Agency file

Insurance

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

The Insurance regulates industry and protects consumers — licensing, oversight, and enforcement of standards.

In 2023, this agency had 1,317 employees with median total compensation of $94,996; the highest distinct record was $316,154.

Year: 2023
Employees: 1,317
Median total: $94,996
Highest record: $316,154

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$0$194,823+

How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 1,317 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($94,996) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $90,290 (95%)
Overtime — $473 (0%)
Other — $4,678 (5%)
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

$41,864

$68,661

$94,996

$119,475

$153,598

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $153,598 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $41,864. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Investigator

131 · $112,044

Associate Insurance Compliance Officer, Department of Insurance

93 · $90,281

Associate Governmental Program Analyst

76 · $79,036

Information Technology Specialist I

53 · $117,919

Special Investigator

53 · $87,511

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 3

Victoria M Martinez

Chief Fraud Bureau, Department of Insurance/Insurance

2023 total comp

$170,664

Base pay: $164,187
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,664
Union / bargaining unit: M07
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,261
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4131767545004
Salary Total: $14,796
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $170,664

Victoria M Martinez works as a Chief Fraud Bureau, Department of Insurance for Insurance. Victoria earned $170,664 in 2023. Union affiliation: M07.

James G Mcguire

Attorney III/Insurance

2023 total comp

$170,581

Base pay: $125,977
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $44,604
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,581
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4132355795013
Salary Total: $13,526
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $170,581

James G Mcguire holds the role of Attorney III at Insurance. In 2023, their total compensation was $170,581. They are represented by R02.

Melissa A Wurster

Attorney IV/Insurance

2023 total comp

$170,172

Base pay: $169,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,172
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,912
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4131345780004
Salary Total: $14,912
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $170,172

At Insurance, Melissa A Wurster serves as a Attorney IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $170,172. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Calli A Lane

Investigator/Insurance

2023 total comp

$169,625

Base pay: $118,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $51,191
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,625
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,711
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4131868610021
Salary Total: $10,516
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $169,625

Calli A Lane holds the role of Investigator at Insurance. In 2023, their total compensation was $169,625. They are represented by R07.

David Noronha

C.E.A./Insurance

2023 total comp

$169,221

Base pay: $160,697
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,524
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,221
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,623
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4131077500001
Salary Total: $13,623
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $169,221

David Noronha works as a C.E.A. for Insurance. David earned $169,221 in 2023. They are represented by M01.

Pamela J O'Connell

C.E.A./Insurance

2023 total comp

$169,221

Base pay: $160,697
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,524
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,221
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,623
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4132797500004
Salary Total: $13,623
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $169,221

Pamela J O'Connell works as a C.E.A. for Insurance. Pamela earned $169,221 in 2023. Union affiliation: M01.

Kayte G Fisher

Attorney IV/Insurance

2023 total comp

$168,752

Base pay: $168,152
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,752
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,912
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4131185780002
Salary Total: $14,912
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $168,752

Kayte G Fisher is a Attorney IV at Insurance. 2023 total compensation came to $168,752. Union affiliation: R02.

Brooke A Fong

Attorney IV/Insurance

2023 total comp

$167,466

Base pay: $155,378
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,088
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,466
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,133
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4131325780002
Salary Total: $14,133
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $167,466

Brooke A Fong works as a Attorney IV for Insurance. Brooke earned $167,466 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Alfredo M Torres

Investigator/Insurance

2023 total comp

$167,076

Base pay: $119,351
Overtime: $43,189
Other pay: $4,536
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,076
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,711
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4133868610502
Salary Total: $10,111
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $167,076

At Insurance, Alfredo M Torres serves as a Investigator. Their 2023 pay totaled $167,076. They are represented by R07.

Laszlo Komjathy

Attorney IV/Insurance

2023 total comp

$166,510

Base pay: $166,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,510
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4132985780001
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $166,510

At Insurance, Laszlo Komjathy serves as a Attorney IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $166,510. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Emily A Smith

Attorney III/Insurance

2023 total comp

$166,131

Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,661
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,131
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4132315795004
Salary Total: $13,526
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $166,131

Emily A Smith is a Attorney III at Insurance. 2023 total compensation came to $166,131. Union affiliation: R02.

