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 59

Maria Irene D Mckenzie

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$93,260

Base pay: $82,725
Overtime: $10,085
Other pay: $450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,260
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200115393025
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $93,260

Maria Irene D Mckenzie holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $93,260. Union affiliation: R01.

Michael J Landis

Graphic Designer III/Justice

2023 total comp

$93,236

Base pay: $87,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,744
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,236
Union / bargaining unit: R14
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,417
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207052886001
Salary Total: $7,417
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $93,236

Michael J Landis is a Graphic Designer III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $93,236. Their bargaining unit is R14.

Cheri A Hulsebus

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$93,213

Base pay: $91,218
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,995
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,213
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,825
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204194800001
Salary Total: $7,825
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $93,213

Cheri A Hulsebus works as a Staff Services Manager I for Justice. Cheri earned $93,213 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Pamela R Coleman-Watts

Crime Analyst I/Justice

2023 total comp

$93,200

Base pay: $68,288
Overtime: $24,912
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,200
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,994
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4209630109008
Salary Total: $5,994
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $93,200

Pamela R Coleman-Watts is a Crime Analyst I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $93,200. Union affiliation: R07.

Mei W Thai

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$93,141

Base pay: $87,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,717
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,141
Union / bargaining unit: E48
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202834800001
Salary Total: $7,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $93,141

Mei W Thai is a Staff Services Manager I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $93,141. Their bargaining unit is E48.

Suzanne Marie Mayes

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Justice

2023 total comp

$93,124

Base pay: $89,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,852
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,124
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,826
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200574801002
Salary Total: $7,826
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $93,124

At Justice, Suzanne Marie Mayes serves as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $93,124. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Matthew J Thompson

Research Data Specialist II/Justice

2023 total comp

$93,114

Base pay: $90,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,370
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,114
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,337
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207965758008
Salary Total: $8,337
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $93,114

Matthew J Thompson works as a Research Data Specialist II for Justice. Matthew earned $93,114 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Irene Smith

Field Representative, Department of Justice/Justice

2023 total comp

$93,095

Base pay: $58,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $34,589
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,095
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,700
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207018519028
Salary Total: $7,700
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $93,095

At Justice, Irene Smith serves as a Field Representative, Department of Justice. Their 2023 pay totaled $93,095. Union affiliation: R07.

Kimberly D Pearson

Crime Analyst II/Justice

2023 total comp

$93,095

Base pay: $70,026
Overtime: $21,689
Other pay: $1,380
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,095
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,015
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207610110014
Salary Total: $6,015
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $93,095

Kimberly D Pearson holds the role of Crime Analyst II at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $93,095. They are represented by R07.

Suzanne K Barton

Crime Analyst I/Justice

2023 total comp

$93,075

Base pay: $67,354
Overtime: $25,421
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,075
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,920
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205050109003
Salary Total: $5,920
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $93,075

Suzanne K Barton is a Crime Analyst I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $93,075. They are represented by R07.

Katrina N Gilbert

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$93,055

Base pay: $90,505
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,055
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,087
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208621402016
Salary Total: $8,087
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $93,055

Katrina N Gilbert holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $93,055. They are represented by R01.

Eustolia L Quezada

Crime Analyst II/Justice

2023 total comp

$93,041

Base pay: $74,296
Overtime: $18,545
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,041
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,441
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205100110007
Salary Total: $6,441
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $93,041

At Justice, Eustolia L Quezada serves as a Crime Analyst II. Their 2023 pay totaled $93,041. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Danielle R Damper

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Justice

2023 total comp

$93,022

Base pay: $89,102
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,022
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,792
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200854801901
Salary Total: $7,792
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $93,022

Danielle R Damper works as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) for Justice. Danielle earned $93,022 in 2023. They are represented by S01.

Aree Pace

Investigative Auditor III, Department of Justice/Justice

2023 total comp

$93,020

Base pay: $90,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,020
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,997
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4203264215006
Salary Total: $7,997
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $93,020

Aree Pace holds the role of Investigative Auditor III, Department of Justice at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $93,020. They are represented by R01.

Paul C Carbajal

Crime Analyst II/Justice

2023 total comp

$93,000

Base pay: $62,688
Overtime: $30,012
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,000
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,538
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4209630110003
Salary Total: $5,538
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $93,000

Paul C Carbajal holds the role of Crime Analyst II at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $93,000. They are represented by R07.

John S Navarrete

Field Representative, Department of Justice/Justice

2023 total comp

$92,986

Base pay: $89,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,680
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,986
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,700
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4209168519001
Salary Total: $7,700
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,986

John S Navarrete is a Field Representative, Department of Justice at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $92,986. They are represented by R07.

Aimee V Lopez

Senior Legal Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$92,982

Base pay: $90,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,982
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,474
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204555333001
Salary Total: $7,674
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,982

Aimee V Lopez is a Senior Legal Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $92,982. They are represented by R01.

Maria Antoniette Gacad

Senior Legal Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$92,891

Base pay: $87,122
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,769
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,891
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,474
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202835333007
Salary Total: $7,474
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,891

At Justice, Maria Antoniette Gacad serves as a Senior Legal Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,891. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Cathy Thao

Senior Legal Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$92,861

Base pay: $87,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,769
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,861
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,474
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201815333005
Salary Total: $7,474
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,861

Cathy Thao holds the role of Senior Legal Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,861. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Magen G Walter

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$92,860

Base pay: $89,579
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,281
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,860
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,998
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207014800006
Salary Total: $7,998
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,860

Magen G Walter holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,860. They are represented by S01.

