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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 44

Michelle L Moreno

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

2023 total comp
$114,750
Base pay
$109,218
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,532
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,750
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,259
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202474226003
Salary Total
$9,259
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$114,750

At Justice, Michelle L Moreno serves as a Investigative Auditor IV (Supervisor), Department of Justice. Their 2023 pay totaled $114,750. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Chio T Saetern

Supervising Program Technician III/Justice

2023 total comp
$114,721
Base pay
$67,447
Overtime
$44,854
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,721
Union / bargaining unit
S04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,879
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207619926001
Salary Total
$5,879
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$114,721

Chio T Saetern is a Supervising Program Technician III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $114,721. Their bargaining unit is S04.

Anitha R Penumarty

Information Technology Specialist II/Justice

2023 total comp
$114,481
Base pay
$112,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,481
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,975
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4208621414015
Salary Total
$9,975
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$114,481

At Justice, Anitha R Penumarty serves as a Information Technology Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $114,481. They are represented by R01.

Daniella I Echeveste

Research Data Supervisor II/Justice

2023 total comp
$114,397
Base pay
$106,497
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,900
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,397
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,465
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200575737001
Salary Total
$9,465
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$114,397

Daniella I Echeveste works as a Research Data Supervisor II for Justice. Daniella earned $114,397 in 2023. They are represented by S01.

Kristin K Mccarthy

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp
$114,386
Base pay
$111,983
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,403
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,386
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,217
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204255730016
Salary Total
$10,217
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$114,386

Kristin K Mccarthy holds the role of Deputy Attorney General at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $114,386. They are represented by R02.

Donna L Kleeburg

Senior Criminalist/Justice

2023 total comp
$114,368
Base pay
$113,738
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$630
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,368
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,231
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4205788478012
Salary Total
$10,231
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$114,368

At Justice, Donna L Kleeburg serves as a Senior Criminalist. Their 2023 pay totaled $114,368. They are represented by R07.

Gregory M Bettencourt

Information Technology Specialist II/Justice

2023 total comp
$114,364
Base pay
$111,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,364
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,881
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4208611414017
Salary Total
$9,881
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$114,364

Gregory M Bettencourt holds the role of Information Technology Specialist II at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $114,364. They are represented by R01.

Joseph J Railey

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp
$114,346
Base pay
$113,746
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,346
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,710
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202855730024
Salary Total
$9,710
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$114,346

At Justice, Joseph J Railey serves as a Deputy Attorney General. Their 2023 pay totaled $114,346. Union affiliation: R02.

Aldo P Salzberg

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp
$114,325
Base pay
$113,725
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,325
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,717
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4208601402071
Salary Total
$9,717
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$114,325

Aldo P Salzberg works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Justice. Aldo earned $114,325 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Jeffrey T Keil

Labor Relations Manager II/Justice

2023 total comp
$114,210
Base pay
$111,790
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,210
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,797
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200579539001
Salary Total
$9,797
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$114,210

Jeffrey T Keil works as a Labor Relations Manager II for Justice. Jeffrey earned $114,210 in 2023. They are represented by M01.

Shane S Singh

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp
$114,126
Base pay
$111,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,126
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,737
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4208611402009
Salary Total
$9,737
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$114,126

Shane S Singh works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Justice. Shane earned $114,126 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Yvette M Glover

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp
$114,057
Base pay
$83,919
Overtime
$27,943
Other pay
$2,195
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,057
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4205105393010
Salary Total
$7,114
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$114,057

At Justice, Yvette M Glover serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $114,057. Union affiliation: R01.

Alfred Trejo

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp
$114,016
Base pay
$111,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,016
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,932
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4208611402068
Salary Total
$9,460
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$114,016

Alfred Trejo works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Justice. Alfred earned $114,016 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

John T Galvin

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

2023 total comp
$113,967
Base pay
$109,218
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,967
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,259
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4203264226002
Salary Total
$9,259
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$113,967

John T Galvin is a Investigative Auditor IV (Supervisor), Department of Justice at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $113,967. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Gerry Kwan

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

2023 total comp
$113,967
Base pay
$109,218
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,967
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,259
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4203264226001
Salary Total
$9,259
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$113,967

At Justice, Gerry Kwan serves as a Investigative Auditor IV (Supervisor), Department of Justice. Their 2023 pay totaled $113,967. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Kenneth S Keating

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp
$113,919
Base pay
$107,632
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,287
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,919
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,500
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207981402010
Salary Total
$9,500
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$113,919

At Justice, Kenneth S Keating serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $113,919. They are represented by R01.

Joseph Isenstadt

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp
$113,869
Base pay
$111,466
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,403
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,869
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,755
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204415730901
Salary Total
$9,755
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$113,869

At Justice, Joseph Isenstadt serves as a Deputy Attorney General. Their 2023 pay totaled $113,869. Union affiliation: R02.

Anthony C Pinggera

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp
$113,856
Base pay
$113,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,856
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,536
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201455706028
Salary Total
$10,536
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$113,856

At Justice, Anthony C Pinggera serves as a Deputy Attorney General III. Their 2023 pay totaled $113,856. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Amber M Taylor

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Justice

2023 total comp
$113,743
Base pay
$107,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,503
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,743
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,219
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200494801004
Salary Total
$9,219
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$113,743

Amber M Taylor works as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) for Justice. Amber earned $113,743 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Corinna D Dunkle

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Justice

2023 total comp
$113,740
Base pay
$107,189
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,551
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,740
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,219
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201014801001
Salary Total
$9,219
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$113,740

At Justice, Corinna D Dunkle serves as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $113,740. They are represented by S01.

