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 25
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Melissa A Tyner holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $157,730. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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At Justice, Samuel T Harbourt serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $157,537. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Kavita P Lesser holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $157,519. They are represented by R02.
Criminalist Supervisor/Justice
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Colleen J Spurgeon works as a Criminalist Supervisor for Justice. Colleen earned $157,500 in 2023. They are represented by S07.
Criminalist Supervisor/Justice
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Nathan E Himes is a Criminalist Supervisor at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $157,475. Union affiliation: S07.
Criminalist Supervisor/Justice
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At Justice, Shawn S Kacer serves as a Criminalist Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $157,475. Their bargaining unit is S07.
Criminalist Supervisor/Justice
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Berhanu B Temesgen holds the role of Criminalist Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $157,475. Their bargaining unit is S07.
Criminalist Supervisor/Justice
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At Justice, James J Weigand serves as a Criminalist Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $157,475. Union affiliation: S07.
C.E.A./Justice
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Lloyd Indig is a C.E.A. at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $157,141. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Colby R Mills works as a Deputy Attorney General III for Justice. Colby earned $157,139 in 2023. They are represented by R02.
Senior Criminalist/Justice
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Steven B Crotti holds the role of Senior Criminalist at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $156,904. Union affiliation: R07.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Megan Anne Richards is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $156,897. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Jeremy Stevens is a Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $156,873. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Demian Camacho is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $156,708. They are represented by R02.
Criminalist Manager/Justice
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Jennie R Smythe works as a Criminalist Manager for Justice. Jennie earned $156,654 in 2023. Union affiliation: M07.
Information Technology Manager II/Justice
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Allan K Beardwood holds the role of Information Technology Manager II at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $156,336. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice
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Abigail D Blodgett is a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $156,307. Union affiliation: S02.
Information Technology Manager II/Justice
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At Justice, Sanjeev S Mangat serves as a Information Technology Manager II. Their 2023 pay totaled $156,286. They are represented by M01.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Tessa R Lessner holds the role of Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $156,256. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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At Justice, Anthony W Gomez serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $156,253. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Bruce E Grubaugh Iii is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $156,170. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Special Advisor/Justice
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Jessica M Caloza holds the role of Special Advisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $156,127. Their bargaining unit is E79.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Sue K Hong is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $156,108. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Ji Yeon Yoo is a Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $156,052. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Paul H Seo is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $155,757. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Stephanie M Alamo-Latif works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Stephanie earned $155,599 in 2023. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Gabriel R Martinez is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $155,541. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Senior Criminalist/Justice
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Johnny D Upshaw Ii holds the role of Senior Criminalist at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $155,445. Union affiliation: R07.
Deputy Attorney General V/Justice
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Barbara C Spiegel holds the role of Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $155,411. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Brendan M Hamme holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $155,260. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Jessica R Springer is a Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $155,223. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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La'Trice R Hemphill is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $155,115. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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At Justice, Mark C Zubiate serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $155,102. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Craig S Menchin works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Craig earned $154,938 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Erin C Ganahl is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $154,868. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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At Justice, Denise A Yates serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $154,868. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Senior Criminalist/Justice
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At Justice, Heather J Tomchick serves as a Senior Criminalist. Their 2023 pay totaled $154,807. Union affiliation: R07.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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At Justice, Aishwarya Naidu serves as a Deputy Attorney General III. Their 2023 pay totaled $154,772. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Senior Criminalist/Justice
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Jennifer R Dernoncourt is a Senior Criminalist at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $154,590. Union affiliation: R07.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Tim M Muscat works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Tim earned $154,468 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.