Cximare Dye

Attorney III/Insurance

2023 total comp

$166,131

Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,661
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,131
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4132315795010
Salary Total: $13,526
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $166,131

Cximare Dye holds the role of Attorney III at Insurance. In 2023, their total compensation was $166,131. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Charlene L Ferguson

C.E.A./Insurance

2023 total comp

$165,994

Base pay: $158,228
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,766
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,994
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,623
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4131457500001
Salary Total: $13,623
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $165,994

Charlene L Ferguson is a C.E.A. at Insurance. 2023 total compensation came to $165,994. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Daniel B Baum

Attorney III/Insurance

2023 total comp

$164,301

Base pay: $150,694
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,607
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,301
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,934
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4132315795013
Salary Total: $12,934
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $164,301

At Insurance, Daniel B Baum serves as a Attorney III. Their 2023 pay totaled $164,301. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Jully C Pae

Attorney IV/Insurance

2023 total comp

$163,903

Base pay: $163,303
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,903
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,203
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4133685780001
Salary Total: $14,203
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $163,903

Jully C Pae is a Attorney IV at Insurance. 2023 total compensation came to $163,903. They are represented by R02.

Bruce J Bozzo

Attorney III/Insurance

2023 total comp

$163,854

Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,384
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,854
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4132315795007
Salary Total: $13,526
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $163,854

Bruce J Bozzo holds the role of Attorney III at Insurance. In 2023, their total compensation was $163,854. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Laura T Clements

C.E.A./Insurance

2023 total comp

$163,117

Base pay: $160,697
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,117
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,623
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4133597500001
Salary Total: $13,623
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $163,117

Laura T Clements is a C.E.A. at Insurance. 2023 total compensation came to $163,117. Union affiliation: M01.

Eric D Williams

Chief Fraud Bureau, Department of Insurance/Insurance

2023 total comp

$163,070

Base pay: $157,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,912
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,070
Union / bargaining unit: M07
Work county: SOLANO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,937
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4131767545001
Salary Total: $13,963
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $163,070

Eric D Williams is a Chief Fraud Bureau, Department of Insurance at Insurance. 2023 total compensation came to $163,070. Union affiliation: M07.

Julia S Lin Yee

Attorney IV/Insurance

2023 total comp

$162,409

Base pay: $161,809
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,409
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,202
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4131115780005
Salary Total: $14,202
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $162,409

At Insurance, Julia S Lin Yee serves as a Attorney IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $162,409. They are represented by R02.

Susan E Bernard

Supervising Insurance Examiner/Insurance

2023 total comp

$162,206

Base pay: $156,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,270
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,206
Union / bargaining unit: E48
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,135
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4132594403901
Salary Total: $11,135
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $162,206

Susan E Bernard holds the role of Supervising Insurance Examiner at Insurance. In 2023, their total compensation was $162,206. Union affiliation: E48.

Eric R Rosander

Information Technology Manager II/Insurance

2023 total comp

$162,182

Base pay: $153,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,266
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,182
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,048
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4131041406001
Salary Total: $13,048
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $162,182

Eric R Rosander works as a Information Technology Manager II for Insurance. Eric earned $162,182 in 2023. They are represented by M01.

Pankaj Varshney

Information Technology Manager II/Insurance

2023 total comp

$162,182

Base pay: $153,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,266
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,182
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,048
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4131051406001
Salary Total: $13,048
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $162,182

At Insurance, Pankaj Varshney serves as a Information Technology Manager II. Their 2023 pay totaled $162,182. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Gabriel N Sanchez

Press Secretary, Communications & Press Release/Insurance

2023 total comp

$161,561

Base pay: $159,141
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,561
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,491
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4133839438001
Salary Total: $13,491
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $161,561

Gabriel N Sanchez works as a Press Secretary, Communications & Press Release for Insurance. Gabriel earned $161,561 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Lucy Jabourian

C.E.A./Insurance

2023 total comp

$161,297

Base pay: $160,697
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,297
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,623
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4133747500001
Salary Total: $13,623
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $161,297

Lucy Jabourian works as a C.E.A. for Insurance. Lucy earned $161,297 in 2023. Union affiliation: M01.

