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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

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 24

Howard P Skebe

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp
$160,070
Base pay
$159,470
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,070
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,526
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201135706025
Salary Total
$13,526
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$160,070

Howard P Skebe holds the role of Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $160,070. They are represented by R02.

Matthew R Wilson

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp
$160,070
Base pay
$159,470
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,070
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,526
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202815706005
Salary Total
$13,526
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$160,070

Matthew R Wilson is a Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $160,070. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Namrata Kotwani

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$160,070
Base pay
$159,470
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,070
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,202
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202835705033
Salary Total
$14,202
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$160,070

At Justice, Namrata Kotwani serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $160,070. They are represented by R02.

Jaison S Ram

Information Technology Manager II/Justice

2023 total comp
$160,063
Base pay
$153,916
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,147
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,063
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,048
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4208621406006
Salary Total
$13,048
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$160,063

Jaison S Ram is a Information Technology Manager II at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $160,063. Union affiliation: M01.

Laurel M Carnes

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$160,049
Base pay
$152,506
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,543
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,049
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,457
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204575705011
Salary Total
$13,457
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$160,049

Laurel M Carnes is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $160,049. They are represented by R02.

Candice L Chung

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp
$160,020
Base pay
$159,470
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$550
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,020
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,526
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204015706001
Salary Total
$13,526
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$160,020

Candice L Chung holds the role of Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $160,020. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Vincenza Rabenn

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp
$159,920
Base pay
$159,470
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$450
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,920
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,526
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201715706008
Salary Total
$13,526
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$159,920

Vincenza Rabenn works as a Deputy Attorney General III for Justice. Vincenza earned $159,920 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Mabel L Furey

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$159,871
Base pay
$159,521
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$350
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,871
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,911
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201115705026
Salary Total
$14,911
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$159,871

At Justice, Mabel L Furey serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $159,871. Union affiliation: R02.

John P Ohanesian

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp
$159,836
Base pay
$159,386
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$450
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,836
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,512
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201495706025
Salary Total
$13,512
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$159,836

At Justice, John P Ohanesian serves as a Deputy Attorney General III. Their 2023 pay totaled $159,836. Union affiliation: R02.

Manisha Vadgama

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$159,829
Base pay
$154,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,057
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,829
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,783
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202455705005
Salary Total
$13,783
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$159,829

At Justice, Manisha Vadgama serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $159,829. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Lyndsay R Crenshaw

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$159,815
Base pay
$159,215
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,815
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,112
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202875703003
Salary Total
$14,112
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$159,815

At Justice, Lyndsay R Crenshaw serves as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $159,815. Their bargaining unit is S02.

Noel A Fischer

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp
$159,800
Base pay
$159,470
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$330
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,800
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,526
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204285706009
Salary Total
$13,526
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$159,800

Noel A Fischer holds the role of Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $159,800. They are represented by R02.

Wendy L Widlus

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp
$159,795
Base pay
$159,470
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$325
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,795
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,526
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201655706013
Salary Total
$13,526
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$159,795

Wendy L Widlus works as a Deputy Attorney General III for Justice. Wendy earned $159,795 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Jennifer A Gibson

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp
$159,791
Base pay
$159,470
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$321
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,791
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,526
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204715706011
Salary Total
$13,526
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$159,791

Jennifer A Gibson is a Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $159,791. Union affiliation: R02.

Jennifer L Turner

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$159,748
Base pay
$159,470
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$278
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,748
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,202
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4236645705003
Salary Total
$14,202
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$159,748

Jennifer L Turner holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $159,748. Union affiliation: R02.

Chad D Eyerly

Senior Criminalist/Justice

2023 total comp
$159,738
Base pay
$110,430
Overtime
$49,008
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,738
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,312
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4205758478033
Salary Total
$9,612
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$159,738

Chad D Eyerly holds the role of Senior Criminalist at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $159,738. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Andrea R Sloan

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp
$159,722
Base pay
$159,272
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$450
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,722
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,526
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202815706029
Salary Total
$13,526
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$159,722

Andrea R Sloan is a Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $159,722. Union affiliation: R02.

