California / CDCR
Agency file
The CDCR is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2023, this agency had 56,943 employees with median total compensation of $107,319; the highest distinct record was $644,774.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 56,943 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($107,319) — 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 $170,624 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $30,656. 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 97
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Jesus Z Moreno appears in CDCR payroll as a Correctional Officer, with $182,944 reported in 2023 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Correctional Administrator, Department of Corrections/CDCR
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Robert L Roy holds the role of Correctional Administrator, Department of Corrections at CDCR within Mule Creek State Prison. In 2023, their total compensation was $182,938. They are represented by M06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Robert Dc Hokanson works as a Correctional Officer for CDCR within Ironwood State Prison. Robert earned $182,932 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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At CDCR, Edward A Rodriguez serves as a Correctional Officer within CA. State Prison - Wasco. Their 2023 pay totaled $182,925. They are represented by R06.
Chief Deputy Administrator, Correctional Program, C.E.A./CDCR
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At CDCR, Sam G Venero serves as a Chief Deputy Administrator, Correctional Program, C.E.A. within Calipatria State Prison. Their 2023 pay totaled $182,916. Union affiliation: M06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Alejandro Ramirez holds the role of Correctional Officer at CDCR within Sierra Conservation Center. In 2023, their total compensation was $182,913. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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At CDCR, Rosio B Esparza serves as a Correctional Officer within Salinas Valley State Prison. Their 2023 pay totaled $182,904. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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At CDCR, Quavy In serves as a Correctional Officer within CA. State Prison - Solano. Their 2023 pay totaled $182,900. Union affiliation: R06.
Correctional Lieutenant/CDCR
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At CDCR, Juan C Medina serves as a Correctional Lieutenant within Cdcr/Administration. Their 2023 pay totaled $182,887. Their bargaining unit is S06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Timothy E Hutch works as a Correctional Officer for CDCR within Valley State Prison. Timothy earned $182,881 in 2023. Union affiliation: R06.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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Tyler E Leveille holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at CDCR within High Desert State Prison. In 2023, their total compensation was $182,853. Union affiliation: S06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Veronica Reyna is a Correctional Officer at CDCR within CA. State Prison - Wasco. 2023 total compensation came to $182,848. They are represented by R06.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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Arturo Villalobos holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at CDCR within Salinas Valley State Prison. In 2023, their total compensation was $182,842. They are represented by S06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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David R Mapes is a Correctional Officer at CDCR within Calipatria State Prison. 2023 total compensation came to $182,840. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Woodrow E Childs works as a Correctional Officer for CDCR within Central CA. Womens Facility. Woodrow earned $182,824 in 2023. Union affiliation: R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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At CDCR, Anthony R Sanchez serves as a Correctional Officer within North Kern State Prison. Their 2023 pay totaled $182,823. Union affiliation: R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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At CDCR, Reginald K Hayden serves as a Correctional Officer within CA. Institution for Men. Their 2023 pay totaled $182,792. They are represented by R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Shyarra J Mccovey-Bigovich is a Correctional Officer at CDCR within Pelican Bay State Prison. 2023 total compensation came to $182,789. Union affiliation: R06.
Correctional Lieutenant/CDCR
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Chandra M Ballam works as a Correctional Lieutenant for CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. Chandra earned $182,787 in 2023. They are represented by S06.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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Shaun A Pastor holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. In 2023, their total compensation was $182,781. They are represented by S06.
Correctional Lieutenant/CDCR
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Robert J Maciejewski is a Correctional Lieutenant at CDCR within CA. Correctional Institution. 2023 total compensation came to $182,767. Their bargaining unit is S06.
Supervising Registered Nurse II, Correctional Facility/CDCR
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At CDCR, Amiee M Magaruh Lisenko serves as a Supervising Registered Nurse II, Correctional Facility within CA. Medical Facility. Their 2023 pay totaled $182,726. They are represented by S17.
Correctional Administrator, Department of Corrections/CDCR
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Andre J Gonzales is a Correctional Administrator, Department of Corrections at CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. 2023 total compensation came to $182,692. They are represented by M06.
Correctional Counselor I/CDCR
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Servando Rivera Iii is a Correctional Counselor I at CDCR within CA. State Prison - Wasco. 2023 total compensation came to $182,688. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Salvador Franco works as a Correctional Officer for CDCR within CA. State Prison - Wasco. Salvador earned $182,687 in 2023. Union affiliation: R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Gerald D Miller works as a Correctional Officer for CDCR within Salinas Valley State Prison. Gerald earned $182,687 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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At CDCR, Oscar E Reyes serves as a Correctional Officer within San Quentin State Prison. Their 2023 pay totaled $182,684. Union affiliation: R06.
Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel/CDCR
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Colleen R Howard holds the role of Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel at CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. In 2023, their total compensation was $182,665. Union affiliation: M02.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Jose Flores Jr is a Correctional Officer at CDCR within Calipatria State Prison. 2023 total compensation came to $182,657. They are represented by R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Leslie L Higgins is a Correctional Officer at CDCR within Central CA. Womens Facility. 2023 total compensation came to $182,646. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Correctional Counselor II (Specialist)/CDCR
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Corina B Polo is a Correctional Counselor II (Specialist) at CDCR within Csp - Los Angeles County. 2023 total compensation came to $182,643. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Santiago G Alvarez works as a Correctional Officer for CDCR within Salinas Valley State Prison. Santiago earned $182,612 in 2023. Union affiliation: R06.
Correctional Sergeant/CDCR
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At CDCR, Steven M Rhoads serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Folsom State Prison. Their 2023 pay totaled $182,608. They are represented by S06.
Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility/CDCR
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John E Lasam holds the role of Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility at CDCR within Correctional Training Facilit. In 2023, their total compensation was $182,604. Union affiliation: R17.
Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility/CDCR
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Candi M Silveira holds the role of Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility at CDCR within CA. Men's Colony. In 2023, their total compensation was $182,602. Their bargaining unit is R17.
Psychologist-Clinical, Correctional Facility/CDCR
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Benjamin Hulkower holds the role of Psychologist-Clinical, Correctional Facility at CDCR within CA. Medical Facility. In 2023, their total compensation was $182,590. They are represented by R19.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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Seth E Puckett is a Correctional Officer at CDCR within CA. Men's Colony. 2023 total compensation came to $182,585. They are represented by R06.
Correctional Counselor III/CDCR
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Kevin R Cerniglia is a Correctional Counselor III at CDCR within Cdcr/Administration. 2023 total compensation came to $182,584. Their bargaining unit is S06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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At CDCR, Daniel J Forkner serves as a Correctional Officer within Pelican Bay State Prison. Their 2023 pay totaled $182,584. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Correctional Officer/CDCR
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David Delao works as a Correctional Officer for CDCR within Valley State Prison. David earned $182,575 in 2023. Union affiliation: R06.