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 104

Gretchen N Dang

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,774

Base pay: $52,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,870
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,774
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,115
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205095393002
Salary Total: $7,115
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $76,821

Gretchen N Dang holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $54,774. They are represented by R01.

Traci L Routt

Legal Secretary/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,732

Base pay: $52,912
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,820
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,732
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,748
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200311282104
Salary Total: $6,165
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $74,228

Traci L Routt is a Legal Secretary at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $54,732. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Randall D Zack

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,705

Base pay: $54,555
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,705
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,826
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202835705029
Salary Total: $14,826
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $172,864

Randall D Zack holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $54,705. Union affiliation: R02.

Dennis Andrade

Program Technician II/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,649

Base pay: $52,229
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,649
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,804
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207619928147
Salary Total: $4,660
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $56,547

At Justice, Dennis Andrade serves as a Program Technician II. Their 2023 pay totaled $54,649. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Mary Benz

Program Technician II/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,649

Base pay: $52,229
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,649
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,804
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207619928055
Salary Total: $4,660
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $56,547

At Justice, Mary Benz serves as a Program Technician II. Their 2023 pay totaled $54,649. They are represented by R04.

Robin C Burch

Program Technician II/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,649

Base pay: $52,229
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,649
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,804
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207619928041
Salary Total: $4,660
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $56,547

Robin C Burch works as a Program Technician II for Justice. Robin earned $54,649 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Alejandra Delgado

Program Technician II/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,649

Base pay: $52,229
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,649
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,804
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207619928137
Salary Total: $4,660
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $57,731

At Justice, Alejandra Delgado serves as a Program Technician II. Their 2023 pay totaled $54,649. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Mona L Lee

Program Technician II/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,649

Base pay: $52,229
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,649
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,804
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207019928039
Salary Total: $4,660
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $56,547

Mona L Lee works as a Program Technician II for Justice. Mona earned $54,649 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Steven A Sunahara

Program Technician II/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,649

Base pay: $52,229
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,649
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,528
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207619928182
Salary Total: $4,528
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $54,649

Steven A Sunahara holds the role of Program Technician II at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $54,649. They are represented by R04.

Angela K Tran

Program Technician II/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,649

Base pay: $52,229
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,649
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,664
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207619928173
Salary Total: $4,664
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $36,794

At Justice, Angela K Tran serves as a Program Technician II. Their 2023 pay totaled $54,649. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Alex B Wolfgram

Program Technician II/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,649

Base pay: $52,229
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,649
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,804
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207019928037
Salary Total: $4,660
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $56,547

Alex B Wolfgram holds the role of Program Technician II at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $54,649. Union affiliation: R04.

Stephanie Atwood

Legal Secretary/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,613

Base pay: $52,578
Overtime: $40
Other pay: $1,995
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,613
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,434
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200351282043
Salary Total: $5,857
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $70,722

At Justice, Stephanie Atwood serves as a Legal Secretary. Their 2023 pay totaled $54,613. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Angel M Moya

Program Technician II/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,584

Base pay: $50,453
Overtime: $1,711
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,584
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,804
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207619928171
Salary Total: $4,660
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $59,533

At Justice, Angel M Moya serves as a Program Technician II. Their 2023 pay totaled $54,584. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Armin Harry P Villegas

Office Technician (Typing)/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,579

Base pay: $52,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,470
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,579
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,794
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200371139023
Salary Total: $4,650
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $56,429

At Justice, Armin Harry P Villegas serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $54,579. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Alicia L Carmona

Business Service Assistant (Specialist)/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,558

Base pay: $52,438
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,558
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,443
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200574707001
Salary Total: $5,280
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $62,602

At Justice, Alicia L Carmona serves as a Business Service Assistant (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $54,558. Union affiliation: R01.

Triccia M Cruz

Staff Services Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,554

Base pay: $52,284
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,270
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,554
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,111
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200545157022
Salary Total: $5,111
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $59,473

Triccia M Cruz is a Staff Services Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $54,554. They are represented by R01.

Aliena M James

Senior Legal Typist/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,542

Base pay: $52,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,542
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,159
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200373224014
Salary Total: $5,057
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $61,305

At Justice, Aliena M James serves as a Senior Legal Typist. Their 2023 pay totaled $54,542. They are represented by R04.

Han G Truong

Senior Legal Typist/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,537

Base pay: $50,526
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,010
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,537
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,096
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200333224029
Salary Total: $4,410
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $54,537

Han G Truong works as a Senior Legal Typist for Justice. Han earned $54,537 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Sarah J Hitchcock

Office Technician (Typing)/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,529

Base pay: $52,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,529
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,794
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200401139001
Salary Total: $4,650
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $56,429

At Justice, Sarah J Hitchcock serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $54,529. They are represented by R04.

Keri L Kendall

Office Technician (Typing)/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,529

Base pay: $52,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,529
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,794
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207611139006
Salary Total: $4,650
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $56,429

At Justice, Keri L Kendall serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $54,529. Union affiliation: R04.

