Agency file

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

Associate Governmental Program Analyst

288 · $82,063

Education Programs Consultant

286 · $114,635

Teacher, School for the Deaf

271 · $84,362

Office Technician (Typing)

124 · $46,943

Youth Aid

120 · $1,137

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 4

Mark L Lourenco

Information Technology Specialist II/Education

2023 total comp

$135,299

Base pay: $128,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,802
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,299
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,893
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1742911414005
Salary Total: $10,893
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $135,299

Mark L Lourenco holds the role of Information Technology Specialist II at Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $135,299. They are represented by R01.

Amy J NovotnyMay be multiple

Supervising Teacher II, School for the Deaf/Education

2023 total comp

$135,215

Sub-department: SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF/FREMONT
Union / bargaining unit: S03
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $643
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2041009193900
Salary Total: $643
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $3,121

Amy J Novotny appears in Education payroll as a Supervising Teacher II, School for the Deaf, with $135,215 reported in 2023 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Angela M Ramirez

Information Technology Manager I/Education

2023 total comp

$135,179

Base pay: $132,809
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,370
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,179
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,438
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1742911405007
Salary Total: $11,438
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $135,179

Angela M Ramirez holds the role of Information Technology Manager I at Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $135,179. Union affiliation: M01.

Blake C Johnson

Legislative Representative, Department of Education/Education

2023 total comp

$134,866

Base pay: $111,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $23,085
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,866
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,216
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1743105295007
Salary Total: $9,216
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $134,866

Blake C Johnson works as a Legislative Representative, Department of Education for Education. Blake earned $134,866 in 2023. They are represented by S01.

Angela F Martyn

Supervising Teacher II, School for the Blind, Fiscal Year/Education

2023 total comp

$134,545

Sub-department: SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
Base pay: $99,561
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $34,984
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,545
Union / bargaining unit: S03
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,523
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1846209732001
Salary Total: $14,223
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $134,545

Angela F Martyn is a Supervising Teacher II, School for the Blind, Fiscal Year at Education within School for the Blind. 2023 total compensation came to $134,545. Their bargaining unit is S03.

William F Hoover

Information Technology Manager I/Education

2023 total comp

$134,192

Base pay: $133,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,192
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,841
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1742911405006
Salary Total: $11,841
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $134,192

William F Hoover holds the role of Information Technology Manager I at Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $134,192. They are represented by M01.

Ryan A Souza

Supervising Teacher II, School for the Deaf/Education

2023 total comp

$134,020

Sub-department: SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF/FREMONT
Base pay: $133,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $625
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,020
Union / bargaining unit: S03
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,393
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2041089193001
Salary Total: $11,293
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $134,020

Ryan A Souza is a Supervising Teacher II, School for the Deaf at Education within School for the Deaf/Fremont. 2023 total compensation came to $134,020. Their bargaining unit is S03.

Lee H Alcantara

Information Technology Specialist II/Education

2023 total comp

$133,979

Base pay: $128,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,482
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,979
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,893
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1742911414001
Salary Total: $10,893
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $133,979

Lee H Alcantara works as a Information Technology Specialist II for Education. Lee earned $133,979 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Phillip P Rabago

Information Technology Specialist I/Education

2023 total comp

$133,963

Base pay: $127,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,870
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,963
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,932
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1742911402012
Salary Total: $9,932
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $133,963

Phillip P Rabago works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Education. Phillip earned $133,963 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Betty J Gabbert

Information Technology Supervisor II/Education

2023 total comp

$133,934

Base pay: $126,701
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,233
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,934
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,741
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1742431404001
Salary Total: $10,741
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $133,934

Betty J Gabbert is a Information Technology Supervisor II at Education. 2023 total compensation came to $133,934. Union affiliation: S01.

Clayton P Silva

Information Technology Supervisor II/Education

2023 total comp

$133,934

Base pay: $126,701
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,233
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,934
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,741
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1742911404006
Salary Total: $10,741
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $133,934

At Education, Clayton P Silva serves as a Information Technology Supervisor II. Their 2023 pay totaled $133,934. They are represented by S01.

John C Burch

Education Administrator I/Education

2023 total comp

$133,812

Base pay: $131,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,520
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,812
Union / bargaining unit: S21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,130
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1746632657009
Salary Total: $11,130
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $133,812

John C Burch is a Education Administrator I at Education. 2023 total compensation came to $133,812. Union affiliation: S21.

Aileen Allison Zarea

Education Administrator I/Education

2023 total comp

$133,712

Base pay: $131,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,712
Union / bargaining unit: E48
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,130
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1740302657002
Salary Total: $11,130
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $133,712

Aileen Allison Zarea is a Education Administrator I at Education. 2023 total compensation came to $133,712. They are represented by E48.

