California / Department of Health Care Services / Information Technology Specialist I

Job-title file

Information Technology Specialist I

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

284 employees hold this title in Department of Health Care Services. Median total compensation for the role is $109,633, above the department median of $90,379.

Employees: 284
Total payroll: $28.4M
Role median: $109,633
Agency median: $90,379
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$50$123,314+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 284 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Information Technology Specialist I pay vs. California

Across all employers in California, the median wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators — about 26,170 people — is $106,440. Department of Health Care Services pays a median base salary of $116,193 for this role, 9% above that figure — about the 59th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Health Care Services sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$72,400

$88,680

$106,440

$134,190

$166,730

Department of Health Care Services median · $116,193

The bar is the range of annual wages for Network and Computer Systems Administrators across every employer in California, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Health Care Services’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators — about 314,340 people — is $99,130. Department of Health Care Services’s median base salary is 17% above that national figure, about the 66th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$62,640

$78,010

$99,130

$126,640

$155,050

Department of Health Care Services median · $116,193

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the California range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 445 of 461 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Health Care Services is $116,423, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across California

Information Technology Specialist I is held in 110 California departments. In Department of Health Care Services, the median of $109,633 ranks #38 of 110.

Highest-paying departments for this role

CA State Auditor's Office

$132,366 · 1

State Comp Insurance Fund

$128,717 · 265

CA. Coastal Commission

$128,247 · 2

CA Department of Human Resources

$124,141 · 21

Wildlife Conservation Board

$123,314 · 1

Department of Tax and Fee Administrative

$123,314 · 166

California Horse Racing Board

$123,314 · 3

Arts Council

$123,314 · 1

Department of Child Support Service

$123,314 · 197

Sierra Nevada Conservancy

$123,014 · 1

Real Estate

$122,714 · 17

Legislative Counsel Bureau

$121,780 · 155

Median total compensation for the Information Technology Specialist I role in other Californiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Information Technology Specialist beyond California

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In California, the median of $116,489 ranks #2 of 2. See Information Technology Specialist across all of California →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Los Angeles County

$302,249 · 100

Median total compensation for comparable Information Technology Specialistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Ajinesh Chand

Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services

2025 total comp

$120,494

Base pay: $120,044
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,494
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Yolo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,537
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8054131402009
Salary Total: $10,221
Total Pay: $120,494

Ajinesh Chand works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Department of Health Care Services. Their status is full-time. Ajinesh earned $120,494 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Lisa Suarez

Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services

2025 total comp

$120,174

Base pay: $119,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $575
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,174
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,537
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8023511402027
Salary Total: $10,221
Total Pay: $120,174

Lisa Suarez is a Information Technology Specialist I at Department of Health Care Services. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,174. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Eric Johansson

Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services

2023 total comp

$119,581

Base pay: $117,161
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,581
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,932
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8023541402028
Salary Total: $9,932
Total Pay: $119,581

Eric Johansson is a Information Technology Specialist I at Department of Health Care Services. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $119,581. They are represented by R01.

Geraldine Rios

Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services

2023 total comp

$119,581

Base pay: $117,161
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,581
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,932
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8023521402026
Salary Total: $9,932
Total Pay: $119,581

At Department of Health Care Services, Geraldine Rios serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $119,581. Union affiliation: R01.

Rowena Perez Manuel

Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services

2025 total comp

$119,111

Base pay: $118,711
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,111
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,537
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8033951402003
Salary Total: $10,221
Total Pay: $119,111

Rowena Perez Manuel is a Information Technology Specialist I at Department of Health Care Services. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $119,111. They are represented by R01.

Robert Lee

Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services

2024 total comp

$118,914

Base pay: $118,314
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,914
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,230
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8033951402008
Salary Total: $10,230
Total Pay: $118,914

Robert Lee is a Information Technology Specialist I at Department of Health Care Services. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $118,914. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Jose Puertas

Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services

2025 total comp

$118,867

Base pay: $118,267
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,867
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,537
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8023511402023
Salary Total: $10,221
Total Pay: $118,867

Jose Puertas holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Department of Health Care Services. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,867. Union affiliation: R01.

Penny Chiu

Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services

2025 total comp

$118,452

Base pay: $117,852
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,452
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,537
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8054131402002
Salary Total: $9,248
Total Pay: $118,452

At Department of Health Care Services, Penny Chiu serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,452. They are represented by R01.

Dave Chu

Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services

2025 total comp

$118,311

Base pay: $117,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $575
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,311
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,314
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8023541402024
Salary Total: $10,005
Total Pay: $118,311

Dave Chu holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Department of Health Care Services. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,311. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Jeffery Baca

Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services

2025 total comp

$117,897

Base pay: $116,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $925
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,897
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,537
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8023511402010
Salary Total: $9,734
Total Pay: $117,897

At Department of Health Care Services, Jeffery Baca serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,897. They are represented by R01.

Lori Howton

Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services

2025 total comp

$117,822

Base pay: $117,222
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,822
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,079
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8023611402011
Salary Total: $9,777
Total Pay: $117,822

Lori Howton works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Department of Health Care Services. Their status is full-time. Lori earned $117,822 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Jeffrey Sok

Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services

2025 total comp

$117,807

Base pay: $117,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,807
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,537
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8023831402013
Salary Total: $10,221
Total Pay: $117,807

Jeffrey Sok is a Information Technology Specialist I at Department of Health Care Services. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $117,807. They are represented by R01.

Siva Ramadoss

Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services

2025 total comp

$117,746

Base pay: $117,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,746
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,304
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8023631402005
Salary Total: $9,995
Total Pay: $117,746

At Department of Health Care Services, Siva Ramadoss serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,746. They are represented by R01.

John Osullivan

Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services

2023 total comp

$117,717

Base pay: $115,071
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,646
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,717
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,932
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8033951402009
Salary Total: $9,932
Total Pay: $117,717

At Department of Health Care Services, John Osullivan serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $117,717. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Jason Jorgensen

Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services

2025 total comp

$117,572

Base pay: $116,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,572
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,537
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8023521402071
Salary Total: $9,734
Total Pay: $117,572

Jason Jorgensen works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Department of Health Care Services. Their status is full-time. Jason earned $117,572 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Linda Lam

Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services

2025 total comp

$117,572

Base pay: $116,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,572
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,537
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8054131402021
Salary Total: $9,734
Total Pay: $117,572

Linda Lam holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Department of Health Care Services. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,572. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Solanda Laswell

Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services

2025 total comp

$117,572

Base pay: $116,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,572
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,537
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8023531402021
Salary Total: $9,734
Total Pay: $117,572

Solanda Laswell works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Department of Health Care Services. Their status is full-time. Solanda earned $117,572 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R01.

David Stoltz

Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services

2025 total comp

$117,493

Base pay: $116,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,493
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,240
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8023631402011
Salary Total: $9,933
Total Pay: $117,493

At Department of Health Care Services, David Stoltz serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,493. They are represented by R01.

Jeeva Chandra Sekaran

Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services

2025 total comp

$117,275

Base pay: $116,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $475
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,275
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,530
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8023631402008
Salary Total: $10,214
Total Pay: $117,275

Jeeva Chandra Sekaran works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Department of Health Care Services. Their status is full-time. Jeeva earned $117,275 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R01.