California / Department of Public Health
Agency file
The Department of Public Health oversees public health and medical services — disease prevention, clinics and hospitals, and health licensing and regulation.
In 2023, this agency had 4,865 employees with median total compensation of $87,794; the highest distinct record was $333,526.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 4,865 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($87,794) — 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 $127,301 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $32,960. 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 4
C.E.A./Department of Public Health
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Tara L Naisbitt is a C.E.A. at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $167,496. They are represented by M01.
Research Scientist Manager (Chemical Services)/Department of Public Health
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Shiyamalie R Ruberu is a Research Scientist Manager (Chemical Services) at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $167,168. Union affiliation: M10.
Attorney IV/Department of Public Health
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Thalassa Kingsnorth works as a Attorney IV for Department of Public Health. Thalassa earned $166,808 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.
Chief, Food and Drug Unit/Department of Public Health
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James A Chan holds the role of Chief, Food and Drug Unit at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $166,800. They are represented by S07.
Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)/Department of Public Health
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Sheetal Singh holds the role of Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $165,890. Their bargaining unit is S10.
Deputy Director, Office of Communications, California Department of Public Health/Department of Public Health
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Alison M Bay is a Deputy Director, Office of Communications, California Department of Public Health at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $165,785. Their bargaining unit is E99.
Senior Emergency Services Coordinator, Office of Emergency Services/Department of Public Health
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John S Wogec holds the role of Senior Emergency Services Coordinator, Office of Emergency Services at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $165,623. Their bargaining unit is R07.
C.E.A./Department of Public Health
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Dung T Tran works as a C.E.A. for Department of Public Health. Dung earned $164,660 in 2023. They are represented by M01.
Information Technology Manager II/Department of Public Health
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Ligaya E Perera is a Information Technology Manager II at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $164,461. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Chief, Food and Drug Unit/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Robert Rojo serves as a Chief, Food and Drug Unit. Their 2023 pay totaled $164,304. They are represented by S07.
Research Scientist Supervisor II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics)/Department of Public Health
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Yanyi K Djamba is a Research Scientist Supervisor II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $164,061. They are represented by S10.
Research Scientist Supervisor II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics)/Department of Public Health
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Peter K Oh is a Research Scientist Supervisor II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $164,061. Union affiliation: S10.
Research Scientist Supervisor II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics)/Department of Public Health
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Stanley Sciortino works as a Research Scientist Supervisor II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) for Department of Public Health. Stanley earned $164,061 in 2023. Union affiliation: S10.
Research Scientist Supervisor II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics)/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Rebecca J Williams serves as a Research Scientist Supervisor II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics). Their 2023 pay totaled $164,061. Their bargaining unit is S10.
Research Scientist Supervisor II (Social/Behavioral Sciences)/Department of Public Health
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Lauren K Whetstone holds the role of Research Scientist Supervisor II (Social/Behavioral Sciences) at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $164,061. Union affiliation: S10.
Research Scientist Supervisor II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics)/Department of Public Health
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Nerissa T Wu is a Research Scientist Supervisor II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $163,761. Union affiliation: S10.
Research Scientist Supervisor II (Microbiological Sciences)/Department of Public Health
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David Kiang holds the role of Research Scientist Supervisor II (Microbiological Sciences) at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $163,761. They are represented by S10.
Research Scientist Supervisor II (Microbiological Sciences)/Department of Public Health
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Peng Zhang holds the role of Research Scientist Supervisor II (Microbiological Sciences) at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $163,736. Their bargaining unit is S10.
Research Scientist Supervisor II (Microbiological Sciences)/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Stephanie L Abromaitis serves as a Research Scientist Supervisor II (Microbiological Sciences). Their 2023 pay totaled $163,486. Union affiliation: S10.
Research Scientist Supervisor II (Chemical Sciences)/Department of Public Health
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Alon Volner holds the role of Research Scientist Supervisor II (Chemical Sciences) at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $163,461. Their bargaining unit is S10.
