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 6
C.E.A./Department of Public Health
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Leslie C Gaffney is a C.E.A. at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $148,688. They are represented by M01.
Pharmaceutical Consultant II, Department of Health Services (Specialist)/Department of Public Health
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Diana L Dovinh holds the role of Pharmaceutical Consultant II, Department of Health Services (Specialist) at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $148,482. They are represented by R19.
Pharmaceutical Consultant II, Department of Health Services (Specialist)/Department of Public Health
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Peter H Hur works as a Pharmaceutical Consultant II, Department of Health Services (Specialist) for Department of Public Health. Peter earned $148,482 in 2023. Union affiliation: R19.
Pharmaceutical Consultant II, Department of Health Services (Specialist)/Department of Public Health
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Samira Kelley is a Pharmaceutical Consultant II, Department of Health Services (Specialist) at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $148,482. Union affiliation: R19.
Pharmaceutical Consultant II, Department of Health Services (Specialist)/Department of Public Health
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Soheyl Lafzi is a Pharmaceutical Consultant II, Department of Health Services (Specialist) at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $148,482. Their bargaining unit is R19.
Pharmaceutical Consultant II, Department of Health Services (Specialist)/Department of Public Health
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Han N Ngo works as a Pharmaceutical Consultant II, Department of Health Services (Specialist) for Department of Public Health. Han earned $148,482 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R19.
Pharmaceutical Consultant II, Department of Health Services (Specialist)/Department of Public Health
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Dongjoon Song is a Pharmaceutical Consultant II, Department of Health Services (Specialist) at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $148,482. They are represented by R19.
Pharmaceutical Consultant II, Department of Health Services (Specialist)/Department of Public Health
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Arthur K Woo is a Pharmaceutical Consultant II, Department of Health Services (Specialist) at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $148,482. Union affiliation: R19.
Pharmaceutical Consultant II, Department of Health Services (Specialist)/Department of Public Health
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Alex L Zhan holds the role of Pharmaceutical Consultant II, Department of Health Services (Specialist) at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $148,482. Their bargaining unit is R19.
Research Scientist IV (Food and Drug Sciences)/Department of Public Health
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Madhur Kumar works as a Research Scientist IV (Food and Drug Sciences) for Department of Public Health. Madhur earned $148,376 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Information Technology Specialist III/Department of Public Health
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Benjamin E Beasley Iv works as a Information Technology Specialist III for Department of Public Health. Benjamin earned $148,364 in 2023. They are represented by M01.
Pharmaceutical Consultant II, Department of Health Services (Specialist)/Department of Public Health
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Trang T Nguyen works as a Pharmaceutical Consultant II, Department of Health Services (Specialist) for Department of Public Health. Trang earned $148,357 in 2023. Union affiliation: R19.
Pharmaceutical Consultant II, Department of Health Services (Specialist)/Department of Public Health
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Samuel S Obair Ii holds the role of Pharmaceutical Consultant II, Department of Health Services (Specialist) at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $148,257. They are represented by R19.
Pharmaceutical Consultant II, Department of Health Services (Specialist)/Department of Public Health
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Bonnie M Thomas holds the role of Pharmaceutical Consultant II, Department of Health Services (Specialist) at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $148,207. They are represented by R19.
C.E.A./Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Ashley Secarea Mills serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $148,136. Union affiliation: M01.
Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse/Department of Public Health
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Susan J Voisin holds the role of Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $148,101. Their bargaining unit is R17.
Attorney III/Department of Public Health
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William B Maguire holds the role of Attorney III at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $147,680. Union affiliation: R02.
Information Technology Specialist III/Department of Public Health
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Ian M Sanford holds the role of Information Technology Specialist III at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $147,514. They are represented by M01.
Information Technology Manager I/Department of Public Health
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Beulah A Mathew works as a Information Technology Manager I for Department of Public Health. Beulah earned $147,462 in 2023. Union affiliation: M01.
Research Scientist IV (Microbiological Sciences)/Department of Public Health
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William S Probert works as a Research Scientist IV (Microbiological Sciences) for Department of Public Health. William earned $147,263 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Health Program Specialist II/Department of Public Health
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Shafeel I Koya works as a Health Program Specialist II for Department of Public Health. Shafeel earned $146,869 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Research Scientist Supervisor II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics)/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Niloufar N Kazerouni serves as a Research Scientist Supervisor II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics). Their 2023 pay totaled $146,560. They are represented by S10.
Food and Drug Program Specialist/Department of Public Health
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Robin L Perry works as a Food and Drug Program Specialist for Department of Public Health. Robin earned $146,450 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Public Health Medical Officer III/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Jaclyn K Pasko serves as a Public Health Medical Officer III. Their 2023 pay totaled $146,331. Union affiliation: R16.
Information Technology Specialist III/Department of Public Health
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Theresa M Giles holds the role of Information Technology Specialist III at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $146,294. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Information Technology Manager I/Department of Public Health
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My Linh T Dang-Andres holds the role of Information Technology Manager I at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $146,274. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Information Technology Manager I/Department of Public Health
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Ratha Sun works as a Information Technology Manager I for Department of Public Health. Ratha earned $146,274 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Information Technology Manager I/Department of Public Health
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Richard J Banister works as a Information Technology Manager I for Department of Public Health. Richard earned $146,224 in 2023. Union affiliation: M01.
Information Technology Manager I/Department of Public Health
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Rebecca J Kyles holds the role of Information Technology Manager I at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $146,224. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Food and Drug Program Specialist/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Christina N Grant serves as a Food and Drug Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $146,014. They are represented by R07.
Research Scientist Supervisor II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics)/Department of Public Health
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Jing Feng works as a Research Scientist Supervisor II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) for Department of Public Health. Jing earned $145,685 in 2023. Union affiliation: S10.
Food and Drug Program Specialist/Department of Public Health
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Natalie M Hunt-Barta is a Food and Drug Program Specialist at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $145,680. Their bargaining unit is R07.
C.E.A./Department of Public Health
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Christine T Sullivan works as a C.E.A. for Department of Public Health. Christine earned $145,614 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Research Scientist Supervisor I(Epidemiology/Biostatistics)/Department of Public Health
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Anna Flynn holds the role of Research Scientist Supervisor I(Epidemiology/Biostatistics) at Department of Public Health. In 2023, their total compensation was $145,006. They are represented by S10.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Department of Public Health
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Mercy Mathew is a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $144,655. They are represented by S10.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Elham Shekaramiz serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $144,655. Their bargaining unit is S10.
Information Technology Manager I/Department of Public Health
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At Department of Public Health, Jason D Perry serves as a Information Technology Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $144,458. They are represented by M01.
C.E.A./Department of Public Health
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Heather C Chamizo is a C.E.A. at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $144,415. They are represented by M01.
Information Technology Specialist III/Department of Public Health
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Craig A Stone works as a Information Technology Specialist III for Department of Public Health. Craig earned $144,328 in 2023. They are represented by M01.
Information Technology Manager II/Department of Public Health
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Jess T Sanford is a Information Technology Manager II at Department of Public Health. 2023 total compensation came to $144,189. Union affiliation: M01.