jose E Zavala serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $183,834.
Parole Agent II, Adult Parole (Supervisor)/CDCR
Sandra A Magdaleno works as a Parole Agent II, Adult Parole (Supervisor) for CDCR. Sandra earned $183,832 in 2024.
Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (Supervisor)/CDCR
At CDCR, Maria R Barcellona serves as a Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (Supervisor). Their 2025 pay totaled $183,820.
Supervising Registered Nurse III, Correctional Facility/CDCR
At CDCR, Jennifer L German serves as a Supervising Registered Nurse III, Correctional Facility. Their 2025 pay totaled $183,801.
Chief Deputy Administrator, Correctional Program, C.E.A./CDCR
Sabrina S Williams is a Chief Deputy Administrator, Correctional Program, C.E.A. at CDCR. 2023 total compensation came to $183,792.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
Source-specific fields
Christopher Perez is a Correctional Officer at CDCR within CA. Institution for Men. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $183,792. They are represented by R06.
Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility/CDCR
Giezel Gay R Montilla holds the role of Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility at CDCR. In 2024, their total compensation was $183,787.
Correctional Lieutenant/CDCR
At CDCR, Jesus G Acevedo serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $183,781.
Warden/Department of Corrections/CDCR
At CDCR, Maria T Cisneros serves as a Warden/Department of Corrections. Their 2023 pay totaled $183,778.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
At CDCR, Ismael R Angulo serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $183,754.
Psychologist-Clinical, Correctional Facility/CDCR
Shanda M Angioli holds the role of Psychologist-Clinical, Correctional Facility at CDCR. In 2025, their total compensation was $183,749.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
Peter J Smith is a Correctional Officer at CDCR. 2025 total compensation came to $183,742.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
Miguel A Arvizu holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR. In 2025, their total compensation was $183,740.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
At CDCR, Monica R Hernandez serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $183,725.
Correctional Lieutenant/CDCR
At CDCR, Luis Vaca serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $183,725.
Psychologist-Clinical, Correctional Facility/CDCR
Source-specific fields
At CDCR, Eric Niemeyer serves as a Psychologist-Clinical, Correctional Facility within Cdcr/Administration. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $183,725. Their bargaining unit is R19.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
Lamar J Grant holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR. In 2025, their total compensation was $183,708.