Katey B Piciucco

Attorney IV/Insurance

2023 total comp

$160,653

Base pay: $160,053
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,653
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,202
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4131325780003
Salary Total: $14,202
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $160,653

Katey B Piciucco holds the role of Attorney IV at Insurance. In 2023, their total compensation was $160,653. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Deborah R Halberstadt

C.E.A./Insurance

2023 total comp

$160,478

Base pay: $158,058
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,478
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,399
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4131297500001
Salary Total: $13,399
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $160,478

Deborah R Halberstadt works as a C.E.A. for Insurance. Deborah earned $160,478 in 2023. Union affiliation: M01.

Michelle Y Lo

C.E.A./Insurance

2023 total comp

$160,251

Base pay: $152,055
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,196
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,251
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,890
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4133697500001
Salary Total: $12,890
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $160,251

At Insurance, Michelle Y Lo serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $160,251. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Monica M Macaluso

Attorney IV/Insurance

2023 total comp

$160,169

Base pay: $159,569
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,169
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,133
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4132985780002
Salary Total: $14,133
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $160,169

At Insurance, Monica M Macaluso serves as a Attorney IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $160,169. Union affiliation: R02.

Julie D Soo

Attorney III/Insurance

2023 total comp

$160,070

Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,070
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4132355795009
Salary Total: $13,526
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $160,070

Julie D Soo works as a Attorney III for Insurance. Julie earned $160,070 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Katherine Scott-Smith

Attorney III/Insurance

2023 total comp

$160,070

Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,070
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4132995795002
Salary Total: $13,526
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $160,070

Katherine Scott-Smith holds the role of Attorney III at Insurance. In 2023, their total compensation was $160,070. Union affiliation: R02.

Cathleen Chapman

Attorney III/Insurance

2023 total comp

$160,070

Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,070
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4133385795009
Salary Total: $13,526
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $160,070

Cathleen Chapman holds the role of Attorney III at Insurance. In 2023, their total compensation was $160,070. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Steven Feinstein

Attorney III/Insurance

2023 total comp

$160,070

Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,070
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4132115795001
Salary Total: $13,526
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $160,070

Steven Feinstein works as a Attorney III for Insurance. Steven earned $160,070 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Jamie Katz

Attorney III/Insurance

2023 total comp

$160,070

Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,070
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4132355795001
Salary Total: $13,526
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $160,070

Jamie Katz works as a Attorney III for Insurance. Jamie earned $160,070 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Neetu M Kellison

Attorney III/Insurance

2023 total comp

$160,070

Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,070
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4132315795011
Salary Total: $13,526
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $160,070

Neetu M Kellison is a Attorney III at Insurance. 2023 total compensation came to $160,070. They are represented by R02.

Lisa S Marshall

Attorney III/Insurance

2023 total comp

$160,070

Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,070
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4132355795012
Salary Total: $13,526
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $160,070

Lisa S Marshall holds the role of Attorney III at Insurance. In 2023, their total compensation was $160,070. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Arthur W Richardson

Attorney III/Insurance

2023 total comp

$160,070

Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,070
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4131315795001
Salary Total: $13,526
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $160,070

Arthur W Richardson works as a Attorney III for Insurance. Arthur earned $160,070 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Gene S Woo

Attorney III/Insurance

2023 total comp

$159,770

Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,770
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4132385795005
Salary Total: $13,526
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $159,770

Gene S Woo works as a Attorney III for Insurance. Gene earned $159,770 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Stuart J Thompson

Supervising Fraud Investigator II, Department of Insurance/Insurance

2023 total comp

$158,310

Base pay: $152,371
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,939
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,310
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,321
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4130867542001
Salary Total: $13,555
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $158,310

Stuart J Thompson holds the role of Supervising Fraud Investigator II, Department of Insurance at Insurance. In 2023, their total compensation was $158,310. Union affiliation: S07.

James A Browne

Attorney III/Insurance

2023 total comp

$158,165

Base pay: $154,338
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,827
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,165
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,460
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4132385795006
Salary Total: $13,460
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $158,165

At Insurance, James A Browne serves as a Attorney III. Their 2023 pay totaled $158,165. They are represented by R02.

Susan M Burns

Supervising Fraud Investigator II, Department of Insurance/Insurance

2023 total comp

$158,160

Base pay: $152,371
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,789
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,160
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,734
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4131897542003
Salary Total: $12,915
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $158,160

Susan M Burns works as a Supervising Fraud Investigator II, Department of Insurance for Insurance. Susan earned $158,160 in 2023. Union affiliation: S07.