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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 25

Sarah A Hostetler

Teacher Specialist, School for the Deaf/Education

2023 total comp
$95,036
Sub-department
SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF/RIVERSIDE
Base pay
$92,591
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,445
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,036
Union / bargaining unit
R03
Work county
RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,671
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2051149191004
Salary Total
$8,271
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$95,036

Sarah A Hostetler works as a Teacher Specialist, School for the Deaf for Education within School for the Deaf/Riverside. Sarah earned $95,036 in 2023. They are represented by R03.

Dawn Hennigan

Information Technology Associate/Education

2023 total comp
$94,980
Base pay
$92,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,980
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,238
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1742911401001
Salary Total
$7,847
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,980

Dawn Hennigan holds the role of Information Technology Associate at Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,980. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Cristina D Shary

Research Data Specialist I/Education

2023 total comp
$94,819
Base pay
$92,349
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,470
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,819
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,206
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1745305742001
Salary Total
$8,206
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,819

Cristina D Shary works as a Research Data Specialist I for Education. Cristina earned $94,819 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Nazanin N Niknia

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Education

2023 total comp
$94,796
Base pay
$89,036
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,760
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,796
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,826
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1746564801004
Salary Total
$7,826
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,796

Nazanin N Niknia holds the role of Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,796. Union affiliation: S01.

Lakeisha N Gulley

Education Fiscal Services Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$94,478
Base pay
$92,108
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,370
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,478
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,235
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1742602898084
Salary Total
$8,235
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,478

At Education, Lakeisha N Gulley serves as a Education Fiscal Services Consultant. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,478. Union affiliation: R21.

Brianne A Catron

Teacher, School for the Deaf/Education

2023 total comp
$94,440
Sub-department
SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF/FREMONT
Base pay
$86,236
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,204
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,440
Union / bargaining unit
R03
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,544
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2041019180020
Salary Total
$8,444
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,440

Brianne A Catron is a Teacher, School for the Deaf at Education within School for the Deaf/Fremont. 2023 total compensation came to $94,440. Their bargaining unit is R03.

Maria C Ramirez

Staff Services Manager I/Education

2023 total comp
$94,404
Base pay
$94,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,404
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,237
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1742064800107
Salary Total
$8,237
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,404

Maria C Ramirez works as a Staff Services Manager I for Education. Maria earned $94,404 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Amber M Hiris

Education Programs Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$94,307
Base pay
$89,487
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,820
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,307
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,764
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1743102656004
Salary Total
$7,764
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,307

Amber M Hiris is a Education Programs Consultant at Education. 2023 total compensation came to $94,307. Union affiliation: R21.

Bonnie M BiserMay be multiple

Teacher, School for the Deaf/Education

2023 total comp
$94,291
Sub-department
SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF/FREMONT
Union / bargaining unit
R03
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$425
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2041009180920
Salary Total
$425
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$5,889

Bonnie M Biser appears in Education payroll as a Teacher, School for the Deaf, with $94,291 reported in 2023 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Iyore Osamwonyi

Education Programs Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$94,284
Base pay
$91,964
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,320
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,284
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,562
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1741502656025
Salary Total
$7,562
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,284

Iyore Osamwonyi is a Education Programs Consultant at Education. 2023 total compensation came to $94,284. Union affiliation: R21.

Wesley Y Wong

Staff Services Manager I/Education

2023 total comp
$94,275
Base pay
$88,442
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,833
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,275
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,617
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1742434800111
Salary Total
$7,617
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,275

Wesley Y Wong holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,275. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Irissol M Lozoya

Staff Services Manager I/Education

2023 total comp
$94,177
Base pay
$88,860
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,317
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,177
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,843
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1741904800018
Salary Total
$7,843
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,177

Irissol M Lozoya holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,177. Union affiliation: S01.

