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 14

Charles Chung

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,607

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,607
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202755705001
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,607

At Justice, Charles Chung serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $183,607. They are represented by R02.

Jeremy M Duggan

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,607

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,607
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202815705029
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,607

Jeremy M Duggan is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $183,607. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Sheronda L Edwards

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,607

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,607
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201155705031
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,607

Sheronda L Edwards holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $183,607. They are represented by R02.

Alicia K Hancock

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,607

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,607
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204555705013
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,607

Alicia K Hancock works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Alicia earned $183,607 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Heather M Heckler

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,607

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,607
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202715705009
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,607

At Justice, Heather M Heckler serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $183,607. Union affiliation: R02.

Van Kamberian

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,607

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,607
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202715705010
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,607

At Justice, Van Kamberian serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $183,607. They are represented by R02.

Bryan A Kao

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,607

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,607
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201495705016
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,607

Bryan A Kao is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $183,607. Union affiliation: R02.

Vincent Lapietra

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,607

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,607
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202175705071
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,607

Vincent Lapietra is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $183,607. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Rosemary F Luzon

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,607

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,607
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201675705018
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,607

At Justice, Rosemary F Luzon serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $183,607. They are represented by R02.

Julianne Mossler

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,607

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,607
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201125705011
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,607

At Justice, Julianne Mossler serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $183,607. They are represented by R02.

Viet H Nguyen

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,607

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,607
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202155705085
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,607

Viet H Nguyen works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Viet earned $183,607 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Michael P Purcell

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,607

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,607
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201925705027
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,607

Michael P Purcell is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $183,607. Union affiliation: R02.

Elizabeth B Rumsey

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,607

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,607
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204325705015
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,607

Elizabeth B Rumsey works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Elizabeth earned $183,607 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Kevin Schettig

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,607

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,607
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201155705032
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,607

At Justice, Kevin Schettig serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $183,607. Union affiliation: R02.

Keith C Shaw

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,607

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,607
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201675705020
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,607

Keith C Shaw works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Keith earned $183,607 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Christina H Simpson

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,607

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,607
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202115705065
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,607

Christina H Simpson is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $183,607. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Ryan M Smith

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,607

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,607
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202155705072
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,607

Ryan M Smith works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Ryan earned $183,607 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Elise O Thorn

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,607

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,607
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202815705024
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,607

At Justice, Elise O Thorn serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $183,607. Union affiliation: R02.

Nicholas P Tsukamaki

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,607

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,607
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204425705011
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,607

At Justice, Nicholas P Tsukamaki serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $183,607. They are represented by R02.

Henry J Valle

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,607

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,607
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202115705077
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,607

At Justice, Henry J Valle serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $183,607. Union affiliation: R02.

Ann P Wathen

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,607

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,607
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202135705056
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,607

Ann P Wathen works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Ann earned $183,607 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Deborah C Yang

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,607

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,607
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202615705007
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,607

Deborah C Yang is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $183,607. They are represented by R02.

Jennifer L Heinisch

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,507

Base pay: $160,050
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $23,457
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,507
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202755705004
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,507

Jennifer L Heinisch is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $183,507. Union affiliation: R02.

Mark Schreiber

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,389

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,083
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,389
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201455705034
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,389

At Justice, Mark Schreiber serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $183,389. Union affiliation: R02.

Joshua B Eisenberg

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,380

Base pay: $175,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,943
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,380
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $15,642
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202915703002
Salary Total: $15,642
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,380

Joshua B Eisenberg works as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor for Justice. Joshua earned $183,380 in 2023. Union affiliation: S02.

Gregory A Call

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,357

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,051
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,357
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201925705024
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,357

Gregory A Call holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $183,357. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Tia M Coronado

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,325

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,019
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,325
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202115705070
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,325

Tia M Coronado holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $183,325. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Diana F Esquivel

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,307

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,001
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,307
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201815705012
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,307

Diana F Esquivel holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $183,307. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Leena M Sheet

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,307

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,001
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,307
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204455705014
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,307

Leena M Sheet holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $183,307. Union affiliation: R02.

Steven D Smith

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,307

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,001
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,307
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4236545705003
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,307

Steven D Smith is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $183,307. They are represented by R02.

Gregory M Tuss

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,307

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,001
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,307
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201135705012
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,307

At Justice, Gregory M Tuss serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $183,307. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Evan H Ackiron

Special Assistant Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,231

Base pay: $181,931
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,231
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $17,156
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200831402001
Salary Total: $17,156
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,231

Evan H Ackiron is a Special Assistant Attorney General at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $183,231. They are represented by E99.

Blaine A Noblett

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,157

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,851
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,157
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201855705033
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,157

Blaine A Noblett works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Blaine earned $183,157 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Edward P Wolfe

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,157

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,851
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,157
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4236555705019
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,157

Edward P Wolfe works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Edward earned $183,157 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Bernice L Yew

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$183,007

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,701
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,007
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4236525705002
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $183,007

Bernice L Yew holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $183,007. Union affiliation: R02.

Nikhil D Cooper

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$182,929

Base pay: $175,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,929
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202155705093
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $182,929

Nikhil D Cooper holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $182,929. Union affiliation: R02.

Warren J Williams

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$182,929

Base pay: $175,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,929
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202175705076
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $182,929

Warren J Williams works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Warren earned $182,929 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

John C Bridges

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$182,853

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,547
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,853
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201815705020
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $182,853

At Justice, John C Bridges serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $182,853. Union affiliation: R02.

Charles Lee

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$182,629

Base pay: $175,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,001
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,629
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202155705096
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $182,629

Charles Lee holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $182,629. Union affiliation: R02.

Nima Razfar

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$182,614

Base pay: $174,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,182
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,614
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202155705099
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $182,614

At Justice, Nima Razfar serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $182,614. Their bargaining unit is R02.