Agency file

Justice

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

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.

Year: 2023
Employees: 5,631
Median total: $89,427
Highest record: $367,428

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$0$207,204+

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.

Average pay composition

Base — $92,018 (92%)
Overtime — $3,599 (4%)
Other — $4,054 (4%)
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

$26,729

$59,504

$89,427

$141,037

$185,613

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).

Largest job titles

Deputy Attorney General IV

524 · $167,232

Associate Governmental Program Analyst

376 · $77,404

Deputy Attorney General V

284 · $185,621

Information Technology Specialist I

240 · $108,056

Special Agent, Department of Justice

234 · $149,108

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 101

Virginia Alexander

Program Technician II/Justice

2023 total comp

$57,754

Base pay: $45,657
Overtime: $10,253
Other pay: $1,845
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,754
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,961
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207619928156
Salary Total: $3,961
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $57,754

Virginia Alexander works as a Program Technician II for Justice. Virginia earned $57,754 in 2023. They are represented by R04.

Jocelyn E Geary

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$57,715

Base pay: $55,599
Overtime: $97
Other pay: $2,020
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,715
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,579
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207365393007
Salary Total: $6,579
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $57,715

Jocelyn E Geary holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $57,715. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Alma F Estrada

Legal Support Supervisor II/Justice

2023 total comp

$57,673

Base pay: $56,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $777
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,673
Union / bargaining unit: S04
Work county: FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,132
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200341278002
Salary Total: $5,132
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $57,673

At Justice, Alma F Estrada serves as a Legal Support Supervisor II. Their 2023 pay totaled $57,673. Their bargaining unit is S04.

Lauren J Sanchez

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp

$57,654

Base pay: $56,887
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $767
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,654
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,020
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202855730027
Salary Total: $9,020
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $57,654

At Justice, Lauren J Sanchez serves as a Deputy Attorney General. Their 2023 pay totaled $57,654. Union affiliation: R02.

Diana G Montufar

Legal Secretary/Justice

2023 total comp

$57,628

Base pay: $55,208
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,628
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,201
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200351282089
Salary Total: $5,009
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $57,628

Diana G Montufar holds the role of Legal Secretary at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $57,628. Union affiliation: R04.

Ethan D Serrano

Associate Personnel Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$57,610

Base pay: $57,010
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,610
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,684
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200575142142
Salary Total: $5,684
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $57,610

Ethan D Serrano works as a Associate Personnel Analyst for Justice. Ethan earned $57,610 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Karine Shirinian

Office Technician (Typing)/Justice

2023 total comp

$57,604

Base pay: $54,509
Overtime: $825
Other pay: $2,270
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,604
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,518
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4236671139004
Salary Total: $4,718
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $57,604

Karine Shirinian is a Office Technician (Typing) at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $57,604. Union affiliation: R04.

Jeannie Yang

Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Justice

2023 total comp

$57,553

Base pay: $55,583
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,553
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,964
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200234546019
Salary Total: $4,964
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $57,553

Jeannie Yang is a Accounting Officer (Specialist) at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $57,553. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Richard Negrete

Special Investigator/Justice

2023 total comp

$57,542

Base pay: $57,496
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $46
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,542
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,272
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202178612901
Salary Total: $48
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $57,542

At Justice, Richard Negrete serves as a Special Investigator. Their 2023 pay totaled $57,542. Union affiliation: R07.

Jordan R Harris

Staff Services Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$57,526

Base pay: $56,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,526
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,962
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205225157003
Salary Total: $4,962
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $57,526

At Justice, Jordan R Harris serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $57,526. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Amanda K Cacho

Staff Services Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$57,503

Base pay: $56,218
Overtime: $985
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,503
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,962
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4203135157027
Salary Total: $4,962
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $57,503

Amanda K Cacho holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $57,503. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Dawn R Gonzales

Crime Analyst I/Justice

2023 total comp

$57,486

Base pay: $57,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,486
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,929
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4236560109901
Salary Total: $4,929
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $57,486

Dawn R Gonzales holds the role of Crime Analyst I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $57,486. They are represented by R07.

