California / Justice
Agency file
The Justice handles legal functions of government — prosecution, legal advice, and representing the state in court.
In 2023, this agency had 5,631 employees with median total compensation of $89,427; the highest distinct record was $367,428.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 5,631 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($89,427) — 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 $185,613 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $26,729. 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
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Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice
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At Justice, Alan B Robison serves as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $367,428. They are represented by S02.
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This Special Agent Supervisor, Department of Justice record at Justice for Name Withheld may represent several individuals, totaling $356,498 in 2023.
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This Special Agent, Department of Justice record at Justice for Name Withheld may represent several individuals, totaling $342,685 in 2023.
C.E.A./Justice
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At Justice, James M Rodriquez serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $339,296. They are represented by M01.
C.E.A./Justice
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John D Marsh is a C.E.A. at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $334,765. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Assistant Bureau Chief, Division of Law Enforcement, Department of Justice/Justice
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Michael J Mattson holds the role of Assistant Bureau Chief, Division of Law Enforcement, Department of Justice at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $310,880. Their bargaining unit is M07.
Deputy Attorney General V/Justice
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Anthony Da Silva works as a Deputy Attorney General V for Justice. Anthony earned $291,603 in 2023. They are represented by R02.
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Name Withheld appears in Justice payroll as a Special Agent-In-Charge, Department of Justice, with $273,542 reported in 2023 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Deputy Attorney General V/Justice
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At Justice, Enid A Camps serves as a Deputy Attorney General V. Their 2023 pay totaled $269,037. Union affiliation: R02.
Chief Deputy Attorney General/Justice
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Venus D Johnson works as a Chief Deputy Attorney General for Justice. Venus earned $261,573 in 2023. They are represented by E99.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Brian G Popkes holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $254,718. Their bargaining unit is R02.
C.E.A./Justice
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Christopher C Ryan is a C.E.A. at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $242,785. They are represented by M01.
C.E.A./Justice
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At Justice, Francisco A Lujano serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $239,577. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Deputy Attorney General V/Justice
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David H Rose holds the role of Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $238,903. Their bargaining unit is R02.
C.E.A./Justice
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Joe B Dominic works as a C.E.A. for Justice. Joe earned $236,372 in 2023. They are represented by M01.
C.E.A./Justice
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Luis E Lopez holds the role of C.E.A. at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $236,061. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Deputy Attorney General V/Justice
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Lisa A Tillman is a Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $233,036. They are represented by R02.
C.E.A./Justice
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Kisu Yo works as a C.E.A. for Justice. Kisu earned $232,679 in 2023. They are represented by M01.
C.E.A./Justice
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Jonathan L Wolff holds the role of C.E.A. at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $232,473. They are represented by M01.
C.E.A./Justice
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James G Root is a C.E.A. at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $231,464. Their bargaining unit is M01.
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At Justice, Stephen S Woolery serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $227,825. They are represented by M01.
Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice
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Niromi L Wijewantha is a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $225,574. Union affiliation: S02.
Crime Analyst Supervisor/Justice
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At Justice, Celina O Perez serves as a Crime Analyst Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $225,265. They are represented by S07.
Chief of Staff/Justice
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Viviana A Becerra Alcala works as a Chief of Staff for Justice. Viviana earned $224,902 in 2023. Union affiliation: E99.
C.E.A./Justice
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Michael J Mongan is a C.E.A. at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $224,750. Union affiliation: M01.
C.E.A./Justice
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At Justice, Danielle F Obannon serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $221,883. Union affiliation: M01.
Assistant Bureau Chief, Division of Law Enforcement, Department of Justice/Justice
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Kurt E Mueller holds the role of Assistant Bureau Chief, Division of Law Enforcement, Department of Justice at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $219,371. Their bargaining unit is M07.
C.E.A./Justice
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Lance E Winters holds the role of C.E.A. at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $216,646. Union affiliation: M01.
C.E.A./Justice
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Jennifer B Euler holds the role of C.E.A. at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $216,563. Union affiliation: M01.
Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice
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At Justice, Jeffrey R Vincent serves as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $216,038. Their bargaining unit is S02.
Assistant Bureau Chief, Division of Law Enforcement, Department of Justice/Justice
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Don S Hunter works as a Assistant Bureau Chief, Division of Law Enforcement, Department of Justice for Justice. Don earned $215,694 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M07.
Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice
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Steven D Matthews works as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor for Justice. Steven earned $215,331 in 2023. They are represented by S02.
Chief of Policy/Justice
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At Justice, Francesca R Gessner serves as a Chief of Policy. Their 2023 pay totaled $214,392. Their bargaining unit is E99.
C.E.A./Justice
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Harinder K Kapur holds the role of C.E.A. at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $214,237. Union affiliation: M01.
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James W Bilderback works as a C.E.A. for Justice. James earned $214,191 in 2023. They are represented by M01.
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Charles C Ragland is a C.E.A. at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $214,177. They are represented by M01.
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Michael P Farrell works as a C.E.A. for Justice. Michael earned $214,170 in 2023. They are represented by M01.
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Cheryl L Feiner works as a C.E.A. for Justice. Cheryl earned $214,170 in 2023. Union affiliation: M01.
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At Justice, Jeffrey M Laurence serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $214,170. Their bargaining unit is M01.
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At Justice, Edward H Ochoa serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $214,170. Their bargaining unit is M01.