California / Conservation

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Conservation

Source file: California — State Employee Compensation (SCO Payroll Data Warehouse, CPRA) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Conservation protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.

In 2023, this agency had 737 employees with median total compensation of $108,168; the highest distinct record was $279,187.

Year: 2023
Employees: 737
Median total: $108,168
Highest record: $279,187

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$196,460+

How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 737 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($108,168) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $105,492 (97%)
Overtime — $389 (0%)
Other — $2,627 (2%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$47,225

$73,916

$108,168

$144,422

$170,028

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $170,028 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $47,225. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Engineering Geologist

136 · $113,223

Associate Oil and Gas Engineer

117 · $152,867

Associate Governmental Program Analyst

61 · $74,438

Senior Oil and Gas Engineer (Supervisor)

37 · $171,051

Information Technology Specialist I

29 · $94,367

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 18

Priscilla L Leguizamo

Associate Personnel Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp

$34,254

Base pay: $32,134
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,254
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,684
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5384085142005
Salary Total: $5,684
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $34,254

Priscilla L Leguizamo holds the role of Associate Personnel Analyst at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $34,254. Union affiliation: R01.

Brian T Lenz

Staff Services Manager I/Conservation

2023 total comp

$34,050

Base pay: $33,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,050
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,760
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382014800591
Salary Total: $6,760
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $34,050

Brian T Lenz works as a Staff Services Manager I for Conservation. Brian earned $34,050 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Jake T Daye

Engineering Geologist/Conservation

2023 total comp

$32,311

Base pay: $32,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,311
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,071
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382023756014
Salary Total: $7,071
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $32,311

Jake T Daye is a Engineering Geologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $32,311. Union affiliation: R09.

Kirk F Townsend

Engineering Geologist/Conservation

2023 total comp

$31,844

Base pay: $31,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,844
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,702
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5381043756004
Salary Total: $8,702
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $31,844

At Conservation, Kirk F Townsend serves as a Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $31,844. They are represented by R09.

Chiagoziem M Eneh

Engineering Geologist/Conservation

2023 total comp

$29,160

Base pay: $28,910
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,160
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,175
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382013756195
Salary Total: $6,175
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $29,160

Chiagoziem M Eneh works as a Engineering Geologist for Conservation. Chiagoziem earned $29,160 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.

Lawrence J Kleinecke

Environmental Scientist/Conservation

2023 total comp

$28,567

Base pay: $23,778
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,789
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,567
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,926
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382010762920
Salary Total: $7,926
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $28,567

Lawrence J Kleinecke works as a Environmental Scientist for Conservation. Lawrence earned $28,567 in 2023. They are represented by R10.

Matthew J Livers

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp

$28,152

Base pay: $23,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,980
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,152
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,793
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5384025393007
Salary Total: $5,793
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $28,152

Matthew J Livers is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $28,152. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Kathy B Vang

Office Technician (Typing)/Conservation

2023 total comp

$27,750

Base pay: $27,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,750
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,609
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5386001139010
Salary Total: $3,609
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $27,750

At Conservation, Kathy B Vang serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $27,750. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Hasan S Ulusoy

Engineer, Civil/Conservation

2023 total comp

$27,002

Base pay: $26,852
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,002
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,244
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5381033130910
Salary Total: $9,244
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $27,002

Hasan S Ulusoy holds the role of Engineer, Civil at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $27,002. They are represented by R09.

Jack M Shafer

Engineering Geologist/Conservation

2023 total comp

$26,649

Base pay: $23,975
Overtime: $445
Other pay: $2,229
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,649
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,175
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382083756095
Salary Total: $6,175
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $26,649

Jack M Shafer is a Engineering Geologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $26,649. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Khadijatul Kobra

Accountant Trainee/Conservation

2023 total comp

$26,408

Base pay: $26,258
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,408
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,187
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5384054179003
Salary Total: $4,187
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $26,408

Khadijatul Kobra works as a Accountant Trainee for Conservation. Khadijatul earned $26,408 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Joshua M Little

