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 4

Gregory J Salute

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$202,260

Base pay: $194,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,980
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,260
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201175703003
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $202,260

Gregory J Salute holds the role of Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $202,260. Their bargaining unit is S02.

Arlene A Sevidal

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$202,260

Base pay: $194,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,980
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,260
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202175703003
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $202,260

Arlene A Sevidal holds the role of Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $202,260. Their bargaining unit is S02.

Deborah M Smith

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$202,260

Base pay: $194,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,980
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,260
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204415703002
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $202,260

Deborah M Smith is a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $202,260. They are represented by S02.

Robin H Urbanski

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$202,260

Base pay: $194,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,980
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,260
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202175703008
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $202,260

Robin H Urbanski is a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $202,260. Union affiliation: S02.

Emilio E Varanini Iv

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$202,260

Base pay: $194,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,980
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,260
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201495703003
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $202,260

Emilio E Varanini Iv holds the role of Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $202,260. They are represented by S02.

Holly D Wilkens

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$202,260

Base pay: $194,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,980
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,260
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202175703001
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $202,260

At Justice, Holly D Wilkens serves as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $202,260. They are represented by S02.

Armando Zambrano

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$202,260

Base pay: $194,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,980
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,260
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201155703003
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $202,260

Armando Zambrano holds the role of Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $202,260. They are represented by S02.

Laura J Zuckerman

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$202,260

Base pay: $194,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,980
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,260
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204325703009
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $202,260

Laura J Zuckerman is a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $202,260. Union affiliation: S02.

Julia A Zuffelato

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$202,260

Base pay: $194,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,980
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,260
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202615703002
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $202,260

Julia A Zuffelato is a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $202,260. They are represented by S02.

Preeti K Bajwa

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$202,255

Base pay: $194,275
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,980
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,255
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202835703011
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $202,255

At Justice, Preeti K Bajwa serves as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $202,255. Union affiliation: S02.

Christopher P Beesley

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$202,252

Base pay: $194,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,980
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,252
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202175703005
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $202,252

Christopher P Beesley holds the role of Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $202,252. Their bargaining unit is S02.

Benjamin G Diehl

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$202,247

Base pay: $194,267
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,980
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,247
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201455703004
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $202,247

Benjamin G Diehl holds the role of Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $202,247. They are represented by S02.

Julie A Malone

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$202,210

Base pay: $194,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,930
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,210
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202755703001
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $202,210

Julie A Malone holds the role of Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $202,210. They are represented by S02.

Geoffrey S Lauter

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$202,199

Base pay: $194,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,930
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,199
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202135703001
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $202,199

Geoffrey S Lauter holds the role of Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $202,199. Union affiliation: S02.

Jon S Allin

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$202,185

Base pay: $194,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,905
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,185
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202815703007
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $202,185

At Justice, Jon S Allin serves as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $202,185. Union affiliation: S02.

Nancy A Kaiser

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$202,110

Base pay: $194,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,830
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,110
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201155703004
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $202,110

At Justice, Nancy A Kaiser serves as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $202,110. Union affiliation: S02.

James V Hart

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$202,107

Base pay: $194,277
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,830
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,107
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4209855703002
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $202,107

James V Hart is a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $202,107. Their bargaining unit is S02.

David Pai

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$202,097

Base pay: $194,267
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,830
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,097
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204425703004
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $202,097

David Pai is a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $202,097. They are represented by S02.

Joseph N Zimring

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$201,990

Base pay: $194,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,710
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,990
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204155703008
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $201,990

Joseph N Zimring works as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor for Justice. Joseph earned $201,990 in 2023. Union affiliation: S02.

Noah P Hill

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$201,985

Base pay: $194,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,705
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,985
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202155703013
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $201,985

At Justice, Noah P Hill serves as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $201,985. Union affiliation: S02.