Melissa M Branson

Education Administrator I/Education

2023 total comp

$133,712

Base pay: $131,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,712
Union / bargaining unit: S21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,130
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1746632657002
Salary Total: $11,130
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $133,712

Melissa M Branson holds the role of Education Administrator I at Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $133,712. Union affiliation: S21.

Sarah D Breed

Education Administrator I/Education

2023 total comp

$133,712

Base pay: $131,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,712
Union / bargaining unit: S21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,130
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1745102657010
Salary Total: $11,130
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $133,712

Sarah D Breed works as a Education Administrator I for Education. Sarah earned $133,712 in 2023. They are represented by S21.

Theresa A Costa Johansen

Education Administrator I/Education

2023 total comp

$133,712

Base pay: $131,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,712
Union / bargaining unit: S21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,130
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1746632657001
Salary Total: $11,130
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $133,712

At Education, Theresa A Costa Johansen serves as a Education Administrator I. Their 2023 pay totaled $133,712. Their bargaining unit is S21.

Donna Demartini

Education Administrator I/Education

2023 total comp

$133,712

Base pay: $131,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,712
Union / bargaining unit: S21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,130
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1746632657003
Salary Total: $11,130
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $133,712

Donna Demartini is a Education Administrator I at Education. 2023 total compensation came to $133,712. Their bargaining unit is S21.

Theresa W Hawk

Education Administrator I/Education

2023 total comp

$133,712

Base pay: $131,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,712
Union / bargaining unit: S21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,130
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1746452657003
Salary Total: $11,130
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $133,712

At Education, Theresa W Hawk serves as a Education Administrator I. Their 2023 pay totaled $133,712. Union affiliation: S21.

Noelia Hernandez

Education Administrator I/Education

2023 total comp

$133,712

Base pay: $131,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,712
Union / bargaining unit: S21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,130
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1746632657014
Salary Total: $11,130
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $133,712

Noelia Hernandez is a Education Administrator I at Education. 2023 total compensation came to $133,712. Their bargaining unit is S21.

James T Johnson Iii

Education Administrator I/Education

2023 total comp

$133,712

Base pay: $131,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,712
Union / bargaining unit: S21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,130
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1746632657006
Salary Total: $11,130
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $133,712

James T Johnson Iii works as a Education Administrator I for Education. James earned $133,712 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S21.

Carolyn M Lopes

Education Administrator I/Education

2023 total comp

$133,712

Base pay: $131,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,712
Union / bargaining unit: S21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,130
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1745102657002
Salary Total: $11,130
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $133,712

Carolyn M Lopes works as a Education Administrator I for Education. Carolyn earned $133,712 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S21.

Mindi M Parsons

Education Administrator I/Education

2023 total comp

$133,712

Base pay: $131,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,712
Union / bargaining unit: S21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,130
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1745902657001
Salary Total: $11,130
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $133,712

Mindi M Parsons holds the role of Education Administrator I at Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $133,712. Union affiliation: S21.

Joshua K Strong

Education Administrator I/Education

2023 total comp

$133,712

Base pay: $131,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,712
Union / bargaining unit: S21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,130
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1745102657015
Salary Total: $11,130
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $133,712

At Education, Joshua K Strong serves as a Education Administrator I. Their 2023 pay totaled $133,712. Their bargaining unit is S21.

Celina Torres

Education Administrator I/Education

2023 total comp

$133,712

Base pay: $131,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,712
Union / bargaining unit: E48
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,130
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1746012657003
Salary Total: $11,130
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $133,712

Celina Torres works as a Education Administrator I for Education. Celina earned $133,712 in 2023. They are represented by E48.

Christine M Davis

Education Fiscal Services Administrator/Education

2023 total comp

$133,712

Base pay: $131,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,712
Union / bargaining unit: S21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,130
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1742602899003
Salary Total: $11,130
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $133,712

Christine M Davis works as a Education Fiscal Services Administrator for Education. Christine earned $133,712 in 2023. They are represented by S21.

Keith P Smith

Education Fiscal Services Administrator/Education

2023 total comp

$133,712

Base pay: $131,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,712
Union / bargaining unit: S21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,130
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1742602899004
Salary Total: $11,130
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $133,712

At Education, Keith P Smith serves as a Education Fiscal Services Administrator. Their 2023 pay totaled $133,712. They are represented by S21.

Jessica L Valdez

Education Research and Evaluation Administrator I/Education

2023 total comp

$133,712

Base pay: $131,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,712
Union / bargaining unit: S21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,130
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1745702641018
Salary Total: $11,130
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $133,712

At Education, Jessica L Valdez serves as a Education Research and Evaluation Administrator I. Their 2023 pay totaled $133,712. Union affiliation: S21.