Research Scientist Supervisor II (Microbiological Sciences)/Department of Public Health
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Jill K Hacker holds the role of Research Scientist Supervisor II (Microbiological Sciences) at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $163,461. Their bargaining unit is S10.
Research Scientist Supervisor II (Microbiological Sciences)/Department of Public Health
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Christina Q Morales is a Research Scientist Supervisor II (Microbiological Sciences) at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $163,461. Union affiliation: S10.
Research Scientist Supervisor II (Food and Drug Sciences)/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Carrie M Ferstl serves as a Research Scientist Supervisor II (Food and Drug Sciences). Their 2023 pay totaled $163,088. They are represented by S10.
Research Scientist Supervisor II (Chemical Sciences)/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Partha Neogi serves as a Research Scientist Supervisor II (Chemical Sciences). Their 2023 pay totaled $162,551. Union affiliation: S10.
Research Scientist Manager (Epidemiology/Biostatistics)/Department of Public Health
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Ryan D Murphy holds the role of Research Scientist Manager (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $162,268. Union affiliation: M10.
Senior Emergency Services Coordinator, Office of Emergency Services/Department of Public Health
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Narimon M Mirza is a Senior Emergency Services Coordinator, Office of Emergency Services at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $162,136. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Deputy Director, Legislative and Governmental Affairs, California Department of Public Health/Department of Public Health
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Maral A Farsi is a Deputy Director, Legislative and Governmental Affairs, California Department of Public Health at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $161,733. They are represented by E99.
Attorney IV/Department of Public Health
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Bridget M Jones works as a Attorney IV for Department of Public Health. Bridget earned $161,727 in 2023. They are represented by R02.
Research Scientist Supervisor II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics)/Department of Public Health
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Sharon L Messenger works as a Research Scientist Supervisor II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) for Department of Public Health. Sharon earned $161,020 in 2023. They are represented by S10.
Attorney IV/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Holly J Pearson serves as a Attorney IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $160,961. Union affiliation: R02.
C.E.A./Department of Public Health
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Dung P P La works as a C.E.A. for Department of Public Health. Dung earned $160,697 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Information Technology Manager II/Department of Public Health
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David G Fisher holds the role of Information Technology Manager II at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $160,671. Union affiliation: M01.
Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Betty Jackson-Steward serves as a Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse. Their 2023 pay totaled $160,649. They are represented by R17.
Public Health Medical Officer III -Epidemiology-/Department of Public Health
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Kristen A Wendorf is a Public Health Medical Officer III -Epidemiology- at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $159,922. Union affiliation: S16.
Attorney III/Department of Public Health
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Sharon J Simms holds the role of Attorney III at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $159,845. Union affiliation: R02.
Pharmaceutical Program Consultant, Department of Health Services/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Cari Y Lee serves as a Pharmaceutical Program Consultant, Department of Health Services. Their 2023 pay totaled $159,739. Their bargaining unit is S19.
Research Scientist Supervisor II (Social/Behavioral Sciences)/Department of Public Health
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Lori M Copan holds the role of Research Scientist Supervisor II (Social/Behavioral Sciences) at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $159,515. Union affiliation: S10.
Research Scientist Manager (Epidemiology/Biostatistics)/Department of Public Health
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Cindy H Wu works as a Research Scientist Manager (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) for Department of Public Health. Cindy earned $159,487 in 2023. Union affiliation: M10.
Research Scientist Supervisor II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics)/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, David J Reynen serves as a Research Scientist Supervisor II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics). Their 2023 pay totaled $159,482. They are represented by S10.
Public Health Medical Officer III -Epidemiology-/Department of Public Health
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Chloe E Le Marchand works as a Public Health Medical Officer III -Epidemiology- for Department of Public Health. Chloe earned $159,063 in 2023. They are represented by R16.