Othelia Heffernan

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$92,833

Base pay: $90,413
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,833
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,866
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208601402005
Salary Total: $7,866
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,833

Othelia Heffernan works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Justice. Othelia earned $92,833 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Sahitya S Kuchanapally

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$92,808

Base pay: $92,208
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,808
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,173
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208601402088
Salary Total: $8,173
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,808

Sahitya S Kuchanapally holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,808. Union affiliation: R01.

Joanne M Kemmer

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$92,750

Base pay: $91,360
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,390
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,750
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,850
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207364800001
Salary Total: $7,850
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,750

Joanne M Kemmer holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,750. Union affiliation: S01.

Heidy R Torres

Supervising Program Technician II/Justice

2023 total comp

$92,734

Base pay: $59,281
Overtime: $28,827
Other pay: $4,626
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,734
Union / bargaining unit: S04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,167
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207619925033
Salary Total: $5,167
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,734

Heidy R Torres works as a Supervising Program Technician II for Justice. Heidy earned $92,734 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S04.

Kimberly A Hewitt

Field Representative, Department of Justice/Justice

2023 total comp

$92,721

Base pay: $84,541
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,180
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,721
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,700
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207368519001
Salary Total: $7,700
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,721

Kimberly A Hewitt works as a Field Representative, Department of Justice for Justice. Kimberly earned $92,721 in 2023. They are represented by R07.

Katie C Dugan

Supervising Program Technician III/Justice

2023 total comp

$92,718

Base pay: $62,063
Overtime: $28,235
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,718
Union / bargaining unit: S04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,703
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207619926025
Salary Total: $5,703
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,718

Katie C Dugan is a Supervising Program Technician III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $92,718. Their bargaining unit is S04.

Samuel G Gilmor

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp

$92,691

Base pay: $90,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,731
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,691
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,046
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202875730007
Salary Total: $8,046
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,691

Samuel G Gilmor holds the role of Deputy Attorney General at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,691. They are represented by R02.

Carrie M Look

Senior Legal Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$92,683

Base pay: $86,914
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,769
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,683
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,474
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202835333008
Salary Total: $7,474
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,683

Carrie M Look is a Senior Legal Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $92,683. Union affiliation: R01.

Brenton G Sinift

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$92,651

Base pay: $90,231
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,651
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,998
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200541402003
Salary Total: $7,998
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,651

At Justice, Brenton G Sinift serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,651. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Tanisha N Marshall-Mcvay

Legal Support Supervisor II/Justice

2023 total comp

$92,599

Base pay: $81,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,090
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,599
Union / bargaining unit: S04
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,429
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200321278004
Salary Total: $7,088
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,599

At Justice, Tanisha N Marshall-Mcvay serves as a Legal Support Supervisor II. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,599. They are represented by S04.

Rochelle L Golder

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$92,571

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $6,232
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,571
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4203135393019
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,571

At Justice, Rochelle L Golder serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,571. Union affiliation: R01.

Gilbert K Samia

Research Data Analyst II/Justice

2023 total comp

$92,571

Base pay: $90,032
Overtime: $169
Other pay: $2,370
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,571
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,848
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207965731003
Salary Total: $7,848
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,571

Gilbert K Samia holds the role of Research Data Analyst II at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,571. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Cassie F Ingolia

Criminalist/Justice

2023 total comp

$92,565

Base pay: $87,151
Overtime: $5,414
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,565
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SHASTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,660
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205658466013
Salary Total: $7,660
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,565

Cassie F Ingolia holds the role of Criminalist at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,565. They are represented by R07.

Elza C Moreira

Senior Legal Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$92,505

Base pay: $90,235
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,270
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,505
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,474
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201135333901
Salary Total: $7,674
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,505

Elza C Moreira works as a Senior Legal Analyst for Justice. Elza earned $92,505 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Griffith Kwong

Information Technology Associate/Justice

2023 total comp

$92,499

Base pay: $92,199
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,499
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,104
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208611401047
Salary Total: $8,104
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,499

Griffith Kwong is a Information Technology Associate at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $92,499. Union affiliation: R01.

Teresa P Elm

Research Data Analyst II/Justice

2023 total comp

$92,452

Base pay: $90,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,452
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,848
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207015731001
Salary Total: $7,848
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,452

Teresa P Elm holds the role of Research Data Analyst II at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,452. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Robert J Turner

Research Data Analyst II/Justice

2023 total comp

$92,452

Base pay: $90,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,452
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,848
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207015731005
Salary Total: $7,848
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,452

Robert J Turner works as a Research Data Analyst II for Justice. Robert earned $92,452 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Sylvia S Garza

Research Data Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$92,385

Base pay: $88,291
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,094
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,385
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,815
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207015742003
Salary Total: $7,815
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,385

Sylvia S Garza is a Research Data Specialist I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $92,385. They are represented by R01.

Barbara J Mello

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$92,350

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $6,011
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,350
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4203185393014
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,350

Barbara J Mello is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $92,350. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Latecia Y Breeden

Program Technician III/Justice

2023 total comp

$92,329

Base pay: $58,666
Overtime: $31,843
Other pay: $1,820
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,329
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205109929005
Salary Total: $5,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,329

Latecia Y Breeden works as a Program Technician III for Justice. Latecia earned $92,329 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.