California / Department of Tax and Fee Administrative

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Department of Tax and Fee Administrative

Source file: California — State Employee Compensation (SCO Payroll Data Warehouse, CPRA) / ingested Jul 4, 2026

The Department of Tax and Fee Administrative manages public finances — collecting revenue and taxes, budgeting, accounting, and financial oversight.

In 2025, this agency had 3,965 employees with median total compensation of $88,348; the highest distinct record was $309,053.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $348.9M
Employees: 3,965
Median total: $88,348
Highest record: $309,053

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

-$4,344$168,152+

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

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 3,965 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($88,348) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $85,393 (97%)
Overtime — $45 (0%)
Other — $2,565 (3%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$43,772

$63,242

$88,348

$117,978

$130,033

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $130,033 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $43,772. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Business Taxes Representative

501 · $67,981

Business Taxes Specialist I, Board of Equalization

497 · $114,968

Business Taxes Compliance Specialist

367 · $89,831

Associate Tax Auditor, Board of Equalization

324 · $94,155

Tax Auditor, Board of Equalization

304 · $63,736

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.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2023	$338.5M —	3,991 —	$86,339 —
2024	$348M ▲ 2.8%	4,056 ▲ 1.6%	$86,358 ±0%
2025	$348.9M ▲ 0.3%	3,965 ▼ 2.2%	$88,348 ▲ 2.3%

Record list

Employees

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Keshia Cherry

Associate Tax Auditor, Board of Equalization/Department of Tax and Fee Administrative

2025 total comp

$53,568

Base pay: $52,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,568
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Chicago, Illinois
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,740
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 2914034281105
Salary Total: $4,412
Total Pay: $53,568

Keshia Cherry holds the role of Associate Tax Auditor, Board of Equalization at Department of Tax and Fee Administrative. Their status is part-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,568. Union affiliation: R01.

Ruben Mora Roman

Tax Technician I, Board of Equalization/Department of Tax and Fee Administrative

2023 total comp

$53,551

Base pay: $51,131
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,551
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: Sonoma

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,395
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 2910931973768
Salary Total: $4,545
Total Pay: $53,551

Ruben Mora Roman is a Tax Technician I, Board of Equalization at Department of Tax and Fee Administrative. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $53,551. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Irma Valdez

Tax Technician II, Board of Equalization/Department of Tax and Fee Administrative

2025 total comp

$53,527

Base pay: $51,927
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,527
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,442
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 2913161974749
Salary Total: $4,254
Total Pay: $53,527

Irma Valdez is a Tax Technician II, Board of Equalization at Department of Tax and Fee Administrative. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $53,527. Union affiliation: R04.

Mario Bucio

Tax Technician II, Board of Equalization/Department of Tax and Fee Administrative

2025 total comp

$53,520

Base pay: $52,920
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,520
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,442
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 2914611974710
Salary Total: $4,459
Total Pay: $53,520

Mario Bucio holds the role of Tax Technician II, Board of Equalization at Department of Tax and Fee Administrative. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,520. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Ronald Titco

Tax Technician II, Board of Equalization/Department of Tax and Fee Administrative

2025 total comp

$53,520

Base pay: $52,920
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,520
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,442
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 2913161974747
Salary Total: $4,459
Total Pay: $53,520

Ronald Titco holds the role of Tax Technician II, Board of Equalization at Department of Tax and Fee Administrative. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,520. Union affiliation: R04.

Jennifer Orozco

Tax Technician II, Board of Equalization/Department of Tax and Fee Administrative

2025 total comp

$53,488

Base pay: $52,888
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,488
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,231
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 2910631974710
Salary Total: $4,454
Total Pay: $53,488

Jennifer Orozco works as a Tax Technician II, Board of Equalization for Department of Tax and Fee Administrative. Their status is full-time. Jennifer earned $53,488 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Sydney Cooks

Tax Technician II, Board of Equalization/Department of Tax and Fee Administrative

2024 total comp

$53,478

Base pay: $52,903
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $575
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,478
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: Orange
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,108
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 2915531974711
Salary Total: $4,508
Total Pay: $53,478

Sydney Cooks holds the role of Tax Technician II, Board of Equalization at Department of Tax and Fee Administrative. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $53,478. They are represented by R04.

