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 49

Christopher J Blair

Information Technology Supervisor II/Justice

2023 total comp

$105,822

Base pay: $103,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,370
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,822
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,070
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208641404007
Salary Total: $9,070
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,822

Christopher J Blair holds the role of Information Technology Supervisor II at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,822. Union affiliation: S01.

Christopher P Medeiros

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp

$105,805

Base pay: $105,205
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,805
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,536
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204775706002
Salary Total: $10,736
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,805

At Justice, Christopher P Medeiros serves as a Deputy Attorney General III. Their 2023 pay totaled $105,805. Union affiliation: R02.

Rajesh Chand

Senior Management Auditor/Justice

2023 total comp

$105,780

Base pay: $61,285
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $44,495
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,780
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,018
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4203264161005
Salary Total: $9,018
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,780

Rajesh Chand works as a Senior Management Auditor for Justice. Rajesh earned $105,780 in 2023. They are represented by S01.

Denise Cornejo

Criminalist/Justice

2023 total comp

$105,780

Base pay: $88,601
Overtime: $17,038
Other pay: $141
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,780
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SANTA CRUZ

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,661
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205728466007
Salary Total: $7,661
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,780

Denise Cornejo works as a Criminalist for Justice. Denise earned $105,780 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.

Keiko Matsushita

Research Data Specialist II/Justice

2023 total comp

$105,773

Base pay: $103,403
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,370
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,773
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,013
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207965758002
Salary Total: $9,013
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,773

Keiko Matsushita is a Research Data Specialist II at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $105,773. They are represented by R01.

Ian A Mccann

Information Technology Specialist II/Justice

2023 total comp

$105,712

Base pay: $99,516
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,196
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,712
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,537
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208731414004
Salary Total: $8,537
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,712

At Justice, Ian A Mccann serves as a Information Technology Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $105,712. Union affiliation: R01.

Taylor A Wetzel

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp

$105,672

Base pay: $103,385
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,286
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,672
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,965
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204315730009
Salary Total: $8,965
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,672

At Justice, Taylor A Wetzel serves as a Deputy Attorney General. Their 2023 pay totaled $105,672. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Hunter H Landerholm

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp

$105,638

Base pay: $96,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,203
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,638
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,816
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204525706001
Salary Total: $12,816
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,638

Hunter H Landerholm is a Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $105,638. They are represented by R02.

Staci E Caston

Legal Support Supervisor I/Justice

2023 total comp

$105,415

Base pay: $76,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $29,410
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,415
Union / bargaining unit: S04
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,844
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200331277005
Salary Total: $6,443
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,415

Staci E Caston holds the role of Legal Support Supervisor I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,415. Their bargaining unit is S04.

Adam S Cherensky

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$105,365

Base pay: $105,015
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,365
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,834
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201315705013
Salary Total: $14,834
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,365

Adam S Cherensky holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,365. Union affiliation: R02.

Rhonda L Clark

Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor)/Justice

2023 total comp

$105,244

Base pay: $99,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,183
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,244
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200234549006
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,244

Rhonda L Clark is a Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $105,244. Union affiliation: S01.

Ryan Z Boruff

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$105,244

Base pay: $99,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,183
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,244
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200314800004
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,244

At Justice, Ryan Z Boruff serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $105,244. Union affiliation: S01.

Sean T Faro

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$105,244

Base pay: $99,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,183
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,244
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200254800010
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,244

Sean T Faro holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,244. Union affiliation: S01.

Judith A Glanville

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$105,244

Base pay: $99,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,183
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,244
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200164800004
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,244

Judith A Glanville is a Staff Services Manager I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $105,244. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Jeffrey P Henderson

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$105,244

Base pay: $99,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,183
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,244
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200574800033
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,244

Jeffrey P Henderson works as a Staff Services Manager I for Justice. Jeffrey earned $105,244 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Danielle C Newman

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$105,244

Base pay: $99,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,183
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,244
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200574800037
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,244

Danielle C Newman holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,244. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Shawna M Sexton

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$105,244

Base pay: $99,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,183
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,244
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200574800034
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,244

Shawna M Sexton is a Staff Services Manager I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $105,244. They are represented by S01.

Selina M Sosa

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$105,244

Base pay: $99,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,183
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,244
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200214800004
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,244

At Justice, Selina M Sosa serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $105,244. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Tania M Stephens

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$105,244

Base pay: $99,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,183
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,244
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207014800014
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,244

Tania M Stephens holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,244. They are represented by S01.

