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 48

Mysty E Mcgee

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Justice

2023 total comp

$107,534

Base pay: $98,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,826
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,534
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,219
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4203274801001
Salary Total: $8,368
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $107,534

Mysty E Mcgee holds the role of Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $107,534. They are represented by S01.

Robert S Wilson

Senior Criminalist/Justice

2023 total comp

$107,517

Base pay: $106,969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $548
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,517
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,718
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205638478011
Salary Total: $10,718
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $107,517

Robert S Wilson works as a Senior Criminalist for Justice. Robert earned $107,517 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.

David L Zaft

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$107,375

Base pay: $107,375
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,375
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204355705012
Salary Total: $13,574
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $107,375

David L Zaft holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $107,375. They are represented by R02.

Umash V Prasad

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$107,369

Base pay: $99,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,308
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,369
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4203184800001
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $107,369

Umash V Prasad holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $107,369. They are represented by S01.

Nathan D Mccracken

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$107,328

Base pay: $106,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,328
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,048
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208611402017
Salary Total: $9,048
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $107,328

At Justice, Nathan D Mccracken serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $107,328. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Jimmy K Wong

Precision Electronics Specialist/Justice

2023 total comp

$107,288

Base pay: $107,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,288
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,621
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205776926006
Salary Total: $9,095
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $107,288

Jimmy K Wong works as a Precision Electronics Specialist for Justice. Jimmy earned $107,288 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.

David A Carlsen

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$107,274

Base pay: $104,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,370
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,274
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,500
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208641402028
Salary Total: $9,500
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $107,274

David A Carlsen holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $107,274. Union affiliation: R01.

Steven R Stayrook

Latent Print Analyst II/Justice

2023 total comp

$107,080

Base pay: $106,154
Overtime: $601
Other pay: $325
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,080
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,153
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207618472014
Salary Total: $9,153
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $107,080

At Justice, Steven R Stayrook serves as a Latent Print Analyst II. Their 2023 pay totaled $107,080. Union affiliation: R07.

Laura L Valois

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

2023 total comp

$107,067

Base pay: $104,647
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,067
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,617
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201754224001
Salary Total: $8,867
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $107,067

Laura L Valois works as a Investigative Auditor IV (Specialist), Department of Justice for Justice. Laura earned $107,067 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Sandy Thao

Information Technology Supervisor I/Justice

2023 total comp

$107,045

Base pay: $104,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,145
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,045
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,082
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208611403002
Salary Total: $9,177
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $107,045

Sandy Thao works as a Information Technology Supervisor I for Justice. Sandy earned $107,045 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Ronna R Jurkovich

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$107,044

Base pay: $99,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,983
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,044
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4203134800006
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $107,044

At Justice, Ronna R Jurkovich serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $107,044. They are represented by S01.

Rosemarie M Diala

Supervising Program Technician III/Justice

2023 total comp

$107,030

Base pay: $67,447
Overtime: $37,163
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,030
Union / bargaining unit: S04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,879
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207619926008
Salary Total: $5,879
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $107,030

Rosemarie M Diala works as a Supervising Program Technician III for Justice. Rosemarie earned $107,030 in 2023. Union affiliation: S04.

Cindy K Seibel

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$106,976

Base pay: $105,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,976
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,932
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208601402901
Salary Total: $9,932
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $106,976

Cindy K Seibel is a Information Technology Specialist I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $106,976. Union affiliation: R01.

Eric L Springe

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp

$106,946

Base pay: $104,690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,256
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,946
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,412
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201475730004
Salary Total: $9,412
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $106,946

Eric L Springe works as a Deputy Attorney General for Justice. Eric earned $106,946 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Marco A Flores

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Justice

2023 total comp

$106,888

Base pay: $104,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,470
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,888
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,219
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207614801005
Salary Total: $9,219
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $106,888

Marco A Flores holds the role of Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $106,888. Union affiliation: S01.

Spencer R Quam

Crime Analyst I/Justice

2023 total comp

$106,869

Base pay: $64,061
Overtime: $42,508
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,869
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,539
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205100109055
Salary Total: $5,539
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $106,869

Spencer R Quam is a Crime Analyst I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $106,869. They are represented by R07.

Leslie S Yu

Program Technician III/Justice

2023 total comp

$106,806

Base pay: $59,498
Overtime: $44,888
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,806
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207619929103
Salary Total: $5,183
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $106,806

Leslie S Yu is a Program Technician III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $106,806. Union affiliation: R04.

Kelly R Imai

Associate Personnel Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$106,802

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $20,488
Other pay: $2,395
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,802
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200575142083
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $106,802

Kelly R Imai works as a Associate Personnel Analyst for Justice. Kelly earned $106,802 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Nicolas H Le

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$106,743

Base pay: $102,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,021
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,743
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,048
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208621402027
Salary Total: $9,048
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $106,743

Nicolas H Le works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Justice. Nicolas earned $106,743 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Paul W Landini

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$106,669

Base pay: $102,313
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,356
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,669
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,048
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208611402061
Salary Total: $9,048
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $106,669

Paul W Landini holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $106,669. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Fatima P Terrones

Senior Legal Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$106,618

Base pay: $88,162
Overtime: $12,687
Other pay: $5,769
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,618
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,474
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202875333001
Salary Total: $7,474
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $106,618

Fatima P Terrones is a Senior Legal Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $106,618. They are represented by R01.

