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 38
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Ryan D Zick holds the role of Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $124,939. They are represented by R02.
Senior Criminalist/Justice
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At Justice, Pin T Kyo serves as a Senior Criminalist. Their 2023 pay totaled $124,888. Union affiliation: R07.
Senior Criminalist/Justice
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Agata S Cuevas works as a Senior Criminalist for Justice. Agata earned $124,827 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Senior Criminalist/Justice
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Cathralynn M Cook is a Senior Criminalist at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $124,672. They are represented by R07.
Information Technology Manager I/Justice
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Venessa R Smolik works as a Information Technology Manager I for Justice. Venessa earned $124,658 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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At Justice, Rebecca A Morse serves as a Deputy Attorney General III. Their 2023 pay totaled $124,626. Union affiliation: R02.
Staff Services Manager III/Justice
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At Justice, Stacy L Heinsen serves as a Staff Services Manager III. Their 2023 pay totaled $124,580. Union affiliation: M01.
Crime Analyst I/Justice
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Mai Y Truong holds the role of Crime Analyst I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $124,578. They are represented by R07.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Carolyne Evans holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $124,569. Union affiliation: R02.
Crime Analyst I/Justice
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Sharrell E Terry holds the role of Crime Analyst I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $124,556. They are represented by R07.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Ketakee R Kane holds the role of Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $124,531. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Crime Analyst Supervisor/Justice
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At Justice, Faith A Wolfram serves as a Crime Analyst Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $124,494. Union affiliation: S07.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Joshua J Lee is a Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $124,493. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Research Data Analyst II/Justice
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Kevin Douglas Cherry works as a Research Data Analyst II for Justice. Kevin earned $124,195 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Justice
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Eric C Bunggay holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $124,031. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Justice
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Antonio M Castro is a Information Technology Specialist I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $124,031. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Justice
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At Justice, Tanveer Husein serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $124,031. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Justice
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Tien V Le works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Justice. Tien earned $124,031 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Justice
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Min Qin holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $124,031. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Justice
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Christina E Rosa-Robinson works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Justice. Christina earned $124,031 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Justice
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Daniel Shiah holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $124,031. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Justice
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At Justice, Deborah M White serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $124,031. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Justice
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At Justice, Behnam Jafari serves as a Information Technology Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $123,994. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Justice
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Howard M Ballin works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Justice. Howard earned $123,981 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Kallie D Durkit works as a Deputy Attorney General III for Justice. Kallie earned $123,951 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Samona L Taylor is a Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $123,925. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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At Justice, Kristen J Inberg serves as a Deputy Attorney General III. Their 2023 pay totaled $123,800. They are represented by R02.
Senior Criminalist/Justice
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At Justice, Alina Melkomian serves as a Senior Criminalist. Their 2023 pay totaled $123,787. They are represented by R07.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Alex E Flores Jr works as a Deputy Attorney General III for Justice. Alex earned $123,773 in 2023. They are represented by R02.
Senior Criminalist/Justice
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Daniel J Gregonis holds the role of Senior Criminalist at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $123,763. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Le Mai D Lyons is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $123,730. They are represented by R02.
Senior Criminalist/Justice
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Alicia L Lomas-Gross is a Senior Criminalist at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $123,515. Union affiliation: R07.
Information Technology Associate/Justice
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Mary J Rios holds the role of Information Technology Associate at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $123,297. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Criminalist/Justice
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Stephanie A Hopkins is a Senior Criminalist at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $123,297. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Senior Criminalist/Justice
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Nadina Giorgi is a Senior Criminalist at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $123,267. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Legislative Policy Advocate/Justice
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Justin Gil T Rausa works as a Legislative Policy Advocate for Justice. Justin earned $123,250 in 2023. Union affiliation: E97.
Staff Services Manager III/Justice
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At Justice, Alisa M Dobbins serves as a Staff Services Manager III. Their 2023 pay totaled $123,250. Union affiliation: M01.
Staff Services Manager III/Justice
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Arturo L Rodriguez holds the role of Staff Services Manager III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $123,199. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Senior Criminalist/Justice
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At Justice, Abby L Orourke serves as a Senior Criminalist. Their 2023 pay totaled $123,092. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Corey M Moffat is a Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $123,078. Union affiliation: R02.