California / Industrial Relations / Administrative Law Judge

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Administrative Law Judge

Provide administrative support — record-keeping, scheduling, correspondence, and customer service.

228 employees hold this title in Industrial Relations. Median total compensation for the role is $163,045, above the department median of $83,841.

Employees: 228
Total payroll: $33.1M
Role median: $163,045
Agency median: $83,841
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$150$199,535+

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How total compensation varies among the 228 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across California

Administrative Law Judge is held in 14 California departments. In Industrial Relations, the median of $163,045 ranks #7 of 14.

Highest-paying departments for this role

State Personnel Board

$186,117 · 5

Alcoholic Beverage Control

$185,517 · 4

Public Utilities Commission

$184,543 · 1

CDCR

$184,313 · 40

Insurance

$178,745 · 3

Department of Health Care Services

$178,583 · 11

General Services

$161,658 · 50

Public Emplmt Relations Board

$156,530 · 7

Employment Development Department

$152,217 · 196

Social Services

$145,012 · 193

Agricultural Labor Rel Board

$112,183 · 9

Office of Tax Appeals Ota

$60,882 · 10

Median total compensation for the Administrative Law Judge role in other Californiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Administrative Law Judge beyond California

This role is reported in 13 jurisdictions. In California, the median of $155,570 ranks #7 of 13. See Administrative Law Judge across all of California →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

$204,000 · 1,503

$183,194 · 17

$181,058 · 44

$180,703 · 32

$180,366 · 11

$173,104 · 26

$146,099 · 32

$139,808 · 29

Median total compensation for comparable Administrative Law Judgeroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Alice Burden

Administrative Law Judge/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$159,128

Base pay: $158,903
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $225
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,128
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Orange

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,504
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4006616016220
Salary Total: $13,555
Total Pay: $159,128

Alice Burden holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Industrial Relations. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,128. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Donald Johnson

Administrative Law Judge/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$158,493

Base pay: $147,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,225
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,493
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Kern
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $15,263
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4006626016278
Salary Total: $15,321
Total Pay: $158,493

Donald Johnson holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Industrial Relations. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,493. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Douglas Webster

Administrative Law Judge/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$156,393

Base pay: $156,168
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $225
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,393
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,110
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4006766016404
Salary Total: $13,160
Total Pay: $156,393

Douglas Webster holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Industrial Relations. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,393. They are represented by R02.

James Finete

Administrative Law Judge/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$155,297

Base pay: $155,072
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $225
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,297
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,861
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4006616016244
Salary Total: $12,910
Total Pay: $155,297

James Finete is a Administrative Law Judge at Industrial Relations. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $155,297. They are represented by R02.

Adam Graff

Administrative Law Judge/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$155,297

Base pay: $155,072
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $225
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,297
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,861
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4006846016349
Salary Total: $12,910
Total Pay: $155,297

Adam Graff is a Administrative Law Judge at Industrial Relations. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $155,297. They are represented by R02.

Kathleen Chassion

Administrative Law Judge/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$155,297

Base pay: $155,072
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $225
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,297
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,861
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4006746016389
Salary Total: $12,910
Total Pay: $155,297

Kathleen Chassion is a Administrative Law Judge at Industrial Relations. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $155,297. They are represented by R02.

Michael Holmes

Administrative Law Judge/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$155,297

Base pay: $155,072
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $225
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,297
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Orange
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,861
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4006796016358
Salary Total: $12,910
Total Pay: $155,297

At Industrial Relations, Michael Holmes serves as a Administrative Law Judge. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,297. They are represented by R02.

Todd Kelly

Administrative Law Judge/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$155,297

Base pay: $155,072
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $225
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,297
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,861
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4006846016020
Salary Total: $12,910
Total Pay: $155,297

Todd Kelly is a Administrative Law Judge at Industrial Relations. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $155,297. They are represented by R02.

