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 18

Veronica E Gilliard

C.E.A./Justice

2023 total comp

$176,141

Base pay: $170,751
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,390
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,141
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $17,847
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207057500002
Salary Total: $17,847
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,141

Veronica E Gilliard is a C.E.A. at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $176,141. They are represented by M01.

Daniel D Mcgee

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,114

Base pay: $175,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,114
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201115705020
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,114

Daniel D Mcgee works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Daniel earned $176,114 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Nasstaran Ruhparwar

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$176,114

Base pay: $161,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $14,485
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,114
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202835705015
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,114

Nasstaran Ruhparwar works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Nasstaran earned $176,114 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Laurie E Denny

C.E.A./Justice

2023 total comp

$176,077

Base pay: $167,311
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,766
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,077
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,242
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200217500010
Salary Total: $14,242
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,077

Laurie E Denny works as a C.E.A. for Justice. Laurie earned $176,077 in 2023. Union affiliation: M01.

Vanessa W Mott

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$175,737

Base pay: $174,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,305
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,737
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201975705014
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,737

Vanessa W Mott holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $175,737. They are represented by R02.

Caely E Fallini

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$175,642

Base pay: $175,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,642
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202115705075
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,642

Caely E Fallini holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $175,642. Union affiliation: R02.

Craig D Rust

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$175,456

Base pay: $175,006
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,456
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $15,642
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201315703001
Salary Total: $15,642
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,456

At Justice, Craig D Rust serves as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $175,456. They are represented by S02.

Haroon U Khan

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$175,400

Base pay: $168,862
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,538
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,400
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,912
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202515705002
Salary Total: $14,912
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,400

Haroon U Khan works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Haroon earned $175,400 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Jennifer C Bonilla

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$175,396

Base pay: $174,596
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,396
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204795705011
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,396

Jennifer C Bonilla is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $175,396. They are represented by R02.

Kara D Siegel

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$175,282

Base pay: $174,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $850
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,282
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201375705005
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,282

Kara D Siegel works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Kara earned $175,282 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Constance A Sullivan

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$175,212

Base pay: $174,912
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,212
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201925705028
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,212

Constance A Sullivan holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $175,212. Their bargaining unit is R02.

James M Toohey

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$175,122

Base pay: $174,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $690
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,122
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202175705082
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,122

James M Toohey is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $175,122. Union affiliation: R02.

Jeffrey H Segal

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$175,118

Base pay: $174,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $686
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,118
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202475705006
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,118

Jeffrey H Segal holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $175,118. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Janine W Boomer

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$175,039

Base pay: $174,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $607
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,039
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202715705012
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,039

Janine W Boomer is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $175,039. They are represented by R02.

Brian Gerard G Armstrong

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$175,032

Base pay: $174,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,032
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204195705006
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,032

Brian Gerard G Armstrong is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $175,032. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Betty Chu-Fujita

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$175,032

Base pay: $174,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,032
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201855705032
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,032

Betty Chu-Fujita works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Betty earned $175,032 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Rachel A Coles

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$175,032

Base pay: $174,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,032
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201715705011
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,032

Rachel A Coles works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Rachel earned $175,032 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

James F Curran

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$175,032

Base pay: $174,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,032
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201915705039
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,032

James F Curran works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. James earned $175,032 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Kevin C Davis

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$175,032

Base pay: $174,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,032
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4236525705017
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,032

At Justice, Kevin C Davis serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $175,032. They are represented by R02.

Summer D Haro

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$175,032

Base pay: $174,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,032
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201115705025
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,032

Summer D Haro works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Summer earned $175,032 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Amos E Hartston

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$175,032

Base pay: $174,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,032
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204555705020
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,032

At Justice, Amos E Hartston serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $175,032. Union affiliation: R02.

John C Keith

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$175,032

Base pay: $174,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,032
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201355705029
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,032

John C Keith is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $175,032. Union affiliation: R02.

Aaron L Lent

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$175,032

Base pay: $174,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,032
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201615705012
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,032

Aaron L Lent works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Aaron earned $175,032 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Angelise M Marcigliano

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$175,032

Base pay: $174,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,032
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202615705010
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,032

At Justice, Angelise M Marcigliano serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $175,032. They are represented by R02.

Graham C Mills

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$175,032

Base pay: $174,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,032
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201925705031
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,032

Graham C Mills is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $175,032. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Judith A Odbert

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$175,032

Base pay: $174,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,032
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201915705038
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,032

Judith A Odbert is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $175,032. They are represented by R02.

Carter W Ott

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$175,032

Base pay: $174,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,032
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201135705016
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,032

Carter W Ott holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $175,032. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Alyson R Parker

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$175,032

Base pay: $174,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,032
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201455705029
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,032

At Justice, Alyson R Parker serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $175,032. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Lisa J Plank

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$175,032

Base pay: $174,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,032
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201235705019
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,032

At Justice, Lisa J Plank serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $175,032. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Vinodhini Ramagopal

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$175,032

Base pay: $174,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,032
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201155705040
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,032

Vinodhini Ramagopal holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $175,032. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Jennifer Rosenberg

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$175,032

Base pay: $174,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,032
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201255705009
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,032

Jennifer Rosenberg is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $175,032. They are represented by R02.

Kathleen Walton

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$175,032

Base pay: $174,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,032
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202735705010
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,032

Kathleen Walton is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $175,032. They are represented by R02.

Monica J Zi

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$175,032

Base pay: $174,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,032
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204555705018
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,032

Monica J Zi holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $175,032. They are represented by R02.

Stephen A Sunseri

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$174,972

Base pay: $174,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,972
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204275705011
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $174,972

Stephen A Sunseri works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Stephen earned $174,972 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Melissa A Lewis

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$174,937

Base pay: $167,442
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,495
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,937
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,912
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201975705016
Salary Total: $14,912
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $174,937

Melissa A Lewis works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Melissa earned $174,937 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Michael W Reynolds

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$174,932

Base pay: $174,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,932
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204555705019
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $174,932

Michael W Reynolds is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $174,932. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Victor S Elias

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$174,732

Base pay: $174,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,732
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201735705014
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $174,732

At Justice, Victor S Elias serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $174,732. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Robert W Henkels

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$174,732

Base pay: $174,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,732
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202825705001
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $174,732

Robert W Henkels holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $174,732. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Joshua Piovia-Scott

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$174,732

Base pay: $174,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,732
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204815705001
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $174,732

Joshua Piovia-Scott is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $174,732. They are represented by R02.

Norma N Franklin

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$174,732

Base pay: $174,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,732
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $15,657
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204455703004
Salary Total: $15,657
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $174,732

Norma N Franklin works as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor for Justice. Norma earned $174,732 in 2023. Union affiliation: S02.