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 119
Tax Program Technician I, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Senorina M Gutierrez holds the role of Tax Program Technician I, Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,597.
Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Holly M Muench works as a Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board for Franchise Tax Board. Holly earned $66,587 in 2023.
Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Justin D Esquivel works as a Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board for Franchise Tax Board. Justin earned $66,586 in 2025.
Staff Services Analyst/Franchise Tax Board
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Alfonso Jimenez works as a Staff Services Analyst for Franchise Tax Board. Their status is full-time. Alfonso earned $66,584 in 2025. They are represented by R01.
Tax Auditor, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Jyh-Bong B Lu works as a Tax Auditor, Franchise Tax Board for Franchise Tax Board. Jyh-Bong earned $66,558 in 2023.
Tax Program Technician II, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Trucmai D Bui holds the role of Tax Program Technician II, Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,550.
Personnel Specialist/Franchise Tax Board
Karen L Yost holds the role of Personnel Specialist at Franchise Tax Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $66,530.
Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
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At Franchise Tax Board, Chandara Sem serves as a Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $66,530. Union affiliation: R01.
Tax Program Technician II, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
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Arnold Duplantier holds the role of Tax Program Technician II, Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,524. Union affiliation: R04.
Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Huy A Chu works as a Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board for Franchise Tax Board. Huy earned $66,476 in 2025.
Customer Service Specialist, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Mathew W Rodgers holds the role of Customer Service Specialist, Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. In 2023, their total compensation was $66,473.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Franchise Tax Board
Helen T Tran holds the role of Accounting Officer (Specialist) at Franchise Tax Board. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,470.
Tax Auditor, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
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At Franchise Tax Board, Swapnadevi Selvakumar serves as a Tax Auditor, Franchise Tax Board. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,466. Union affiliation: R01.
Tax Auditor, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Larae M Cook holds the role of Tax Auditor, Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,466.
Personnel Specialist/Franchise Tax Board
Sarah D Ramirez-Brooks holds the role of Personnel Specialist at Franchise Tax Board. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,458.
Tax Auditor, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Cynthia L Crawley is a Tax Auditor, Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. 2025 total compensation came to $66,451.
Tax Auditor, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
At Franchise Tax Board, Zehra H Ghadiali serves as a Tax Auditor, Franchise Tax Board. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,451.
Tax Auditor, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Muhammad A Gill works as a Tax Auditor, Franchise Tax Board for Franchise Tax Board. Muhammad earned $66,451 in 2025.
Tax Auditor, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
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At Franchise Tax Board, Weixiong Guan serves as a Tax Auditor, Franchise Tax Board. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,451. Union affiliation: R01.
Tax Auditor, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Yinly E Xiong is a Tax Auditor, Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. 2025 total compensation came to $66,451.
Tax Program Technician II, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Minerva M Debellis holds the role of Tax Program Technician II, Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,439.
Customer Service Specialist, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Cheryl W Smith works as a Customer Service Specialist, Franchise Tax Board for Franchise Tax Board. Cheryl earned $66,429 in 2025.
Information Technology Specialist I/Franchise Tax Board
Jennifer E Nordell is a Information Technology Specialist I at Franchise Tax Board. 2023 total compensation came to $66,409.
Customer Service Specialist, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Haiyen H Le is a Customer Service Specialist, Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. 2025 total compensation came to $66,405.
Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
At Franchise Tax Board, Valerie R Walker serves as a Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,402.
Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
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Milena Prgonjic works as a Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board for Franchise Tax Board. Their status is full-time. Milena earned $66,368 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
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Marina Fautt is a Senior Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. They work part-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,349. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Amanda M Chavez works as a Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board for Franchise Tax Board. Amanda earned $66,331 in 2025.
Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
At Franchise Tax Board, Elijah E English serves as a Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,318.
Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
At Franchise Tax Board, Jennifer F Door serves as a Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,305.
Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Michael G Smiley works as a Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board for Franchise Tax Board. Michael earned $66,296 in 2025.
Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Angeline S Ram-Deo is a Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board at Franchise Tax Board. 2025 total compensation came to $66,291.
Tax Auditor, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
At Franchise Tax Board, Tuyen P Bui serves as a Tax Auditor, Franchise Tax Board. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,289.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Franchise Tax Board
Adam C Russ works as a Accounting Officer (Specialist) for Franchise Tax Board. Adam earned $66,287 in 2025.
Tax Program Technician II, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Brittaney K High works as a Tax Program Technician II, Franchise Tax Board for Franchise Tax Board. Brittaney earned $66,286 in 2025.
Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
At Franchise Tax Board, April L Boone serves as a Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,269.
Information Technology Supervisor II/Franchise Tax Board
Denise M Rushkin works as a Information Technology Supervisor II for Franchise Tax Board. Denise earned $66,239 in 2023.
Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
Sandi M Morpanini works as a Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board for Franchise Tax Board. Sandi earned $66,225 in 2025.
Associate Personnel Analyst/Franchise Tax Board
Felicia R Gutierrez is a Associate Personnel Analyst at Franchise Tax Board. 2024 total compensation came to $66,224.
Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board/Franchise Tax Board
At Franchise Tax Board, Victor A Casarez Nunez serves as a Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,209.