California / Department of Health Care Services
Agency file
The Department of Health Care Services oversees public health and medical services — disease prevention, clinics and hospitals, and health licensing and regulation.
In 2023, this agency had 4,647 employees with median total compensation of $86,339; the highest distinct record was $298,945.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 4,647 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($86,339) — 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 $129,086 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $40,155. 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 17
Investigator/Department of Health Care Services
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Sarah E Ingalls works as a Investigator for Department of Health Care Services. Sarah earned $121,060 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Investigator/Department of Health Care Services
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At Department of Health Care Services, Glenn R Maley serves as a Investigator. Their 2023 pay totaled $121,060. They are represented by R07.
Staff Services Manager III/Department of Health Care Services
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Kristy M Perez works as a Staff Services Manager III for Department of Health Care Services. Kristy earned $121,060 in 2023. They are represented by M01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services
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Sachindra Lal is a Information Technology Specialist I at Department of Health Care Services. 2023 total compensation came to $121,015. Union affiliation: R01.
Nurse Consultant III (Specialist)/Department of Health Care Services
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Fernando R Reyes holds the role of Nurse Consultant III (Specialist) at Department of Health Care Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $120,979. Their bargaining unit is R17.
Staff Services Manager III/Department of Health Care Services
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Sandi L Snelgrove works as a Staff Services Manager III for Department of Health Care Services. Sandi earned $120,902 in 2023. Union affiliation: M01.
Health Program Audit Manager II, Department of Health Services/Department of Health Care Services
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Annie C Hansberger works as a Health Program Audit Manager II, Department of Health Services for Department of Health Care Services. Annie earned $120,868 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Attorney III/Department of Health Care Services
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At Department of Health Care Services, Shannon D Robinson serves as a Attorney III. Their 2023 pay totaled $120,864. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Health Program Audit Manager II, Department of Health Services/Department of Health Care Services
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At Department of Health Care Services, Karen L Petruzzi serves as a Health Program Audit Manager II, Department of Health Services. Their 2023 pay totaled $120,831. Union affiliation: S01.
Staff Services Manager III/Department of Health Care Services
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Kevin Morrill is a Staff Services Manager III at Department of Health Care Services. 2023 total compensation came to $120,830. Union affiliation: M01.
Nurse Evaluator IV, Health Services/Department of Health Care Services
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Ronaldo G Verian works as a Nurse Evaluator IV, Health Services for Department of Health Care Services. Ronaldo earned $120,809 in 2023. Union affiliation: S17.
Information Technology Specialist II/Department of Health Care Services
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Jeffrey A Stephens holds the role of Information Technology Specialist II at Department of Health Care Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $120,751. Union affiliation: R01.
Attorney III/Department of Health Care Services
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Andy Q Le holds the role of Attorney III at Department of Health Care Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $120,590. Union affiliation: R02.
Information Technology Specialist II/Department of Health Care Services
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Kim-Oanh T Nguyen works as a Information Technology Specialist II for Department of Health Care Services. Kim-Oanh earned $120,478 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Manager III/Department of Health Care Services
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Shelly Taunk holds the role of Staff Services Manager III at Department of Health Care Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $120,430. They are represented by M01.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Department of Health Care Services
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Donna Lee works as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) for Department of Health Care Services. Donna earned $120,328 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Research Scientist III (Epidemiology/Biostatistics)/Department of Health Care Services
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At Department of Health Care Services, Sepali H Gunasekera serves as a Research Scientist III (Epidemiology/Biostatistics). Their 2023 pay totaled $120,270. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Investigator/Department of Health Care Services
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At Department of Health Care Services, Brandi A Derouin serves as a Investigator. Their 2023 pay totaled $120,204. They are represented by R07.
Information Technology Specialist II/Department of Health Care Services
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At Department of Health Care Services, Chris S Davis serves as a Information Technology Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $120,172. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services
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Jodee L Barton is a Information Technology Specialist I at Department of Health Care Services. 2023 total compensation came to $120,099. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services
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Henning Warp is a Information Technology Specialist I at Department of Health Care Services. 2023 total compensation came to $120,072. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Research Scientist III (Social/Behavioral Sciences)/Department of Health Care Services
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Susannah S Cohen holds the role of Research Scientist III (Social/Behavioral Sciences) at Department of Health Care Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $120,071. They are represented by R10.
Research Scientist III (Social/Behavioral Sciences)/Department of Health Care Services
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Patricia Lee holds the role of Research Scientist III (Social/Behavioral Sciences) at Department of Health Care Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $120,071. Union affiliation: R10.
Information Technology Specialist II/Department of Health Care Services
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Durgesh J Danait works as a Information Technology Specialist II for Department of Health Care Services. Durgesh earned $120,045 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Department of Health Care Services
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At Department of Health Care Services, Tina M Swain serves as a Information Technology Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $120,041. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Manager III/Department of Health Care Services
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Mistie L Chiddick works as a Staff Services Manager III for Department of Health Care Services. Mistie earned $119,966 in 2023. They are represented by M01.
Staff Services Manager III/Department of Health Care Services
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Kelly L Cowger holds the role of Staff Services Manager III at Department of Health Care Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $119,966. They are represented by M01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services
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Brian Gaultney holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Department of Health Care Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $119,881. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services
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Penny M Chiu works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Department of Health Care Services. Penny earned $119,831 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services
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At Department of Health Care Services, Thurman L Frierson serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $119,831. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services
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Cindy D Mejia is a Information Technology Specialist I at Department of Health Care Services. 2023 total compensation came to $119,831. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services
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At Department of Health Care Services, Angelica Rosales serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $119,831. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services
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Kae C Saechao is a Information Technology Specialist I at Department of Health Care Services. 2023 total compensation came to $119,831. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services
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At Department of Health Care Services, Shelley A Silva serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $119,831. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Department of Health Care Services
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Laurencie Khamphanh is a Information Technology Specialist II at Department of Health Care Services. 2023 total compensation came to $119,732. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Health Program Audit Manager I, Department of Health Services/Department of Health Care Services
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Scott H Hamamura is a Health Program Audit Manager I, Department of Health Services at Department of Health Care Services. 2023 total compensation came to $119,680. Union affiliation: S01.
Staff Services Manager III/Department of Health Care Services
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Sydney Kl Armendariz works as a Staff Services Manager III for Department of Health Care Services. Sydney earned $119,639 in 2023. Union affiliation: M01.
Health Program Audit Manager I, Department of Health Services/Department of Health Care Services
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At Department of Health Care Services, David L Ellis serves as a Health Program Audit Manager I, Department of Health Services. Their 2023 pay totaled $119,630. Union affiliation: S01.
Health Program Audit Manager I, Department of Health Services/Department of Health Care Services
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Oscar J Herrera is a Health Program Audit Manager I, Department of Health Services at Department of Health Care Services. 2023 total compensation came to $119,630. They are represented by S01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services
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Matthew R Baldwin is a Information Technology Specialist I at Department of Health Care Services. 2023 total compensation came to $119,581. They are represented by R01.