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 42

Sal Rizzo

Investigative Auditor IV (Supervisor), Department of Justice/Justice

2023 total comp

$118,169

Base pay: $111,618
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,551
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,169
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,259
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4236544226001
Salary Total: $9,459
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $118,169

Sal Rizzo holds the role of Investigative Auditor IV (Supervisor), Department of Justice at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $118,169. They are represented by S01.

Heidi Joya

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp

$118,148

Base pay: $117,548
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,148
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,536
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204755706030
Salary Total: $10,736
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $118,148

Heidi Joya is a Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $118,148. They are represented by R02.

Martin Balcazar

Training Officer I/Justice

2023 total comp

$118,146

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $33,927
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,146
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207105197001
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $118,146

Martin Balcazar works as a Training Officer I for Justice. Martin earned $118,146 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Tony H Medina

Investigative Auditor IV (Supervisor), Department of Justice/Justice

2023 total comp

$118,129

Base pay: $111,618
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,511
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,129
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,259
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4236674226003
Salary Total: $9,459
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $118,129

Tony H Medina works as a Investigative Auditor IV (Supervisor), Department of Justice for Justice. Tony earned $118,129 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Zahida B Ali

Crime Analyst III/Justice

2023 total comp

$118,069

Base pay: $82,831
Overtime: $35,088
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,069
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,311
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205100111003
Salary Total: $7,311
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $118,069

Zahida B Ali holds the role of Crime Analyst III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $118,069. They are represented by R07.

Laura E Nevis

Information Technology Specialist II/Justice

2023 total comp

$118,008

Base pay: $115,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,008
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,872
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200541414001
Salary Total: $9,872
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $118,008

Laura E Nevis is a Information Technology Specialist II at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $118,008. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Matthew A Kearney

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp

$117,978

Base pay: $117,653
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $325
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,978
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,536
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202115706059
Salary Total: $10,536
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $117,978

Matthew A Kearney is a Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $117,978. They are represented by R02.

Sharon L Burnley-Mccode

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$117,761

Base pay: $117,161
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,761
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,932
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4203151402003
Salary Total: $9,932
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $117,761

Sharon L Burnley-Mccode is a Information Technology Specialist I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $117,761. Union affiliation: R01.

Kun Di

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$117,761

Base pay: $117,161
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,761
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,932
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208611402008
Salary Total: $9,932
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $117,761

Kun Di works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Justice. Kun earned $117,761 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Todd W Knight

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$117,761

Base pay: $117,161
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,761
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,932
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208601402069
Salary Total: $9,932
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $117,761

At Justice, Todd W Knight serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $117,761. They are represented by R01.

Sergey Kuzmin

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$117,761

Base pay: $117,161
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,761
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,932
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208601402007
Salary Total: $9,932
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $117,761

Sergey Kuzmin holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $117,761. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Armando S Tecson

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$117,761

Base pay: $117,161
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,761
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,932
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208601402077
Salary Total: $9,932
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $117,761

At Justice, Armando S Tecson serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $117,761. Union affiliation: R01.

Joni Marie M Espiritu

Crime Analyst I/Justice

2023 total comp

$117,755

Base pay: $64,400
Overtime: $52,755
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,755
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,637
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207610109012
Salary Total: $5,637
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $117,755

Joni Marie M Espiritu works as a Crime Analyst I for Justice. Joni earned $117,755 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.

Yuelong Gu

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$117,661

Base pay: $117,161
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,661
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,932
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208601402044
Salary Total: $9,932
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $117,661

Yuelong Gu works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Justice. Yuelong earned $117,661 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Robert A Dunlap

Staff Services Manager III/Justice

2023 total comp

$117,642

Base pay: $111,661
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,981
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,642
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,680
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200284802001
Salary Total: $9,680
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $117,642

Robert A Dunlap is a Staff Services Manager III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $117,642. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Lilian W Wanjau

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$117,605

Base pay: $115,185
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,605
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,881
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208731402001
Salary Total: $9,881
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $117,605

Lilian W Wanjau is a Information Technology Specialist I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $117,605. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Andrea M Mack

Latent Print Analyst II/Justice

2023 total comp

$117,603

Base pay: $99,791
Overtime: $17,787
Other pay: $25
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,603
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,698
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205798472016
Salary Total: $8,698
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $117,603

Andrea M Mack works as a Latent Print Analyst II for Justice. Andrea earned $117,603 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.

Hui Ling Huang

Crime Analyst II/Justice

2023 total comp

$117,491

Base pay: $72,326
Overtime: $44,565
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,491
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,193
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207610110016
Salary Total: $6,317
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $117,491

Hui Ling Huang holds the role of Crime Analyst II at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $117,491. Union affiliation: R07.

Jin Y He

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$117,373

Base pay: $110,714
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,659
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,373
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,460
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208601402001
Salary Total: $9,460
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $117,373

Jin Y He is a Information Technology Specialist I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $117,373. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Pankaj Batra

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$117,366

Base pay: $116,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,366
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,932
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200571402001
Salary Total: $9,932
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $117,366

At Justice, Pankaj Batra serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $117,366. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Tila T Nguyen

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp

$117,360

Base pay: $117,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,360
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,759
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201915706053
Salary Total: $10,759
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $117,360

At Justice, Tila T Nguyen serves as a Deputy Attorney General III. Their 2023 pay totaled $117,360. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Falgun K Desai

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$117,273

Base pay: $116,673
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,273
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,932
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208601402023
Salary Total: $9,932
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $117,273

At Justice, Falgun K Desai serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $117,273. They are represented by R01.