Derrick Jackson

Office Technician (General)/Department of Tax and Fee Administrative

2023 total comp

$53,464

Base pay: $51,094
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,370
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,464
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,269
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 2913921138013
Salary Total: $4,066
Total Pay: $53,464

At Department of Tax and Fee Administrative, Derrick Jackson serves as a Office Technician (General). They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $53,464. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Kayla Sharp

Tax Technician III, Board of Equalization/Department of Tax and Fee Administrative

2025 total comp

$53,464

Base pay: $52,772
Overtime: $91
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,464
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,665
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 2912631975016
Salary Total: $4,460
Total Pay: $53,464

Kayla Sharp holds the role of Tax Technician III, Board of Equalization at Department of Tax and Fee Administrative. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,464. They are represented by R04.

Dreeanne Cox

Tax Technician III, Board of Equalization/Department of Tax and Fee Administrative

2024 total comp

$53,443

Base pay: $52,643
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,443
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,570
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 2914861975065
Salary Total: $4,570
Total Pay: $53,443

Dreeanne Cox works as a Tax Technician III, Board of Equalization for Department of Tax and Fee Administrative. Their status is full-time. Dreeanne earned $53,443 in 2024. Union affiliation: R04.

Chrystal Davis

Business Taxes Representative/Department of Tax and Fee Administrative

2024 total comp

$53,430

Base pay: $52,830
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,430
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,568
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 2914968690009
Salary Total: $4,568
Total Pay: $53,430

Chrystal Davis is a Business Taxes Representative at Department of Tax and Fee Administrative. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $53,430. Union affiliation: R01.

Christina Guidry

Business Taxes Representative/Department of Tax and Fee Administrative

2023 total comp

$53,364

Base pay: $50,896
Overtime: $48
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,364
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,662
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 2914818690136
Salary Total: $4,662
Total Pay: $53,364

At Department of Tax and Fee Administrative, Christina Guidry serves as a Business Taxes Representative. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $53,364. They are represented by R01.

Adrian Palacios

Tax Technician II, Board of Equalization/Department of Tax and Fee Administrative

2024 total comp

$53,307

Base pay: $52,707
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,307
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,312
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 2910431974702
Salary Total: $4,462
Total Pay: $53,307

At Department of Tax and Fee Administrative, Adrian Palacios serves as a Tax Technician II, Board of Equalization. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $53,307. They are represented by R04.

Nancy Nguyen

Tax Technician III, Board of Equalization/Department of Tax and Fee Administrative

2025 total comp

$53,302

Base pay: $52,702
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,302
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,884
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 2914931975004
Salary Total: $4,437
Total Pay: $53,302

Nancy Nguyen is a Tax Technician III, Board of Equalization at Department of Tax and Fee Administrative. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $53,302. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Sandra Blote

Tax Technician I, Board of Equalization/Department of Tax and Fee Administrative

2023 total comp

$53,277

Base pay: $50,857
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,277
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,409
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 2914941973700
Salary Total: $4,409
Total Pay: $53,277

At Department of Tax and Fee Administrative, Sandra Blote serves as a Tax Technician I, Board of Equalization. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $53,277. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Tania Chavez-Gabino

Tax Auditor, Board of Equalization/Department of Tax and Fee Administrative

2025 total comp

$53,275

Base pay: $52,775
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,275
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Riverside

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,695
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 2910534267004
Salary Total: $5,387
Total Pay: $53,275

Tania Chavez-Gabino is a Tax Auditor, Board of Equalization at Department of Tax and Fee Administrative. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $53,275. Union affiliation: R01.

Timothy Vitt

Tax Technician II, Board of Equalization/Department of Tax and Fee Administrative

2023 total comp

$53,159

Base pay: $50,405
Overtime: $334
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,159
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,280
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 2913161974770
Salary Total: $4,430
Total Pay: $53,159

Timothy Vitt works as a Tax Technician II, Board of Equalization for Department of Tax and Fee Administrative. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $53,159 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.