California / Justice
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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
Highest-paid first / page 56
Criminalist/Justice
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Kelly L Carrothers works as a Criminalist for Justice. Kelly earned $96,764 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Investigative Auditor III, Department of Justice/Justice
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Johnny E Hesse works as a Investigative Auditor III, Department of Justice for Justice. Johnny earned $96,753 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Criminalist/Justice
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Lizett Ramirez holds the role of Criminalist at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,665. They are represented by R07.
Research Data Specialist I/Justice
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Lynn H Eichele is a Research Data Specialist I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $96,559. They are represented by R01.
Research Data Specialist I/Justice
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Christopher J Ellering is a Research Data Specialist I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $96,559. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Justice
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At Justice, Jeannie L Fong serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $96,524. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Justice
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At Justice, Thomas Hoang serves as a Information Technology Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $96,425. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Justice
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At Justice, Nicole M Learned serves as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $96,412. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Justice
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Julie A Woods holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,372. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Field Representative, Department of Justice/Justice
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Justin W May holds the role of Field Representative, Department of Justice at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,353. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice
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Trinidad M Hurtado holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,350. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Justice
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Alexander Y Cabral is a Information Technology Specialist II at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $96,335. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Justice
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Ann M Burkhart works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Justice. Ann earned $96,300 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Justice
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Sharnil Chandra is a Information Technology Specialist I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $96,289. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Justice
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At Justice, Lori S Rich serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $96,288. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Program Technician III/Justice
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Lo N Saeteurn is a Program Technician III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $96,233. They are represented by R04.
Criminalist/Justice
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Kiera N Craig is a Criminalist at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $96,199. Union affiliation: R07.
Staff Services Manager I/Justice
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Allison M Santiago holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,163. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Criminalist/Justice
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Xiao Ma works as a Criminalist for Justice. Xiao earned $96,080 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Office Technician (General)/Justice
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Deanna L Williams holds the role of Office Technician (General) at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,992. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor)/Justice
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Imelda S Gonzales holds the role of Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor) at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,975. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Security Officer I, Department of Justice/Justice
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Alexander Gutierrez is a Security Officer I, Department of Justice at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $95,974. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Research Data Specialist I/Justice
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David G Guon works as a Research Data Specialist I for Justice. David earned $95,959 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Investigative Auditor III, Department of Justice/Justice
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Eric S Alatorre holds the role of Investigative Auditor III, Department of Justice at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,898. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Justice
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At Justice, Theodore F Nault serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,897. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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At Justice, Andrea M Schoor-West serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,897. They are represented by R02.
Criminalist/Justice
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Barbara S Goodyear works as a Criminalist for Justice. Barbara earned $95,882 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Criminalist/Justice
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At Justice, Kelly D Burns serves as a Criminalist. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,877. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Program Technician III/Justice
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Alberto A Aguilar holds the role of Program Technician III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,855. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Crime Analyst I/Justice
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Nicholas A Blanco holds the role of Crime Analyst I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,844. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Robert L Meyerhoff holds the role of Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,811. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General/Justice
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Molly M Christ works as a Deputy Attorney General for Justice. Molly earned $95,772 in 2023. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General/Justice
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Marissa N Webster is a Deputy Attorney General at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $95,737. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Crime Analyst I/Justice
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Kathleen C Jensen works as a Crime Analyst I for Justice. Kathleen earned $95,678 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice
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Ian M Fisher is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $95,671. They are represented by R01.
Deputy Attorney General/Justice
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At Justice, Heather C Bates serves as a Deputy Attorney General. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,658. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Staff Services Manager I/Justice
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Melanie J Vance is a Staff Services Manager I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $95,650. Union affiliation: S01.
Criminalist/Justice
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Jennifer E Denman works as a Criminalist for Justice. Jennifer earned $95,532 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Senior Legal Analyst/Justice
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Melissa M Broadway holds the role of Senior Legal Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,448. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Associate/Justice
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Ryan E Mallory works as a Information Technology Associate for Justice. Ryan earned $95,323 in 2023. They are represented by R01.