Joseph M Penney

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp
$159,620
Base pay
$159,470
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$150
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,620
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,526
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202145706014
Salary Total
$13,526
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$159,620

Joseph M Penney works as a Deputy Attorney General III for Justice. Joseph earned $159,620 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Anthony J Tartaglio

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$159,601
Base pay
$156,212
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,389
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,601
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,455
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202835705026
Salary Total
$13,455
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$159,601

At Justice, Anthony J Tartaglio serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $159,601. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Christine J Lee

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$159,578
Base pay
$158,978
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,578
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,133
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201155705049
Salary Total
$14,133
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$159,578

Christine J Lee holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $159,578. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Hamsa M Murthy

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$159,567
Base pay
$102,588
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$56,979
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,567
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,911
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201635705020
Salary Total
$14,911
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$159,567

Hamsa M Murthy holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $159,567. Union affiliation: R02.

Kaprisha L Vallecillo

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp
$159,506
Base pay
$159,206
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,506
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,526
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201955706024
Salary Total
$13,526
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$159,506

Kaprisha L Vallecillo is a Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $159,506. Their bargaining unit is R02.

David C Goodwin

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$159,386
Base pay
$158,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$700
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,386
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,132
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201495705025
Salary Total
$14,132
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$159,386

David C Goodwin is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $159,386. They are represented by R02.

Erin R Doering

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$159,286
Base pay
$158,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,286
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,132
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202115705082
Salary Total
$14,132
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$159,286

Erin R Doering holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $159,286. They are represented by R02.

Christine A Rhee

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$159,280
Base pay
$158,630
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,280
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,127
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201675705026
Salary Total
$14,127
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$159,280

Christine A Rhee works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Christine earned $159,280 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Bryant B Cannon

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$159,238
Base pay
$158,638
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,238
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,128
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204225705009
Salary Total
$14,128
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$159,238

Bryant B Cannon holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $159,238. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Stephanie J Lee

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$159,238
Base pay
$158,638
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,238
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,128
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201155705045
Salary Total
$14,128
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$159,238

Stephanie J Lee is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $159,238. They are represented by R02.

Ryan E Scott

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$159,139
Base pay
$158,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,139
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,128
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4236555705022
Salary Total
$14,128
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$159,139

Ryan E Scott holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $159,139. They are represented by R02.

John W Powell

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp
$158,947
Base pay
$153,602
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,345
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,947
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,236
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202115706055
Salary Total
$13,236
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$158,947

John W Powell is a Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $158,947. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Erick J Rhoan

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$158,936
Base pay
$158,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,936
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,132
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202845705001
Salary Total
$14,132
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$158,936

Erick J Rhoan holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $158,936. Union affiliation: R02.

Bradley A Solomon

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$158,711
Base pay
$125,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$33,479
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,711
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204235701005
Salary Total
$14,237
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$158,711

At Justice, Bradley A Solomon serves as a Deputy Attorney General V. Their 2023 pay totaled $158,711. They are represented by R02.

John C Trang

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp
$158,658
Base pay
$158,058
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,658
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,526
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204155706006
Salary Total
$13,526
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$158,658

John C Trang is a Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $158,658. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Kenneth J Sugarman

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$158,574
Base pay
$149,335
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,239
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,574
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204735701001
Salary Total
$13,513
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$158,574

Kenneth J Sugarman is a Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $158,574. Union affiliation: R02.

Cristina M Matsushima

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$158,463
Base pay
$144,402
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,061
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,463
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,132
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201455705030
Salary Total
$14,132
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$158,463

Cristina M Matsushima holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $158,463. Union affiliation: R02.

Christine Garske

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$158,238
Base pay
$157,638
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,238
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,469
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201815703009
Salary Total
$13,469
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$158,238

Christine Garske is a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $158,238. They are represented by S02.

Kevin L Quade

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$158,193
Base pay
$157,643
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$550
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,193
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,127
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201415705029
Salary Total
$14,127
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$158,193

Kevin L Quade is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $158,193. Union affiliation: R02.

Virginia E Corrigan

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$158,042
Base pay
$157,442
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,042
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
CONTRA COSTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,459
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204725705009
Salary Total
$13,459
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$158,042

At Justice, Virginia E Corrigan serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $158,042. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Ari J Dybnis

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$158,030
Base pay
$157,430
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,030
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,458
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201495705021
Salary Total
$13,458
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$158,030

At Justice, Ari J Dybnis serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $158,030. Union affiliation: R02.

Bradley W Parr

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$157,964
Base pay
$135,106
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$22,858
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,964
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201955701011
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$157,964

Bradley W Parr holds the role of Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $157,964. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Roni D Pomerantz

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$157,742
Base pay
$157,442
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,742
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,459
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204535705016
Salary Total
$13,459
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$157,742

At Justice, Roni D Pomerantz serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $157,742. They are represented by R02.