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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 54

Alec J Wilson

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp
$99,501
Base pay
$96,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,570
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,501
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,228
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207981402006
Salary Total
$8,228
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$99,501

At Justice, Alec J Wilson serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $99,501. Union affiliation: R01.

John D Valdez

Crime Analyst Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$99,493
Base pay
$70,435
Overtime
$28,459
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,493
Union / bargaining unit
S07
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,312
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207610118009
Salary Total
$6,312
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$99,493

John D Valdez works as a Crime Analyst Supervisor for Justice. John earned $99,493 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S07.

Mirelle N Raza

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp
$99,482
Base pay
$97,320
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,162
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,482
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,871
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202435730001
Salary Total
$8,871
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$99,482

Mirelle N Raza holds the role of Deputy Attorney General at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $99,482. They are represented by R02.

Kendra S Rivas

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp
$99,482
Base pay
$97,320
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,162
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,482
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,449
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201635730004
Salary Total
$8,449
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$99,482

Kendra S Rivas works as a Deputy Attorney General for Justice. Kendra earned $99,482 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Premlata Prakash

Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor)/Justice

2023 total comp
$99,361
Base pay
$99,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,361
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,398
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200234549007
Salary Total
$8,398
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$99,361

At Justice, Premlata Prakash serves as a Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor). Their 2023 pay totaled $99,361. Union affiliation: S01.

Clarissa Limon

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp
$99,330
Base pay
$97,168
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,162
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,330
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,449
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202135730026
Salary Total
$8,449
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$99,330

Clarissa Limon works as a Deputy Attorney General for Justice. Clarissa earned $99,330 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Scott Whisenhunt

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp
$99,326
Base pay
$82,526
Overtime
$11,284
Other pay
$5,516
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,326
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207015393036
Salary Total
$7,114
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$99,326

Scott Whisenhunt works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Justice. Scott earned $99,326 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Frank S Ball

Information Technology Associate/Justice

2023 total comp
$99,296
Base pay
$97,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,296
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,238
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200541401002
Salary Total
$8,238
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$99,296

Frank S Ball holds the role of Information Technology Associate at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $99,296. They are represented by R01.

Sara Amin

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp
$99,285
Base pay
$97,465
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,820
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,285
Union / bargaining unit
E48
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,398
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200574800008
Salary Total
$8,398
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$99,285

Sara Amin works as a Staff Services Manager I for Justice. Sara earned $99,285 in 2023. They are represented by E48.

Michael C Gasbarro

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp
$99,283
Base pay
$94,443
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,841
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,283
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,873
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201855730011
Salary Total
$8,873
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$99,283

Michael C Gasbarro is a Deputy Attorney General at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $99,283. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Brandon K Chee

Information Technology Associate/Justice

2023 total comp
$99,271
Base pay
$96,876
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,395
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,271
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,238
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207351401002
Salary Total
$8,238
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$99,271

Brandon K Chee works as a Information Technology Associate for Justice. Brandon earned $99,271 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Katherine C Read

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp
$99,222
Base pay
$97,168
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,054
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,222
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,871
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204795730003
Salary Total
$8,871
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$99,222

Katherine C Read works as a Deputy Attorney General for Justice. Katherine earned $99,222 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Stacy T Hoang

Information Technology Associate/Justice

2023 total comp
$99,157
Base pay
$96,787
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,370
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,157
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,966
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4208641401015
Salary Total
$7,966
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$99,157

Stacy T Hoang works as a Information Technology Associate for Justice. Stacy earned $99,157 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Madhura S Dani

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp
$99,155
Base pay
$97,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,280
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,155
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,932
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4205221402006
Salary Total
$9,932
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$99,155

Madhura S Dani works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Justice. Madhura earned $99,155 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Savannah D Barnard

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp
$99,146
Base pay
$81,158
Overtime
$15,568
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,146
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4203135393004
Salary Total
$7,114
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$99,146

Savannah D Barnard is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $99,146. Union affiliation: R01.

Aracely S Serrano

Information Technology Associate/Justice

2023 total comp
$99,146
Base pay
$97,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,970
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,146
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,238
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4208621401023
Salary Total
$8,238
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$99,146

At Justice, Aracely S Serrano serves as a Information Technology Associate. Their 2023 pay totaled $99,146. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Jesus J Trujillo

Criminalist/Justice

2023 total comp
$99,138
Base pay
$86,786
Overtime
$12,202
Other pay
$150
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,138
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
SANTA BARBARA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,660
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4205738466014
Salary Total
$7,660
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$99,138

Jesus J Trujillo works as a Criminalist for Justice. Jesus earned $99,138 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.

Stephen D Svetich

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$99,132
Base pay
$33,999
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$65,134
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,132
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,131
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201155705016
Salary Total
$14,131
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$99,132

Stephen D Svetich holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $99,132. Union affiliation: R02.

Sharmilaa Ramachandran

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp
$99,129
Base pay
$95,545
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,584
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,129
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,398
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200544800003
Salary Total
$8,398
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$99,129

Sharmilaa Ramachandran holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $99,129. They are represented by S01.

Alecia F Turner

Senior Legal Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp
$99,090
Base pay
$88,162
Overtime
$6,833
Other pay
$4,094
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,090
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,474
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204775333002
Salary Total
$7,474
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$99,090

Alecia F Turner is a Senior Legal Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $99,090. They are represented by R01.

