Agency file

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

Deputy Attorney General IV

524 · $167,232

Associate Governmental Program Analyst

376 · $77,404

Deputy Attorney General V

284 · $185,621

Information Technology Specialist I

240 · $108,056

Special Agent, Department of Justice

234 · $149,108

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 26

Margaret M Pettigrew

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp

$154,427

Base pay: $148,149
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,278
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,427
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,817
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202435706006
Salary Total: $12,817
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $154,427

Margaret M Pettigrew holds the role of Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $154,427. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Charity S Whitney

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$154,355

Base pay: $153,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,355
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,701
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202145705008
Salary Total: $13,701
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $154,355

At Justice, Charity S Whitney serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $154,355. Union affiliation: R02.

Kalev Kaseoru

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$154,347

Base pay: $154,072
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $275
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,347
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,457
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201615705014
Salary Total: $13,457
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $154,347

Kalev Kaseoru holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $154,347. Union affiliation: R02.

Anna H Kirsch

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp

$154,334

Base pay: $153,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,334
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,459
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204795706011
Salary Total: $13,459
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $154,334

Anna H Kirsch holds the role of Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $154,334. Union affiliation: R02.

Donghyuk D Shin

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp

$154,316

Base pay: $154,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,316
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204755706023
Salary Total: $13,526
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $154,316

At Justice, Donghyuk D Shin serves as a Deputy Attorney General III. Their 2023 pay totaled $154,316. Union affiliation: R02.

Dorian A Peters

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$154,308

Base pay: $152,247
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,061
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,308
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,458
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202535703901
Salary Total: $13,458
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $154,308

Dorian A Peters holds the role of Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $154,308. Their bargaining unit is S02.

Courtney C Zifkin

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$154,209

Base pay: $150,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,788
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,209
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,202
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202475705008
Salary Total: $12,891
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $154,209

Courtney C Zifkin holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $154,209. They are represented by R02.

Nicole A Noonan-Miller

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$153,828

Base pay: $153,278
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,828
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,128
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201635705025
Salary Total: $14,128
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $153,828

Nicole A Noonan-Miller holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $153,828. They are represented by R02.

Caitlan Mcloon

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$153,783

Base pay: $153,483
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,783
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,493
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204255705020
Salary Total: $13,493
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $153,783

Caitlan Mcloon holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $153,783. Union affiliation: R02.

Lynn M Melgoza

Criminalist Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$153,736

Base pay: $147,933
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,803
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,736
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205758477003
Salary Total: $12,895
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $153,736

Lynn M Melgoza is a Criminalist Supervisor at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $153,736. Their bargaining unit is S07.

Bradley T Swanson

Criminalist Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$153,736

Base pay: $147,933
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,803
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,736
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: SAN JOAQUIN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205698477003
Salary Total: $12,895
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $153,736

Bradley T Swanson works as a Criminalist Supervisor for Justice. Bradley earned $153,736 in 2023. They are represented by S07.

Jessica A Winn

Criminalist Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$153,736

Base pay: $147,933
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,803
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,736
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205718477005
Salary Total: $12,895
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $153,736

At Justice, Jessica A Winn serves as a Criminalist Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $153,736. They are represented by S07.

Caroline C Lam

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$153,720

Base pay: $153,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,720
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,457
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201355705037
Salary Total: $13,457
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $153,720

At Justice, Caroline C Lam serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $153,720. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Hay-Mie Cho

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp

$153,644

Base pay: $153,044
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,644
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,459
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201635706016
Salary Total: $13,459
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $153,644

Hay-Mie Cho holds the role of Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $153,644. They are represented by R02.

David C Barber

Criminalist Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$153,586

Base pay: $147,933
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,653
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,586
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: SANTA BARBARA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205738477001
Salary Total: $12,895
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $153,586

David C Barber holds the role of Criminalist Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $153,586. Their bargaining unit is S07.

Gary S Alexander

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp

$153,462

Base pay: $149,284
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,178
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,462
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $15,685
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204235701001
Salary Total: $15,685
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $153,462

Gary S Alexander holds the role of Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $153,462. Union affiliation: R02.

John E Brogden

Criminalist Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$153,436

Base pay: $147,933
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,503
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,436
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: BUTTE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205648477001
Salary Total: $12,895
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $153,436

John E Brogden holds the role of Criminalist Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $153,436. Their bargaining unit is S07.

Julio A Hernandez

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp

$153,173

Base pay: $153,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,173
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,457
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201815706025
Salary Total: $13,457
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $153,173

Julio A Hernandez holds the role of Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $153,173. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Lesya N Kinnamon

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp

$153,085

Base pay: $152,485
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,085
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4209855706006
Salary Total: $13,526
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $153,085

At Justice, Lesya N Kinnamon serves as a Deputy Attorney General III. Their 2023 pay totaled $153,085. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Beatriz Berumen

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$152,992

Base pay: $110,727
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $42,265
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,992
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201915705036
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $152,992

Beatriz Berumen works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Beatriz earned $152,992 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Anthony A Lew

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp

$152,931

Base pay: $152,381
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,931
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,457
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200825706003
Salary Total: $13,457
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $152,931

Anthony A Lew works as a Deputy Attorney General III for Justice. Anthony earned $152,931 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Sheilah C Rideb

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$152,912

Base pay: $78,916
Overtime: $68,628
Other pay: $5,368
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,912
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,907
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200255393012
Salary Total: $6,907
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $152,912

Sheilah C Rideb holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $152,912. They are represented by R01.