Hardy R Gold

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$201,983

Base pay: $194,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,703
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,983
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4236555703004
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $201,983

Hardy R Gold is a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $201,983. Their bargaining unit is S02.

Peter D Halloran

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$201,960

Base pay: $194,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,680
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,960
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201915703006
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $201,960

Peter D Halloran works as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor for Justice. Peter earned $201,960 in 2023. Union affiliation: S02.

Giam M Nguyen

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$201,960

Base pay: $194,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,680
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,960
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202855703001
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $201,960

Giam M Nguyen works as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor for Justice. Giam earned $201,960 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S02.

Scott A Taryle

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$201,960

Base pay: $194,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,680
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,960
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202155703010
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $201,960

At Justice, Scott A Taryle serves as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $201,960. They are represented by S02.

Gary S Balekjian

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$201,935

Base pay: $194,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,655
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,935
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201955703001
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $201,935

Gary S Balekjian holds the role of Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $201,935. They are represented by S02.

Christopher H Findley

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$201,819

Base pay: $194,275
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,544
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,819
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202875703002
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $201,819

Christopher H Findley holds the role of Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $201,819. They are represented by S02.

Kristin M Daily

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$201,810

Base pay: $194,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,530
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,810
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201915703005
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $201,810

At Justice, Kristin M Daily serves as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $201,810. Union affiliation: S02.

Miguel A Neri

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$201,810

Base pay: $194,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,530
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,810
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201925703001
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $201,810

At Justice, Miguel A Neri serves as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $201,810. Union affiliation: S02.

Fiel D Tigno

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$201,810

Base pay: $194,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,530
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,810
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201925703002
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $201,810

Fiel D Tigno is a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $201,810. Their bargaining unit is S02.

Peiyin P Li

C.E.A./Justice

2023 total comp

$201,591

Base pay: $201,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,591
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $18,158
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202607500001
Salary Total: $18,158
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $201,591

Peiyin P Li works as a C.E.A. for Justice. Peiyin earned $201,591 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Alexandra M Alvarez

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$201,552

Base pay: $194,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,272
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,552
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201675703002
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $201,552

Alexandra M Alvarez works as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor for Justice. Alexandra earned $201,552 in 2023. Union affiliation: S02.

Michael P Cayaban

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$201,522

Base pay: $194,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,242
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,522
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204275703004
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $201,522

Michael P Cayaban works as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor for Justice. Michael earned $201,522 in 2023. They are represented by S02.

Jennifer K M Kim

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$201,522

Base pay: $194,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,242
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,522
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201455703003
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $201,522

Jennifer K M Kim holds the role of Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $201,522. Union affiliation: S02.

Catherine W Woodbridge

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$201,522

Base pay: $194,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,242
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,522
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201815703007
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $201,522

Catherine W Woodbridge holds the role of Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $201,522. Union affiliation: S02.

Sarah E Singer

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$201,509

Base pay: $167,442
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $34,067
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,509
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,912
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202875705011
Salary Total: $14,912
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $201,509

Sarah E Singer holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $201,509. They are represented by R02.

Jerry J Deschler

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$201,151

Base pay: $193,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,829
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,151
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201915703002
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $201,151

At Justice, Jerry J Deschler serves as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $201,151. Their bargaining unit is S02.

R Matthew Wise

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$200,741

Base pay: $192,754
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,987
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,741
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201215703009
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $200,741

R Matthew Wise works as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor for Justice. R earned $200,741 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S02.

William H Shin

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp

$200,413

Base pay: $199,913
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,413
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $15,685
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202155701032
Salary Total: $15,685
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $200,413

William H Shin works as a Deputy Attorney General V for Justice. William earned $200,413 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

James F Zahradka Ii

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$200,027

Base pay: $192,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,632
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,027
Union / bargaining unit: S02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204725703003
Salary Total: $16,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $200,027

James F Zahradka Ii works as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor for Justice. James earned $200,027 in 2023. They are represented by S02.