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 60
Criminalist/Justice
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Nathan A Lugo holds the role of Criminalist at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,321. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice
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Anthony S Lucero is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $92,291. Union affiliation: R01.
Senior Legal Analyst/Justice
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Laura J Paik holds the role of Senior Legal Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,283. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Justice
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Udayalakshmi Meduri is a Information Technology Specialist I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $92,272. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Associate/Justice
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Stevie Bystra is a Information Technology Associate at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $92,258. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Legal Analyst/Justice
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Diane M Murkidjanian works as a Senior Legal Analyst for Justice. Diane earned $92,256 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor)/Justice
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Daniel D Lim works as a Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor) for Justice. Daniel earned $92,251 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice
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Rowena A R Aquino is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $92,223. Union affiliation: R01.
Program Technician II/Justice
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Davina S Cumbuss is a Program Technician II at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $92,221. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Associate Personnel Analyst/Justice
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Martha Lauv works as a Associate Personnel Analyst for Justice. Martha earned $92,217 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Personnel Analyst/Justice
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Kristine L Cathey works as a Associate Personnel Analyst for Justice. Kristine earned $92,161 in 2023. Union affiliation: C01.
Research Data Analyst II/Justice
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Vicki J Louie works as a Research Data Analyst II for Justice. Vicki earned $92,152 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Supervising Program Technician III/Justice
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Christina M Villanueva works as a Supervising Program Technician III for Justice. Christina earned $92,114 in 2023. They are represented by S04.
Senior Legal Analyst/Justice
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Francesca T Covey works as a Senior Legal Analyst for Justice. Francesca earned $92,111 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Senior Legal Analyst/Justice
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Eduardo A Hofilena holds the role of Senior Legal Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,111. They are represented by R01.
Senior Legal Analyst/Justice
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At Justice, Patricia Mendiola serves as a Senior Legal Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,111. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Legal Analyst/Justice
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Brant W Nelson works as a Senior Legal Analyst for Justice. Brant earned $92,111 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Crime Analyst I/Justice
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Rene M Truscott works as a Crime Analyst I for Justice. Rene earned $92,084 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Special Investigator/Justice
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Elaine M Lister is a Special Investigator at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $92,012. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice
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At Justice, Stephanie D Torres serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,992. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Investigative Auditor IV (Specialist), Department of Justice/Justice
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Debra J Phillips is a Investigative Auditor IV (Specialist), Department of Justice at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $91,970. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Justice
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Kevin T Pham holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,956. They are represented by R01.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Divya B Rao is a Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $91,932. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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At Justice, Aimee Feinberg serves as a Deputy Attorney General IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,864. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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At Justice, Michael R Novasky serves as a Deputy Attorney General III. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,845. They are represented by R02.
Investigative Auditor III, Department of Justice/Justice
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At Justice, Nancy Yang serves as a Investigative Auditor III, Department of Justice. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,829. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice
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Gerlyn R Dela Cruz-Yanos is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $91,819. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Field Representative, Department of Justice/Justice
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Rosa I Medina is a Field Representative, Department of Justice at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $91,746. Union affiliation: R07.
Staff Services Manager I/Justice
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Anh-Hoang P Bui works as a Staff Services Manager I for Justice. Anh-Hoang earned $91,738 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Criminalist/Justice
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Rodney M Encinas Jr works as a Criminalist for Justice. Rodney earned $91,689 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Senior Legal Analyst/Justice
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At Justice, Florabelle C Gochayna serves as a Senior Legal Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,671. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Justice
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Catherine D Jovicevic is a Staff Services Manager I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $91,653. Union affiliation: S01.
Administrative Assistant II/Justice
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Patricia M Mar works as a Administrative Assistant II for Justice. Patricia earned $91,561 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is C01.
Crime Analyst II/Justice
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Hanh K Ha holds the role of Crime Analyst II at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,539. Union affiliation: R07.
Senior Legal Analyst/Justice
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Sean Puttick is a Senior Legal Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $91,499. They are represented by R01.
Deputy Attorney General/Justice
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Kristopher R Jolly holds the role of Deputy Attorney General at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,489. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General/Justice
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Jesica Y Gonzalez is a Deputy Attorney General at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $91,456. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Staff Services Manager I/Justice
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Vincent J Cisneros holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,456. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Deputy Attorney General/Justice
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Chelsea Zaragoza is a Deputy Attorney General at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $91,453. Union affiliation: R02.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice
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Brittany P Hernandez is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $91,424. Union affiliation: R01.