Tricia D Morgensen

Graphic Designer III/Justice

2023 total comp
$99,086
Base pay
$87,492
Overtime
$9,174
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,086
Union / bargaining unit
R14
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,417
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200852886003
Salary Total
$7,417
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$99,086

Tricia D Morgensen works as a Graphic Designer III for Justice. Tricia earned $99,086 in 2023. Union affiliation: R14.

Nikolay M Chiley

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp
$99,069
Base pay
$93,154
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,915
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,069
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,023
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4208641402026
Salary Total
$8,023
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$99,069

Nikolay M Chiley holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $99,069. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Carly S Orozco

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp
$99,068
Base pay
$97,114
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,954
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,068
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,708
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202115730052
Salary Total
$8,708
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$99,068

At Justice, Carly S Orozco serves as a Deputy Attorney General. Their 2023 pay totaled $99,068. They are represented by R02.

Scott K Herrington

Latent Print Analyst II/Justice

2023 total comp
$98,999
Base pay
$98,549
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$450
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,999
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,698
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207618472015
Salary Total
$8,698
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$98,999

Scott K Herrington holds the role of Latent Print Analyst II at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $98,999. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Jacob J Gasaway

Information Technology Associate/Justice

2023 total comp
$98,996
Base pay
$96,876
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,996
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,238
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4208621401036
Salary Total
$8,238
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$98,996

Jacob J Gasaway is a Information Technology Associate at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $98,996. Union affiliation: R01.

Comfort Ashong

Crime Analyst I/Justice

2023 total comp
$98,969
Base pay
$62,383
Overtime
$34,106
Other pay
$2,480
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,969
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,460
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4205100109061
Salary Total
$5,460
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$98,969

Comfort Ashong holds the role of Crime Analyst I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $98,969. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Laura M Frank

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp
$98,860
Base pay
$92,925
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,935
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,860
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,237
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200574800038
Salary Total
$8,237
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$98,860

Laura M Frank is a Staff Services Manager I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $98,860. Union affiliation: S01.

James C Thiede

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

2023 total comp
$98,859
Base pay
$98,259
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,859
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,617
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202414224006
Salary Total
$8,617
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$98,859

James C Thiede is a Investigative Auditor IV (Specialist), Department of Justice at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $98,859. Union affiliation: R01.

Elizabeth A Anguiano

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp
$98,839
Base pay
$98,539
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,839
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,398
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4205104800009
Salary Total
$8,398
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$98,839

Elizabeth A Anguiano works as a Staff Services Manager I for Justice. Elizabeth earned $98,839 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.

Hilaria Olmos-Flores

Field Representative, Department of Justice/Justice

2023 total comp
$98,519
Base pay
$89,306
Overtime
$8,938
Other pay
$275
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,519
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,700
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4209638519001
Salary Total
$7,700
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$98,519

Hilaria Olmos-Flores is a Field Representative, Department of Justice at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $98,519. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Danielle R Estrada

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp
$98,482
Base pay
$72,794
Overtime
$22,304
Other pay
$3,383
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,482
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,212
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4203275393006
Salary Total
$6,212
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$98,482

Danielle R Estrada works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Justice. Danielle earned $98,482 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Linda L Kingsbury

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp
$98,477
Base pay
$96,057
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,477
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,240
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4236524800901
Salary Total
$8,240
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$98,477

Linda L Kingsbury holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $98,477. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Rachel M Maragliano

Criminalist/Justice

2023 total comp
$98,473
Base pay
$88,982
Overtime
$9,191
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,473
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
SAN JOAQUIN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,295
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4205758466036
Salary Total
$7,595
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$98,473

Rachel M Maragliano works as a Criminalist for Justice. Rachel earned $98,473 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.

Ramalakshmi Sudarmani-Pandian

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp
$98,441
Base pay
$96,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,441
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,237
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4208621402059
Salary Total
$8,237
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$98,441

Ramalakshmi Sudarmani-Pandian is a Information Technology Specialist I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $98,441. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Elizabeth P Boim

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp
$98,423
Base pay
$96,003
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,423
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,330
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207981402012
Salary Total
$8,330
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$98,423

Elizabeth P Boim works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Justice. Elizabeth earned $98,423 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Jose Zelidon-Zepeda

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$98,292
Base pay
$91,368
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,924
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,292
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,228
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201235701003
Salary Total
$15,228
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$98,292

Jose Zelidon-Zepeda works as a Deputy Attorney General V for Justice. Jose earned $98,292 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Tatiana Roslikova

Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor)/Justice

2023 total comp
$98,283
Base pay
$86,641
Overtime
$5,734
Other pay
$5,908
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,283
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,552
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200234569003
Salary Total
$7,552
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$98,283

Tatiana Roslikova holds the role of Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor) at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $98,283. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Courtney S Miller-Eames

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp
$98,010
Base pay
$90,116
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,894
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,010
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,237
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200574800046
Salary Total
$8,237
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$98,010

Courtney S Miller-Eames is a Staff Services Manager I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $98,010. Union affiliation: S01.

Benjamin D Arreola

Research Data Specialist II/Justice

2023 total comp
$97,940
Base pay
$90,899
Overtime
$4,342
Other pay
$2,698
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,940
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,205
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4236525758901
Salary Total
$8,205
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$97,940

Benjamin D Arreola holds the role of Research Data Specialist II at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $97,940. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Karen L Mireles-Orozco

Crime Analyst Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$97,930
Base pay
$79,501
Overtime
$17,829
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,930
Union / bargaining unit
S07
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,959
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207010118002
Salary Total
$6,959
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$97,930

Karen L Mireles-Orozco is a Crime Analyst Supervisor at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $97,930. Union affiliation: S07.