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 17

David A Voet

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: 4202155705004
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,906

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

Elizabeth S Voorhies

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: 4236555705016
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,906

At Justice, Elizabeth S Voorhies serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $176,906. Their bargaining unit is R02.

John P Walters

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: 4202775705009
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,906

At Justice, John P Walters serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $176,906. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Jeffrey A White

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: 4202115705073
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,906

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

Catherine M Wieman

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: 4204355705002
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,906

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

Jerry T Yen

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: 4201215705033
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,906

Jerry T Yen is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $176,906. Union affiliation: R02.

Michael T Zarro

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: 4204255705014
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,906

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

Paige B Hazard

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,881

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $575
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,881
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202175705065
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,881

Paige B Hazard works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Paige earned $176,881 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Courtney S Lui

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,881

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $575
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,881
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201125705009
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,881

Courtney S Lui holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $176,881. Union affiliation: R02.

Courtney Towle

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,856

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,856
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201735705012
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,856

Courtney Towle works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Courtney earned $176,856 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Lauro A Paredes

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,806

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,806
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201175705026
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,806

Lauro A Paredes is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $176,806. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Christine M Allison

C.E.A./Justice

2023 total comp

$176,801

Base pay: $167,999
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,802
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,801
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,242
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200577500004
Salary Total: $14,242
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,801

Christine M Allison is a C.E.A. at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $176,801. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Rodney C Smith

C.E.A./Justice

2023 total comp

$176,801

Base pay: $167,999
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,802
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,801
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,242
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208607500004
Salary Total: $14,242
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,801

At Justice, Rodney C Smith serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $176,801. Union affiliation: M01.

Kevin W Bell

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,756

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,756
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201115705021
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,756

Kevin W Bell is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $176,756. Union affiliation: R02.

John S Gatschet

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,756

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,756
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201615705010
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,756

John S Gatschet works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. John earned $176,756 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Melissa A Hamill

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,756

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,756
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201495705019
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,756

Melissa A Hamill works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Melissa earned $176,756 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Demetra P Lewis

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,756

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,756
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4236555705020
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,756

Demetra P Lewis is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $176,756. Union affiliation: R02.

Yen P Nguyen

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,756

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,756
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204535705011
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,756

Yen P Nguyen holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $176,756. Union affiliation: R02.

David B Zlotnick

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,756

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,756
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4236555705901
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,756

David B Zlotnick holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $176,756. They are represented by R02.

Jonathan A Wiener

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,728

Base pay: $175,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,728
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204235705027
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,728

Jonathan A Wiener works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Jonathan earned $176,728 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Lisa L Freund

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,709

Base pay: $175,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $855
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,709
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204285705017
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,709

Lisa L Freund is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $176,709. Union affiliation: R02.

Mana Barari

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,701

Base pay: $176,101
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,701
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,836
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204795705007
Salary Total: $14,836
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,701

Mana Barari works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Mana earned $176,701 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Donald W Ostertag

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,663

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $357
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,663
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202175705074
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,663

Donald W Ostertag holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $176,663. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Tessa L Heunis

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,631

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $325
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,631
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201675705021
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,631

Tessa L Heunis is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $176,631. Union affiliation: R02.

Lewis A Martinez

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,631

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $325
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,631
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202145705006
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,631

Lewis A Martinez holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $176,631. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Caitlin W Noble

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,631

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $325
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,631
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $15,702
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204125703002
Salary Total: $15,702
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,631

At Justice, Caitlin W Noble serves as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $176,631. Their bargaining unit is S02.

Amie C Bears

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,606

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,606
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201815705017
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,606

Amie C Bears works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Amie earned $176,606 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Amanda D Cary

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,606

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,606
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202145705005
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,606

Amanda D Cary works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Amanda earned $176,606 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Beverly J Crue

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,606

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,606
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204285705018
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,606

At Justice, Beverly J Crue serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $176,606. They are represented by R02.

Matthew J Goldman

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,606

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,606
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204215705033
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,606

Matthew J Goldman works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Matthew earned $176,606 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Richard S Moskowitz

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,606

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,606
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4236545705007
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,606

Richard S Moskowitz works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Richard earned $176,606 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Ross K Naughton

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,606

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,606
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202115705078
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,606

Ross K Naughton is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $176,606. They are represented by R02.

Leeann E Whitmore

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,606

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,606
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201815705016
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,606

Leeann E Whitmore is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $176,606. They are represented by R02.

Robert C Stacy

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,581

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $275
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,581
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202555705003
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,581

Robert C Stacy works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Robert earned $176,581 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Heather H Vo

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,456

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,456
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201155705024
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,456

At Justice, Heather H Vo serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $176,456. Union affiliation: R02.

Hutchison B Meltzer

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,454

Base pay: $175,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,454
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201355705025
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,454

Hutchison B Meltzer works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Hutchison earned $176,454 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Eric J Miersma

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,381

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $75
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,381
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202875705010
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,381

Eric J Miersma is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $176,381. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Mark T Peery

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,251

Base pay: $175,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $623
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,251
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201155705033
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,251

Mark T Peery is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $176,251. They are represented by R02.

Nicole R Trama

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,228

Base pay: $175,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,228
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201175705025
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,228

Nicole R Trama works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Nicole earned $176,228 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Brian D Bill

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,154

Base pay: $175,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,154
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201655705024
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,154

Brian D Bill works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Brian earned $176,154 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.