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Department of Public Health

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

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.

Year
2023
Employees
4,865
Median total
$87,794
Highest record
$333,526

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$0$175,243+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$82,646 (96%)
  • Overtime$990 (1%)
  • Other$2,809 (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
$32,960
$61,929
$87,794
$110,333
$127,301

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).

Largest job titles

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 40

Marco E Metzger

Senior Public Health Biologist/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$105,168
Base pay
$104,568
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,168
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
SAN BERNARDINO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,714
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5804250563001
Salary Total
$8,714
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$105,168

At Department of Public Health, Marco E Metzger serves as a Senior Public Health Biologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $105,168. They are represented by R10.

Michael K Niemela

Senior Public Health Biologist/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$105,168
Base pay
$104,568
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,168
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,714
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5804200563001
Salary Total
$8,714
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$105,168

At Department of Public Health, Michael K Niemela serves as a Senior Public Health Biologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $105,168. They are represented by R10.

Kathrine Peterson

Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$105,165
Base pay
$103,261
Overtime
$29
Other pay
$1,875
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,165
Union / bargaining unit
R17
Work county
BUTTE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,800
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5808648011024
Salary Total
$8,704
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$105,165

Kathrine Peterson holds the role of Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,165. Union affiliation: R17.

Justin L Walters

Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$105,127
Base pay
$104,477
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,127
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,048
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5801531402011
Salary Total
$9,048
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$105,127

Justin L Walters holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,127. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Jennifer C Womack

Research Scientist III (Epidemiology/Biostatistics)/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$105,122
Base pay
$101,023
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,122
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,353
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5804305594006
Salary Total
$8,520
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$105,122

Jennifer C Womack holds the role of Research Scientist III (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,122. They are represented by R10.

Robyn C Jimenez

Health Program Manager II/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$105,106
Base pay
$102,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,106
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
CONTRA COSTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,018
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5805308428003
Salary Total
$9,018
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$105,106

Robyn C Jimenez works as a Health Program Manager II for Department of Public Health. Robyn earned $105,106 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Hannah Johnson

Research Scientist II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics)/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$105,090
Base pay
$104,490
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,090
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,889
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5814045582007
Salary Total
$8,889
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$105,090

Hannah Johnson is a Research Scientist II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $105,090. Union affiliation: R10.

Lyndsey K Williams

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$105,075
Base pay
$102,655
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,075
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,061
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5800154801001
Salary Total
$9,061
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$105,075

Lyndsey K Williams holds the role of Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,075. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Ruben M Robles

Health Program Specialist II/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$104,974
Base pay
$102,554
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,974
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,584
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5803708336002
Salary Total
$8,784
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,974

Ruben M Robles works as a Health Program Specialist II for Department of Public Health. Ruben earned $104,974 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Michael J Bahn

Information Technology Specialist II/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$104,941
Base pay
$102,521
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,941
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,011
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5801511414042
Salary Total
$9,011
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,941

At Department of Public Health, Michael J Bahn serves as a Information Technology Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $104,941. Union affiliation: R01.

Sukhjit K Sandhu

Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$104,923
Base pay
$99,788
Overtime
$2,664
Other pay
$2,470
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,923
Union / bargaining unit
R17
Work county
SAN JOAQUIN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,759
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5808838011013
Salary Total
$8,959
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,923

Sukhjit K Sandhu is a Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $104,923. Their bargaining unit is R17.

Joyce Cheung

Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$104,876
Base pay
$102,456
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,876
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,048
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5801511402096
Salary Total
$9,048
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,876

Joyce Cheung works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Department of Public Health. Joyce earned $104,876 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Allen T Chau

Information Technology Specialist II/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$104,825
Base pay
$102,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,825
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,963
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5801521414046
Salary Total
$8,963
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,825

Allen T Chau holds the role of Information Technology Specialist II at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $104,825. Union affiliation: R01.

Peter A Nishijima

Environmental Scientist/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$104,813
Base pay
$98,251
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,562
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,813
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,748
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5806130762014
Salary Total
$7,748
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,813

At Department of Public Health, Peter A Nishijima serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $104,813. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Alicia T Eugenio

Associate Management Auditor/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$104,764
Base pay
$98,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,183
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,764
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,238
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5800154159707
Salary Total
$8,238
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,764

Alicia T Eugenio is a Associate Management Auditor at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $104,764. They are represented by R01.

Diane M Sigua

Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$104,721
Base pay
$102,901
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,820
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,721
Union / bargaining unit
R17
Work county
SONOMA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,197
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5808638011008
Salary Total
$8,960
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,721

At Department of Public Health, Diane M Sigua serves as a Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse. Their 2023 pay totaled $104,721. Their bargaining unit is R17.

Sharon C Tom

Examiner II Laboratory Field Services/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$104,653
Base pay
$102,252
Overtime
$1,801
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,653
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,521
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5807517946020
Salary Total
$8,521
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,653

Sharon C Tom works as a Examiner II Laboratory Field Services for Department of Public Health. Sharon earned $104,653 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.

Jeanne L Jackson

Staff Services Manager I/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$104,603
Base pay
$99,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,542
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,603
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,398
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5801504800001
Salary Total
$8,398
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,603

Jeanne L Jackson is a Staff Services Manager I at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $104,603. Union affiliation: S01.

Khrisnariz R Enverga

Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$104,552
Base pay
$102,954
Overtime
$1,039
Other pay
$560
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,552
Union / bargaining unit
R17
Work county
KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,004
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5808448011088
Salary Total
$8,959
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,552

Khrisnariz R Enverga is a Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $104,552. Union affiliation: R17.