Julie M Smith

Latent Print Analyst II/Justice

2023 total comp

$106,604

Base pay: $106,154
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,604
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,153
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207618472012
Salary Total: $9,153
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $106,604

Julie M Smith is a Latent Print Analyst II at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $106,604. Union affiliation: R07.

Rachel M Gordon

Senior Criminalist/Justice

2023 total comp

$106,530

Base pay: $106,230
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,530
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: CONTRA COSTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,869
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208248478006
Salary Total: $9,169
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $106,530

At Justice, Rachel M Gordon serves as a Senior Criminalist. Their 2023 pay totaled $106,530. They are represented by R07.

Colin D Schoell

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp

$106,509

Base pay: $103,901
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,608
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,509
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,292
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201435730015
Salary Total: $9,292
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $106,509

At Justice, Colin D Schoell serves as a Deputy Attorney General. Their 2023 pay totaled $106,509. They are represented by R02.

Javier Farias

Latent Print Analyst II/Justice

2023 total comp

$106,504

Base pay: $106,154
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,504
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,153
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207618472007
Salary Total: $9,153
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $106,504

Javier Farias works as a Latent Print Analyst II for Justice. Javier earned $106,504 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.

Spring M Langston

Latent Print Analyst II/Justice

2023 total comp

$106,462

Base pay: $106,154
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $308
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,462
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,153
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207618472009
Salary Total: $9,153
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $106,462

Spring M Langston works as a Latent Print Analyst II for Justice. Spring earned $106,462 in 2023. They are represented by R07.

Jason W Braverman

Latent Print Analyst II/Justice

2023 total comp

$106,454

Base pay: $106,154
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,454
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,153
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207618472005
Salary Total: $9,153
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $106,454

Jason W Braverman is a Latent Print Analyst II at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $106,454. They are represented by R07.

Melissa L Lovan

Field Representative, Department of Justice/Justice

2023 total comp

$106,444

Base pay: $89,306
Overtime: $13,143
Other pay: $3,995
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,444
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,700
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207018519027
Salary Total: $7,700
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $106,444

At Justice, Melissa L Lovan serves as a Field Representative, Department of Justice. Their 2023 pay totaled $106,444. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Laura A Mendenhall

Latent Print Analyst II/Justice

2023 total comp

$106,429

Base pay: $106,154
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $275
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,429
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,153
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207618472013
Salary Total: $9,153
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $106,429

At Justice, Laura A Mendenhall serves as a Latent Print Analyst II. Their 2023 pay totaled $106,429. Union affiliation: R07.

Susan Phun

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$106,369

Base pay: $103,949
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,369
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,048
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208601402057
Salary Total: $9,048
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $106,369

At Justice, Susan Phun serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $106,369. They are represented by R01.

Oluwatosin J Ajayi

Information Technology Supervisor II/Justice

2023 total comp

$106,315

Base pay: $100,050
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,265
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,315
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,581
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208601404003
Salary Total: $8,581
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $106,315

Oluwatosin J Ajayi is a Information Technology Supervisor II at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $106,315. Union affiliation: S01.

Maricela Leyva Chavez

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Justice

2023 total comp

$106,204

Base pay: $100,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,883
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,204
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,818
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205104801901
Salary Total: $8,818
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $106,204

Maricela Leyva Chavez works as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) for Justice. Maricela earned $106,204 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.

Anthony Gentile

Crime Analyst I/Justice

2023 total comp

$106,166

Base pay: $55,091
Overtime: $50,425
Other pay: $650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,166
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,784
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207610109028
Salary Total: $5,087
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $106,166

Anthony Gentile works as a Crime Analyst I for Justice. Anthony earned $106,166 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Thomas Kinzinger

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp

$106,129

Base pay: $104,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,568
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,129
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,966
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204455730010
Salary Total: $8,966
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $106,129

Thomas Kinzinger holds the role of Deputy Attorney General at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $106,129. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Delbert K Tran

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp

$106,093

Base pay: $104,743
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,093
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,965
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204735730002
Salary Total: $8,965
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $106,093

Delbert K Tran works as a Deputy Attorney General for Justice. Delbert earned $106,093 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Brett A Kingsbury

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$106,084

Base pay: $105,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,084
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201135705011
Salary Total: $8,972
Time Base: PT
Total Pay: $106,084

At Justice, Brett A Kingsbury serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $106,084. Union affiliation: R02.

Edward W Nugent

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp

$106,071

Base pay: $103,815
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,256
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,071
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,412
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204735730001
Salary Total: $9,412
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $106,071

Edward W Nugent holds the role of Deputy Attorney General at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $106,071. They are represented by R02.

Richele N Coy Glipa

Information Technology Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$105,992

Base pay: $105,022
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,992
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,822
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208601405006
Salary Total: $11,822
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,992

Richele N Coy Glipa holds the role of Information Technology Manager I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,992. They are represented by M01.

Jonathan Benner

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp

$105,852

Base pay: $104,029
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,822
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,852
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,966
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204775730001
Salary Total: $8,966
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,852

Jonathan Benner works as a Deputy Attorney General for Justice. Jonathan earned $105,852 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Analeslie Fernandez

Research Data Specialist II/Justice

2023 total comp

$105,823

Base pay: $103,403
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,823
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,013
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4236525758001
Salary Total: $9,013
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,823

At Justice, Analeslie Fernandez serves as a Research Data Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $105,823. They are represented by R01.