Lina L Thomas

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$105,244

Base pay: $99,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,183
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,244
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4203134800004
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,244

Lina L Thomas is a Staff Services Manager I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $105,244. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Emily D Tongol

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$105,244

Base pay: $99,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,183
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,244
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200334800003
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,244

Emily D Tongol holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,244. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Michael R Van Winkle

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$105,244

Base pay: $99,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,183
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,244
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207014800011
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,244

Michael R Van Winkle holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,244. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Pok-Lin Yu

Program Technician III/Justice

2023 total comp

$105,227

Base pay: $58,666
Overtime: $44,141
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,227
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207619929068
Salary Total: $5,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,227

Pok-Lin Yu holds the role of Program Technician III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,227. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Kari L Killian

Criminalist/Justice

2023 total comp

$105,205

Base pay: $91,460
Overtime: $13,745
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,205
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SHASTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,846
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205658466015
Salary Total: $7,846
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,205

Kari L Killian works as a Criminalist for Justice. Kari earned $105,205 in 2023. They are represented by R07.

Srilatha Pappula

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$105,142

Base pay: $102,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,142
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,048
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208621402029
Salary Total: $9,048
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,142

Srilatha Pappula works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Justice. Srilatha earned $105,142 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Justin T Buller

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp

$105,124

Base pay: $104,049
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,075
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,124
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,966
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202915730002
Salary Total: $8,966
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,124

Justin T Buller holds the role of Deputy Attorney General at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,124. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Stacy P Wichlaz

Information Technology Supervisor I/Justice

2023 total comp

$105,089

Base pay: $99,121
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,968
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,089
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,507
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208611403004
Salary Total: $8,585
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,089

Stacy P Wichlaz works as a Information Technology Supervisor I for Justice. Stacy earned $105,089 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.

Lakshmisoujanya Vemulapati

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$105,059

Base pay: $104,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,059
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,720
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207981402007
Salary Total: $9,258
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,059

Lakshmisoujanya Vemulapati works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Justice. Lakshmisoujanya earned $105,059 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Ariam M Griffin

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$104,944

Base pay: $99,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,883
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,944
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205074800001
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $104,944

At Justice, Ariam M Griffin serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $104,944. Union affiliation: S01.

Shanna L Knight

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$104,944

Base pay: $99,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,883
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,944
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200374800001
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $104,944

At Justice, Shanna L Knight serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $104,944. They are represented by S01.

Deborah A Yamamoto

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$104,944

Base pay: $99,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,883
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,944
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207614800011
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $104,944

Deborah A Yamamoto works as a Staff Services Manager I for Justice. Deborah earned $104,944 in 2023. They are represented by S01.

Carolyn S Kumar

Crime Analyst I/Justice

2023 total comp

$104,880

Base pay: $63,011
Overtime: $38,723
Other pay: $3,146
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,880
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,538
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205100109068
Salary Total: $5,538
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $104,880

Carolyn S Kumar works as a Crime Analyst I for Justice. Carolyn earned $104,880 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.

Sean G Doering

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp

$104,775

Base pay: $104,625
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,775
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,206
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201915706022
Salary Total: $12,206
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $104,775

Sean G Doering is a Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $104,775. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Nicole H Welindt

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp

$104,732

Base pay: $89,860
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $14,872
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,732
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,875
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200795730008
Salary Total: $9,875
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $104,732

Nicole H Welindt works as a Deputy Attorney General for Justice. Nicole earned $104,732 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Diana E Mera

Crime Analyst III/Justice

2023 total comp

$104,709

Base pay: $73,442
Overtime: $26,481
Other pay: $4,786
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,709
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,267
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205260111004
Salary Total: $6,467
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $104,709

Diana E Mera holds the role of Crime Analyst III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $104,709. They are represented by R07.

Song K Her

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$104,549

Base pay: $103,949
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,549
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,048
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208641402023
Salary Total: $9,048
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $104,549

Song K Her holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $104,549. Union affiliation: R01.

Oscar R Estrella Jr

Audio-Visual Specialist (Technical)/Justice

2023 total comp

$104,348

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $18,009
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,348
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200852838003
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $104,348

At Justice, Oscar R Estrella Jr serves as a Audio-Visual Specialist (Technical). Their 2023 pay totaled $104,348. Their bargaining unit is R01.

John R Quesada

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Justice

2023 total comp

$104,254

Base pay: $98,152
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,102
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,254
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,627
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200574801013
Salary Total: $8,627
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $104,254

John R Quesada holds the role of Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $104,254. They are represented by S01.

Gilbert D Mac

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Justice

2023 total comp

$104,186

Base pay: $100,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,145
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,186
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,818
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205104801006
Salary Total: $8,818
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $104,186

At Justice, Gilbert D Mac serves as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $104,186. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Patricia Ann Valentine

Crime Analyst I/Justice

2023 total comp

$104,182

Base pay: $68,288
Overtime: $33,317
Other pay: $2,576
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,182
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,994
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205100109039
Salary Total: $5,994
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $104,182

Patricia Ann Valentine works as a Crime Analyst I for Justice. Patricia earned $104,182 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.