Pa Yia Xiong

Staff Services Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$57,478

Base pay: $55,358
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,478
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,962
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204195157028
Salary Total: $4,962
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $57,478

At Justice, Pa Yia Xiong serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $57,478. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Greta N Tecson

Information Technology Specialist II/Justice

2023 total comp

$57,459

Base pay: $57,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,459
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,893
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208611414901
Salary Total: $63
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $57,459

Greta N Tecson is a Information Technology Specialist II at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $57,459. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Amanda J Schaumburg

Program Technician III/Justice

2023 total comp

$57,442

Base pay: $55,022
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,442
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,909
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207619929054
Salary Total: $4,909
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $57,442

Amanda J Schaumburg is a Program Technician III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $57,442. Union affiliation: R04.

Meng Thao

Information Technology Technician/Justice

2023 total comp

$57,441

Base pay: $55,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,441
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,883
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200581400001
Salary Total: $4,883
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $57,441

At Justice, Meng Thao serves as a Information Technology Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $57,441. Union affiliation: R01.

Daphne V Duncan

Program Technician III/Justice

2023 total comp

$57,418

Base pay: $54,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,814
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,418
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,891
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207619929119
Salary Total: $4,891
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $57,418

Daphne V Duncan is a Program Technician III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $57,418. They are represented by R04.

Gina M Torres

Staff Services Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$57,411

Base pay: $52,245
Overtime: $2,771
Other pay: $2,395
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,411
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,883
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200115157023
Salary Total: $4,883
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $57,411

At Justice, Gina M Torres serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $57,411. Union affiliation: R01.

Cory R Darnell

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp

$57,292

Base pay: $56,528
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $764
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,292
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,963
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204195730006
Salary Total: $8,963
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $57,292

Cory R Darnell is a Deputy Attorney General at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $57,292. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Marissa R Morales

Staff Services Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$57,260

Base pay: $54,991
Overtime: $150
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,260
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,962
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200285157001
Salary Total: $4,962
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $57,260

At Justice, Marissa R Morales serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $57,260. Union affiliation: R01.

Ryan Y Miyata

Crime Analyst I/Justice

2023 total comp

$57,257

Base pay: $54,837
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,257
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,800
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207980109901
Salary Total: $4,800
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $57,257

At Justice, Ryan Y Miyata serves as a Crime Analyst I. Their 2023 pay totaled $57,257. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Kimberly J Diamond

Office Technician (Typing)/Justice

2023 total comp

$57,124

Base pay: $52,953
Overtime: $2,251
Other pay: $1,920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,124
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,344
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200371139901
Salary Total: $4,344
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $57,124

Kimberly J Diamond holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $57,124. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Vanessa E Lehman

Program Technician III/Justice

2023 total comp

$57,105

Base pay: $54,685
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,105
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,786
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207619929133
Salary Total: $4,786
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $57,105

Vanessa E Lehman holds the role of Program Technician III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $57,105. They are represented by R04.

Debra L Johnson

Office Technician (Typing)/Justice

2023 total comp

$57,101

Base pay: $52,109
Overtime: $1,075
Other pay: $3,916
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,101
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,518
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205341139006
Salary Total: $4,518
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $57,101

Debra L Johnson works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Justice. Debra earned $57,101 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.

Mercedes C Davidson

Program Technician III/Justice

2023 total comp

$57,094

Base pay: $54,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,270
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,094
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207619929062
Salary Total: $5,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $57,094

At Justice, Mercedes C Davidson serves as a Program Technician III. Their 2023 pay totaled $57,094. Their bargaining unit is R04.

April C Weiss

Crime Analyst I/Justice

2023 total comp

$57,066

Base pay: $56,466
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,066
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,963
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207610109010
Salary Total: $4,963
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $57,066

April C Weiss holds the role of Crime Analyst I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $57,066. Union affiliation: R07.