Information Technology Specialist I/Conservation

2023 total comp

$23,787

Base pay: $23,587
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,787
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,413
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5384061402010
Salary Total: $7,413
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $23,787

Joshua M Little is a Information Technology Specialist I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $23,787. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Afshan G Syed

Seasonal Clerk/Conservation

2023 total comp

$23,341

Base pay: $23,341
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,341
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,306
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382021120920
Salary Total: $19
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $23,341

Afshan G Syed holds the role of Seasonal Clerk at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,341. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Maria Teresa Gonzaga

Seasonal Clerk/Conservation

2023 total comp

$22,138

Base pay: $22,138
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,138
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,302
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382021120920
Salary Total: $19
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $22,138

Maria Teresa Gonzaga is a Seasonal Clerk at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $22,138. They are represented by R04.

Su Thae Sandy M Tin

Staff Services Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp

$21,732

Base pay: $21,482
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,732
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,726
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382015157009
Salary Total: $4,726
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $21,732

Su Thae Sandy M Tin works as a Staff Services Analyst for Conservation. Su earned $21,732 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Alexandria H Garcia

Engineering Geologist/Conservation

2023 total comp

$21,338

Base pay: $21,213
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $125
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,338
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,071
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382053756106
Salary Total: $7,071
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $21,338

Alexandria H Garcia holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,338. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Sajjad H Malik

Information Technology Specialist I/Conservation

2023 total comp

$20,977

Base pay: $20,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,977
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,413
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5384061402017
Salary Total: $7,413
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $20,977

Sajjad H Malik is a Information Technology Specialist I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $20,977. They are represented by R01.

Charlina Everfield

Office Assistant (Typing)/Conservation

2023 total comp

$20,947

Base pay: $20,637
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,947
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,377
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382021379004
Salary Total: $3,377
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $20,947

Charlina Everfield holds the role of Office Assistant (Typing) at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $20,947. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Lyn W Conner

Research Data Specialist I/Conservation

2023 total comp

$20,369

Base pay: $18,445
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,924
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,369
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,243
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382015742092
Salary Total: $6,243
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $20,369

Lyn W Conner is a Research Data Specialist I at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $20,369. They are represented by R01.

Dev K Maharjan

Engineering Geologist/Conservation

2023 total comp

$19,343

Base pay: $19,193
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,343
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,071
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382053756104
Salary Total: $7,071
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $19,343

Dev K Maharjan is a Engineering Geologist at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $19,343. Union affiliation: R09.

Jordan Rendel

Engineering Geologist/Conservation

2023 total comp

$19,268

Base pay: $19,193
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $75
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,268
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,071
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382053756033
Salary Total: $7,071
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $19,268

At Conservation, Jordan Rendel serves as a Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,268. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Piyush M Sanghavi

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp

$18,936

Base pay: $18,861
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $75
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,936
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,684
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382025393004
Salary Total: $5,684
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $18,936

Piyush M Sanghavi works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Conservation. Piyush earned $18,936 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Elaine K Young

Engineering Geologist/Conservation

2023 total comp

$18,835

Base pay: $18,685
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,835
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,702
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5381043756003
Salary Total: $8,702
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $18,835

Elaine K Young works as a Engineering Geologist for Conservation. Elaine earned $18,835 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Karol R Carnahan

Engineering Geologist/Conservation

2023 total comp

$18,675

Base pay: $18,525
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,675
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,175
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382053756012
Salary Total: $6,175
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $18,675

Karol R Carnahan holds the role of Engineering Geologist at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,675. They are represented by R09.

Pamela T Arcuri

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp

$18,663

Base pay: $12,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,999
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,663
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,332
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382015393005
Salary Total: $6,332
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $18,663

Pamela T Arcuri works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Conservation. Pamela earned $18,663 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Catherine P Lloyd

Engineering Geologist/Conservation

2023 total comp

$18,087

Base pay: $17,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,087
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,175
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382023756013
Salary Total: $6,175
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $18,087

Catherine P Lloyd works as a Engineering Geologist for Conservation. Catherine earned $18,087 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.

