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Education

Source file: California — State Employee Compensation (SCO Payroll Data Warehouse, CPRA) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2023, this agency had 2,787 employees with median total compensation of $77,553; the highest distinct record was $238,166.

Year
2023
Employees
2,787
Median total
$77,553
Highest record
$238,166

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$0$156,325+

How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 2,787 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($77,553) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$69,685 (95%)
  • Overtime$340 (0%)
  • Other$3,343 (5%)
  • 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
$6,242
$43,607
$77,553
$107,927
$122,489

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $122,489 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $6,242. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 15

Marisa Y SmithMay be multiple

Teacher Specialist, School for the Blind/Education

2023 total comp
$114,279
Sub-department
SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
Union / bargaining unit
R03
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$550
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1846159153926
Salary Total
$550
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$3,847

This Teacher Specialist, School for the Blind record at Education for Marisa Y Smith may represent several individuals, totaling $114,279 in 2023.

Jeffrey R BibbMay be multiple

Teacher, School for the Deaf/Education

2023 total comp
$114,277
Sub-department
SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF/FREMONT
Union / bargaining unit
R03
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$559
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2041009180920
Salary Total
$559
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$1,550

This Teacher, School for the Deaf record at Education for Jeffrey R Bibb may represent several individuals, totaling $114,277 in 2023.

Jeffrey P Salaber

Information Technology Specialist I/Education

2023 total comp
$114,016
Base pay
$111,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,016
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,932
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1742601402002
Salary Total
$9,460
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$114,016

Jeffrey P Salaber holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $114,016. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Linda G Warren

Education Programs Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$114,010
Base pay
$111,590
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,010
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,718
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1746632656073
Salary Total
$9,456
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$114,010

At Education, Linda G Warren serves as a Education Programs Consultant. Their 2023 pay totaled $114,010. Their bargaining unit is R21.

James SmithMay be multiple

Supervising Teacher II, School for the Deaf/Education

2023 total comp
$113,839
Sub-department
SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF/RIVERSIDE
Union / bargaining unit
S03
Work county
RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$524
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2051039193905
Salary Total
$524
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$5,238

This Supervising Teacher II, School for the Deaf record at Education for James Smith may represent several individuals, totaling $113,839 in 2023.

Felicia I Thomas-Hill

Education Programs Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$113,820
Base pay
$113,220
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,820
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,435
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1741602656004
Salary Total
$9,435
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$113,820

Felicia I Thomas-Hill works as a Education Programs Consultant for Education. Felicia earned $113,820 in 2023. Union affiliation: R21.

Daniela E Torres

School Health Education Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$113,820
Base pay
$113,220
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,820
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,435
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1741602772005
Salary Total
$9,435
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$113,820

Daniela E Torres is a School Health Education Consultant at Education. 2023 total compensation came to $113,820. Union affiliation: R21.

Serene Yee

Education Programs Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$113,720
Base pay
$113,220
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,720
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,435
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1746152656019
Salary Total
$9,435
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$113,720

Serene Yee is a Education Programs Consultant at Education. 2023 total compensation came to $113,720. They are represented by R21.

Herminio Gonzalez Jr

Teacher, School for the Deaf/Education

2023 total comp
$113,717
Sub-department
SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF/FREMONT
Base pay
$106,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,745
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,717
Union / bargaining unit
R03
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,567
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2041059180001
Salary Total
$9,467
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$113,717

Herminio Gonzalez Jr is a Teacher, School for the Deaf at Education within School for the Deaf/Fremont. 2023 total compensation came to $113,717. Their bargaining unit is R03.

Sharon A Highsmith

Senior Management Auditor/Education

2023 total comp
$113,603
Base pay
$111,183
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,603
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,500
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1740254161008
Salary Total
$9,500
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$113,603

Sharon A Highsmith holds the role of Senior Management Auditor at Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $113,603. Union affiliation: S01.

Suthaharan RamanathanMay be multiple

Teacher, School for the Deaf/Education

2023 total comp
$113,527
Sub-department
SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF/FREMONT
Union / bargaining unit
R03
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$559
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2041009180920
Salary Total
$559
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$7,749

Suthaharan Ramanathan appears in Education payroll as a Teacher, School for the Deaf, with $113,527 reported in 2023 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Nicole I La Point

Information Technology Specialist I/Education

2023 total comp
$113,418
Base pay
$110,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,620
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,418
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,932
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1742911402008
Salary Total
$9,460
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$113,418

Nicole I La Point holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $113,418. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Kathleen M Ellis

Education Programs Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$113,303
Base pay
$110,883
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,303
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,718
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1745902656016
Salary Total
$9,718
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$113,303

At Education, Kathleen M Ellis serves as a Education Programs Consultant. Their 2023 pay totaled $113,303. They are represented by R21.

