California / Industrial Relations / Personnel Specialist

Job-title file

Personnel Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

21 employees hold this title in Industrial Relations. Median total compensation for the role is $59,584, below the department median of $83,841.

Employees: 21
Total payroll: $1.1M
Role median: $59,584
Agency median: $83,841
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,041$92,088+

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

How total compensation varies among the 21 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Personnel Specialist pay vs. California

Across all employers in California, the median wage for Human Resources Specialists — about 104,000 people — is $83,500. Industrial Relations pays a median base salary of $56,284 for this role, 33% below that figure — about the 14th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Industrial Relations sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$52,770

$66,060

$83,500

$117,430

$151,410

Industrial Relations median · $56,284

The bar is the range of annual wages for Human Resources Specialists across every employer in California, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Industrial Relations’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Human Resources Specialists — about 912,430 people — is $75,940. Industrial Relations’s median base salary is 26% below that national figure, about the 22nd percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$47,180

$58,610

$75,940

$99,380

$128,720

Industrial Relations median · $56,284

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the California range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 17 of 21 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Industrial Relations is $59,584, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across California

Personnel Specialist is held in 76 California departments. In Industrial Relations, the median of $59,584 ranks #37 of 76.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Legislative Counsel Bureau

$87,289 · 4

CA Victim Compensation Brd

$80,960 · 1

California State Library

$80,960 · 1

Fair Political Practices Community

$80,699 · 1

Department of Technology

$80,308 · 4

State Comp Insurance Fund

$80,161 · 17

Gov Off Bus & Economic Devl

$79,160 · 1

Student Aid Commission

$77,316 · 1

Toxic Substances Control

$77,059 · 4

CA Department of Human Resources

$76,266 · 5

Department of Managed Care

$75,497 · 2

Department of Cannabis Control

$73,617 · 2

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

Compare jurisdictions

Personnel Specialist beyond California

This role is reported in 4 jurisdictions. In California, the median of $59,137 ranks #3 of 4. See Personnel Specialist across all of California →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Seattle

$106,579 · 16

Miami-Dade County

$60,625 · 33

Louisville Metro, Kentucky

$36,733 · 29

Median total compensation for comparable Personnel Specialist roles 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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Karissa Feltus

Personnel Specialist/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$93,364

Base pay: $75,560
Overtime: $11,577
Other pay: $6,227
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,364
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,488
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4001071303084
Salary Total: $6,293
Total Pay: $93,364

Karissa Feltus holds the role of Personnel Specialist at Industrial Relations. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,364. They are represented by R01.

Angelica Steele

Personnel Specialist/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$90,174

Base pay: $69,790
Overtime: $1,779
Other pay: $18,606
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,174
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,114
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4001071303086
Salary Total: $5,931
Total Pay: $90,174

Angelica Steele is a Personnel Specialist at Industrial Relations. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $90,174. Union affiliation: R01.

Laura Chhin

Personnel Specialist/Industrial Relations

2023 total comp

$84,654

Base pay: $63,672
Overtime: $15,407
Other pay: $5,575
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,654
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,636
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4001071303083
Salary Total: $5,636
Total Pay: $84,654

Laura Chhin works as a Personnel Specialist for Industrial Relations. Their status is full-time. Laura earned $84,654 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Dwayne Morris

Personnel Specialist/Industrial Relations

2024 total comp

$77,078

Base pay: $63,487
Overtime: $9,538
Other pay: $4,053
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,078
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,388
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4001071303081
Salary Total: $5,388
Total Pay: $77,078

Dwayne Morris works as a Personnel Specialist for Industrial Relations. Their status is full-time. Dwayne earned $77,078 in 2024. Union affiliation: R01.

Elizabeth Kim

Personnel Specialist/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$75,584

Base pay: $65,965
Overtime: $5,044
Other pay: $4,575
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,584
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,826
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4001071303089
Salary Total: $5,651
Total Pay: $75,584

Elizabeth Kim is a Personnel Specialist at Industrial Relations. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,584. Union affiliation: R01.

Manuel Niz

Personnel Specialist/Industrial Relations

2023 total comp

$74,734

Base pay: $68,375
Overtime: $1,439
Other pay: $4,920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,734
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Alameda
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,765
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4006011303001
Salary Total: $6,053
Total Pay: $74,734

Manuel Niz works as a Personnel Specialist for Industrial Relations. Their status is full-time. Manuel earned $74,734 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Jasmine Yettou

Personnel Specialist/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$66,960

Base pay: $54,612
Overtime: $8,747
Other pay: $3,601
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,960
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,034
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4001071303082
Salary Total: $4,883
Total Pay: $66,960

Jasmine Yettou holds the role of Personnel Specialist at Industrial Relations. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,960. Union affiliation: R01.