Leslie D Mcgovern

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$117,220

Base pay: $87,645
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $29,575
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,220
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207985393001
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $117,220

Leslie D Mcgovern holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $117,220. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Yasmin J Manners

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp

$117,171

Base pay: $114,768
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,403
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,171
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,217
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204755730013
Salary Total: $10,217
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $117,171

Yasmin J Manners holds the role of Deputy Attorney General at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $117,171. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Guang S Yan

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$117,161

Base pay: $117,161
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,161
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,932
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208611402028
Salary Total: $9,932
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $117,161

At Justice, Guang S Yan serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $117,161. They are represented by R01.

Edrina M Anderson

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp

$117,124

Base pay: $116,974
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,124
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,536
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202115706060
Salary Total: $10,536
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $117,124

Edrina M Anderson is a Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $117,124. Union affiliation: R02.

Taylor A Whittemore

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp

$117,124

Base pay: $116,524
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,124
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,759
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201495706031
Salary Total: $10,759
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $117,124

Taylor A Whittemore is a Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $117,124. Union affiliation: R02.

Jessica H Rosa-Robinson

Information Technology Supervisor II/Justice

2023 total comp

$117,117

Base pay: $114,647
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,470
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,117
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,429
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208641404006
Salary Total: $10,429
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $117,117

At Justice, Jessica H Rosa-Robinson serves as a Information Technology Supervisor II. Their 2023 pay totaled $117,117. They are represented by S01.

John J Levendowski

Information Technology Supervisor I/Justice

2023 total comp

$117,077

Base pay: $115,257
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,820
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,077
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,771
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4206661403001
Salary Total: $9,771
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $117,077

John J Levendowski is a Information Technology Supervisor I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $117,077. Union affiliation: S01.

Charles K Meyers

Department of Justice Administrator II/Justice

2023 total comp

$117,037

Base pay: $112,806
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,231
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,037
Union / bargaining unit: M07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,726
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4206664798002
Salary Total: $9,726
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $117,037

Charles K Meyers is a Department of Justice Administrator II at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $117,037. They are represented by M07.

David Sanchez

Crime Analyst III/Justice

2023 total comp

$116,973

Base pay: $77,365
Overtime: $36,694
Other pay: $2,914
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,973
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,829
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208720111001
Salary Total: $6,829
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $116,973

At Justice, David Sanchez serves as a Crime Analyst III. Their 2023 pay totaled $116,973. They are represented by R07.

Richard S Mason

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$116,830

Base pay: $114,460
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,370
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,830
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,932
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208641402029
Salary Total: $9,932
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $116,830

Richard S Mason holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $116,830. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Shannon B Patterson

Staff Services Manager II (Managerial)/Justice

2023 total comp

$116,669

Base pay: $110,068
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,601
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,669
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,331
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200224969001
Salary Total: $9,331
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $116,669

At Justice, Shannon B Patterson serves as a Staff Services Manager II (Managerial). Their 2023 pay totaled $116,669. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Sinthia P Borrego

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$116,655

Base pay: $93,558
Overtime: $19,045
Other pay: $4,051
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,655
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,242
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207614800005
Salary Total: $8,242
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $116,655

Sinthia P Borrego works as a Staff Services Manager I for Justice. Sinthia earned $116,655 in 2023. They are represented by S01.

Justin P Prewitt

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$116,641

Base pay: $114,221
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,641
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,932
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208611402026
Salary Total: $9,932
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $116,641

Justin P Prewitt holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $116,641. Union affiliation: R01.

Alice X Wang

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp

$116,462

Base pay: $113,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,678
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,462
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,882
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200795730006
Salary Total: $9,882
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $116,462

At Justice, Alice X Wang serves as a Deputy Attorney General. Their 2023 pay totaled $116,462. Union affiliation: R02.

Sophie A Wenzlau

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp

$116,260

Base pay: $115,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,260
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,247
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204415730008
Salary Total: $10,247
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $116,260

Sophie A Wenzlau holds the role of Deputy Attorney General at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $116,260. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Kelly Y Tang

Crime Analyst I/Justice

2023 total comp

$116,225

Base pay: $68,288
Overtime: $47,937
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,225
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,994
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205100109023
Salary Total: $5,994
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $116,225

At Justice, Kelly Y Tang serves as a Crime Analyst I. Their 2023 pay totaled $116,225. Union affiliation: R07.

Patricia V Perez

Staff Services Manager III/Justice

2023 total comp

$116,156

Base pay: $114,186
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,156
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,164
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207104802001
Salary Total: $10,164
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $116,156

Patricia V Perez holds the role of Staff Services Manager III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $116,156. Union affiliation: M01.

Heather B Gregory

Senior Criminalist/Justice

2023 total comp

$116,089

Base pay: $115,789
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,089
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: CONTRA COSTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,779
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205068478035
Salary Total: $10,079
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $116,089

At Justice, Heather B Gregory serves as a Senior Criminalist. Their 2023 pay totaled $116,089. They are represented by R07.