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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

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 5

Rhonda L Mallory

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$199,502
Base pay
$191,973
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,529
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$199,502
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,468
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201875703002
Salary Total
$16,468
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$199,502

Rhonda L Mallory is a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $199,502. They are represented by S02.

Michelle M Mitchell

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$199,196
Base pay
$194,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,916
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$199,196
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,470
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202615703001
Salary Total
$16,470
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$199,196

At Justice, Michelle M Mitchell serves as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $199,196. Their bargaining unit is S02.

Christopher J Rench

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$199,191
Base pay
$191,212
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,979
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$199,191
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,468
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202115703013
Salary Total
$16,468
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$199,191

Christopher J Rench works as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor for Justice. Christopher earned $199,191 in 2023. Union affiliation: S02.

Margret R Krell

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$199,021
Base pay
$190,733
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,288
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$199,021
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202415701002
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$199,021

At Justice, Margret R Krell serves as a Deputy Attorney General V. Their 2023 pay totaled $199,021. Union affiliation: R02.

Lisa W Chao

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$198,730
Base pay
$194,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,450
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$198,730
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,470
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201355703002
Salary Total
$16,470
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$198,730

Lisa W Chao is a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $198,730. Their bargaining unit is S02.

Matthew M Davis

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$198,270
Base pay
$194,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,990
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$198,270
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,470
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201675703001
Salary Total
$16,470
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$198,270

Matthew M Davis is a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $198,270. They are represented by S02.

Anthony P O'Brien

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$198,239
Base pay
$190,359
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,880
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$198,239
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,469
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202605703901
Salary Total
$16,469
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$198,239

Anthony P O'Brien holds the role of Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $198,239. Their bargaining unit is S02.

Andrew M Vogel

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$198,165
Base pay
$194,235
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,930
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$198,165
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,470
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204455703003
Salary Total
$16,470
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$198,165

Andrew M Vogel holds the role of Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $198,165. Their bargaining unit is S02.

Peter J Wold

Assistant Bureau Chief, Division of Law Enforcement, Department of Justice/Justice

2023 total comp
$197,911
Base pay
$191,661
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,911
Union / bargaining unit
M07
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,246
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4195108681003
Salary Total
$16,563
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$197,911

Peter J Wold works as a Assistant Bureau Chief, Division of Law Enforcement, Department of Justice for Justice. Peter earned $197,911 in 2023. They are represented by M07.

Victoria D Manriquez

C.E.A./Justice

2023 total comp
$197,909
Base pay
$188,589
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,320
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,909
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,167
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200117500012
Salary Total
$16,167
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$197,909

Victoria D Manriquez works as a C.E.A. for Justice. Victoria earned $197,909 in 2023. They are represented by M01.

Joanna B Hood

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$197,894
Base pay
$189,935
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,959
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,894
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,423
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202815703008
Salary Total
$16,423
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$197,894

Joanna B Hood works as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor for Justice. Joanna earned $197,894 in 2023. They are represented by S02.

Nancy D Mc Combs

Criminalist Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$197,864
Base pay
$142,658
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$55,206
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,864
Union / bargaining unit
S07
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$11,995
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4205788477012
Salary Total
$12,895
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$197,864

At Justice, Nancy D Mc Combs serves as a Criminalist Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $197,864. They are represented by S07.

Barry A Miller

C.E.A./Justice

2023 total comp
$197,412
Base pay
$187,451
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,961
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,412
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,891
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4205617500002
Salary Total
$15,891
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$197,412

Barry A Miller works as a C.E.A. for Justice. Barry earned $197,412 in 2023. They are represented by M01.

Alice A Quinton

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$197,270
Base pay
$186,776
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10,494
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,270
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,469
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201975703001
Salary Total
$16,469
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$197,270

Alice A Quinton is a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $197,270. They are represented by S02.

Elizabeth S Kim

C.E.A./Justice

2023 total comp
$197,100
Base pay
$196,595
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$505
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,100
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$17,294
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204137500001
Salary Total
$17,294
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$197,100

Elizabeth S Kim works as a C.E.A. for Justice. Elizabeth earned $197,100 in 2023. Union affiliation: M01.

William H Downer

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$196,657
Base pay
$188,929
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,728
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$196,657
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,468
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204715703003
Salary Total
$16,468
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$196,657

William H Downer holds the role of Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $196,657. They are represented by S02.

Yolanda P Morrow

C.E.A./Justice

2023 total comp
$196,442
Base pay
$187,451
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,991
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$196,442
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,891
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4203117500002
Salary Total
$15,891
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$196,442

At Justice, Yolanda P Morrow serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $196,442. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Douglas L Wilson

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$196,379
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,358
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$196,379
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202155701037
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$196,379

Douglas L Wilson works as a Deputy Attorney General V for Justice. Douglas earned $196,379 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Wareewan T Charoenpong

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$196,356
Base pay
$194,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$196,356
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,470
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204555703007
Salary Total
$16,470
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$196,356

Wareewan T Charoenpong holds the role of Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $196,356. Union affiliation: S02.

