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 53

Brian Gonell

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

2023 total comp

$100,817

Base pay: $98,672
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,145
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,817
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,617
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204194224008
Salary Total: $8,617
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $100,817

Brian Gonell is a Investigative Auditor IV (Specialist), Department of Justice at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $100,817. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Luther J Brooks

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$100,809

Base pay: $98,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,370
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,809
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,616
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208731402003
Salary Total: $8,616
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $100,809

Luther J Brooks holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $100,809. They are represented by R01.

Samson G Rivera

Information Technology Associate/Justice

2023 total comp

$100,751

Base pay: $76,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $24,666
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,751
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,238
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208621401018
Salary Total: $8,650
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $100,751

Samson G Rivera is a Information Technology Associate at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $100,751. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Daniel Duan

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp

$100,727

Base pay: $100,048
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $679
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,727
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,758
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202815730062
Salary Total: $9,758
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $100,727

Daniel Duan holds the role of Deputy Attorney General at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $100,727. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Kristi L Vincelette

Crime Analyst I/Justice

2023 total comp

$100,657

Base pay: $68,288
Overtime: $32,369
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,657
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,994
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4206880109003
Salary Total: $5,994
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $100,657

Kristi L Vincelette holds the role of Crime Analyst I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $100,657. Union affiliation: R07.

Annamalai Natarajan

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$100,643

Base pay: $100,043
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,643
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,582
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208601402051
Salary Total: $8,582
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $100,643

Annamalai Natarajan works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Justice. Annamalai earned $100,643 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Melissa M Uhls

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$100,528

Base pay: $94,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,080
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,528
Union / bargaining unit: E48
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,167
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200574800029
Salary Total: $8,167
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $100,528

At Justice, Melissa M Uhls serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $100,528. They are represented by E48.

Alicia D Macias

Staff Services Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$100,526

Base pay: $69,788
Overtime: $28,618
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,526
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,916
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205105157022
Salary Total: $5,916
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $100,526

Alicia D Macias works as a Staff Services Analyst for Justice. Alicia earned $100,526 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Bailee M Wheeler

Senior Criminalist/Justice

2023 total comp

$100,467

Base pay: $99,975
Overtime: $192
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,467
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,952
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205718478025
Salary Total: $8,952
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $100,467

Bailee M Wheeler is a Senior Criminalist at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $100,467. They are represented by R07.

Ashton L Mccants

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$100,441

Base pay: $96,159
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,282
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,441
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,216
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207614800018
Salary Total: $8,216
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $100,441

Ashton L Mccants is a Staff Services Manager I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $100,441. They are represented by S01.

Michael J Hoare

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

2023 total comp

$100,357

Base pay: $94,367
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,990
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,357
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,365
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4203214224005
Salary Total: $8,365
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $100,357

Michael J Hoare is a Investigative Auditor IV (Specialist), Department of Justice at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $100,357. They are represented by R01.

Stephanie A Mitchell

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$100,351

Base pay: $97,297
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,054
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,351
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,932
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208601402025
Salary Total: $9,932
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $100,351

At Justice, Stephanie A Mitchell serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $100,351. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Elana W Miller

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$100,235

Base pay: $100,185
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,235
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,814
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202175705077
Salary Total: $11,039
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $100,235

At Justice, Elana W Miller serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $100,235. They are represented by R02.

Alan Diep

Investigative Auditor III, Department of Justice/Justice

2023 total comp

$100,231

Base pay: $96,623
Overtime: $1,188
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,231
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,238
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4203884215001
Salary Total: $8,238
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $100,231

Alan Diep holds the role of Investigative Auditor III, Department of Justice at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $100,231. Union affiliation: R01.

Sangita D Sen

Associate Management Auditor/Justice

2023 total comp

$100,218

Base pay: $94,815
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,403
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,218
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,238
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200514159004
Salary Total: $8,238
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $100,218

Sangita D Sen is a Associate Management Auditor at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $100,218. They are represented by R01.

Robert W Setrakian

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp

$100,203

Base pay: $98,051
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,152
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,203
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,708
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201815730005
Salary Total: $8,708
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $100,203

Robert W Setrakian is a Deputy Attorney General at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $100,203. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Jeffrey K Liu

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$100,195

Base pay: $94,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,107
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,195
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,228
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208601402049
Salary Total: $8,228
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $100,195

At Justice, Jeffrey K Liu serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $100,195. They are represented by R01.

Lilit Arabyan

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp

$100,194

Base pay: $98,293
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,194
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,885
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202855730017
Salary Total: $9,885
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $100,194

Lilit Arabyan works as a Deputy Attorney General for Justice. Lilit earned $100,194 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Richard A Cobb Jr

Information Technology Associate/Justice

2023 total comp

$100,128

Base pay: $98,008
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,128
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,238
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208611401044
Salary Total: $8,307
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $100,128

At Justice, Richard A Cobb Jr serves as a Information Technology Associate. Their 2023 pay totaled $100,128. Union affiliation: R01.