Joseph M Lake

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$152,912

Base pay: $123,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $29,313
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,912
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,911
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204575705010
Salary Total: $14,911
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $152,912

Joseph M Lake holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $152,912. Union affiliation: R02.

Simone N Pugh

Senior Criminalist/Justice

2023 total comp

$152,778

Base pay: $126,567
Overtime: $21,498
Other pay: $4,713
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,778
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SHASTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,718
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205658478011
Salary Total: $11,018
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $152,778

Simone N Pugh works as a Senior Criminalist for Justice. Simone earned $152,778 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.

Brian D Wang

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$152,534

Base pay: $151,934
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,534
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,457
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204635705017
Salary Total: $13,457
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $152,534

At Justice, Brian D Wang serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $152,534. Union affiliation: R02.

Michael Sapoznikow

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$152,488

Base pay: $151,888
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,488
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201315705011
Salary Total: $12,883
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $152,488

Michael Sapoznikow is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $152,488. They are represented by R02.

Gabriel K Bradley

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$152,424

Base pay: $146,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,070
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,424
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,458
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202155705108
Salary Total: $13,458
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $152,424

Gabriel K Bradley is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $152,424. Union affiliation: R02.

Lisa C Ehrlich

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$152,258

Base pay: $151,958
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,258
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,912
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204735705005
Salary Total: $14,912
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $152,258

Lisa C Ehrlich holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $152,258. They are represented by R02.

Vesna Cuk

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$152,130

Base pay: $149,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,257
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,130
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,897
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204535705019
Salary Total: $14,897
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $152,130

Vesna Cuk holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $152,130. Union affiliation: R02.

Jeanette M Wallin

Criminalist Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$152,083

Base pay: $151,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,083
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: CONTRA COSTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205768477007
Salary Total: $13,195
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $152,083

Jeanette M Wallin holds the role of Criminalist Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $152,083. They are represented by S07.

Michael A Appel

Criminalist Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$152,045

Base pay: $146,091
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,953
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,045
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205788477013
Salary Total: $12,895
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $152,045

At Justice, Michael A Appel serves as a Criminalist Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $152,045. Union affiliation: S07.

Jaspreet S Saini

Crime Analyst I/Justice

2023 total comp

$151,904

Base pay: $59,242
Overtime: $92,337
Other pay: $325
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,904
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,274
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205050109019
Salary Total: $5,274
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $151,904

Jaspreet S Saini is a Crime Analyst I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $151,904. They are represented by R07.

Armand C Tcheong

Criminalist Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$151,858

Base pay: $151,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $325
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,858
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: CONTRA COSTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205068477009
Salary Total: $13,195
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $151,858

Armand C Tcheong works as a Criminalist Supervisor for Justice. Armand earned $151,858 in 2023. They are represented by S07.

Ali R Hosseinzadeh

Criminalist Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$151,833

Base pay: $151,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,833
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: SAN JOAQUIN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205698477005
Salary Total: $13,195
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $151,833

At Justice, Ali R Hosseinzadeh serves as a Criminalist Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $151,833. They are represented by S07.

Scott D Lewis

Criminalist Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$151,833

Base pay: $151,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,833
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205718477001
Salary Total: $13,195
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $151,833

Scott D Lewis holds the role of Criminalist Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $151,833. They are represented by S07.

Hayley E Peterson

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp

$151,754

Base pay: $151,154
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,754
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $15,685
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204475701001
Salary Total: $15,685
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $151,754

Hayley E Peterson is a Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $151,754. They are represented by R02.

Edmund S Wan

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$151,722

Base pay: $102,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $49,561
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,722
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,932
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208611402035
Salary Total: $10,429
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $151,722

At Justice, Edmund S Wan serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $151,722. They are represented by R01.

Shira C Hoffman

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp

$151,709

Base pay: $151,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,709
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,458
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204655706011
Salary Total: $13,458
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $151,709

Shira C Hoffman is a Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $151,709. They are represented by R02.

Bianca A Yip

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp

$151,697

Base pay: $151,097
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,697
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,457
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4236525706018
Salary Total: $13,457
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $151,697

Bianca A Yip works as a Deputy Attorney General III for Justice. Bianca earned $151,697 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Yeung Kung

Criminalist Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$151,683

Base pay: $151,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,683
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: CONTRA COSTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,995
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205068477003
Salary Total: $13,195
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $151,683

At Justice, Yeung Kung serves as a Criminalist Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $151,683. They are represented by S07.