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 23
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Harriet J Newman is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $162,375. They are represented by R02.
Information Technology Manager I/Justice
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At Justice, Melissa A Russell serves as a Information Technology Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $162,308. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Information Technology Manager II/Justice
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Maxwell B Lindroth is a Information Technology Manager II at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $162,183. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Information Technology Manager II/Justice
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Narendra K Mikkilineni works as a Information Technology Manager II for Justice. Narendra earned $162,183 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Information Technology Manager II/Justice
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Elisa T Tzintzun Diez is a Information Technology Manager II at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $162,183. They are represented by M01.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Victoria B Ratnikova is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $162,128. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Teresa A Reed Dippo is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $162,098. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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At Justice, Gregory A Schnitzer serves as a Deputy Attorney General III. Their 2023 pay totaled $161,969. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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At Justice, Keith L Wurster serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $161,937. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Rebecca M O'Grady holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $161,860. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Jesse P Basbaum holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $161,739. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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At Justice, Rosailda Perez serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $161,674. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice
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Andrea R Austin works as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor for Justice. Andrea earned $161,625 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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At Justice, Jonathan V Nguyen serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $161,469. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Scott H Cavanaugh holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $161,296. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Karim J Kentfield holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $161,268. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Junichi P Semitsu works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Junichi earned $160,853 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Molly E Selway is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $160,819. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Erica M Connolly works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Erica earned $160,748 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Gwynne B Hunter is a Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $160,696. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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At Justice, Shannon M Brubaker serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $160,633. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Senior Criminalist/Justice
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At Justice, Ronald E Welsh serves as a Senior Criminalist. Their 2023 pay totaled $160,559. They are represented by R07.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Jacqueline H Chern holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $160,467. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Audra C Reiber works as a Deputy Attorney General III for Justice. Audra earned $160,120 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Emily M Cordell is a Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $160,106. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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At Justice, Christine M Start serves as a Deputy Attorney General III. Their 2023 pay totaled $160,098. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Jamil R Ghannam is a Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $160,084. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Amy J Anderson is a Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $160,070. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Lykisha D Beasley holds the role of Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $160,070. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Michael E Byerts is a Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $160,070. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Sahar Durali is a Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $160,070. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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David K Eldan works as a Deputy Attorney General III for Justice. David earned $160,070 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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At Justice, John W Faulconer serves as a Deputy Attorney General III. Their 2023 pay totaled $160,070. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Ryan Gille holds the role of Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $160,070. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Robin L Goldfaden holds the role of Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $160,070. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Brent Y Jo holds the role of Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $160,070. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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At Justice, Stephanie C Lai serves as a Deputy Attorney General III. Their 2023 pay totaled $160,070. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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At Justice, Malinda Lee serves as a Deputy Attorney General III. Their 2023 pay totaled $160,070. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Jessica Marek works as a Deputy Attorney General III for Justice. Jessica earned $160,070 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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April Powell-Willingham works as a Deputy Attorney General III for Justice. April earned $160,070 in 2023. They are represented by R02.