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 30
Information Technology Manager I/Justice
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Robyn J Berkler is a Information Technology Manager I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $142,259. They are represented by M01.
Information Technology Specialist III/Justice
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Khan D Ly works as a Information Technology Specialist III for Justice. Khan earned $142,258 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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At Justice, Hima Raviprakash serves as a Deputy Attorney General III. Their 2023 pay totaled $142,246. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Taylor G Rhodes is a Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $142,246. Union affiliation: R02.
Information Technology Manager I/Justice
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Kenneth M Wolf is a Information Technology Manager I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $142,239. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Criminalist Supervisor/Justice
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Jennai L Lawson is a Criminalist Supervisor at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $142,132. Union affiliation: S07.
Crime Analyst I/Justice
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Eric A Sonico holds the role of Crime Analyst I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $142,084. Union affiliation: R07.
Information Technology Manager I/Justice
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At Justice, Timothy D Whitfield serves as a Information Technology Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $142,080. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Assistant Bureau Chief, Division of Law Enforcement, Department of Justice (Non-Peace Officer)/Justice
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Mayra G Morales works as a Assistant Bureau Chief, Division of Law Enforcement, Department of Justice (Non-Peace Officer) for Justice. Mayra earned $141,887 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M07.
Senior Criminalist/Justice
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At Justice, Emily A Wise serves as a Senior Criminalist. Their 2023 pay totaled $141,869. Union affiliation: R07.
Information Technology Manager I/Justice
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Glenn E Fowler holds the role of Information Technology Manager I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $141,828. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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At Justice, Kevin J Kelly serves as a Deputy Attorney General III. Their 2023 pay totaled $141,694. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Charlotte A Woodfork works as a Deputy Attorney General III for Justice. Charlotte earned $141,694 in 2023. They are represented by R02.
Assistant Bureau Chief, Division of Law Enforcement, Department of Justice (Non-Peace Officer)/Justice
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At Justice, Lisa A Wardall serves as a Assistant Bureau Chief, Division of Law Enforcement, Department of Justice (Non-Peace Officer). Their 2023 pay totaled $141,693. They are represented by M07.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Brenda N Galvan works as a Deputy Attorney General III for Justice. Brenda earned $141,682 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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David S Houska holds the role of Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $141,682. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Senior Criminalist/Justice
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Anna M Brewer holds the role of Senior Criminalist at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $141,653. Union affiliation: R07.
Senior Criminalist/Justice
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Lisa M Langford works as a Senior Criminalist for Justice. Lisa earned $141,606 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Senior Criminalist/Justice
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Bob M Cheseldine works as a Senior Criminalist for Justice. Bob earned $141,536 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Quintin E Lucas holds the role of Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $141,394. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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At Justice, Arlyn L Escalante serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $141,393. Union affiliation: R02.
Information Technology Specialist I/Justice
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At Justice, Kenneth C Kon serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $141,320. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Supervisor II/Justice
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At Justice, Maria O Cranston serves as a Information Technology Supervisor II. Their 2023 pay totaled $141,099. Union affiliation: S01.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Dorothy A Chang is a Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $141,037. They are represented by R02.
Criminalist Supervisor/Justice
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Samantha Bendix holds the role of Criminalist Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $140,871. They are represented by S07.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Lauren J Pomeroy works as a Deputy Attorney General III for Justice. Lauren earned $140,736 in 2023. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Sean W Lodholz holds the role of Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $140,716. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General V/Justice
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At Justice, Christine F Walton serves as a Deputy Attorney General V. Their 2023 pay totaled $140,685. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Denise Y Levey works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Denise earned $140,624 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.
Senior Criminalist/Justice
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Jillian M Evans holds the role of Senior Criminalist at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $140,611. They are represented by R07.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Patrick A Tuck is a Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $140,560. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Peggy Tugg is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $140,543. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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At Justice, Cassandra J Shryock serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $140,431. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Maryam Berona works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Maryam earned $140,318 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.
Senior Criminalist/Justice
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Gordon A Wincott holds the role of Senior Criminalist at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $140,261. Union affiliation: R07.
Criminalist Supervisor/Justice
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Michelle B Terra works as a Criminalist Supervisor for Justice. Michelle earned $140,226 in 2023. Union affiliation: S07.
Information Technology Supervisor II/Justice
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Florencio Dasalla works as a Information Technology Supervisor II for Justice. Florencio earned $140,210 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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At Justice, Brandon A Brazil-Cruz serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $140,166. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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At Justice, Marisol Leon serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $140,055. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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At Justice, Martha P Ehlenbach serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $139,979. They are represented by R02.