Julie A Baer

Teacher Specialist, School for the Deaf/Education

2023 total comp

$133,543

Sub-department: SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF/FREMONT
Base pay: $132,918
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $625
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,543
Union / bargaining unit: R03
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,610
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2043109191006
Salary Total: $10,510
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $133,543

Julie A Baer is a Teacher Specialist, School for the Deaf at Education within School for the Deaf/Fremont. 2023 total compensation came to $133,543. They are represented by R03.

Panchapakesan Kasiviswanathan

Information Technology Supervisor II/Education

2023 total comp

$133,434

Base pay: $126,701
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,733
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,434
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,741
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1742601404001
Salary Total: $10,741
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $133,434

At Education, Panchapakesan Kasiviswanathan serves as a Information Technology Supervisor II. Their 2023 pay totaled $133,434. They are represented by S01.

Christopher J Neves

Information Technology Specialist II/Education

2023 total comp

$133,358

Base pay: $128,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,861
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,358
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,893
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1742911414006
Salary Total: $10,893
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $133,358

Christopher J Neves works as a Information Technology Specialist II for Education. Christopher earned $133,358 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Jennifer SimmonsMay be multiple

Supervising Teacher II, School for the Blind/Education

2023 total comp

$133,137

Sub-department: SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
Union / bargaining unit: S03
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $624
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1846109170926
Salary Total: $624
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $12,483

Payroll for Jennifer Simmons (Supervising Teacher II, School for the Blind, Education) may cover more than one person; together they account for $133,137 in 2023.

Laura M Langston

Supervising Management Auditor/Education

2023 total comp

$132,990

Base pay: $130,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,990
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,291
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1740254163001
Salary Total: $11,291
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $132,990

At Education, Laura M Langston serves as a Supervising Management Auditor. Their 2023 pay totaled $132,990. They are represented by M01.

Colby W O Franklin

Education Administrator I/Education

2023 total comp

$132,853

Base pay: $125,632
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,221
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,853
Union / bargaining unit: S21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,806
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1746152657001
Salary Total: $10,806
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $132,853

Colby W O Franklin holds the role of Education Administrator I at Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $132,853. Their bargaining unit is S21.

Paul D Patterson

Education Administrator I/Education

2023 total comp

$132,853

Base pay: $125,632
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,221
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,853
Union / bargaining unit: S21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,806
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1742602657004
Salary Total: $10,806
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $132,853

Paul D Patterson holds the role of Education Administrator I at Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $132,853. Their bargaining unit is S21.

Lilly P Ko

Attorney IV/Education

2023 total comp

$132,712

Base pay: $132,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,712
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,329
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1740705780122
Salary Total: $11,463
Time Base: PT
Total Pay: $132,712

Lilly P Ko holds the role of Attorney IV at Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $132,712. They are represented by R02.

Carolyn R Zachry

Education Administrator I/Education

2023 total comp

$132,597

Base pay: $125,179
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,418
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,597
Union / bargaining unit: S21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,806
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1746152657018
Salary Total: $10,806
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $132,597

Carolyn R Zachry works as a Education Administrator I for Education. Carolyn earned $132,597 in 2023. Union affiliation: S21.

Giselle Lau

Information Technology Specialist II/Education

2023 total comp

$132,518

Base pay: $127,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,402
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,518
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,893
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1742911414012
Salary Total: $10,893
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $132,518

Giselle Lau is a Information Technology Specialist II at Education. 2023 total compensation came to $132,518. They are represented by R01.

Suzanne H Lynah

Supervising Teacher II, School for the Deaf/Education

2023 total comp

$132,240

Sub-department: SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF/RIVERSIDE
Base pay: $129,795
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,445
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,240
Union / bargaining unit: S03
Work county: RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,393
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2051159193001
Salary Total: $10,993
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $132,240

Suzanne H Lynah works as a Supervising Teacher II, School for the Deaf for Education within School for the Deaf/Riverside. Suzanne earned $132,240 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S03.

Thomas D Herman

Education Administrator I/Education

2023 total comp

$132,092

Base pay: $129,672
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,092
Union / bargaining unit: S21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,806
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1741602657003
Salary Total: $10,806
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $132,092

Thomas D Herman works as a Education Administrator I for Education. Thomas earned $132,092 in 2023. They are represented by S21.

Anissa Sonnenburg

Education Administrator I/Education

2023 total comp

$131,992

Base pay: $131,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,992
Union / bargaining unit: E48
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,130
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1745102657016
Salary Total: $11,130
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $131,992

At Education, Anissa Sonnenburg serves as a Education Administrator I. Their 2023 pay totaled $131,992. Union affiliation: E48.