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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 57

Patrick A Owens

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp
$95,169
Base pay
$89,409
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,760
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,169
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,826
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200254800011
Salary Total
$7,826
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$95,169

At Justice, Patrick A Owens serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,169. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Adrienne A Carter

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp
$95,142
Base pay
$83,919
Overtime
$8,803
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,142
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4203185393016
Salary Total
$7,114
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$95,142

Adrienne A Carter is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $95,142. Union affiliation: R01.

Suganya Mathavan

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp
$95,108
Base pay
$94,508
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,108
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,172
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4208601402060
Salary Total
$8,172
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$95,108

Suganya Mathavan holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,108. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Michael J Patty

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp
$95,096
Base pay
$93,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,056
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,096
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,963
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202175730041
Salary Total
$8,963
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$95,096

Michael J Patty holds the role of Deputy Attorney General at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,096. Union affiliation: R02.

Tiffany M Borrero

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp
$95,073
Base pay
$87,753
Overtime
$1,577
Other pay
$5,742
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,073
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,844
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207104800009
Salary Total
$7,844
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$95,073

Tiffany M Borrero holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,073. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Brian Duong

Crime Analyst I/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,997
Base pay
$67,636
Overtime
$27,061
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,997
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,920
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4205100109050
Salary Total
$5,920
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,997

Brian Duong works as a Crime Analyst I for Justice. Brian earned $94,997 in 2023. They are represented by R07.

Jennifer M Spencer

Information Technology Associate/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,980
Base pay
$92,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,980
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,238
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4208601401006
Salary Total
$7,847
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,980

At Justice, Jennifer M Spencer serves as a Information Technology Associate. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,980. Union affiliation: R01.

Ernesto Z Cambrone Jr

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

2023 total comp
$94,978
Base pay
$94,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$450
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,978
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,966
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4236674224013
Salary Total
$8,166
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,978

Ernesto Z Cambrone Jr works as a Investigative Auditor IV (Specialist), Department of Justice for Justice. Ernesto earned $94,978 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Melyssa A Mejia

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,970
Base pay
$72,838
Overtime
$17,234
Other pay
$4,898
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,970
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,295
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4205265393005
Salary Total
$6,495
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,970

Melyssa A Mejia is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $94,970. Union affiliation: R01.

Vivian Y Archie

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,960
Base pay
$83,919
Overtime
$8,621
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,960
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207015393038
Salary Total
$7,114
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,960

At Justice, Vivian Y Archie serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,960. Union affiliation: R01.

Tiffany L Hirahara

Crime Analyst II/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,906
Base pay
$66,393
Overtime
$26,318
Other pay
$2,195
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,906
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,294
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4205100110012
Salary Total
$6,294
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,906

Tiffany L Hirahara is a Crime Analyst II at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $94,906. They are represented by R07.

Kayla Paulick

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,902
Base pay
$92,532
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,370
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,902
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,237
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207014800004
Salary Total
$8,237
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,902

At Justice, Kayla Paulick serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,902. Union affiliation: S01.

Shannon G Chase

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,862
Base pay
$94,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,862
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202135705067
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,862

Shannon G Chase holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,862. They are represented by R02.

Sierra M Ramos

Criminalist/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,854
Base pay
$88,308
Overtime
$6,246
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,854
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,295
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4205718466031
Salary Total
$7,595
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,854

At Justice, Sierra M Ramos serves as a Criminalist. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,854. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Jennifer E Miranda

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,781
Base pay
$83,243
Overtime
$10,937
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,781
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4203185393017
Salary Total
$7,114
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,781

At Justice, Jennifer E Miranda serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,781. Union affiliation: R01.

Patricia P Flores

Crime Analyst Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,767
Base pay
$94,167
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,767
Union / bargaining unit
S07
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,164
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207610118001
Salary Total
$8,164
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,767

At Justice, Patricia P Flores serves as a Crime Analyst Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,767. They are represented by S07.

Shawn A Lewis

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,736
Base pay
$88,722
Overtime
$295
Other pay
$5,719
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,736
Union / bargaining unit
E48
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,619
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200494800003
Salary Total
$7,619
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,736

At Justice, Shawn A Lewis serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,736. Their bargaining unit is E48.

Michelle L Micciche

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,724
Base pay
$92,304
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,724
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,216
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200314801005
Salary Total
$8,216
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,724

Michelle L Micciche is a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $94,724. Union affiliation: S01.

Rosario Vazquez

Senior Legal Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,721
Base pay
$78,593
Overtime
$10,741
Other pay
$5,387
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,721
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,851
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4236555333008
Salary Total
$6,851
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,721

Rosario Vazquez holds the role of Senior Legal Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,721. They are represented by R01.

Michael D Campion

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,712
Base pay
$94,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$150
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,712
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201955705032
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,712

Michael D Campion holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,712. Union affiliation: R02.

