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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

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 12

Peggie B Tarwater

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,621
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,621
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201655701010
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,621

Peggie B Tarwater works as a Deputy Attorney General V for Justice. Peggie earned $185,621 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Christina M Thomas

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,621
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,621
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201155701007
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,621

Christina M Thomas holds the role of Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $185,621. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Colleen M Tiedemann

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,621
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,621
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202155701002
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,621

Colleen M Tiedemann works as a Deputy Attorney General V for Justice. Colleen earned $185,621 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Malcolm V Venolia

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,621
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,621
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4236545701004
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,621

Malcolm V Venolia holds the role of Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $185,621. Union affiliation: R02.

Leslie A Walden

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,621
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,621
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201155701011
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,621

Leslie A Walden is a Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $185,621. Union affiliation: R02.

Kenneth Wang

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,621
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,621
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201455701002
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,621

Kenneth Wang is a Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $185,621. They are represented by R02.

Joseph R Wheeler

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,621
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,621
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201915701011
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,621

Joseph R Wheeler holds the role of Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $185,621. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Tiffany S Yee

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,621
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,621
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204225701004
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,621

Tiffany S Yee works as a Deputy Attorney General V for Justice. Tiffany earned $185,621 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Karen W Yiu

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,621
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,621
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201325701003
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,621

At Justice, Karen W Yiu serves as a Deputy Attorney General V. Their 2023 pay totaled $185,621. Union affiliation: R02.

Rachael A Campbell

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,613
Base pay
$185,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,613
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202775701007
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,613

At Justice, Rachael A Campbell serves as a Deputy Attorney General V. Their 2023 pay totaled $185,613. They are represented by R02.

Langston M Edwards

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,613
Base pay
$185,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,613
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201155701013
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,613

Langston M Edwards works as a Deputy Attorney General V for Justice. Langston earned $185,613 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

David A Eligator

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,613
Base pay
$185,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,613
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201735701003
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,613

David A Eligator holds the role of Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $185,613. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Maria Ellinikos

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,613
Base pay
$185,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,613
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201735701002
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,613

Maria Ellinikos is a Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $185,613. Union affiliation: R02.

Galen Farris

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,613
Base pay
$185,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,613
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202115701036
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,613

Galen Farris is a Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $185,613. Union affiliation: R02.

Christine Y Friedman

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,613
Base pay
$185,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,613
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202175701041
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,613

Christine Y Friedman works as a Deputy Attorney General V for Justice. Christine earned $185,613 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

William D Gardner

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,613
Base pay
$185,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,613
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201155701014
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,613

William D Gardner is a Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $185,613. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Yun Hwa Gennaro

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,613
Base pay
$185,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,613
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202715701005
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,613

Yun Hwa Gennaro works as a Deputy Attorney General V for Justice. Yun earned $185,613 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Christina S Goot

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,613
Base pay
$185,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,613
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201655701015
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,613

Christina S Goot is a Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $185,613. They are represented by R02.

Julie A Harris

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,613
Base pay
$185,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,613
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202155701053
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,613

Julie A Harris works as a Deputy Attorney General V for Justice. Julie earned $185,613 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Joshua A Klein

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,613
Base pay
$185,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,613
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200795701001
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,613

Joshua A Klein is a Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $185,613. Union affiliation: R02.

Eric J Kohm

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,613
Base pay
$185,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,613
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202155701052
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,613

At Justice, Eric J Kohm serves as a Deputy Attorney General V. Their 2023 pay totaled $185,613. Union affiliation: R02.

Jennifer A Lee

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,613
Base pay
$185,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,613
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202615701001
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,613

Jennifer A Lee works as a Deputy Attorney General V for Justice. Jennifer earned $185,613 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Timothy D Lundgren

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,613
Base pay
$185,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,613
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204555701003
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,613

At Justice, Timothy D Lundgren serves as a Deputy Attorney General V. Their 2023 pay totaled $185,613. Union affiliation: R02.

Jennifer Y Mcclory-Hamilton

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,613
Base pay
$185,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,613
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201495701014
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,613

Jennifer Y Mcclory-Hamilton holds the role of Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $185,613. Union affiliation: R02.

Janelle M Smith

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,613
Base pay
$185,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,613
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204235701013
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,613

Janelle M Smith works as a Deputy Attorney General V for Justice. Janelle earned $185,613 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Jannsen L Tan

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,613
Base pay
$185,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,613
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201615701003
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,613

Jannsen L Tan works as a Deputy Attorney General V for Justice. Jannsen earned $185,613 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Dorian Jung

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,571
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$550
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,571
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202135701014
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,571

At Justice, Dorian Jung serves as a Deputy Attorney General V. Their 2023 pay totaled $185,571. They are represented by R02.

Sharon E Loughner

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,571
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$550
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,571
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202135701018
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,571

Sharon E Loughner is a Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $185,571. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Chung L Mar

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,571
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$550
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,571
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202155701024
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,571

Chung L Mar works as a Deputy Attorney General V for Justice. Chung earned $185,571 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Marvin E Mizell

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,571
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$550
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,571
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202175701032
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,571

Marvin E Mizell works as a Deputy Attorney General V for Justice. Marvin earned $185,571 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Amy C Alley

C.E.A./Justice

2023 total comp
$185,554
Base pay
$176,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,122
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,554
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,957
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200827500004
Salary Total
$14,957
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,554

Amy C Alley works as a C.E.A. for Justice. Amy earned $185,554 in 2023. Union affiliation: M01.

Sharon L O'Grady

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,538
Base pay
$185,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$525
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,538
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201235701005
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,538

Sharon L O'Grady is a Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $185,538. Their bargaining unit is R02.

James M Lehmann

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,496
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$475
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,496
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202155701020
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,496

At Justice, James M Lehmann serves as a Deputy Attorney General V. Their 2023 pay totaled $185,496. Union affiliation: R02.

Julie L Harlan

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,471
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$450
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,471
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201915701002
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,471

At Justice, Julie L Harlan serves as a Deputy Attorney General V. Their 2023 pay totaled $185,471. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Kelley A Johnson

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,471
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$450
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,471
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202175701015
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,471

At Justice, Kelley A Johnson serves as a Deputy Attorney General V. Their 2023 pay totaled $185,471. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Tim J Kolesnikow

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,471
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$450
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,471
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204795701001
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,471

Tim J Kolesnikow works as a Deputy Attorney General V for Justice. Tim earned $185,471 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Sharon L Rhodes

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,471
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$450
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,471
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202175701022
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,471

Sharon L Rhodes holds the role of Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $185,471. They are represented by R02.

Douglas E Baxter

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,396
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$375
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,396
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201875701002
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,396

At Justice, Douglas E Baxter serves as a Deputy Attorney General V. Their 2023 pay totaled $185,396. They are represented by R02.

Jennifer A Bunshoft

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,396
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$375
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,396
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201435701008
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,396

Jennifer A Bunshoft holds the role of Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $185,396. Their bargaining unit is R02.

William N Jenkins

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$185,356
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$335
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,356
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204235701002
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,356

At Justice, William N Jenkins serves as a Deputy Attorney General V. Their 2023 pay totaled $185,356. Their bargaining unit is R02.