Ana I Cabezas

Associate Accounting Analyst/Education

2023 total comp
$94,089
Base pay
$88,162
Overtime
$158
Other pay
$5,769
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,089
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,474
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1742434588007
Salary Total
$7,474
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,089

Ana I Cabezas works as a Associate Accounting Analyst for Education. Ana earned $94,089 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Cuong Nguyen

Associate Accounting Analyst/Education

2023 total comp
$94,083
Base pay
$88,122
Overtime
$194
Other pay
$5,767
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,083
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,474
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1742434588011
Salary Total
$7,474
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,083

Cuong Nguyen holds the role of Associate Accounting Analyst at Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,083. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Diana Batista

Education Programs Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$94,029
Base pay
$91,587
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,442
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,029
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,915
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1746152656159
Salary Total
$7,915
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,029

Diana Batista is a Education Programs Consultant at Education. 2023 total compensation came to $94,029. Their bargaining unit is R21.

Ashley N Brown

Education Programs Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$94,007
Base pay
$91,587
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,007
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,915
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1745102656101
Salary Total
$7,915
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,007

Ashley N Brown is a Education Programs Consultant at Education. 2023 total compensation came to $94,007. They are represented by R21.

Kathleen Lucchesi

Education Programs Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$93,984
Base pay
$91,964
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,020
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,984
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,915
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1746152656083
Salary Total
$7,915
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$93,984

Kathleen Lucchesi is a Education Programs Consultant at Education. 2023 total compensation came to $93,984. Their bargaining unit is R21.

Alfonso Cervantes

Research Data Analyst II/Education

2023 total comp
$93,981
Base pay
$90,032
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,949
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,981
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,848
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1746635731004
Salary Total
$7,848
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$93,981

Alfonso Cervantes is a Research Data Analyst II at Education. 2023 total compensation came to $93,981. Union affiliation: R01.

Angela C Data

Education Programs Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$93,972
Base pay
$93,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,972
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,915
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1746562656046
Salary Total
$7,915
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$93,972

At Education, Angela C Data serves as a Education Programs Consultant. Their 2023 pay totaled $93,972. Union affiliation: R21.

Holly L Gillett

Child Nutrition Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$93,951
Base pay
$89,838
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,113
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,951
Union / bargaining unit
R19
Work county
HUMBOLDT

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,616
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1741912160017
Salary Total
$7,616
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$93,951

Holly L Gillett works as a Child Nutrition Consultant for Education. Holly earned $93,951 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R19.

Perlita P Pambid

Associate Accounting Analyst/Education

2023 total comp
$93,931
Base pay
$88,162
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,769
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,931
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,474
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1742434588005
Salary Total
$7,474
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$93,931

Perlita P Pambid holds the role of Associate Accounting Analyst at Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $93,931. They are represented by R01.

Aaron Gustin

Staff Services Manager I/Education

2023 total comp
$93,919
Base pay
$88,487
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,432
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,919
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,843
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1742604800109
Salary Total
$7,843
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$93,919

Aaron Gustin works as a Staff Services Manager I for Education. Aaron earned $93,919 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Christina A Aguilar

Child Nutrition Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$93,851
Base pay
$89,838
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,013
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,851
Union / bargaining unit
R19
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,616
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1741912160064
Salary Total
$7,616
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$93,851

At Education, Christina A Aguilar serves as a Child Nutrition Consultant. Their 2023 pay totaled $93,851. They are represented by R19.

Donna A Caeg

Child Nutrition Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$93,851
Base pay
$89,838
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,013
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,851
Union / bargaining unit
R19
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,616
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1741912160012
Salary Total
$7,616
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$93,851

Donna A Caeg is a Child Nutrition Consultant at Education. 2023 total compensation came to $93,851. They are represented by R19.

Hawani Mulugeta

Child Nutrition Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$93,851
Base pay
$89,838
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,013
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,851
Union / bargaining unit
R19
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,616
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1741912160008
Salary Total
$7,616
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$93,851

Hawani Mulugeta holds the role of Child Nutrition Consultant at Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $93,851. Their bargaining unit is R19.

Jenna M Rowe

Child Nutrition Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$93,851
Base pay
$89,838
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,013
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,851
Union / bargaining unit
R19
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,616
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1741912160072
Salary Total
$7,616
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$93,851

Jenna M Rowe is a Child Nutrition Consultant at Education. 2023 total compensation came to $93,851. Union affiliation: R19.

Wen F Yu

Child Nutrition Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$93,851
Base pay
$89,838
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,013
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,851
Union / bargaining unit
R19
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,616
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1741912160067
Salary Total
$7,616
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$93,851

Wen F Yu holds the role of Child Nutrition Consultant at Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $93,851. Union affiliation: R19.

