California / Justice
Agency file
The Justice handles legal functions of government — prosecution, legal advice, and representing the state in court.
In 2025, this agency had 5,964 employees with median total compensation of $92,942; the highest distinct record was $439,367.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 5,964 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($92,942) — 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 $195,602 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $36,710. 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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $561.3M — | 5,631 — | $89,427 — |
| 2024 | $603.8M ▲ 7.6% | 5,861 ▲ 4.1% | $90,809 ▲ 1.5% |
| 2025 | $635.8M ▲ 5.3% | 5,964 ▲ 1.8% | $92,942 ▲ 2.3% |
Record list
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Program Technician II/Justice
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At Justice, Ijeoma Ogwudire serves as a Program Technician II. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $23,431. They are represented by R04.
Seasonal Clerk/Justice
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Gisela Mercado works as a Seasonal Clerk for Justice. Their status is intermittent. Gisela earned $23,423 in 2025. Union affiliation: R04.
Office Technician (Typing)/Justice
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Sean Vue is a Office Technician (Typing) at Justice. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $23,421. They are represented by R04.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Marilyn Levin is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $23,413. Union affiliation: R02.
Crime Analyst I/Justice
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At Justice, Cinthia Gonzalez-Garcia serves as a Crime Analyst I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,370. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Student Assistant/Justice
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Alejandro Barron works as a Student Assistant for Justice. Their status is intermittent. Alejandro earned $23,350 in 2024. They are represented by E.
Special Investigator/Justice
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William Olson works as a Special Investigator for Justice. Their status is intermittent. William earned $23,339 in 2025. They are represented by R07.
Graduate Legal Assistant/Justice
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Natasha Nerenberg works as a Graduate Legal Assistant for Justice. Their status is full-time. Natasha earned $23,278 in 2023. They are represented by R02.
Information Technology Specialist I/Justice
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Karen Leon works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Justice. Their status is intermittent. Karen earned $23,261 in 2025. Union affiliation: R01.
Crime Analyst I/Justice
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Daria Filimonova works as a Crime Analyst I for Justice. Their status is full-time. Daria earned $23,233 in 2024. They are represented by R07.
Business Service Officer I (Specialist)/Justice
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Laurie Shusted holds the role of Business Service Officer I (Specialist) at Justice. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,227. They are represented by R01.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Melissa Romo is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $23,198. They are represented by R02.
Program Technician III/Justice
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Sofia Monteiro works as a Program Technician III for Justice. Their status is full-time. Sofia earned $23,197 in 2025. They are represented by R04.
Student Assistant/Justice
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Julian Fowler holds the role of Student Assistant at Justice. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,167. They are represented by E.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice
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At Justice, Joczielle Cruz serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,155. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Deputy Attorney General/Justice
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At Justice, Kendra Rivas serves as a Deputy Attorney General. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,143. They are represented by R02.
Criminalist/Justice
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Elsa Lem works as a Criminalist for Justice. Their status is full-time. Elsa earned $23,089 in 2025. Union affiliation: R07.
Seasonal Clerk/Justice
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At Justice, Sara Vann serves as a Seasonal Clerk. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,071. Union affiliation: R04.
Student Assistant/Justice
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Geethaprathyusha Dadi holds the role of Student Assistant at Justice. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $23,043. Their bargaining unit is E.
Program Technician II/Justice
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At Justice, Stacy Rivera serves as a Program Technician II. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,997. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Information Technology Associate/Justice
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Daniel Harsch works as a Information Technology Associate for Justice. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $22,996 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Office Technician (Typing)/Justice
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Louela Arzadon is a Office Technician (Typing) at Justice. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $22,963. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Staff Services Analyst/Justice
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Victoria Lew holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Justice. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,945. Union affiliation: R01.
Office Technician (Typing)/Justice
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Adrian Devoogd is a Office Technician (Typing) at Justice. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $22,945. They are represented by R04.
Deputy Attorney General/Justice
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Nicolas Hidalgo holds the role of Deputy Attorney General at Justice. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,933. Union affiliation: R02.
Investigative Auditor III, Department of Justice/Justice
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Liliana Vidrio-Flores is a Investigative Auditor III, Department of Justice at Justice. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $22,910. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Seasonal Clerk/Justice
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Matteo Gomez holds the role of Seasonal Clerk at Justice. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,907. They are represented by R04.
Office Technician (Typing)/Justice
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At Justice, Stacey Martinez serves as a Office Technician (Typing). They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $22,904. Union affiliation: R04.
Staff Services Analyst/Justice
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Vanessa Nott holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Justice. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,854. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Security Officer I, Department of Justice/Justice
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Peter Ostergar works as a Security Officer I, Department of Justice for Justice. Their status is intermittent. Peter earned $22,816 in 2025. Union affiliation: R07.
Student Assistant/Justice
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At Justice, Mikayla Mh Clark serves as a Student Assistant. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,807. Their bargaining unit is E.
Seasonal Clerk/Justice
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Jason Alexander works as a Seasonal Clerk for Justice. Their status is intermittent. Jason earned $22,738 in 2025. They are represented by R04.
Deputy Attorney General/Justice
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At Justice, Rebecca Brandel serves as a Deputy Attorney General. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $22,710. They are represented by R02.
Office Technician (Typing)/Justice
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Michael Zheng holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Justice. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $22,625. They are represented by R04.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice
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At Justice, Shonise Flowers serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $22,617. They are represented by R01.
Student Assistant/Justice
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Stephani Espinosa holds the role of Student Assistant at Justice. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,612. Their bargaining unit is E.
Information Technology Specialist I/Justice
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Chanduram Dowlathram holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Justice. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,587. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Office Technician (Typing)/Justice
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Steven Quach works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Justice. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $22,443 in 2025. Union affiliation: R04.
Student Assistant/Justice
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At Justice, Ryann Van serves as a Student Assistant. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $22,438. Union affiliation: E.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice
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Antonio Felix Jr holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,397. Union affiliation: R01.