Shayna L Rivera

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Justice

2023 total comp
$113,740
Base pay
$107,189
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,551
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,740
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,219
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200214801005
Salary Total
$9,219
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$113,740

Shayna L Rivera works as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) for Justice. Shayna earned $113,740 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.

Ming-Toy E Coyle

Information Technology Associate/Justice

2023 total comp
$113,700
Base pay
$105,414
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,286
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,700
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,238
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207351401001
Salary Total
$8,238
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$113,700

Ming-Toy E Coyle is a Information Technology Associate at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $113,700. They are represented by R01.

Micaela M Harms

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp
$113,569
Base pay
$111,466
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,103
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,569
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,755
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204235730012
Salary Total
$9,755
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$113,569

At Justice, Micaela M Harms serves as a Deputy Attorney General. Their 2023 pay totaled $113,569. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Alyson A Lunetta

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Justice

2023 total comp
$113,476
Base pay
$108,745
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,731
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,476
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,219
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207014801003
Salary Total
$9,219
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$113,476

Alyson A Lunetta is a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $113,476. They are represented by S01.

Marilyn F Meixner

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

2023 total comp
$113,474
Base pay
$63,765
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,709
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,474
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,259
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4236524226901
Salary Total
$9,259
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$113,474

Marilyn F Meixner is a Investigative Auditor IV (Supervisor), Department of Justice at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $113,474. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Kwi H Choi

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp
$113,460
Base pay
$112,408
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,052
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,460
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,758
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204795730002
Salary Total
$9,758
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$113,460

Kwi H Choi is a Deputy Attorney General at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $113,460. Union affiliation: R02.

Johana K Millan

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp
$113,415
Base pay
$101,201
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$12,214
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,415
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,398
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200914800901
Salary Total
$8,598
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$113,415

Johana K Millan is a Staff Services Manager I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $113,415. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Tina M Farales

Department of Justice Administrator II/Justice

2023 total comp
$113,406
Base pay
$112,806
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,406
Union / bargaining unit
M07
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,726
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207014798005
Salary Total
$9,726
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$113,406

Tina M Farales works as a Department of Justice Administrator II for Justice. Tina earned $113,406 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M07.

Erika V Anderson

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp
$113,388
Base pay
$79,462
Overtime
$31,506
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,388
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,984
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200575393014
Salary Total
$6,984
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$113,388

At Justice, Erika V Anderson serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $113,388. They are represented by R01.

Paul H Lazarow

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp
$113,343
Base pay
$98,490
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,854
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,343
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$11,733
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204635706022
Salary Total
$11,733
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$113,343

Paul H Lazarow holds the role of Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $113,343. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Princy Mathew

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp
$113,134
Base pay
$110,714
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,134
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,460
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4208601402017
Salary Total
$9,460
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$113,134

Princy Mathew works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Justice. Princy earned $113,134 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

2023 total comp
$113,117
Base pay
$100,399
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$12,718
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,117
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$11,245
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207967500001
Salary Total
$11,245
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$113,117

At Justice, Tiffany K Jantz-Desormeaux serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $113,117. They are represented by M01.

Joseph A Cormack

Information Technology Supervisor II/Justice

2023 total comp
$112,887
Base pay
$108,711
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,176
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,887
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,500
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4208611404021
Salary Total
$9,500
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$112,887

Joseph A Cormack works as a Information Technology Supervisor II for Justice. Joseph earned $112,887 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Meagan B Gallagher

Senior Criminalist/Justice

2023 total comp
$112,877
Base pay
$98,374
Overtime
$1,820
Other pay
$12,684
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,877
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
SAN JOAQUIN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,718
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4205898478006
Salary Total
$8,574
Time Base
PT
Total Pay
$112,877

Meagan B Gallagher is a Senior Criminalist at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $112,877. Union affiliation: R07.

Annelise O Barrett

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp
$112,857
Base pay
$83,919
Overtime
$26,518
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,857
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4203185393013
Salary Total
$7,114
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$112,857

At Justice, Annelise O Barrett serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $112,857. Their bargaining unit is R01.

John C Suhr

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp
$112,697
Base pay
$110,277
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,697
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,460
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4208601402058
Salary Total
$9,460
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$112,697

At Justice, John C Suhr serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $112,697. They are represented by R01.

Allan I Yannow

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$112,663
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$112,663
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,663
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,503
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202135705053
Salary Total
$14,503
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$112,663

Allan I Yannow holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $112,663. They are represented by R02.

Megan K Brinkmeyer

Criminalist/Justice

2023 total comp
$112,632
Base pay
$107,685
Overtime
$488
Other pay
$4,458
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,632
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,280
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4205638466026
Salary Total
$9,280
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$112,632

Megan K Brinkmeyer is a Criminalist at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $112,632. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Diane M Von Der Ahe

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp
$112,598
Base pay
$111,998
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,598
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$11,624
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201175706026
Salary Total
$10,014
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$112,598

Diane M Von Der Ahe holds the role of Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $112,598. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Priyanka Kumari

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp
$112,570
Base pay
$111,970
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,570
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,682
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4208601402063
Salary Total
$9,682
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$112,570

Priyanka Kumari works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Justice. Priyanka earned $112,570 in 2023. They are represented by R01.