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Government Operations Agency

Source file: California — State Employee Compensation (SCO Payroll Data Warehouse, CPRA) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Government Operations Agency is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2023, this agency had 33 employees with median total compensation of $124,878; the highest distinct record was $266,916.

Year: 2023
Employees: 33
Median total: $124,878
Highest record: $266,916

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$26,784$247,585+

How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 33 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($124,878) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $122,535 (94%)
Overtime — $81 (0%)
Other — $7,580 (6%)
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

$48,386

$83,818

$124,878

$166,783

$216,051

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $216,051 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $48,386. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

C.E.A.

8 · $131,988

Deputy Secretary, Strategic Initiatives, Broadband and Infrastructure and Jobs Act (Iija)

2 · $175,367

Staff Services Manager II (Managerial)

2 · $102,704

Staff Services Analyst

2 · $37,585

Secretary, Government Operations Agency

1 · $247,585

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 1

Russell A Atterberry

Deputy Secretary, Strategic Initiatives, Broadband and Infrastructure and Jobs Act (Iija)/Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$266,916

Base pay: $182,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $84,014
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $266,916
Union / bargaining unit: E79
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,036
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371004445900
Salary Total: $14,036
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $266,916

Russell A Atterberry holds the role of Deputy Secretary, Strategic Initiatives, Broadband and Infrastructure and Jobs Act (Iija) at Government Operations Agency. In 2023, their total compensation was $266,916. Union affiliation: E79.

Amy S Tong

Secretary, Government Operations Agency/Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$247,585

Base pay: $235,769
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,816
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $247,585
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $19,987
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371006201001
Salary Total: $19,987
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $247,585

At Government Operations Agency, Amy S Tong serves as a Secretary, Government Operations Agency. Their 2023 pay totaled $247,585. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Miriam B Ingenito

Undersecretary, Government Operations Agency/Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$216,741

Base pay: $208,423
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,318
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $216,741
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $17,669
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371006492001
Salary Total: $17,669
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $216,741

Miriam B Ingenito is a Undersecretary, Government Operations Agency at Government Operations Agency. 2023 total compensation came to $216,741. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Gabriel R Ravel

Deputy Secretary and General Counsel, Government Operations Agency/Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$216,051

Base pay: $206,005
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,046
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $216,051
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $17,464
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371006489001
Salary Total: $17,464
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $216,051

Gabriel R Ravel is a Deputy Secretary and General Counsel, Government Operations Agency at Government Operations Agency. 2023 total compensation came to $216,051. Union affiliation: E99.

Stuart A Drown

Deputy Secretary of Government Improvement and Accountability/Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$212,014

Base pay: $181,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $30,578
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $212,014
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,179
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371006311001
Salary Total: $14,179
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $212,014

Stuart A Drown is a Deputy Secretary of Government Improvement and Accountability at Government Operations Agency. 2023 total compensation came to $212,014. They are represented by E99.

Justyn D Howard

C.E.A./Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$197,998

Base pay: $188,559
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,439
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,998
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,111
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371007500001
Salary Total: $16,111
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $197,998

At Government Operations Agency, Justyn D Howard serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $197,998. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Jiwon Jeong

Attorney IV/Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$176,806

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,806
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371005780002
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,806

At Government Operations Agency, Jiwon Jeong serves as a Attorney IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $176,806. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Matthias Jaime

C.E.A./Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$168,979

Base pay: $166,659
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,320
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,979
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,240
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371007500006
Salary Total: $14,240
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $168,979

At Government Operations Agency, Matthias Jaime serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $168,979. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Pam Chueh

Chief Equity Officer/Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$166,783

Base pay: $166,383
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,783
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,105
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371009978001
Salary Total: $14,105
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $166,783

Pam Chueh works as a Chief Equity Officer for Government Operations Agency. Pam earned $166,783 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Sarah I Soto-Taylor

C.E.A./Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$165,359

Base pay: $164,959
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,359
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,095
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371007500008
Salary Total: $14,095
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $165,359

At Government Operations Agency, Sarah I Soto-Taylor serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $165,359. They are represented by E99.

