California / Employment Development Department
Agency file
The Employment Development Department supports the workforce — employment services, unemployment benefits, and enforcement of labor standards.
In 2023, this agency had 9,517 employees with median total compensation of $70,710; the highest distinct record was $372,346.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 9,517 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($70,710) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $114,982 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $25,562. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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
Highest-paid first / page 1
C.E.A./Employment Development Department
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Rita R Gass works as a C.E.A. for Employment Development Department. Rita earned $372,346 in 2023. They are represented by M01.
Administrative Law Judge/Employment Development Department
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Rachel Soltero holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Employment Development Department within Unemployment Insurance Appeal. In 2023, their total compensation was $245,061. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Director, Employment Development Department/Employment Development Department
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At Employment Development Department, Nancy F Womack serves as a Director, Employment Development Department. Their 2023 pay totaled $222,579. Union affiliation: E99.
C.E.A./Employment Development Department
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Agustin Huerta works as a C.E.A. for Employment Development Department. Agustin earned $217,794 in 2023. Union affiliation: M01.
Administrative Law Judge/Employment Development Department
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Mitchell Davis is a Administrative Law Judge at Employment Development Department within Unemployment Insurance Appeal. 2023 total compensation came to $217,333. Union affiliation: R02.
C.E.A./Employment Development Department
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At Employment Development Department, Janet M Neitzel serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $217,104. They are represented by M01.
C.E.A./Employment Development Department
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Mark D Woo-Sam holds the role of C.E.A. at Employment Development Department within Unemployment Insurance Appeal. In 2023, their total compensation was $215,709. They are represented by M01.
Information Technology Manager I/Employment Development Department
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Timothy F Sanders holds the role of Information Technology Manager I at Employment Development Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $213,821. Their bargaining unit is M01.
C.E.A./Employment Development Department
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Albert M Cutri works as a C.E.A. for Employment Development Department within Unemployment Insurance Appeal. Albert earned $205,708 in 2023. Union affiliation: M01.
Supervising Administrative Law Judge/Employment Development Department
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Rebecca L Bach holds the role of Supervising Administrative Law Judge at Employment Development Department within Unemployment Insurance Appeal. In 2023, their total compensation was $203,134. They are represented by S02.
Supervising Administrative Law Judge/Employment Development Department
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John P Martin is a Supervising Administrative Law Judge at Employment Development Department within Unemployment Insurance Appeal. 2023 total compensation came to $203,059. They are represented by S02.
Supervising Administrative Law Judge/Employment Development Department
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Michael T Price works as a Supervising Administrative Law Judge for Employment Development Department within Unemployment Insurance Appeal. Michael earned $203,057 in 2023. Union affiliation: S02.
Chief Deputy Director/Employment Development Department
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At Employment Development Department, Amy C Faulkner serves as a Chief Deputy Director. Their 2023 pay totaled $202,738. Their bargaining unit is E99.
Information Technology Manager I/Employment Development Department
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At Employment Development Department, Jerald W Bell serves as a Information Technology Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $198,506. Union affiliation: M01.
Deputy Director, Employment Development Department/Employment Development Department
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Karin G Shine holds the role of Deputy Director, Employment Development Department at Employment Development Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $196,178. They are represented by E99.
Supervising Administrative Law Judge/Employment Development Department
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Catriona M Morrison works as a Supervising Administrative Law Judge for Employment Development Department within Unemployment Insurance Appeal. Catriona earned $196,026 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S02.
Administrative Law Judge/Employment Development Department
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Lisa S Tang holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Employment Development Department within Unemployment Insurance Appeal. In 2023, their total compensation was $192,300. They are represented by R02.
Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel/Employment Development Department
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Dana J Hadl holds the role of Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel at Employment Development Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $189,759. Their bargaining unit is M02.
Supervising Administrative Law Judge/Employment Development Department
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At Employment Development Department, Hugh R Harrison serves as a Supervising Administrative Law Judge within Unemployment Insurance Appeal. Their 2023 pay totaled $189,318. Union affiliation: S02.
Special Advisor for Strategic Inititives and Communications,Edd/Employment Development Department
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At Employment Development Department, Gareth S Lacy serves as a Special Advisor for Strategic Inititives and Communications,Edd. Their 2023 pay totaled $189,107. Their bargaining unit is E99.
