California / Franchise Tax Board

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Franchise Tax Board

Source file: California — State Employee Compensation (SCO Payroll Data Warehouse, CPRA) / ingested Jul 4, 2026

The Franchise Tax Board manages public finances — collecting revenue and taxes, budgeting, accounting, and financial oversight.

In 2025, this agency had 6,903 employees with median total compensation of $73,390; the highest distinct record was $269,992.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $535.6M
Employees: 6,903
Median total: $73,390
Highest record: $269,992

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

-$6,469$161,807+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 6,903 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($73,390) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $75,334 (97%)
Overtime — $532 (1%)
Other — $1,726 (2%)
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

$22,912

$51,759

$73,390

$105,761

$129,811

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $129,811 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $22,912. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Tax Technician, Franchise Tax Board

1,052 · $48,245

Information Technology Specialist I

789 · $111,139

Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board

533 · $71,077

Tax Program Technician I, Franchise Tax Board

355 · $56,105

Senior Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board

320 · $92,663

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.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2023	$498.2M —	6,781 —	$69,075 —
2024	$527.1M ▲ 5.8%	7,077 ▲ 4.4%	$70,047 ▲ 1.4%
2025	$535.6M ▲ 1.6%	6,903 ▼ 2.5%	$73,390 ▲ 4.8%

Record list

Employees

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Diane Nguyen

Program Specialist I, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board

2025 total comp

$120,340

Base pay: $115,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,340
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Chicago, Illinois
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,599
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5643704364014
Salary Total: $9,945
Total Pay: $120,340

Diane Nguyen works as a Program Specialist I, Franchise Tax Board for Franchise Tax Board. Their status is full-time. Diane earned $120,340 in 2025. Union affiliation: R01.

Hiram Jauregui

Information Technology Specialist I/Franchise Tax Board

2025 total comp

$120,339

Base pay: $120,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,339
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,537
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5642891402035
Salary Total: $10,221
Total Pay: $120,339

Hiram Jauregui works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Franchise Tax Board. Their status is full-time. Hiram earned $120,339 in 2025. Union affiliation: R01.

Nancy Prevost

Administrator II Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board

2025 total comp

$120,336

Base pay: $118,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,336
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,989
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5643484357006
Salary Total: $10,659
Total Pay: $120,336

Nancy Prevost works as a Administrator II Franchise Tax Board for Franchise Tax Board. Their status is full-time. Nancy earned $120,336 in 2025. Union affiliation: S01.

John Alberti Ii

Administrator I Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board

2025 total comp

$120,319

Base pay: $116,899
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,319
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,282
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5641854358001
Salary Total: $9,974
Total Pay: $120,319

John Alberti Ii works as a Administrator I Franchise Tax Board for Franchise Tax Board. Their status is full-time. John earned $120,319 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Sergio Reyes

Program Specialist II, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board

2025 total comp

$120,245

Base pay: $119,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $621
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,245
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,542
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5643534365028
Salary Total: $10,226
Total Pay: $120,245

Sergio Reyes is a Program Specialist II, Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,245. Union affiliation: R01.

Hung Nguyen

Program Specialist II, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board

2025 total comp

$120,224

Base pay: $119,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,224
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,542
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5643414365006
Salary Total: $10,226
Total Pay: $120,224

Hung Nguyen works as a Program Specialist II, Franchise Tax Board for Franchise Tax Board. Their status is full-time. Hung earned $120,224 in 2025. They are represented by R01.

Lauren Nguyen

Program Specialist II, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board

2025 total comp

$120,224

Base pay: $119,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,224
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,542
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5643594365020
Salary Total: $10,226
Total Pay: $120,224

Lauren Nguyen is a Program Specialist II, Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,224. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Edward Fanger

Information Technology Specialist I/Franchise Tax Board

2025 total comp

$120,199

Base pay: $119,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,199
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,537
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5641841402048
Salary Total: $10,221
Total Pay: $120,199

At Franchise Tax Board, Edward Fanger serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,199. Union affiliation: R01.

John Meers

Information Technology Specialist I/Franchise Tax Board

2025 total comp

$120,199

Base pay: $119,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,199
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,537
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5642301402061
Salary Total: $10,221
Total Pay: $120,199

At Franchise Tax Board, John Meers serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,199. They are represented by R01.

Mai Luong

Administrator II Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board

2025 total comp

$120,098

Base pay: $119,498
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,098
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Santa Clara

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,069
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5643614357003
Salary Total: $10,226
Total Pay: $120,098

Mai Luong is a Administrator II Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,098. They are represented by S01.

