California / Franchise Tax Board
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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 $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).
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 118
Tax Auditor, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
At Franchise Tax Board, Mathew J Lindemann serves as a Tax Auditor, Franchise Tax Board. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,130.
Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Jordyn L Gervasoni holds the role of Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,122.
Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
At Franchise Tax Board, Claudia P Nelmida serves as a Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,122.
Customer Service Specialist, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Shirelle A Lozoya holds the role of Customer Service Specialist, Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,120.
Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
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Paolo Miguel Mercado works as a Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board for Franchise Tax Board. Their status is full-time. Paolo earned $67,115 in 2025. Union affiliation: R01.
Customer Service Specialist, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
At Franchise Tax Board, Luz I Teran Durazo serves as a Customer Service Specialist, Franchise Tax Board. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,111.
Tax Auditor, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Jonathan A Orozco holds the role of Tax Auditor, Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,106.
Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Madison E Mullen is a Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. 2025 total compensation came to $67,097.
Staff Services Analyst/Franchise Tax Board
At Franchise Tax Board, Robyn M Krader serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,094.
Customer Service Specialist, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Xavier S Polite is a Customer Service Specialist, Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. 2023 total compensation came to $67,068.
Information Technology Specialist I/Franchise Tax Board
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At Franchise Tax Board, Inna Goncharuk serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,055. They are represented by R01.
Program Specialist I, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
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Mui Dang works as a Program Specialist I, Franchise Tax Board for Franchise Tax Board. Their status is part-time. Mui earned $67,049 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Kashma R Ranadey holds the role of Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,034.
Customer Service Specialist, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
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Michael Phung holds the role of Customer Service Specialist, Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,027. Union affiliation: R01.
Tax Program Technician I, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
At Franchise Tax Board, Helda L Chen serves as a Tax Program Technician I, Franchise Tax Board. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,009.
Tax Auditor, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Stanley E Pardo is a Tax Auditor, Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. 2025 total compensation came to $67,009.
Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
At Franchise Tax Board, Andrea M Sherrod serves as a Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,970.
Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
At Franchise Tax Board, Nehaya I Alhuniti serves as a Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,959.
Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Sara D Lanchester is a Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. 2024 total compensation came to $66,941.
Customer Service Specialist, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Brenda S Blasi holds the role of Customer Service Specialist, Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $66,940.
Audio-Visual Specialist (Technical)/Franchise Tax Board
At Franchise Tax Board, Matthew L Mamola serves as a Audio-Visual Specialist (Technical). Their 2025 pay totaled $66,912.
Tax Program Technician II, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Raiza M Agutos holds the role of Tax Program Technician II, Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. In 2024, their total compensation was $66,908.
Customer Service Specialist, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Janett D Ayres-Lewis works as a Customer Service Specialist, Franchise Tax Board for Franchise Tax Board. Janett earned $66,898 in 2025.
Tax Technician, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Elaine K Harvey works as a Tax Technician, Franchise Tax Board for Franchise Tax Board. Elaine earned $66,852 in 2025.
Tax Program Supervisor, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Kajal V Mamnani works as a Tax Program Supervisor, Franchise Tax Board for Franchise Tax Board. Kajal earned $66,851 in 2025.
Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Pawan D Kaillay works as a Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board for Franchise Tax Board. Pawan earned $66,837 in 2025.
Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Alexander J Arjil works as a Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board for Franchise Tax Board. Alexander earned $66,815 in 2025.
Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Mellissa K Parrish is a Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. 2025 total compensation came to $66,797.
Tax Program Supervisor, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
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At Franchise Tax Board, Xue Thao serves as a Tax Program Supervisor, Franchise Tax Board. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,786. They are represented by S04.
Customer Service Specialist, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Tiffany L Saeteurn is a Customer Service Specialist, Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. 2024 total compensation came to $66,773.
Staff Services Analyst/Franchise Tax Board
Ravneet K Vraitch-Dhillon is a Staff Services Analyst at Franchise Tax Board. 2025 total compensation came to $66,771.
Tax Program Technician II, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Shawn C Romero is a Tax Program Technician II, Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. 2024 total compensation came to $66,741.
Staff Operations Specialist, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
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At Franchise Tax Board, Hue Chee Xiong serves as a Staff Operations Specialist, Franchise Tax Board. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,733. They are represented by R01.
Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Nga N Hoang holds the role of Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $66,706.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Franchise Tax Board
Ross S Leon Guerrero is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Franchise Tax Board. 2025 total compensation came to $66,706.
Tax Auditor, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Anthony G Markarian works as a Tax Auditor, Franchise Tax Board for Franchise Tax Board. Anthony earned $66,703 in 2025.
Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Blanca L Martinez holds the role of Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,700.
Tax Auditor, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Ceylin Y De La Cruz works as a Tax Auditor, Franchise Tax Board for Franchise Tax Board. Ceylin earned $66,694 in 2023.
Tax Program Technician II, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
At Franchise Tax Board, Heather L Unruh serves as a Tax Program Technician II, Franchise Tax Board. Their 2024 pay totaled $66,646.
Tax Program Technician I, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Cheree A Payton is a Tax Program Technician I, Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. 2025 total compensation came to $66,608.