California / Cradle to Career

Agency file

Cradle to Career

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

The Cradle to Career is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2023, this agency had 21 employees with median total compensation of $75,931; the highest distinct record was $205,049.

Year: 2023
Employees: 21
Median total: $75,931
Highest record: $205,049

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$12,959$205,049+

How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 21 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($75,931) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $90,971 (97%)
Overtime — $72 (0%)
Other — $2,421 (3%)
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

$25,828

$46,113

$75,931

$151,477

$179,966

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $179,966 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $25,828. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

C.E.A.

8 · $150,288

Information Technology Manager II

4 · $58,570

Associate Governmental Program Analyst

3 · $70,886

Staff Services Manager I

2 · $64,011

Executive Director, Cradle to Career

1 · $205,049

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 1

Mary Ann M Bates

Executive Director, Cradle to Career/Cradle to Career

2023 total comp

$205,049

Base pay: $204,449
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $205,049
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $17,332
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4241007898001
Salary Total: $17,332
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $205,049

At Cradle to Career, Mary Ann M Bates serves as a Executive Director, Cradle to Career. Their 2023 pay totaled $205,049. Union affiliation: E99.

Julia E Blair

C.E.A./Cradle to Career

2023 total comp

$185,779

Base pay: $170,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $14,993
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,779
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,059
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4241007500005
Salary Total: $16,059
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $185,779

At Cradle to Career, Julia E Blair serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $185,779. Union affiliation: M01.

Daniel L Lamoree

C.E.A./Cradle to Career

2023 total comp

$179,966

Base pay: $177,546
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,966
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SAN BERNARDINO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $15,051
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4241007500002
Salary Total: $15,051
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $179,966

Daniel L Lamoree works as a C.E.A. for Cradle to Career. Daniel earned $179,966 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Ryan A Estrellado

C.E.A./Cradle to Career

2023 total comp

$177,488

Base pay: $175,068
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,488
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,841
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4241007500003
Salary Total: $14,841
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $177,488

At Cradle to Career, Ryan A Estrellado serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $177,488. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Shannon E Serrato

C.E.A./Cradle to Career

2023 total comp

$159,906

Base pay: $157,486
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,906
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,623
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4241007500001
Salary Total: $13,623
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $159,906

At Cradle to Career, Shannon E Serrato serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $159,906. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Munny Chitneni

Information Technology Manager II/Cradle to Career

2023 total comp

$151,477

Base pay: $145,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,279
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,477
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,451
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4241001406002
Salary Total: $12,451
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $151,477

Munny Chitneni is a Information Technology Manager II at Cradle to Career. 2023 total compensation came to $151,477. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Lesley J Taylor

C.E.A./Cradle to Career

2023 total comp

$140,671

Base pay: $138,251
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,671
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,270
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4241007500004
Salary Total: $12,270
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $140,671

Lesley J Taylor is a C.E.A. at Cradle to Career. 2023 total compensation came to $140,671. Union affiliation: M01.

Mary Kathyrn T Cruz-Jones

Staff Services Manager III/Cradle to Career

2023 total comp

$103,182

Base pay: $100,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,370
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,182
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,022
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4241004802001
Salary Total: $9,022
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $103,182

At Cradle to Career, Mary Kathyrn T Cruz-Jones serves as a Staff Services Manager III. Their 2023 pay totaled $103,182. Union affiliation: M01.

Kevin P Filipich

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Cradle to Career

2023 total comp

$90,912

Base pay: $83,409
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,503
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,912
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4241005393703
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $90,912

Kevin P Filipich works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Cradle to Career. Kevin earned $90,912 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Diana Yang

Staff Services Manager I/Cradle to Career

2023 total comp

$81,909

Base pay: $79,590
Overtime: $24
Other pay: $2,295
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,909
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,252
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4241004800001
Salary Total: $7,252
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $81,909

Diana Yang holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Cradle to Career. In 2023, their total compensation was $81,909. Union affiliation: S01.

Judy Chan

C.E.A./Cradle to Career

2023 total comp

$75,931

Base pay: $75,581
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,931
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,007
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4241007500008
Salary Total: $12,007
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $75,931

Judy Chan is a C.E.A. at Cradle to Career. 2023 total compensation came to $75,931. They are represented by M01.

Sebastien C Chaubard

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Cradle to Career

2023 total comp

$70,886

Base pay: $68,466
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,886
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,968
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4241005393701
Salary Total: $5,968
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $70,886

At Cradle to Career, Sebastien C Chaubard serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,886. Union affiliation: R01.

Mike Arakji

Information Technology Manager II/Cradle to Career

2023 total comp

$69,237

Base pay: $69,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,237
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,048
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4241001406900
Salary Total: $75
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $69,237

Mike Arakji works as a Information Technology Manager II for Cradle to Career. Mike earned $69,237 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Mark A Paxson

Attorney IV/Cradle to Career

2023 total comp

$52,753

Base pay: $52,753
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,753
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4241005780900
Salary Total: $86
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $52,753

Mark A Paxson works as a Attorney IV for Cradle to Career. Mark earned $52,753 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

David N Lang

Information Technology Manager II/Cradle to Career

2023 total comp

$47,904

Base pay: $47,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,904
Union / bargaining unit: E59
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,063
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4241001406003
Salary Total: $12,063
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $47,904

David N Lang holds the role of Information Technology Manager II at Cradle to Career. In 2023, their total compensation was $47,904. They are represented by E59.

Stephanie Gutierrez-Valdez

Staff Services Manager I/Cradle to Career

2023 total comp

$46,113

Base pay: $43,756
Overtime: $1,482
Other pay: $875
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,113
Union / bargaining unit: E48
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,760
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4241004800002
Salary Total: $6,760
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $46,113

Stephanie Gutierrez-Valdez holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Cradle to Career. In 2023, their total compensation was $46,113. Union affiliation: E48.

Brandi S Arias

Office Technician (Typing)/Cradle to Career

2023 total comp

$35,230

Base pay: $34,730
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,230
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,609
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4241001139001
Salary Total: $3,609
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $35,230

Brandi S Arias works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Cradle to Career. Brandi earned $35,230 in 2023. They are represented by R04.

Angelique Z Palomar

C.E.A./Cradle to Career

2023 total comp

$26,473

Base pay: $24,155
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,318
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,473
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,755
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4241007500006
Salary Total: $9,755
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $26,473

At Cradle to Career, Angelique Z Palomar serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $26,473. Union affiliation: M01.

Britney F Ortiz

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Cradle to Career

2023 total comp

$25,828

Base pay: $25,578
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,828
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,684
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4241005393702
Salary Total: $5,684
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $25,828

Britney F Ortiz holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Cradle to Career. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,828. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Patrick C Perry

Information Technology Manager II/Cradle to Career

2023 total comp

$23,071

Base pay: $23,071
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,071
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,048
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4241001406900
Salary Total: $75
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $23,071

Patrick C Perry is a Information Technology Manager II at Cradle to Career. 2023 total compensation came to $23,071. They are represented by M01.

Eric N Flores

C.E.A./Cradle to Career

2023 total comp

$12,959

Base pay: $12,859
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,959
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,755
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4241007500007
Salary Total: $9,755
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $12,959

Eric N Flores holds the role of C.E.A. at Cradle to Career. In 2023, their total compensation was $12,959. Their bargaining unit is M01.