Kenneth Verdon

Administrator II Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board

2025 total comp

$120,022

Base pay: $84,774
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $35,247
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,022
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,114
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5643924357001
Salary Total: $11,114
Total Pay: $120,022

Kenneth Verdon is a Administrator II Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,022. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Mina Mohaddess

Attorney/Franchise Tax Board

2025 total comp

$120,020

Base pay: $119,670
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,524
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5644105778021
Salary Total: $10,038
Total Pay: $120,020

Mina Mohaddess holds the role of Attorney at Franchise Tax Board. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,020. Union affiliation: R02.

Matthew Smith

Administrator I Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board

2025 total comp

$120,014

Base pay: $116,294
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,720
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,014
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,313
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5647684358008
Salary Total: $10,004
Total Pay: $120,014

At Franchise Tax Board, Matthew Smith serves as a Administrator I Franchise Tax Board. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,014. They are represented by S01.

Tanya Kelley

Administrator II Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board

2025 total comp

$119,984

Base pay: $119,384
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,984
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,114
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5641084357003
Salary Total: $10,781
Total Pay: $119,984

At Franchise Tax Board, Tanya Kelley serves as a Administrator II Franchise Tax Board. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,984. They are represented by S01.

Sreenivasa Lety

Information Technology Specialist I/Franchise Tax Board

2025 total comp

$119,944

Base pay: $119,319
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $625
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,944
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,537
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5642901402001
Salary Total: $10,221
Total Pay: $119,944

Sreenivasa Lety is a Information Technology Specialist I at Franchise Tax Board. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $119,944. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Ryan Huber

Investigation Specialist II (Technical), Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board

2023 total comp

$119,940

Base pay: $115,261
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,679
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,644
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5643068591010
Salary Total: $9,769
Total Pay: $119,940

At Franchise Tax Board, Ryan Huber serves as a Investigation Specialist II (Technical), Franchise Tax Board. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $119,940. They are represented by R07.

Linda Ng

Program Specialist III, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board

2025 total comp

$119,923

Base pay: $119,293
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $630
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,923
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,623
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5643464366003
Salary Total: $10,202
Total Pay: $119,923

At Franchise Tax Board, Linda Ng serves as a Program Specialist III, Franchise Tax Board. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,923. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Karisa Chan

Information Technology Specialist I/Franchise Tax Board

2025 total comp

$119,919

Base pay: $119,319
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,919
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,537
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5642901402051
Salary Total: $10,221
Total Pay: $119,919

At Franchise Tax Board, Karisa Chan serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,919. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Neil Harper

Investigation Specialist II (Technical), Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board

2024 total comp

$119,900

Base pay: $119,145
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $755
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,875
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5643068591005
Salary Total: $10,122
Total Pay: $119,900

At Franchise Tax Board, Neil Harper serves as a Investigation Specialist II (Technical), Franchise Tax Board. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $119,900. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Luyen Le

Program Specialist I, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board

2025 total comp

$119,791

Base pay: $111,162
Overtime: $8,029
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,791
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,599
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5643484364016
Salary Total: $9,311
Total Pay: $119,791

Luyen Le works as a Program Specialist I, Franchise Tax Board for Franchise Tax Board. Their status is full-time. Luyen earned $119,791 in 2025. They are represented by R01.

Nanette Limcolioc

Program Specialist II, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board

2025 total comp

$119,783

Base pay: $119,175
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $608
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,783
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,542
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5643594365021
Salary Total: $10,226
Total Pay: $119,783

At Franchise Tax Board, Nanette Limcolioc serves as a Program Specialist II, Franchise Tax Board. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,783. They are represented by R01.

Hong Le

Program Specialist I, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board

2025 total comp

$119,757

Base pay: $92,595
Overtime: $26,562
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,757
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,079
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5643484364024
Salary Total: $7,837
Total Pay: $119,757

Hong Le works as a Program Specialist I, Franchise Tax Board for Franchise Tax Board. Their status is full-time. Hong earned $119,757 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Spandana Jayyavarapu

Information Technology Specialist I/Franchise Tax Board

2025 total comp

$119,755

Base pay: $119,155
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,755
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,537
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5642741402006
Salary Total: $10,221
Total Pay: $119,755

At Franchise Tax Board, Spandana Jayyavarapu serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,755. Union affiliation: R01.