Julie G Wincott

Office Technician (Typing)/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,475

Base pay: $52,109
Overtime: $420
Other pay: $1,946
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,475
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SAN JOAQUIN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,794
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205891139003
Salary Total: $4,650
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $55,829

Julie G Wincott holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $54,475. Union affiliation: R04.

Hung M Phon

Program Technician II/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,402

Base pay: $52,229
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,173
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,402
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,664
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207619928088
Salary Total: $4,664
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $59,082

At Justice, Hung M Phon serves as a Program Technician II. Their 2023 pay totaled $54,402. They are represented by R04.

Ritta Mashriqi

Legal Secretary/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,389

Base pay: $54,089
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,389
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,770
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200311282134
Salary Total: $4,770
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $54,389

Ritta Mashriqi is a Legal Secretary at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $54,389. They are represented by R04.

Cynthia I Walden

Office Technician (Typing)/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,379

Base pay: $52,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,270
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,379
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,654
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200311139091
Salary Total: $4,654
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $1,216

Cynthia I Walden works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Justice. Cynthia earned $54,379 in 2023. They are represented by R04.

Essex E Phillips

Program Technician II/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,349

Base pay: $52,229
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,349
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,804
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207559928005
Salary Total: $4,660
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $56,547

Essex E Phillips works as a Program Technician II for Justice. Essex earned $54,349 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.

Kaveh Kaviani Kosar Khizi

Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,349

Base pay: $52,707
Overtime: $142
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,349
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,807
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200234546069
Salary Total: $5,633
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $65,541

Kaveh Kaviani Kosar Khizi is a Accounting Officer (Specialist) at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $54,349. They are represented by R01.

Jolene E Del Rio

Legal Secretary/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,348

Base pay: $54,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,348
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,159
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200341282011
Salary Total: $5,159
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $54,348

Jolene E Del Rio works as a Legal Secretary for Justice. Jolene earned $54,348 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.

Kevin A Krantz

Office Technician (Typing)/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,229

Base pay: $52,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,229
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,794
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200311139090
Salary Total: $4,650
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $54,523

Kevin A Krantz works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Justice. Kevin earned $54,229 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.

Jordan N Johnson

Office Technician (Typing)/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,227

Base pay: $49,625
Overtime: $4,002
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,227
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,794
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207611139020
Salary Total: $4,650
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $56,129

Jordan N Johnson is a Office Technician (Typing) at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $54,227. Union affiliation: R04.

Cindy Dieu

Program Technician II/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,199

Base pay: $52,229
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,199
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,804
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207619928038
Salary Total: $4,660
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $55,947

Cindy Dieu works as a Program Technician II for Justice. Cindy earned $54,199 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.

Patrick M Taylor

Staff Services Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,154

Base pay: $51,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,370
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,154
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,826
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204015157011
Salary Total: $5,651
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $65,490

At Justice, Patrick M Taylor serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $54,154. Union affiliation: R01.

Debra M Berry

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,139

Base pay: $50,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,788
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,139
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,327
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201495393002
Salary Total: $4,396
Time Base: PT
Total Pay: $12,577

Debra M Berry works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Justice. Debra earned $54,139 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Kristina J Marchant

Program Technician II/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,119

Base pay: $52,149
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,119
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,664
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207619928162
Salary Total: $4,733
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: -$1,632

Kristina J Marchant works as a Program Technician II for Justice. Kristina earned $54,119 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Michael T Kimsey

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,085

Base pay: $23,551
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $30,534
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,085
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,977
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200864801001
Salary Total: $7,977
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $54,085

Michael T Kimsey holds the role of Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $54,085. They are represented by S01.

Candice L Raub

Legal Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,085

Base pay: $49,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,653
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,085
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,524
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204155237001
Salary Total: $6,524
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $515

Candice L Raub works as a Legal Analyst for Justice. Candice earned $54,085 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Jacob M Mcneill

Office Technician (Typing)/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,079

Base pay: $52,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,079
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,794
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200311139077
Salary Total: $4,650
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $55,829

Jacob M Mcneill is a Office Technician (Typing) at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $54,079. Union affiliation: R04.

Shannon H Graffis

Staff Services Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,060

Base pay: $50,949
Overtime: $1,661
Other pay: $1,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,060
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,804
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205105157002
Salary Total: $5,630
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $67,454

Shannon H Graffis works as a Staff Services Analyst for Justice. Shannon earned $54,060 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Geoffrey E Chargin

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$54,019

Base pay: $51,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,019
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,148
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4203135393036
Salary Total: $6,148
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $71,608

At Justice, Geoffrey E Chargin serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $54,019. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Josefina R Vinton

Legal Secretary/Justice

2023 total comp

$53,982

Base pay: $51,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,045
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,982
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,748
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200341282001
Salary Total: $6,165
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $73,550

Josefina R Vinton is a Legal Secretary at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $53,982. Union affiliation: R04.

Elsa M Olguin

Legal Secretary/Justice

2023 total comp

$53,942

Base pay: $31,282
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,660
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,942
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,748
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200371282064
Salary Total: $6,165
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $26,004

Elsa M Olguin holds the role of Legal Secretary at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $53,942. Union affiliation: R04.