Luis Larios

Deputy Secretary of Legislation and External Affairs/Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$164,766

Base pay: $162,846
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,766
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,805
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371006266001
Salary Total: $13,805
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,766

Luis Larios is a Deputy Secretary of Legislation and External Affairs at Government Operations Agency. 2023 total compensation came to $164,766. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Christina A Spagnoli

Senior Advisor Strategic Initiatives, Workforce Development/Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$164,666

Base pay: $144,287
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,379
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,666
Union / bargaining unit: E79
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,805
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371008487001
Salary Total: $13,805
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,666

Christina A Spagnoli holds the role of Senior Advisor Strategic Initiatives, Workforce Development at Government Operations Agency. In 2023, their total compensation was $164,666. They are represented by E79.

Amy A Palmer

Deputy Secretary Communications, California Government Operations Agency/Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$161,558

Base pay: $161,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,558
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,662
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371006428001
Salary Total: $13,662
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $161,558

Amy A Palmer holds the role of Deputy Secretary Communications, California Government Operations Agency at Government Operations Agency. In 2023, their total compensation was $161,558. Their bargaining unit is E99.

James L Regan

Deputy Secretary, Workforce Development/Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$147,771

Base pay: $139,494
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,277
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,771
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,980
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371006582001
Salary Total: $12,980
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $147,771

James L Regan holds the role of Deputy Secretary, Workforce Development at Government Operations Agency. In 2023, their total compensation was $147,771. Union affiliation: E99.

Roy A Kennedy

C.E.A./Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$139,097

Base pay: $131,830
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,267
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,097
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,264
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371007500009
Salary Total: $11,264
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $139,097

Roy A Kennedy holds the role of C.E.A. at Government Operations Agency. In 2023, their total compensation was $139,097. Union affiliation: E99.

Michael A Palmisano

Attorney III/Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$128,964

Base pay: $119,771
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,193
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,964
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,536
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371005795001
Salary Total: $10,536
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $128,964

Michael A Palmisano works as a Attorney III for Government Operations Agency. Michael earned $128,964 in 2023. Union affiliation: E97.

Ricardo R Cervantes

C.E.A./Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$124,878

Base pay: $124,478
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,878
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,997
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371007500005
Salary Total: $10,997
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $124,878

Ricardo R Cervantes works as a C.E.A. for Government Operations Agency. Ricardo earned $124,878 in 2023. They are represented by M01.

Maureen E Keffer

C.E.A./Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$124,826

Base pay: $124,526
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,826
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,755
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371007500900
Salary Total: $10,755
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $124,826

Maureen E Keffer is a C.E.A. at Government Operations Agency. 2023 total compensation came to $124,826. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Bryan S O'Dell

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$113,376

Base pay: $108,745
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,631
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,376
Union / bargaining unit: E68
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,219
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371004801001
Salary Total: $9,219
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $113,376

Bryan S O'Dell is a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Government Operations Agency. 2023 total compensation came to $113,376. Union affiliation: E68.

Matthew C Tabarangao

Special Advisor/Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$110,617

Base pay: $104,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,187
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,617
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,853
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371006283001
Salary Total: $8,853
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $110,617

Matthew C Tabarangao works as a Special Advisor for Government Operations Agency. Matthew earned $110,617 in 2023. Union affiliation: E97.

Gabriela Montano

Staff Services Manager II (Managerial)/Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$108,823

Base pay: $102,552
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,271
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,823
Union / bargaining unit: E79
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,818
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371004969003
Salary Total: $8,818
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $108,823

Gabriela Montano is a Staff Services Manager II (Managerial) at Government Operations Agency. 2023 total compensation came to $108,823. Their bargaining unit is E79.

