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 22
Attorney/Department of Health Care Services
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Dimitry Terlesky works as a Attorney for Department of Health Care Services. Dimitry earned $114,697 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Staff Services Manager III/Department of Health Care Services
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Amanda M Cortopassi holds the role of Staff Services Manager III at Department of Health Care Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $114,686. Union affiliation: M01.
Information Technology Supervisor I/Department of Health Care Services
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Scott O Coley holds the role of Information Technology Supervisor I at Department of Health Care Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $114,668. Union affiliation: S01.
Staff Services Manager III/Department of Health Care Services
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Stanley F White holds the role of Staff Services Manager III at Department of Health Care Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $114,629. Union affiliation: M01.
Health Program Specialist II/Department of Health Care Services
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Tina M Flores holds the role of Health Program Specialist II at Department of Health Care Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $114,610. Union affiliation: R01.
Health Program Audit Manager I, Department of Health Services/Department of Health Care Services
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Martin A Alvarez works as a Health Program Audit Manager I, Department of Health Services for Department of Health Care Services. Martin earned $114,595 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Health Program Audit Manager II, Department of Health Services/Department of Health Care Services
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Meggan Johnson works as a Health Program Audit Manager II, Department of Health Services for Department of Health Care Services. Meggan earned $114,434 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Department of Health Care Services
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At Department of Health Care Services, Karan P Singh serves as a Information Technology Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $114,354. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Research Data Specialist III/Department of Health Care Services
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Zeeshan Ayub works as a Research Data Specialist III for Department of Health Care Services. Zeeshan earned $114,287 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services
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Lynncee M Pham holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Department of Health Care Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $114,222. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Research Scientist III (Epidemiology/Biostatistics)/Department of Health Care Services
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At Department of Health Care Services, Eyobe M Ako serves as a Research Scientist III (Epidemiology/Biostatistics). Their 2023 pay totaled $114,199. Union affiliation: R10.
Investigator/Department of Health Care Services
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Andres J Ruiz holds the role of Investigator at Department of Health Care Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $114,171. Union affiliation: R07.
Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services
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At Department of Health Care Services, Linda N Lam serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $114,116. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services
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Long Tu Tai is a Information Technology Specialist I at Department of Health Care Services. 2023 total compensation came to $114,085. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Health Program Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services
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Joel Singh is a Health Program Specialist I at Department of Health Care Services. 2023 total compensation came to $114,057. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services
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Shelley M Feinga is a Information Technology Specialist I at Department of Health Care Services. 2023 total compensation came to $114,016. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services
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Edward L Greene is a Information Technology Specialist I at Department of Health Care Services. 2023 total compensation came to $114,016. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services
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Jason B Jorgensen is a Information Technology Specialist I at Department of Health Care Services. 2023 total compensation came to $114,016. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services
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At Department of Health Care Services, Solanda M Laswell serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $114,016. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services
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At Department of Health Care Services, Wendy G Louie serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $114,016. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Manager III/Department of Health Care Services
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Lindsey H Wilson works as a Staff Services Manager III for Department of Health Care Services. Lindsey earned $113,988 in 2023. They are represented by M01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services
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Stacey J Bittner holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Department of Health Care Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $113,866. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Department of Health Care Services
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Abishekar Poojari is a Information Technology Specialist II at Department of Health Care Services. 2023 total compensation came to $113,827. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Public Health Medical Administrator I/Department of Health Care Services
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Jeffrey M Norris holds the role of Public Health Medical Administrator I at Department of Health Care Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $113,790. Union affiliation: M16.
Information Technology Specialist II/Department of Health Care Services
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At Department of Health Care Services, Kenny Wen serves as a Information Technology Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $113,772. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Department of Health Care Services
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Alex Gutierrez works as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) for Department of Health Care Services. Alex earned $113,726 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Attorney III/Department of Health Care Services
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Noah S Nichols-Johnson is a Attorney III at Department of Health Care Services. 2023 total compensation came to $113,706. Union affiliation: R02.
Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services
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At Department of Health Care Services, Rebecca R Waitt serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $113,705. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Attorney III/Department of Health Care Services
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Talene Ghazarian is a Attorney III at Department of Health Care Services. 2023 total compensation came to $113,667. Union affiliation: R02.
Health Program Audit Manager I, Department of Health Services/Department of Health Care Services
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Glenn C Ilustrisimo works as a Health Program Audit Manager I, Department of Health Services for Department of Health Care Services. Glenn earned $113,569 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services
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Jessica M Paessun works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Department of Health Care Services. Jessica earned $113,553 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Department of Health Care Services
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At Department of Health Care Services, Jin H Chong serves as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $113,476. Union affiliation: S01.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Department of Health Care Services
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Carol L Giltner holds the role of Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Department of Health Care Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $113,476. Union affiliation: S01.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Department of Health Care Services
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At Department of Health Care Services, Diane Lara serves as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $113,476. They are represented by S01.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Department of Health Care Services
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At Department of Health Care Services, Crystal F Shinstock serves as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $113,476. Union affiliation: S01.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Department of Health Care Services
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Alexandria M Simpson works as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) for Department of Health Care Services. Alexandria earned $113,476 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Department of Health Care Services
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Merrold K Young is a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Department of Health Care Services. 2023 total compensation came to $113,476. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Research Data Supervisor II/Department of Health Care Services
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Michael H Whitehead works as a Research Data Supervisor II for Department of Health Care Services. Michael earned $113,470 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Department of Health Care Services
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Malayphone M Phomsopha-Phouthavong is a Information Technology Specialist I at Department of Health Care Services. 2023 total compensation came to $113,452. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Nurse Evaluator III, Health Services/Department of Health Care Services
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Milagros C Dolor works as a Nurse Evaluator III, Health Services for Department of Health Care Services. Milagros earned $113,411 in 2023. They are represented by S17.