Supervising Administrative Law Judge/Employment Development Department
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Brian R Faulkner works as a Supervising Administrative Law Judge for Employment Development Department within Unemployment Insurance Appeal. Brian earned $188,993 in 2023. Union affiliation: S02.
Supervising Administrative Law Judge/Employment Development Department
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Mark S Maerowitz is a Supervising Administrative Law Judge at Employment Development Department within Unemployment Insurance Appeal. 2023 total compensation came to $188,993. Their bargaining unit is S02.
Supervising Administrative Law Judge/Employment Development Department
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Felicita V Ngo works as a Supervising Administrative Law Judge for Employment Development Department within Unemployment Insurance Appeal. Felicita earned $188,993 in 2023. They are represented by S02.
Supervising Administrative Law Judge/Employment Development Department
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Stephen H Tyler is a Supervising Administrative Law Judge at Employment Development Department within Unemployment Insurance Appeal. 2023 total compensation came to $188,993. They are represented by S02.
Employment Program Manager I/Employment Development Department
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At Employment Development Department, Michelle M Rodriguez serves as a Employment Program Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $188,181. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Employment Development Department
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Tammy R Thomas works as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) for Employment Development Department. Tammy earned $187,279 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Information Technology Manager I/Employment Development Department
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Patrick Poon is a Information Technology Manager I at Employment Development Department. 2023 total compensation came to $185,900. Union affiliation: M01.
Senior Policy Advisor, Employment Development Department/Employment Development Department
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Kelly B Huston is a Senior Policy Advisor, Employment Development Department at Employment Development Department. 2023 total compensation came to $185,604. Union affiliation: E99.
Administrative Law Judge/Employment Development Department
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At Employment Development Department, Terrance O'Malley serves as a Administrative Law Judge within Unemployment Insurance Appeal. Their 2023 pay totaled $184,743. Union affiliation: R02.
Administrative Law Judge/Employment Development Department
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Cynthia K Thornton holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Employment Development Department within Unemployment Insurance Appeal. In 2023, their total compensation was $184,693. They are represented by R02.
Administrative Law Judge/Employment Development Department
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At Employment Development Department, Theresa M Brehl serves as a Administrative Law Judge within Unemployment Insurance Appeal. Their 2023 pay totaled $184,693. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Administrative Law Judge/Employment Development Department
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At Employment Development Department, Kenneth J Discenza Jr serves as a Administrative Law Judge within Unemployment Insurance Appeal. Their 2023 pay totaled $184,693. They are represented by R02.
Administrative Law Judge/Employment Development Department
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Debra A Gass is a Administrative Law Judge at Employment Development Department within Unemployment Insurance Appeal. 2023 total compensation came to $184,693. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Administrative Law Judge/Employment Development Department
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Mark S Huang works as a Administrative Law Judge for Employment Development Department within Unemployment Insurance Appeal. Mark earned $184,693 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Administrative Law Judge/Employment Development Department
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Jonathan R Ivy works as a Administrative Law Judge for Employment Development Department within Unemployment Insurance Appeal. Jonathan earned $184,693 in 2023. They are represented by R02.
Administrative Law Judge/Employment Development Department
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At Employment Development Department, Joan A Jennings serves as a Administrative Law Judge within Unemployment Insurance Appeal. Their 2023 pay totaled $184,693. Union affiliation: R02.
Administrative Law Judge/Employment Development Department
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Merced Martin works as a Administrative Law Judge for Employment Development Department within Unemployment Insurance Appeal. Merced earned $184,693 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Administrative Law Judge/Employment Development Department
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Bethany A Pane works as a Administrative Law Judge for Employment Development Department within Unemployment Insurance Appeal. Bethany earned $184,693 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.
Administrative Law Judge/Employment Development Department
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At Employment Development Department, Elizabeth R Reed serves as a Administrative Law Judge within Unemployment Insurance Appeal. Their 2023 pay totaled $184,693. They are represented by R02.
Administrative Law Judge/Employment Development Department
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At Employment Development Department, Craig A Sanders serves as a Administrative Law Judge within Unemployment Insurance Appeal. Their 2023 pay totaled $184,693. They are represented by R02.