Chief Counsel

Provide legal advice, draft and review documents, and represent the agency in legal matters.

1 employees hold this title in Department of Technology. Median total compensation for the role is $208,801, above the department median of $123,314.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $208.8K
Role median: $208,801
Agency median: $123,314
Comparison: Above

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This role across California

Chief Counsel is held in 15 California departments. In Department of Technology, the median of $208,801 ranks #7 of 15.

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Chief Counsel beyond California

This role is reported in 3 jurisdictions. In California, the median of $208,649 ranks #1 of 3. See Chief Counsel across all of California →

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Employees with this title

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Sahana Ayer

Chief Counsel/Department of Technology

2025 total comp

$208,801

Base pay: $205,206
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,595
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,801
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $17,620
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 6952500120001
Salary Total: $17,091
Total Pay: $208,801

At Department of Technology, Sahana Ayer serves as a Chief Counsel. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $208,801. Union affiliation: E99.