Dilhara R Ranasinghe

Research Scientist II (Physical/Engineering Sciences)/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$104,542
Base pay
$104,392
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$150
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,542
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
CONTRA COSTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,492
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5807215588002
Salary Total
$8,662
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,542

Dilhara R Ranasinghe is a Research Scientist II (Physical/Engineering Sciences) at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $104,542. Union affiliation: R10.

Makeda A Blackwell

Staff Services Manager I/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$104,503
Base pay
$99,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,442
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,503
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,398
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5808524800003
Salary Total
$8,398
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,503

Makeda A Blackwell holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $104,503. Union affiliation: S01.

Peter M Domich

Staff Services Manager I/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$104,503
Base pay
$99,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,442
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,503
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,398
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5804064800004
Salary Total
$8,398
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,503

Peter M Domich is a Staff Services Manager I at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $104,503. They are represented by S01.

Daniel J Perez

Investigator/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$104,491
Base pay
$96,124
Overtime
$3,530
Other pay
$4,838
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,491
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,327
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5806138610002
Salary Total
$8,452
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,491

At Department of Public Health, Daniel J Perez serves as a Investigator. Their 2023 pay totaled $104,491. They are represented by R07.

Lavessia W Allian

Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$104,478
Base pay
$100,096
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,382
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,478
Union / bargaining unit
R17
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,800
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5808318011109
Salary Total
$8,704
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,478

Lavessia W Allian holds the role of Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $104,478. They are represented by R17.

Shinita V Allen

Information Technology Associate/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$104,455
Base pay
$102,035
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,455
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
CONTRA COSTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,238
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5801551401007
Salary Total
$8,650
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,455

Shinita V Allen holds the role of Information Technology Associate at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $104,455. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Scott P Secord

Information Technology Associate/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$104,455
Base pay
$102,035
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,455
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
CONTRA COSTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,238
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5801551401005
Salary Total
$8,650
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,455

Scott P Secord holds the role of Information Technology Associate at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $104,455. Union affiliation: R01.

Jami R Chan

Health Program Specialist II/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$104,443
Base pay
$101,258
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,185
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,443
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,584
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5813308336019
Salary Total
$8,584
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,443

At Department of Public Health, Jami R Chan serves as a Health Program Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $104,443. Union affiliation: R01.

Victor A Margallo

Associate Health Physicist/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$104,423
Base pay
$103,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,423
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,047
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5806303803103
Salary Total
$9,047
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,423

Victor A Margallo works as a Associate Health Physicist for Department of Public Health. Victor earned $104,423 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.

Linda Summers

Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$104,415
Base pay
$103,815
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,415
Union / bargaining unit
R17
Work county
ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,759
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5808418011038
Salary Total
$8,793
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,415

Linda Summers holds the role of Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $104,415. They are represented by R17.

Elaine V Flores

Examiner II Laboratory Field Services/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$104,406
Base pay
$102,252
Overtime
$1,554
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,406
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,521
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5807517946005
Salary Total
$8,521
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,406

At Department of Public Health, Elaine V Flores serves as a Examiner II Laboratory Field Services. Their 2023 pay totaled $104,406. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Joseph A Torrez

Staff Services Manager I/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$104,353
Base pay
$99,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,292
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,353
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,398
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5801304800012
Salary Total
$8,398
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,353

Joseph A Torrez holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $104,353. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Natalie P Beechler

Associate Health Physicist/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$104,310
Base pay
$103,695
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$615
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,310
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,129
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5806323803013
Salary Total
$8,707
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,310

At Department of Public Health, Natalie P Beechler serves as a Associate Health Physicist. Their 2023 pay totaled $104,310. Union affiliation: R10.

Michael R Marks

Information Officer II/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$104,304
Base pay
$96,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,291
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,304
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,783
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5800205595007
Salary Total
$8,783
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,304

Michael R Marks works as a Information Officer II for Department of Public Health. Michael earned $104,304 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.

Joanna Aalboe

Health Program Manager I/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$104,303
Base pay
$99,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,242
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,303
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,398
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5803358427001
Salary Total
$8,398
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,303

At Department of Public Health, Joanna Aalboe serves as a Health Program Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $104,303. They are represented by S01.

Catherine S Gray

Staff Services Manager I/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$104,303
Base pay
$99,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,242
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,303
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,398
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5805104800013
Salary Total
$8,398
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,303

At Department of Public Health, Catherine S Gray serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $104,303. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Portia M High

Staff Services Manager I/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$104,303
Base pay
$99,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,242
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,303
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,398
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5805104800004
Salary Total
$8,398
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,303

Portia M High is a Staff Services Manager I at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $104,303. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Glen Hirotsu

Staff Services Manager I/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$104,303
Base pay
$99,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,242
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,303
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,398
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5808264800005
Salary Total
$8,398
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,303

Glen Hirotsu is a Staff Services Manager I at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $104,303. Union affiliation: S01.

Alba N Jaimes

Staff Services Manager I/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$104,303
Base pay
$99,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,242
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,303
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,398
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5805204800007
Salary Total
$8,398
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,303

Alba N Jaimes works as a Staff Services Manager I for Department of Public Health. Alba earned $104,303 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Jerry C Katsumata

Staff Services Manager I/Department of Public Health

2023 total comp
$104,303
Base pay
$99,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,242
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,303
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,398
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
5803454800002
Salary Total
$8,398
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,303

Jerry C Katsumata holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $104,303. Union affiliation: S01.