Shennan S Sharma

Staff Services Manager I/Education

2023 total comp
$93,794
Base pay
$91,374
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,794
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,998
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1745704800001
Salary Total
$7,998
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$93,794

At Education, Shennan S Sharma serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $93,794. They are represented by S01.

Sterling E Williams

Education Programs Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$93,680
Base pay
$91,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,470
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,680
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,915
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1741502656024
Salary Total
$7,915
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$93,680

Sterling E Williams holds the role of Education Programs Consultant at Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $93,680. They are represented by R21.

Kimberly R Conover

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Education

2023 total comp
$93,638
Base pay
$91,218
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,638
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,825
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1742604801001
Salary Total
$7,825
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$93,638

At Education, Kimberly R Conover serves as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $93,638. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Kati L Delaurier

Child Nutrition Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$93,601
Base pay
$89,838
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,763
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,601
Union / bargaining unit
R19
Work county
KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,616
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1741912160065
Salary Total
$7,616
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$93,601

Kati L Delaurier is a Child Nutrition Consultant at Education. 2023 total compensation came to $93,601. Their bargaining unit is R19.

Alexis B Clift

Education Programs Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$93,561
Base pay
$92,961
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,561
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,560
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1745902656072
Salary Total
$7,747
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$93,561

At Education, Alexis B Clift serves as a Education Programs Consultant. Their 2023 pay totaled $93,561. Their bargaining unit is R21.

Katrina A Dolenga

Deputy Director, California State Summer School for the Arts/Education

2023 total comp
$93,395
Sub-department
SUMMER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
Base pay
$34,765
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$58,630
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,395
Union / bargaining unit
S21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,359
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1767002763101
Salary Total
$9,359
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$93,395

At Education, Katrina A Dolenga serves as a Deputy Director, California State Summer School for the Arts within Summer School for the Arts. Their 2023 pay totaled $93,395. They are represented by S21.

Marcia D Smith

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Education

2023 total comp
$93,369
Base pay
$83,919
Overtime
$7,130
Other pay
$2,320
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,369
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1746565393814
Salary Total
$7,114
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$93,369

Marcia D Smith is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Education. 2023 total compensation came to $93,369. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Marcos A Perez

Staff Services Manager I/Education

2023 total comp
$93,331
Sub-department
SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
Base pay
$88,114
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,217
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,331
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,843
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1848104800001
Salary Total
$7,843
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$93,331

Marcos A Perez is a Staff Services Manager I at Education within School for the Blind. 2023 total compensation came to $93,331. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Ian G Cambridge

Education Fiscal Services Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$93,302
Base pay
$87,637
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,665
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,302
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,793
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1742602898094
Salary Total
$8,793
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$93,302

At Education, Ian G Cambridge serves as a Education Fiscal Services Consultant. Their 2023 pay totaled $93,302. They are represented by R21.

James M O'Brien

Teacher, School for the Deaf/Education

2023 total comp
$93,147
Sub-department
SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF/FREMONT
Base pay
$88,702
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,445
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,147
Union / bargaining unit
R03
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,843
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2041049180005
Salary Total
$7,743
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$93,147

James M O'Brien holds the role of Teacher, School for the Deaf at Education within School for the Deaf/Fremont. In 2023, their total compensation was $93,147. Their bargaining unit is R03.

Jill E Whitehair

Education Programs Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$93,111
Base pay
$90,691
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,111
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,152
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1746632656130
Salary Total
$8,152
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$93,111

Jill E Whitehair holds the role of Education Programs Consultant at Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $93,111. Union affiliation: R21.

Michael M Ishimoto

Education Research and Evaluation Consultant/Education

2023 total comp
$93,030
Base pay
$91,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,820
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,030
Union / bargaining unit
R21
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,915
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1745302643001
Salary Total
$7,915
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$93,030

Michael M Ishimoto holds the role of Education Research and Evaluation Consultant at Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $93,030. Union affiliation: R21.

Elizabeth S Stein

Attorney IV/Education

2023 total comp
$92,878
Base pay
$49,889
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$42,989
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,878
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
1740705780901
Salary Total
$86
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$92,878

Elizabeth S Stein is a Attorney IV at Education. 2023 total compensation came to $92,878. Their bargaining unit is R02.