Sharon Renzi

Administrative Law Judge/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$155,297

Base pay: $155,072
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $225
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,297
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,861
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4006876016194
Salary Total: $12,910
Total Pay: $155,297

At Industrial Relations, Sharon Renzi serves as a Administrative Law Judge. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,297. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Ana Vellanoweth

Administrative Law Judge/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$155,297

Base pay: $155,072
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $225
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,297
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,861
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4006816016392
Salary Total: $12,910
Total Pay: $155,297

Ana Vellanoweth is a Administrative Law Judge at Industrial Relations. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $155,297. Union affiliation: R02.

Jesus Perez

Administrative Law Judge/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$155,285

Base pay: $155,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $225
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,285
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,860
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4006646016263
Salary Total: $12,909
Total Pay: $155,285

At Industrial Relations, Jesus Perez serves as a Administrative Law Judge. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,285. They are represented by R02.

Daniel Ter Veer

Administrative Law Judge/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$155,122

Base pay: $155,072
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,122
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,861
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4006816016405
Salary Total: $12,910
Total Pay: $155,122

Daniel Ter Veer is a Administrative Law Judge at Industrial Relations. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $155,122. They are represented by R02.

Tammy Homen

Administrative Law Judge/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$155,117

Base pay: $154,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $225
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,117
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Orange
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,503
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4006616016363
Salary Total: $12,930
Total Pay: $155,117

At Industrial Relations, Tammy Homen serves as a Administrative Law Judge. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,117. They are represented by R02.

David Parker

Administrative Law Judge/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$155,060

Base pay: $155,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,060
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Orange
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,860
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4006796016364
Salary Total: $12,909
Total Pay: $155,060

At Industrial Relations, David Parker serves as a Administrative Law Judge. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,060. Union affiliation: R02.

Heather Hirsch

Administrative Law Judge/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$152,737

Base pay: $152,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $225
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,737
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,855
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4006756016286
Salary Total: $12,904
Total Pay: $152,737

Heather Hirsch is a Administrative Law Judge at Industrial Relations. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $152,737. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Jennie Lynn Culjat

Administrative Law Judge/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$152,734

Base pay: $152,634
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,734
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,861
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4008006016049
Salary Total: $12,910
Total Pay: $152,734

Jennie Lynn Culjat works as a Administrative Law Judge for Industrial Relations. Their status is full-time. Jennie earned $152,734 in 2025. Union affiliation: R02.

William Mcclelland Jr

Administrative Law Judge/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$151,504

Base pay: $151,279
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $225
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,504
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,856
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4006646016040
Salary Total: $12,905
Total Pay: $151,504

William Mcclelland Jr works as a Administrative Law Judge for Industrial Relations. Their status is full-time. William earned $151,504 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Randal Hursh

Administrative Law Judge/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$151,402

Base pay: $113,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $38,001
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,402
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $15,263
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4006846016167
Salary Total: $16,026
Total Pay: $151,402

At Industrial Relations, Randal Hursh serves as a Administrative Law Judge. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $151,402. They are represented by R02.

Erin Finnegan

Administrative Law Judge/Industrial Relations

2023 total comp

$150,550

Base pay: $149,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,550
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Alameda
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,190
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4006696016223
Salary Total: $12,800
Total Pay: $150,550

At Industrial Relations, Erin Finnegan serves as a Administrative Law Judge. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $150,550. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Nona Sachs

Administrative Law Judge/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$150,522

Base pay: $150,297
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $225
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,522
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,983
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4006676016047
Salary Total: $13,032
Total Pay: $150,522

Nona Sachs holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Industrial Relations. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,522. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Valerie Coze

Administrative Law Judge/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$150,134

Base pay: $143,721
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,413
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,134
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,503
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4003316016004
Salary Total: $13,554
Total Pay: $150,134

Valerie Coze works as a Administrative Law Judge for Industrial Relations. Their status is full-time. Valerie earned $150,134 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R02.