California / Employment Development Department
Agency file
The Employment Development Department supports the workforce — employment services, unemployment benefits, and enforcement of labor standards.
In 2025, this agency had 10,018 employees with median total compensation of $74,086; the highest distinct record was $347,783.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 10,018 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($74,086) — 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 $122,188 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $23,064. 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 112
Staff Services Management Auditor/Employment Development Department
Karin A Hansen is a Staff Services Management Auditor at Employment Development Department. 2025 total compensation came to $81,951.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Employment Development Department
Ruth W Kariuki works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Employment Development Department. Ruth earned $81,936 in 2025.
Tax Compliance Representative/Employment Development Department
Elina I Pechko is a Tax Compliance Representative at Employment Development Department. 2025 total compensation came to $81,934.
Senior Tax Compliance Representative (Specialist)/Employment Development Department
Krystal A Reid works as a Senior Tax Compliance Representative (Specialist) for Employment Development Department. Krystal earned $81,929 in 2025.
Employment Program Representative/Employment Development Department
Maria C Pulecio is a Employment Program Representative at Employment Development Department. 2025 total compensation came to $81,926.
Employment Program Representative/Employment Development Department
Neha J Bhatt is a Employment Program Representative at Employment Development Department. 2025 total compensation came to $81,926.
Disability Insurance Program Representative/Employment Development Department
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At Employment Development Department, Cynthia Batieste serves as a Disability Insurance Program Representative. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,922. Union affiliation: R01.
Tax Compliance Representative/Employment Development Department
Cindy V Mares holds the role of Tax Compliance Representative at Employment Development Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,915.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Employment Development Department
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At Employment Development Department, Tommy Chanthavongsor serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,906. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Employment Development Department
Andrew Y Lee works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Employment Development Department. Andrew earned $81,892 in 2025.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Employment Development Department
Brandon L Lentine holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Employment Development Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,892.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Employment Development Department
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Aaron Naranjo works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Employment Development Department. Their status is full-time. Aaron earned $81,892 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Employment Program Representative/Employment Development Department
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At Employment Development Department, Valerie Medina serves as a Employment Program Representative. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,881. Union affiliation: R01.
Tax Compliance Representative/Employment Development Department
Mistir A Jembere is a Tax Compliance Representative at Employment Development Department. 2025 total compensation came to $81,869.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Employment Development Department
Natalie S Wakefield holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Employment Development Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,859.
Information Technology Associate/Employment Development Department
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Pahouang Vue works as a Information Technology Associate for Employment Development Department. Their status is full-time. Pahouang earned $81,859 in 2025. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Employment Development Department
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Sammy He works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Employment Development Department. Their status is full-time. Sammy earned $81,857 in 2025. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Employment Development Department
Keegan C Lewis is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Employment Development Department. 2025 total compensation came to $81,854.
Employment Program Representative/Employment Development Department
Melinda A Thomas is a Employment Program Representative at Employment Development Department. 2025 total compensation came to $81,852.
Employment Program Manager I/Employment Development Department
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Olivia Rangel is a Employment Program Manager I at Employment Development Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,838. Union affiliation: S01.
Senior Personnel Specialist/Employment Development Department
Quanettia C Mack is a Senior Personnel Specialist at Employment Development Department. 2023 total compensation came to $81,836.
Tax Auditor, Employment Development Department/Employment Development Department
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Jia Qiao works as a Tax Auditor, Employment Development Department for Employment Development Department. Their status is full-time. Jia earned $81,836 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Employment Program Representative/Employment Development Department
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Mollie Maiden is a Employment Program Representative at Employment Development Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,830. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Employment Development Department
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Grant Brouqua works as a Staff Services Manager I for Employment Development Department. Their status is full-time. Grant earned $81,824 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Employment Development Department
Liza A Deyo holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Employment Development Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,823.
Associate Tax Auditor, Employment Development Department/Employment Development Department
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Geum Ju Park is a Associate Tax Auditor, Employment Development Department at Employment Development Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,805. They are represented by R01.
Disability Insurance Program Representative/Employment Development Department
Cachefar Y Bruce holds the role of Disability Insurance Program Representative at Employment Development Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,796.
Information Technology Specialist I/Employment Development Department
Pak L Lou is a Information Technology Specialist I at Employment Development Department. 2025 total compensation came to $81,795.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Employment Development Department
At Employment Development Department, Nicholas D Mayer serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,792.
Information Technology Specialist I/Employment Development Department
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Divyapriya Thirumaiyan works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Employment Development Department. Their status is full-time. Divyapriya earned $81,769 in 2025. They are represented by R01.
Associate Tax Auditor, Employment Development Department/Employment Development Department
Onaletia M Petersen is a Associate Tax Auditor, Employment Development Department at Employment Development Department. 2025 total compensation came to $81,765.
Employment Program Representative/Employment Development Department
Winna S Hui works as a Employment Program Representative for Employment Development Department. Winna earned $81,737 in 2025.
Senior Tax Compliance Representative (Specialist)/Employment Development Department
Janet W Wong works as a Senior Tax Compliance Representative (Specialist) for Employment Development Department. Janet earned $81,737 in 2025.
Employment Program Representative/Employment Development Department
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Emeline Pak holds the role of Employment Program Representative at Employment Development Department. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,736. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Tax Auditor, Employment Development Department/Employment Development Department
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At Employment Development Department, Munir Khan serves as a Tax Auditor, Employment Development Department. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,734. They are represented by R01.
Tax Compliance Representative/Employment Development Department
Corazon V Viloria holds the role of Tax Compliance Representative at Employment Development Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,718.
Disability Insurance Specialist II/Employment Development Department
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Brenda Chavarria is a Disability Insurance Specialist II at Employment Development Department. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $81,712. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Employment Program Representative/Employment Development Department
At Employment Development Department, Emerie R Herrera serves as a Employment Program Representative. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,689.
Disability Insurance Program Representative/Employment Development Department
Rose U Okorocha works as a Disability Insurance Program Representative for Employment Development Department. Rose earned $81,672 in 2025.
Senior Tax Compliance Representative (Specialist)/Employment Development Department
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At Employment Development Department, Julie Andersen serves as a Senior Tax Compliance Representative (Specialist). They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $81,664. Union affiliation: R01.