California / Department of Cannabis Control
Agency file
The Department of Cannabis Control is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2023, this agency had 567 employees with median total compensation of $83,473; the highest distinct record was $213,085.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 567 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($83,473) — 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 $129,239 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $37,652. 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 9
Special Investigator/Department of Cannabis Control
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At Department of Cannabis Control, Isabel Sanchez serves as a Special Investigator. Their 2023 pay totaled $79,042. Union affiliation: R07.
Environmental Scientist/Department of Cannabis Control
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Cann D Doan is a Environmental Scientist at Department of Cannabis Control. 2023 total compensation came to $78,733. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Department of Cannabis Control
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At Department of Cannabis Control, Laura M Powell serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $78,586. They are represented by R10.
Supervising Special Investigator I/Department of Cannabis Control
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Humberto G Irigoyen holds the role of Supervising Special Investigator I at Department of Cannabis Control. In 2023, their total compensation was $78,471. They are represented by S07.
Environmental Scientist/Department of Cannabis Control
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Austin T Ambrose is a Environmental Scientist at Department of Cannabis Control. 2023 total compensation came to $78,438. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Department of Cannabis Control
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Marlen B Richmond is a Environmental Scientist at Department of Cannabis Control. 2023 total compensation came to $78,241. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Senior Management Auditor/Department of Cannabis Control
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Christian O Okoye works as a Senior Management Auditor for Department of Cannabis Control. Christian earned $78,236 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Environmental Scientist/Department of Cannabis Control
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William M Forbes works as a Environmental Scientist for Department of Cannabis Control. William earned $78,176 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Department of Cannabis Control
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Gina Delarosa holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Department of Cannabis Control. In 2023, their total compensation was $78,163. Union affiliation: R01.
Special Investigator/Department of Cannabis Control
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Russell A Poag holds the role of Special Investigator at Department of Cannabis Control. In 2023, their total compensation was $78,063. They are represented by R07.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Department of Cannabis Control
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Sharqueya M Drake is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Department of Cannabis Control. 2023 total compensation came to $77,655. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Department of Cannabis Control
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Benny Ly works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Department of Cannabis Control. Benny earned $77,646 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Environmental Scientist/Department of Cannabis Control
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Heather Despres is a Environmental Scientist at Department of Cannabis Control. 2023 total compensation came to $77,597. They are represented by R10.
Investigator/Department of Cannabis Control
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Michael A Cardenas works as a Investigator for Department of Cannabis Control. Michael earned $77,596 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Information Officer II/Department of Cannabis Control
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David Szeto works as a Information Officer II for Department of Cannabis Control. David earned $77,500 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Department of Cannabis Control
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Christine M Castillo works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Department of Cannabis Control. Christine earned $77,475 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Department of Cannabis Control
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John D Andersen is a Environmental Scientist at Department of Cannabis Control. 2023 total compensation came to $77,457. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Department of Cannabis Control
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Andriy Melnik is a Environmental Scientist at Department of Cannabis Control. 2023 total compensation came to $77,457. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Department of Cannabis Control
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Melissa A Brokken works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Department of Cannabis Control. Melissa earned $77,388 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Department of Cannabis Control
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Thong Phan-Quang is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Department of Cannabis Control. 2023 total compensation came to $77,382. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Department of Cannabis Control
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Devin J Gray holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Department of Cannabis Control. In 2023, their total compensation was $77,201. Union affiliation: S01.
Staff Services Manager I/Department of Cannabis Control
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Corey M Schimeck is a Staff Services Manager I at Department of Cannabis Control. 2023 total compensation came to $77,145. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Department of Cannabis Control
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Yuliya Oliynyk is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Department of Cannabis Control. 2023 total compensation came to $77,068. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Department of Cannabis Control
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Monica A Favreau holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Department of Cannabis Control. In 2023, their total compensation was $77,026. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Department of Cannabis Control
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Patrick Bates works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Department of Cannabis Control. Patrick earned $76,975 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Department of Cannabis Control
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At Department of Cannabis Control, Albert R Gutierrez serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $76,818. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Department of Cannabis Control
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Victoria J Alison works as a Environmental Scientist for Department of Cannabis Control. Victoria earned $76,638 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Department of Cannabis Control
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Beverly J Grisez White holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Department of Cannabis Control. In 2023, their total compensation was $76,625. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Department of Cannabis Control
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Chelsea M Ruble works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Department of Cannabis Control. Chelsea earned $76,589 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Environmental Scientist/Department of Cannabis Control
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Madison Mcdonald works as a Environmental Scientist for Department of Cannabis Control. Madison earned $76,546 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Department of Cannabis Control
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Lisa Rutherford works as a Environmental Scientist for Department of Cannabis Control. Lisa earned $76,544 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Department of Cannabis Control
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Van T Cordero holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Department of Cannabis Control. In 2023, their total compensation was $76,534. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Department of Cannabis Control
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At Department of Cannabis Control, Courtney Candate serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $76,474. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Department of Cannabis Control
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Jessica D Gomez holds the role of Accounting Officer (Specialist) at Department of Cannabis Control. In 2023, their total compensation was $76,311. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Cannabis Control
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At Department of Cannabis Control, James A Roper serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $76,294. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Investigator/Department of Cannabis Control
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At Department of Cannabis Control, Amariz R Vorzimer serves as a Investigator. Their 2023 pay totaled $76,159. They are represented by R07.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Department of Cannabis Control
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Melinda N Dalziel works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Department of Cannabis Control. Melinda earned $76,126 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Office Technician (Typing)/Department of Cannabis Control
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At Department of Cannabis Control, Nancy J Isaak serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $75,871. They are represented by R04.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Department of Cannabis Control
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At Department of Cannabis Control, James M Peacock serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $75,836. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Department of Cannabis Control
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Anthony V Valadez works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Department of Cannabis Control. Anthony earned $75,790 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.