Kaitlin A Bragg

Investigative Auditor III, Department of Justice/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,711
Base pay
$85,559
Overtime
$7,182
Other pay
$1,970
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,711
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,616
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4205944215002
Salary Total
$7,616
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,711

At Justice, Kaitlin A Bragg serves as a Investigative Auditor III, Department of Justice. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,711. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Marisa A Landin

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,672
Base pay
$94,072
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,672
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,536
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202435706007
Salary Total
$10,536
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,672

Marisa A Landin is a Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $94,672. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Ikyko D Kawano

Crime Analyst III/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,661
Base pay
$79,292
Overtime
$14,769
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,661
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,058
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207610111004
Salary Total
$7,058
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,661

Ikyko D Kawano works as a Crime Analyst III for Justice. Ikyko earned $94,661 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.

Miguel Macias

Criminalist/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,627
Base pay
$88,982
Overtime
$5,345
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,627
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,295
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4205638466022
Salary Total
$7,595
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,627

Miguel Macias works as a Criminalist for Justice. Miguel earned $94,627 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.

Paige N Shiles

Crime Analyst Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,602
Base pay
$65,997
Overtime
$28,004
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,602
Union / bargaining unit
S07
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,312
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207980118901
Salary Total
$6,312
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,602

Paige N Shiles holds the role of Crime Analyst Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,602. Their bargaining unit is S07.

Phillip L Toet

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,590
Base pay
$89,854
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,736
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,590
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,865
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4208611402037
Salary Total
$7,865
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,590

At Justice, Phillip L Toet serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,590. They are represented by R01.

Shelly S Long

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,589
Base pay
$92,169
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,589
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,236
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200574800017
Salary Total
$8,236
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,589

Shelly S Long holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,589. They are represented by S01.

John Erickson S Ponce

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,589
Base pay
$92,169
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,589
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,236
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207054800003
Salary Total
$8,236
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,589

At Justice, John Erickson S Ponce serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,589. They are represented by S01.

Robertta L Saenz

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,589
Base pay
$92,169
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,589
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,844
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4203114800004
Salary Total
$7,844
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,589

Robertta L Saenz works as a Staff Services Manager I for Justice. Robertta earned $94,589 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Naomi Radu

Criminalist/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,575
Base pay
$85,677
Overtime
$8,478
Other pay
$420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,575
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,295
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4205758466028
Salary Total
$7,295
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,575

Naomi Radu is a Criminalist at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $94,575. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Mathew S Schorn

Research Data Analyst II/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,545
Base pay
$90,032
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,513
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,545
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,848
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207015731003
Salary Total
$7,848
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,545

Mathew S Schorn works as a Research Data Analyst II for Justice. Mathew earned $94,545 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Bonnie S Kneitel

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,468
Base pay
$93,868
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,468
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,216
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200574800057
Salary Total
$8,216
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,468

At Justice, Bonnie S Kneitel serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,468. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Anson D Gip

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,346
Base pay
$33,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$60,407
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,346
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,048
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4208641402016
Salary Total
$9,048
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,346

Anson D Gip works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Justice. Anson earned $94,346 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

April M Selby

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,304
Base pay
$88,508
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,796
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,304
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,826
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207614800013
Salary Total
$7,904
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,304

April M Selby holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,304. They are represented by S01.

Benjamin E Cisneros

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,281
Base pay
$87,959
Overtime
$453
Other pay
$5,869
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,281
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,696
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204014800003
Salary Total
$7,696
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,281

At Justice, Benjamin E Cisneros serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,281. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Christa L Mccarthy

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,254
Base pay
$88,487
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,767
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,254
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,843
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207054800004
Salary Total
$7,843
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,254

Christa L Mccarthy is a Staff Services Manager I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $94,254. Union affiliation: S01.

Rachel Q Lin

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,250
Base pay
$92,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,970
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,250
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,885
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4205104800014
Salary Total
$7,885
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,250

At Justice, Rachel Q Lin serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,250. They are represented by S01.

Rochelle Roller

Field Representative, Department of Justice/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,210
Base pay
$89,306
Overtime
$1,229
Other pay
$3,675
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,210
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,700
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4203338519006
Salary Total
$7,700
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,210

Rochelle Roller holds the role of Field Representative, Department of Justice at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,210. Union affiliation: R07.

Delores E Reynolds

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

2023 total comp
$94,165
Base pay
$91,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,370
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,165
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,617
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204154224007
Salary Total
$8,617
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,165

Delores E Reynolds holds the role of Investigative Auditor IV (Specialist), Department of Justice at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,165. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Concepcion G Nebab

Program Technician III/Justice

2023 total comp
$94,156
Base pay
$58,666
Overtime
$35,190
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,156
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207619929088
Salary Total
$5,114
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,156

At Justice, Concepcion G Nebab serves as a Program Technician III. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,156. Their bargaining unit is R04.