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 22
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Lisa A Miller holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $165,167. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Dina P Taylor is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $165,045. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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At Justice, Amanda E Casillas serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $165,024. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Jason H Tarricone works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Jason earned $164,981 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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At Justice, Ryan J Yates serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $164,958. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Cheryl Marie S Shitabata is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $164,881. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice
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Tanja Titre works as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor for Justice. Tanja earned $164,759 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Jessica Barclay-Strobel works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Jessica earned $164,708 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Byron M Miller holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $164,678. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Mina Noroozkhani holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $164,432. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Laura A Baggett works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Laura earned $164,414 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Criminalist Manager/Justice
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Michael A Barnes is a Criminalist Manager at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $164,383. They are represented by M07.
Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice
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Jeremy M Brown holds the role of Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $164,346. They are represented by S02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Ryan J Mcewan holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $164,327. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Criminalist Manager/Justice
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At Justice, Christopher E Lee serves as a Criminalist Manager. Their 2023 pay totaled $164,214. Union affiliation: M07.
Criminalist Manager/Justice
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Christian D Schneider works as a Criminalist Manager for Justice. Christian earned $164,214 in 2023. They are represented by M07.
Crime Analyst Supervisor/Justice
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Chia Vue-Vang works as a Crime Analyst Supervisor for Justice. Chia earned $164,066 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S07.
Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice
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Alicia Ab Frye works as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor for Justice. Alicia earned $164,065 in 2023. They are represented by S02.
Senior Criminalist/Justice
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At Justice, Gina M Williams serves as a Senior Criminalist. Their 2023 pay totaled $163,775. They are represented by R07.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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William J Mcmahon works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. William earned $163,677 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Tanya S Koshy is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $163,662. Union affiliation: R02.
Assistant Bureau Chief, Division of Law Enforcement, Department of Justice (Non-Peace Officer)/Justice
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Julie M Basco holds the role of Assistant Bureau Chief, Division of Law Enforcement, Department of Justice (Non-Peace Officer) at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $163,599. They are represented by M07.
Assistant Bureau Chief, Division of Law Enforcement, Department of Justice (Non-Peace Officer)/Justice
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Audra J Opdyke works as a Assistant Bureau Chief, Division of Law Enforcement, Department of Justice (Non-Peace Officer) for Justice. Audra earned $163,599 in 2023. Union affiliation: M07.
Assistant Bureau Chief, Division of Law Enforcement, Department of Justice (Non-Peace Officer)/Justice
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Marc L St Pierre works as a Assistant Bureau Chief, Division of Law Enforcement, Department of Justice (Non-Peace Officer) for Justice. Marc earned $163,599 in 2023. Union affiliation: M07.
Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice
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Janet N Chen is a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $163,552. Union affiliation: S02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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At Justice, Asal Akhondzadeh serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $163,450. Union affiliation: R02.
Assistant Bureau Chief, Division of Law Enforcement, Department of Justice (Non-Peace Officer)/Justice
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Dolores A Haste holds the role of Assistant Bureau Chief, Division of Law Enforcement, Department of Justice (Non-Peace Officer) at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $163,443. They are represented by M07.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Jonathan M Krauss is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $163,403. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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At Justice, Davin A Widgerow serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $163,391. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Matthew R Stohl holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $163,389. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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At Justice, Elizabeth S St John serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $163,375. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Paul Batcher works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Paul earned $163,328 in 2023. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Amie J Flynn works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Amie earned $163,253 in 2023. They are represented by R02.
C.E.A./Justice
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Catherina Nou works as a C.E.A. for Justice. Catherina earned $163,209 in 2023. Union affiliation: M01.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Corinna S Arbiter holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $163,117. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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At Justice, Jay J Shin serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $163,034. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Assistant Bureau Chief, Division of Law Enforcement, Department of Justice/Justice
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Terrence L Brass is a Assistant Bureau Chief, Division of Law Enforcement, Department of Justice at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $162,767. Union affiliation: M07.
C.E.A./Justice
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Michael D Fong works as a C.E.A. for Justice. Michael earned $162,745 in 2023. They are represented by M01.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Daniel W Robertson works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Daniel earned $162,646 in 2023. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Evan J Topol holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $162,418. Their bargaining unit is R02.