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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 16

Sarah M Barnes

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202615705009
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

Sarah M Barnes is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $176,906. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Christopher D Beatty

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201925705026
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

Christopher D Beatty holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $176,906. Union affiliation: R02.

Catherine A Bidart

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200755705006
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

At Justice, Catherine A Bidart serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $176,906. Union affiliation: R02.

Brian J Bilford

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204755705006
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

Brian J Bilford holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $176,906. Union affiliation: R02.

Matthew G Bullock

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204235705023
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

Matthew G Bullock works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Matthew earned $176,906 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Jennifer O Cano

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202755705002
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

At Justice, Jennifer O Cano serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $176,906. They are represented by R02.

Alisha M Carlile

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202135705059
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

At Justice, Alisha M Carlile serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $176,906. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Kristen K Chenelia

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202175705055
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

Kristen K Chenelia works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Kristen earned $176,906 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Stephanie H Chow

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202175705063
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

Stephanie H Chow is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $176,906. They are represented by R02.

Lorinda D Franco

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201955705008
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

Lorinda D Franco is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $176,906. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Jaime M Ganson

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202815705022
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

Jaime M Ganson holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $176,906. They are represented by R02.

Lynette D Hecker

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201645705005
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

At Justice, Lynette D Hecker serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $176,906. They are represented by R02.

Megan K Hey

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204355705001
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

Megan K Hey holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $176,906. They are represented by R02.

Ross H Hirsch

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204255705013
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

Ross H Hirsch works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Ross earned $176,906 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Kristina T Jarvis

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201115705017
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

Kristina T Jarvis is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $176,906. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Aaron D Jones

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201235705011
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

Aaron D Jones holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $176,906. Union affiliation: R02.

Jennifer N Kalnins Temple

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$164,592
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$12,314
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204255705016
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

Jennifer N Kalnins Temple works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Jennifer earned $176,906 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Brian J Keats

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4236525705008
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

Brian J Keats works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Brian earned $176,906 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Stacy J Lau

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204325705018
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

Stacy J Lau holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $176,906. They are represented by R02.

Brian J Lee

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201155705034
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

At Justice, Brian J Lee serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $176,906. Union affiliation: R02.

Amanda L Lloyd

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202175705067
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

Amanda L Lloyd is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $176,906. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Daniel M Lucas

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204255705011
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

Daniel M Lucas is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $176,906. Union affiliation: R02.

Colleen M Mcgurrin

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201655705019
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

At Justice, Colleen M Mcgurrin serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $176,906. They are represented by R02.

Margaret E Meckenstock

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204225705007
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

At Justice, Margaret E Meckenstock serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $176,906. They are represented by R02.

Dionne Mochon

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201175705024
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

Dionne Mochon holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $176,906. Union affiliation: R02.

Anna F Molander

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201495705005
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

Anna F Molander holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $176,906. Their bargaining unit is R02.

George R Morris

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202835705018
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

George R Morris holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $176,906. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Kari L Mueller

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202115705074
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

Kari L Mueller works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Kari earned $176,906 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Kenny Khoa V Nguyen

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201715705009
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

At Justice, Kenny Khoa V Nguyen serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $176,906. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Nhu Q Nguyen

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204215705026
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

Nhu Q Nguyen works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Nhu earned $176,906 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Micah C Osgood

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204535705004
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

At Justice, Micah C Osgood serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $176,906. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Marianne A Pansa

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201645705006
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

Marianne A Pansa holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $176,906. Union affiliation: R02.

Robert D Petersen

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201955705025
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

Robert D Petersen is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $176,906. They are represented by R02.

Doan-Phuong T Pham

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204655705008
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

At Justice, Doan-Phuong T Pham serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $176,906. They are represented by R02.

Laura E Robbins

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201355705023
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

At Justice, Laura E Robbins serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $176,906. Union affiliation: R02.

John S Sasaki

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204255705017
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

John S Sasaki is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $176,906. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Darren G Shaffer

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201355705035
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

Darren G Shaffer works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Darren earned $176,906 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Leanna E Shields

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201675705017
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

At Justice, Leanna E Shields serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $176,906. They are represented by R02.

Rebecca Smith

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201655705023
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

Rebecca Smith is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $176,906. They are represented by R02.

Kymberly E Speer

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$176,906
Base pay
$176,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,906
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201825705004
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,906

Kymberly E Speer works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Kymberly earned $176,906 in 2023. They are represented by R02.