Reema R Chandra

Staff Services Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$57,042

Base pay: $50,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,530
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,042
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,779
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4203355157001
Salary Total: $4,779
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $57,042

At Justice, Reema R Chandra serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $57,042. They are represented by R01.

Stephanie T Sunahara

Crime Analyst I/Justice

2023 total comp

$57,041

Base pay: $54,621
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,041
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,889
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207350109001
Salary Total: $4,889
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $57,041

Stephanie T Sunahara is a Crime Analyst I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $57,041. Union affiliation: R07.

J'Rue D Dixon

Crime Analyst II/Justice

2023 total comp

$57,037

Base pay: $55,187
Overtime: $160
Other pay: $1,690
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,037
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,987
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4209070110901
Salary Total: $4,987
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $57,037

At Justice, J'Rue D Dixon serves as a Crime Analyst II. Their 2023 pay totaled $57,037. Union affiliation: R07.

Prameet Chandra

Program Technician III/Justice

2023 total comp

$57,024

Base pay: $54,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,024
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,891
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207619929044
Salary Total: $4,891
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $57,024

Prameet Chandra holds the role of Program Technician III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $57,024. Union affiliation: R04.

Tamra Y Hernandez

Program Technician III/Justice

2023 total comp

$57,003

Base pay: $56,403
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,003
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,870
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207619929115
Salary Total: $4,939
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $57,003

Tamra Y Hernandez is a Program Technician III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $57,003. Union affiliation: R04.

Julian T Scheirer

Research Data Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$56,906

Base pay: $50,523
Overtime: $635
Other pay: $5,748
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,906
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,882
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207965742006
Salary Total: $6,882
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $56,906

Julian T Scheirer is a Research Data Specialist I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $56,906. They are represented by R01.

Lynn C Cheung

Crime Analyst II/Justice

2023 total comp

$56,896

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $56,896
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,896
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,013
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207610110008
Salary Total: $6,013
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $56,896

Lynn C Cheung holds the role of Crime Analyst II at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $56,896. Union affiliation: R07.

Magan M Zheng

Associate Personnel Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$56,818

Base pay: $56,218
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,818
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,684
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200575142143
Salary Total: $5,684
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $56,818

Magan M Zheng is a Associate Personnel Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $56,818. Union affiliation: R01.

Brennan A Crough

Crime Analyst I/Justice

2023 total comp

$56,793

Base pay: $50,331
Overtime: $4,042
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,793
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,754
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4209630109021
Salary Total: $4,754
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $56,793

Brennan A Crough is a Crime Analyst I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $56,793. Union affiliation: R07.

Natalie C Clark

Legal Assistant/Justice

2023 total comp

$56,773

Base pay: $52,305
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,468
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,773
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,419
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202711820003
Salary Total: $5,419
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $56,773

At Justice, Natalie C Clark serves as a Legal Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $56,773. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Erin M Woods

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$56,754

Base pay: $56,454
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,754
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,684
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207615393030
Salary Total: $5,684
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $56,754

Erin M Woods is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $56,754. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Juanita L Severino

Program Technician II/Justice

2023 total comp

$56,740

Base pay: $52,520
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,220
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,740
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,354
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4203119928003
Salary Total: $4,354
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $56,740

Juanita L Severino is a Program Technician II at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $56,740. They are represented by R04.

Cynthia S Remmick

Staff Services Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$56,696

Base pay: $54,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,696
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,788
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4203165157002
Salary Total: $4,788
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $56,696

Cynthia S Remmick works as a Staff Services Analyst for Justice. Cynthia earned $56,696 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Kazzi E Figueroa-Lee

Senior Legal Typist/Justice

2023 total comp

$56,695

Base pay: $56,095
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,695
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,863
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200333224001
Salary Total: $4,863
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $56,695

Kazzi E Figueroa-Lee is a Senior Legal Typist at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $56,695. Union affiliation: R04.