Edward J Skelly

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$196,164
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,143
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$196,164
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202455701001
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$196,164

Edward J Skelly is a Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $196,164. They are represented by R02.

Charles J Antonen

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$195,942
Base pay
$194,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,662
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,942
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,470
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201435703002
Salary Total
$16,470
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$195,942

Charles J Antonen is a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $195,942. Their bargaining unit is S02.

Karen L Donald

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$195,742
Base pay
$194,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,462
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,742
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,470
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201475703001
Salary Total
$16,470
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$195,742

Karen L Donald works as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor for Justice. Karen earned $195,742 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S02.

Amanda J Murray

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$195,718
Base pay
$194,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,438
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,718
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,470
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202775703002
Salary Total
$16,470
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$195,718

At Justice, Amanda J Murray serves as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $195,718. They are represented by S02.

Seth K Schalit

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$195,592
Base pay
$194,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,312
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,592
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,470
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202135703008
Salary Total
$16,470
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$195,592

At Justice, Seth K Schalit serves as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $195,592. Union affiliation: S02.

Michael D Gowe

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$195,462
Base pay
$194,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,182
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,462
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,470
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201335703002
Salary Total
$16,470
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$195,462

Michael D Gowe is a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $195,462. They are represented by S02.

Michele R Van Gelderen

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$195,153
Base pay
$194,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$873
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,153
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,470
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204555703006
Salary Total
$16,470
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$195,153

Michele R Van Gelderen works as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor for Justice. Michele earned $195,153 in 2023. Union affiliation: S02.

Miranda L Lekander

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$194,923
Base pay
$194,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$643
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$194,923
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,470
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204795703901
Salary Total
$16,470
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$194,923

Miranda L Lekander is a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $194,923. Union affiliation: S02.

Christina B Arndt

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$194,910
Base pay
$194,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$630
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$194,910
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,470
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204455703002
Salary Total
$16,470
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$194,910

Christina B Arndt is a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $194,910. Union affiliation: S02.

David G Alderson

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$194,880
Base pay
$194,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$194,880
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,470
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204425703003
Salary Total
$16,470
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$194,880

David G Alderson holds the role of Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $194,880. They are represented by S02.

Judith T Alvarado

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$194,880
Base pay
$194,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$194,880
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,470
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201655703002
Salary Total
$16,470
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$194,880

Judith T Alvarado is a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $194,880. Union affiliation: S02.

Nancy A Beninati

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$194,880
Base pay
$194,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$194,880
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,470
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204815703001
Salary Total
$16,470
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$194,880

Nancy A Beninati holds the role of Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $194,880. Their bargaining unit is S02.

Kathleen M Boergers

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$194,880
Base pay
$194,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$194,880
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,470
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201495703001
Salary Total
$16,470
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$194,880

Kathleen M Boergers holds the role of Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $194,880. Union affiliation: S02.

Vincent N Bonotto

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$194,880
Base pay
$194,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$194,880
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,470
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4236545703001
Salary Total
$16,470
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$194,880

Vincent N Bonotto is a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $194,880. Union affiliation: S02.

Stephanie C Brenan

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$194,880
Base pay
$194,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$194,880
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,470
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202155703001
Salary Total
$16,470
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$194,880

Stephanie C Brenan is a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $194,880. They are represented by S02.

Gregory D Brown

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$194,880
Base pay
$194,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$194,880
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,470
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201435703003
Salary Total
$16,470
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$194,880

Gregory D Brown holds the role of Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $194,880. Their bargaining unit is S02.

Gabrielle H Brumbach

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$194,880
Base pay
$194,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$194,880
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,470
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201955703002
Salary Total
$16,470
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$194,880

Gabrielle H Brumbach is a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $194,880. Their bargaining unit is S02.

Michael A Canzoneri

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$194,880
Base pay
$194,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$194,880
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,470
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202115703002
Salary Total
$16,470
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$194,880

Michael A Canzoneri holds the role of Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $194,880. Union affiliation: S02.

Maria G Chan

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$194,880
Base pay
$194,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$194,880
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,470
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202715703002
Salary Total
$16,470
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$194,880

Maria G Chan works as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor for Justice. Maria earned $194,880 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S02.

Erika H Cheswick

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$194,880
Base pay
$194,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$194,880
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,470
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4236555703002
Salary Total
$16,470
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$194,880

At Justice, Erika H Cheswick serves as a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $194,880. Their bargaining unit is S02.

Celine M Cooper

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$194,880
Base pay
$187,427
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,453
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$194,880
Union / bargaining unit
S02
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,470
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201975703003
Salary Total
$16,470
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$194,880

Celine M Cooper is a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $194,880. They are represented by S02.