Elisa M Webb

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$100,013

Base pay: $97,593
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,013
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207014800009
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $100,013

Elisa M Webb is a Staff Services Manager I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $100,013. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Haley D Borba

Crime Analyst Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$100,004

Base pay: $76,536
Overtime: $20,510
Other pay: $2,958
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,004
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,627
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207610118006
Salary Total: $6,930
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $100,004

Haley D Borba works as a Crime Analyst Supervisor for Justice. Haley earned $100,004 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S07.

Michelle J Sosa

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Justice

2023 total comp

$99,928

Base pay: $99,328
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,928
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,818
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200574801901
Salary Total: $8,818
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,928

Michelle J Sosa works as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) for Justice. Michelle earned $99,928 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Monique S Gilbert

Crime Analyst III/Justice

2023 total comp

$99,898

Base pay: $83,593
Overtime: $14,098
Other pay: $2,207
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,898
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,171
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207610111003
Salary Total: $7,171
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,898

Monique S Gilbert is a Crime Analyst III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $99,898. Union affiliation: R07.

Adam J Dawson

Information Technology Associate/Justice

2023 total comp

$99,878

Base pay: $94,758
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,878
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,238
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208611401005
Salary Total: $8,238
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,878

Adam J Dawson works as a Information Technology Associate for Justice. Adam earned $99,878 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Lance T Gerber

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$99,865

Base pay: $98,365
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,865
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200164800005
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,865

Lance T Gerber is a Staff Services Manager I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $99,865. They are represented by S01.

Amanda M Cuevas

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Justice

2023 total comp

$99,779

Base pay: $97,509
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,270
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,779
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204014801001
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,779

Amanda M Cuevas is a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $99,779. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Adam C Benitez

Supervising Librarian I/Justice

2023 total comp

$99,758

Base pay: $94,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,694
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,758
Union / bargaining unit: S21
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,974
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200452944003
Salary Total: $7,974
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,758

Adam C Benitez is a Supervising Librarian I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $99,758. Union affiliation: S21.

Kirsten A Gates

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$99,745

Base pay: $97,325
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,745
Union / bargaining unit: E48
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200574800040
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,745

Kirsten A Gates is a Staff Services Manager I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $99,745. They are represented by E48.

Srna R Gorgevich

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$99,661

Base pay: $99,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,661
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200574800901
Salary Total: $6,299
Time Base: PT
Total Pay: $99,661

Srna R Gorgevich holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $99,661. Their bargaining unit is S01.

M Angelica Loftin

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$99,661

Base pay: $99,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,661
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200354800002
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,661

M Angelica Loftin works as a Staff Services Manager I for Justice. M earned $99,661 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Lara Maxey

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$99,661

Base pay: $99,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,661
Union / bargaining unit: E48
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,398
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200484800003
Salary Total: $8,398
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,661

Lara Maxey holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $99,661. They are represented by E48.

Rajani Sarikonda

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$99,659

Base pay: $92,567
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,092
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,659
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,932
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208601402041
Salary Total: $9,932
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,659

Rajani Sarikonda works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Justice. Rajani earned $99,659 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Derek Bennett

Information Technology Associate/Justice

2023 total comp

$99,596

Base pay: $97,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,596
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,238
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200491401001
Salary Total: $8,238
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,596

Derek Bennett works as a Information Technology Associate for Justice. Derek earned $99,596 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Lisa N Fowkes

Information Technology Associate/Justice

2023 total comp

$99,596

Base pay: $97,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,596
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,238
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208611401052
Salary Total: $8,238
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,596

Lisa N Fowkes works as a Information Technology Associate for Justice. Lisa earned $99,596 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Mark G Frohmiller

Information Technology Associate/Justice

2023 total comp

$99,596

Base pay: $97,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,596
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,238
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200571401003
Salary Total: $8,238
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,596

At Justice, Mark G Frohmiller serves as a Information Technology Associate. Their 2023 pay totaled $99,596. Union affiliation: R01.

Albert R Vargas

Information Technology Associate/Justice

2023 total comp

$99,596

Base pay: $97,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,596
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,238
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208601401022
Salary Total: $8,238
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,596

At Justice, Albert R Vargas serves as a Information Technology Associate. Their 2023 pay totaled $99,596. They are represented by R01.

Warren L Walker

Information Technology Associate/Justice

2023 total comp

$99,596

Base pay: $97,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,596
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,238
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208611401056
Salary Total: $8,238
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,596

Warren L Walker works as a Information Technology Associate for Justice. Warren earned $99,596 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Jennifer L Johnson

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Justice

2023 total comp

$99,574

Base pay: $96,021
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,553
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,574
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,237
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200214801003
Salary Total: $8,237
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,574

At Justice, Jennifer L Johnson serves as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $99,574. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Edgar Rodriguez

Crime Analyst I/Justice

2023 total comp

$99,536

Base pay: $66,790
Overtime: $32,746
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,536
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,920
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205100109030
Salary Total: $5,920
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,536

Edgar Rodriguez is a Crime Analyst I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $99,536. They are represented by R07.

Jolene J Juncker-Jensen

Criminalist/Justice

2023 total comp

$99,525

Base pay: $88,271
Overtime: $10,954
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,525
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,295
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205758466029
Salary Total: $7,595
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $99,525

At Justice, Jolene J Juncker-Jensen serves as a Criminalist. Their 2023 pay totaled $99,525. Their bargaining unit is R07.