Michael M Miyao

Staff Services Manager I/Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$105,144

Base pay: $99,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,083
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,144
Union / bargaining unit: E68
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371004800002
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,144

Michael M Miyao works as a Staff Services Manager I for Government Operations Agency. Michael earned $105,144 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E68.

Jacob A Wolf

C.E.A./Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$98,604

Base pay: $90,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,810
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,604
Union / bargaining unit: E79
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,471
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371007500010
Salary Total: $9,471
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $98,604

Jacob A Wolf works as a C.E.A. for Government Operations Agency. Jacob earned $98,604 in 2023. They are represented by E79.

Alicia M Albornoz

Staff Services Manager II (Managerial)/Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$96,584

Base pay: $94,264
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,320
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,584
Union / bargaining unit: E79
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,215
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371004969900
Salary Total: $8,215
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $96,584

Alicia M Albornoz is a Staff Services Manager II (Managerial) at Government Operations Agency. 2023 total compensation came to $96,584. Union affiliation: E79.

William A Brown

Deputy Secretary, Strategic Initiatives, Broadband and Infrastructure and Jobs Act (Iija)/Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$83,818

Base pay: $81,063
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,755
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,818
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,549
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371004445001
Salary Total: $13,549
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $83,818

William A Brown holds the role of Deputy Secretary, Strategic Initiatives, Broadband and Infrastructure and Jobs Act (Iija) at Government Operations Agency. In 2023, their total compensation was $83,818. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Seanna M Griffis

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$73,518

Base pay: $71,091
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,427
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,518
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,147
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371005393001
Salary Total: $6,147
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $73,518

Seanna M Griffis works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Government Operations Agency. Seanna earned $73,518 in 2023. Union affiliation: E97.

Johanna G Ford

Legal Secretary/Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$59,472

Base pay: $57,152
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,320
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,472
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,158
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371001282001
Salary Total: $5,158
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $59,472

Johanna G Ford holds the role of Legal Secretary at Government Operations Agency. In 2023, their total compensation was $59,472. They are represented by E97.

Jacqueline A Gutto

Office Technician (Typing)/Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$56,666

Base pay: $51,763
Overtime: $2,533
Other pay: $2,370
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,666
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,473
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371001139900
Salary Total: $4,473
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $56,666

Jacqueline A Gutto works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Government Operations Agency. Jacqueline earned $56,666 in 2023. They are represented by E97.

Angela M Powers

Administrative Assistant II/Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$49,504

Base pay: $49,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,504
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,148
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371005358900
Salary Total: $6,148
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $49,504

Angela M Powers works as a Administrative Assistant II for Government Operations Agency. Angela earned $49,504 in 2023. They are represented by E97.

Jessica M Altvatter

Staff Services Analyst/Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$48,386

Base pay: $47,837
Overtime: $49
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,386
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,136
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371005157002
Salary Total: $4,136
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $48,386

Jessica M Altvatter works as a Staff Services Analyst for Government Operations Agency. Jessica earned $48,386 in 2023. They are represented by E97.

Sally Ly

C.E.A./Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$42,477

Base pay: $42,477
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,477
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,500
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371007500003
Salary Total: $10,500
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $42,477

Sally Ly works as a C.E.A. for Government Operations Agency. Sally earned $42,477 in 2023. They are represented by E99.

Rory J Kaufman

Special Consultant/Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$30,951

Base pay: $30,951
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,951
Union / bargaining unit: E
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $52
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371004660900
Salary Total: $52
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $30,951

Rory J Kaufman works as a Special Consultant for Government Operations Agency. Rory earned $30,951 in 2023. Union affiliation: E.

Maiyang L Thow

Staff Services Analyst/Government Operations Agency

2023 total comp

$26,784

Base pay: $26,488
Overtime: $96
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,784
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,868
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 3371005157001
Salary Total: $4,868
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $26,784

Maiyang L Thow works as a Staff Services Analyst for Government Operations Agency. Maiyang earned $26,784 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E97.