Norman A WeissMay be multiple

Teacher, School for the Deaf/Education

2023 total comp
$113,227
Sub-department
SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF/RIVERSIDE
Union / bargaining unit
R03
Work county
RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$517
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2051039180905
Salary Total
$517
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$7,749

Payroll for Norman A Weiss (Teacher, School for the Deaf, Education) may cover more than one person; together they account for $113,227 in 2023.

Alastair M Fadrigon

Information Technology Supervisor II/Education

2023 total comp
$113,136
Base pay
$112,536
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,136
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,975
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1742911404003
Salary Total
$9,975
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$113,136

Alastair M Fadrigon works as a Information Technology Supervisor II for Education. Alastair earned $113,136 in 2023. They are represented by S01.

Tammy L Hamer

Education Programs Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$113,043
Base pay
$110,883
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,160
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,043
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
PLACER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,718
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1745702656080
Salary Total
$9,718
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$113,043

At Education, Tammy L Hamer serves as a Education Programs Consultant. Their 2023 pay totaled $113,043. Their bargaining unit is R21.

Monique N Williams

Education Administrator I/Education

2023 total comp
$112,945
Base pay
$110,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,070
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,945
Union / bargaining unit
S21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,910
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1746562657017
Salary Total
$9,910
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$112,945

Monique N Williams is a Education Administrator I at Education. 2023 total compensation came to $112,945. They are represented by S21.

Susan N Olsen

Education Programs Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$112,910
Base pay
$110,490
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,910
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,435
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1745902656068
Salary Total
$9,435
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$112,910

At Education, Susan N Olsen serves as a Education Programs Consultant. Their 2023 pay totaled $112,910. They are represented by R21.

Michelle Fennell

Education Programs Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$112,824
Base pay
$110,664
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,160
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,824
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,435
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1746602656031
Salary Total
$9,435
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$112,824

At Education, Michelle Fennell serves as a Education Programs Consultant. Their 2023 pay totaled $112,824. Union affiliation: R21.

Cathy M Wilson

Registered Nurse/Education

2023 total comp
$112,820
Sub-department
SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF/FREMONT
Base pay
$110,355
Overtime
$20
Other pay
$2,445
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,820
Union / bargaining unit
R17
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,716
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2043138165004
Salary Total
$9,352
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$112,820

At Education, Cathy M Wilson serves as a Registered Nurse within School for the Deaf/Fremont. Their 2023 pay totaled $112,820. Union affiliation: R17.

Rebecca E Bowers

Education Programs Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$112,748
Base pay
$110,328
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,748
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,435
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1745702656082
Salary Total
$9,435
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$112,748

Rebecca E Bowers holds the role of Education Programs Consultant at Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $112,748. Their bargaining unit is R21.

Libbey C Durkee

Education Programs Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$112,708
Base pay
$110,188
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,520
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,708
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,718
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1746632656110
Salary Total
$9,718
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$112,708

Libbey C Durkee works as a Education Programs Consultant for Education. Libbey earned $112,708 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R21.

Andrea M Bricker

Nutrition Education Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$112,701
Base pay
$110,281
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,701
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,498
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1741902261013
Salary Total
$9,498
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$112,701

At Education, Andrea M Bricker serves as a Nutrition Education Consultant. Their 2023 pay totaled $112,701. Their bargaining unit is R21.

Erica M HogleMay be multiple

Teacher Specialist, School for the Blind/Education

2023 total comp
$112,579
Sub-department
SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
Union / bargaining unit
R03
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$544
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1846429153926
Salary Total
$544
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$7,528

Payroll for Erica M Hogle (Teacher Specialist, School for the Blind, Education) may cover more than one person; together they account for $112,579 in 2023.

Keith R Adams

Teacher, School for the Deaf/Education

2023 total comp
$112,407
Sub-department
SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF/RIVERSIDE
Base pay
$105,482
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,925
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,407
Union / bargaining unit
R03
Work county
RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,567
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2051079180005
Salary Total
$9,167
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$112,407

At Education, Keith R Adams serves as a Teacher, School for the Deaf within School for the Deaf/Riverside. Their 2023 pay totaled $112,407. They are represented by R03.

Jeffrey D Mosher

Teacher, School for the Deaf/Education

2023 total comp
$112,207
Sub-department
SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF/FREMONT
Base pay
$109,082
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,125
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,207
Union / bargaining unit
R03
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,567
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2041049180007
Salary Total
$9,467
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$112,207

Jeffrey D Mosher works as a Teacher, School for the Deaf for Education within School for the Deaf/Fremont. Jeffrey earned $112,207 in 2023. Union affiliation: R03.

