California / Justice
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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
Highest-paid first / page 20
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Thomas A Ostly holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $170,330. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Joshua Patashnik holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $170,192. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Rene Judkiewicz works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Rene earned $170,172 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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At Justice, Tamara T Zakim serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $170,065. They are represented by R02.
Criminalist Manager/Justice
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At Justice, Katina M Repp serves as a Criminalist Manager. Their 2023 pay totaled $170,012. They are represented by M07.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Lucas L Hennes works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Lucas earned $169,743 in 2023. They are represented by R02.
Assistant Bureau Chief, Division of Law Enforcement, Department of Justice (Non-Peace Officer)/Justice
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At Justice, Arwen E Flint serves as a Assistant Bureau Chief, Division of Law Enforcement, Department of Justice (Non-Peace Officer). Their 2023 pay totaled $169,662. Union affiliation: M07.
Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice
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Jamie L Miller is a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $169,476. Union affiliation: S02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Andrew F Adams is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $169,435. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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At Justice, Kelly T Smith serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $169,050. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Katherine C Schoon holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $168,809. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General V/Justice
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Amber N Wipfler holds the role of Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $168,603. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General V/Justice
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Lynne G Mcginnis is a Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $168,544. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Jennifer L Santa Maria holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $168,401. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General V/Justice
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Allan S Ono is a Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $168,244. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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At Justice, Bennie J Mackey Ii serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $168,240. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Merrill R Hoult holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $168,049. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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At Justice, Daniel M Jackson serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $168,049. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Darin Wessel is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $168,049. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Marsha E Barr-Fernandez works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Marsha earned $168,042 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Douglas J Beteta works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Douglas earned $168,042 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Benjamin T Conway holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $168,042. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Diane P Cragg is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $168,042. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Nora K Flum is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $168,042. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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At Justice, Seth P Mccutcheon serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $168,042. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Jeffrey S Stone is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $168,042. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Jessica S Wang holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $168,042. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Kenyon Woolley holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $168,042. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice
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At Justice, Katherine M M Lehe serves as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $168,031. Their bargaining unit is S02.
Deputy Attorney General V/Justice
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Justin R Surber works as a Deputy Attorney General V for Justice. Justin earned $167,944 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Nora M Nachtsheim is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $167,892. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Criminalist Manager/Justice
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Annette M Kiewietdejonge is a Criminalist Manager at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $167,839. Union affiliation: M07.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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At Justice, Nilufar K Majd serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $167,833. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Steven R Weinmann is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $167,833. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Criminalist Manager/Justice
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Caroline G Garcia is a Criminalist Manager at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $167,814. Union affiliation: M07.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Robert R Willis works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Robert earned $167,792 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Todd J Grabarsky holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $167,742. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Anne M Kammer works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Anne earned $167,742 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Peter J Lucca Jr is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $167,742. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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At Justice, Brendan P Ruddy serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $167,742. They are represented by R02.