John Rodriguez

Personnel Specialist/Industrial Relations

2023 total comp

$66,561

Base pay: $60,227
Overtime: $1,200
Other pay: $5,134
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,561
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,488
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4001071303077
Salary Total: $5,488
Total Pay: $66,561

John Rodriguez is a Personnel Specialist at Industrial Relations. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $66,561. They are represented by R01.

Monica Whitcomb

Personnel Specialist/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$63,866

Base pay: $57,519
Overtime: $2,636
Other pay: $3,711
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,866
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,180
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4001071303079
Salary Total: $5,025
Total Pay: $63,866

Monica Whitcomb holds the role of Personnel Specialist at Industrial Relations. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,866. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Derrick Compton

Personnel Specialist/Industrial Relations

2023 total comp

$62,139

Base pay: $55,458
Overtime: $3,188
Other pay: $3,493
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,139
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,227
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4001071303078
Salary Total: $5,227
Total Pay: $62,139

Derrick Compton works as a Personnel Specialist for Industrial Relations. Their status is full-time. Derrick earned $62,139 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Jennifer Richards

Personnel Specialist/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$59,584

Base pay: $56,284
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,584
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,034
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4001071303075
Salary Total: $4,883
Total Pay: $59,584

At Industrial Relations, Jennifer Richards serves as a Personnel Specialist. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,584. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Calitha Chaney

Personnel Specialist/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$58,118

Base pay: $49,490
Overtime: $5,210
Other pay: $3,418
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,118
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,654
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4001071303077
Salary Total: $4,514
Total Pay: $58,118

Calitha Chaney is a Personnel Specialist at Industrial Relations. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,118. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Socheatey Pace

Personnel Specialist/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$54,453

Base pay: $52,513
Overtime: $1,339
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,453
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: U

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,034
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4001071303083
Salary Total: $4,883
Total Pay: $54,453

Socheatey Pace is a Personnel Specialist at Industrial Relations. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $54,453. Union affiliation: R01.

Gabriela Ibarra

Personnel Specialist/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$48,006

Base pay: $47,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,006
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,432
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4001071303901
Salary Total: $4,299
Total Pay: $48,006

Gabriela Ibarra is a Personnel Specialist at Industrial Relations. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $48,006. They are represented by R01.

Krista Walker

Personnel Specialist/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$31,888

Base pay: $27,575
Overtime: $4,062
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,888
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,632
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4001071303078
Salary Total: $4,493
Total Pay: $31,888

At Industrial Relations, Krista Walker serves as a Personnel Specialist. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,888. They are represented by R01.

Sarah Yang

Personnel Specialist/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$31,024

Base pay: $26,534
Overtime: $4,240
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,024
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,632
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4001071303090
Salary Total: $4,493
Total Pay: $31,024

Sarah Yang holds the role of Personnel Specialist at Industrial Relations. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,024. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Sharilyn Pauley

Personnel Specialist/Industrial Relations

2023 total comp

$29,570

Base pay: $24,757
Overtime: $162
Other pay: $4,650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,570
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,655
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4001071303082
Salary Total: $5,655
Total Pay: $29,570

At Industrial Relations, Sharilyn Pauley serves as a Personnel Specialist. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $29,570. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Kerri Marotta

Personnel Specialist/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$29,338

Base pay: $27,575
Overtime: $1,513
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,338
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,632
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4001071303081
Salary Total: $4,493
Total Pay: $29,338

Kerri Marotta works as a Personnel Specialist for Industrial Relations. Their status is full-time. Kerri earned $29,338 in 2025. Union affiliation: R01.

Troy Jamison Iii

Personnel Specialist/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$23,589

Base pay: $23,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $372
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,589
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,497
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4001071303090
Salary Total: $4,497
Total Pay: $23,589

Troy Jamison Iii works as a Personnel Specialist for Industrial Relations. Their status is full-time. Troy earned $23,589 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Aleah Kelley

Personnel Specialist/Industrial Relations

2025 total comp

$20,083

Base pay: $19,727
Overtime: $106
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,083
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,030
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4001071303076
Salary Total: $3,909
Total Pay: $20,083

Aleah Kelley is a Personnel Specialist at Industrial Relations. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $20,083. Union affiliation: R01.

Patricia Lamb-Licata

Personnel Specialist/Industrial Relations

2024 total comp

$1,041

Base pay: $991
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,041
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,366
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4001071303085
Salary Total: $4,164
Total Pay: $1,041

At Industrial Relations, Patricia Lamb-Licata serves as a Personnel Specialist. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,041. Union affiliation: R01.