Amy S Eshelman

Teacher, School for the Deaf/Education

2023 total comp
$112,053
Sub-department
SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF/FREMONT
Base pay
$109,082
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,971
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,053
Union / bargaining unit
R03
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,567
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2041139180003
Salary Total
$9,467
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$112,053

Amy S Eshelman holds the role of Teacher, School for the Deaf at Education within School for the Deaf/Fremont. In 2023, their total compensation was $112,053. Union affiliation: R03.

Allegra A Alessandri

Education Administrator I/Education

2023 total comp
$112,022
Base pay
$109,602
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,022
Union / bargaining unit
S21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,511
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1746152657012
Salary Total
$9,511
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$112,022

Allegra A Alessandri is a Education Administrator I at Education. 2023 total compensation came to $112,022. They are represented by S21.

Kimberly J Mcmillan

Child Development Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$111,911
Base pay
$109,139
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,772
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,911
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,437
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1746562834081
Salary Total
$9,437
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$111,911

At Education, Kimberly J Mcmillan serves as a Child Development Consultant. Their 2023 pay totaled $111,911. They are represented by R21.

Katrina L Gonzalez

Education Research and Evaluation Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$111,909
Base pay
$109,489
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,909
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,718
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1745302643025
Salary Total
$9,718
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$111,909

Katrina L Gonzalez holds the role of Education Research and Evaluation Consultant at Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $111,909. They are represented by R21.

James D Blackshear

Teacher Specialist, School for the Blind/Education

2023 total comp
$111,881
Sub-department
SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
Base pay
$109,436
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,445
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,881
Union / bargaining unit
R03
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,485
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1846309153004
Salary Total
$10,185
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$111,881

James D Blackshear holds the role of Teacher Specialist, School for the Blind at Education within School for the Blind. In 2023, their total compensation was $111,881. They are represented by R03.

James C Durgin

Education Programs Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$111,625
Base pay
$109,205
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,625
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,718
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1746632656109
Salary Total
$9,718
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$111,625

James C Durgin works as a Education Programs Consultant for Education. James earned $111,625 in 2023. Union affiliation: R21.

Michael W Gilligan

Information Technology Specialist I/Education

2023 total comp
$111,622
Base pay
$87,365
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,257
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,622
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,932
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1742601402001
Salary Total
$9,932
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$111,622

Michael W Gilligan works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Education. Michael earned $111,622 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Radene Girola

Education Programs Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$111,610
Base pay
$109,190
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,610
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,718
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1745102656097
Salary Total
$9,256
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$111,610

Radene Girola works as a Education Programs Consultant for Education. Radene earned $111,610 in 2023. Union affiliation: R21.

Marsha L HelmuthMay be multiple

Teacher, School for the Deaf/Education

2023 total comp
$111,527
Sub-department
SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF/FREMONT
Union / bargaining unit
R03
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$559
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2041009180920
Salary Total
$559
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$7,749

Payroll for Marsha L Helmuth (Teacher, School for the Deaf, Education) may cover more than one person; together they account for $111,527 in 2023.

Melessa R ArellanoMay be multiple

Teacher, School for the Deaf/Education

2023 total comp
$111,527
Sub-department
SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF/FREMONT
Union / bargaining unit
R03
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$559
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2041009180920
Salary Total
$559
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$7,749

Payroll for Melessa R Arellano (Teacher, School for the Deaf, Education) may cover more than one person; together they account for $111,527 in 2023.

Mark E CarneyMay be multiple

Teacher, School for the Deaf/Education

2023 total comp
$111,527
Sub-department
SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF/FREMONT
Union / bargaining unit
R03
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$559
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2041009180920
Salary Total
$559
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$7,749

This Teacher, School for the Deaf record at Education for Mark E Carney may represent several individuals, totaling $111,527 in 2023.

Nelly HenckerMay be multiple

Teacher, School for the Deaf/Education

2023 total comp
$111,527
Sub-department
SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF/FREMONT
Union / bargaining unit
R03
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$559
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2041009180920
Salary Total
$559
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$7,749

Payroll for Nelly Hencker (Teacher, School for the Deaf, Education) may cover more than one person; together they account for $111,527 in 2023.

Susana M AcostaMay be multiple

Teacher, School for the Deaf/Education

2023 total comp
$111,527
Sub-department
SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF/FREMONT
Union / bargaining unit
R03
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$559
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2041009180920
Salary Total
$559
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$7,749

Payroll for Susana M Acosta (Teacher, School for the Deaf, Education) may cover more than one person; together they account for $111,527 in 2023.

Elizabeth J KunzeMay be multiple

Teacher, School for the Deaf/Education

2023 total comp
$111,527
Sub-department
SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF/FREMONT
Union / bargaining unit
R03
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$559
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2041009180920
Salary Total
$559
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$7,749

This Teacher, School for the Deaf record at Education for Elizabeth J Kunze may represent several individuals, totaling $111,527 in 2023.