Timothy R Peterson

Program Technician II/Conservation

2023 total comp

$17,620

Base pay: $17,370
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,620
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,474
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5381059928002
Salary Total: $3,474
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $17,620

Timothy R Peterson works as a Program Technician II for Conservation. Timothy earned $17,620 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Janelle R Apuntar

Seasonal Clerk/Conservation

2023 total comp

$17,444

Base pay: $17,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,444
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,134
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382021120920
Salary Total: $18
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $17,444

At Conservation, Janelle R Apuntar serves as a Seasonal Clerk. Their 2023 pay totaled $17,444. They are represented by R04.

Joseph L Wooden

Engineering Geologist/Conservation

2023 total comp

$15,365

Base pay: $15,290
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $75
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,365
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,175
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382053756100
Salary Total: $6,175
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $15,365

At Conservation, Joseph L Wooden serves as a Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $15,365. Union affiliation: R09.

Vidhya Sambath

Information Technology Specialist I/Conservation

2023 total comp

$15,351

Base pay: $15,201
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,351
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,139
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5384061402009
Salary Total: $6,139
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $15,351

Vidhya Sambath works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Conservation. Vidhya earned $15,351 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Amit K Garg

Senior Oil and Gas Engineer (Supervisor)/Conservation

2023 total comp

$13,464

Base pay: $11,585
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,879
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,464
Union / bargaining unit: S09
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,414
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382013780591
Salary Total: $13,414
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $13,464

Amit K Garg works as a Senior Oil and Gas Engineer (Supervisor) for Conservation. Amit earned $13,464 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S09.

Sarah G Do

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp

$13,011

Base pay: $10,674
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,337
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,011
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,907
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382015393097
Salary Total: $6,907
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $13,011

Sarah G Do is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $13,011. Union affiliation: R01.

Eric W Furth

Staff Services Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp

$12,978

Base pay: $12,828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,978
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,726
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5384025157006
Salary Total: $4,726
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $12,978

Eric W Furth works as a Staff Services Analyst for Conservation. Eric earned $12,978 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Daniel E Ohm

Information Technology Specialist I/Conservation

2023 total comp

$11,556

Base pay: $11,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,556
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,413
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5384061402001
Salary Total: $7,413
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $11,556

At Conservation, Daniel E Ohm serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $11,556. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Valentina Kalenyuk

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Conservation

2023 total comp

$10,693

Base pay: $10,593
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,693
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,684
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5384065393090
Salary Total: $5,684
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $10,693

Valentina Kalenyuk is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Conservation. 2023 total compensation came to $10,693. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Cynthia L Hanson

Senior Personnel Specialist/Conservation

2023 total comp

$10,500

Base pay: $7,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,178
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,500
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,184
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5384081317007
Salary Total: $6,184
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $10,500

Cynthia L Hanson works as a Senior Personnel Specialist for Conservation. Cynthia earned $10,500 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Estevan Samayoa

Office Technician (Typing)/Conservation

2023 total comp

$9,419

Base pay: $9,419
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,419
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: VENTURA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382031139002
Salary Total: $3,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $9,419

Estevan Samayoa holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Conservation. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,419. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Bakyra A Moore

Seismological Instrument Technician II/Conservation

2023 total comp

$9,155

Base pay: $9,074
Overtime: $40
Other pay: $41
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,155
Union / bargaining unit: R11
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,622
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5381036992910
Salary Total: $4,622
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $9,155

Bakyra A Moore works as a Seismological Instrument Technician II for Conservation. Bakyra earned $9,155 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.

Cathi E Slaminski

Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Conservation

2023 total comp

$7,634

Base pay: $7,634
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,634
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,126
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5382010765920
Salary Total: $53
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $7,634

At Conservation, Cathi E Slaminski serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $7,634. They are represented by R10.

Sarah C Nolan

Environmental Planner/Conservation

2023 total comp

$7,313

Base pay: $7,213
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,313
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,472
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 5383034640004
Salary Total: $5,472
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $7,313

Sarah C Nolan works as a Environmental Planner for Conservation. Sarah earned $7,313 in 2023. They are represented by R01.