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 61
Criminalist/Justice
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Gordon Peng holds the role of Criminalist at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,416. They are represented by R07.
Crime Analyst III/Justice
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Rachel M Pyara works as a Crime Analyst III for Justice. Rachel earned $91,382 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Crime Analyst Supervisor/Justice
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Tracy L Newsom holds the role of Crime Analyst Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,365. They are represented by S07.
Associate Personnel Analyst/Justice
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Tina M Denham holds the role of Associate Personnel Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,322. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Program Technician II/Justice
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Joann T Tran holds the role of Program Technician II at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,274. They are represented by R04.
Information Technology Specialist I/Justice
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Kevin T Jenkins holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,215. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Justice
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Troy R Whitfield holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,167. They are represented by S01.
Senior Legal Analyst/Justice
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Cecilia Zissen holds the role of Senior Legal Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,146. They are represented by R01.
Deputy Attorney General/Justice
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Shaina L Alcheck is a Deputy Attorney General at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $91,146. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General/Justice
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At Justice, Jessica A Bonitz serves as a Deputy Attorney General. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,146. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General/Justice
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Madeline I Thomas works as a Deputy Attorney General for Justice. Madeline earned $91,146 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.
Information Technology Associate/Justice
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At Justice, Amie J Crum serves as a Information Technology Associate. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,123. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Justice
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Shelley L Rider works as a Staff Services Manager I for Justice. Shelley earned $91,103 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Deputy Attorney General/Justice
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Monica A Heger is a Deputy Attorney General at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $91,076. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Staff Services Manager I/Justice
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Meghann R Smith works as a Staff Services Manager I for Justice. Meghann earned $91,000 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Deputy Attorney General/Justice
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Lisa E Giarratano holds the role of Deputy Attorney General at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,996. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General/Justice
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Hannah Park holds the role of Deputy Attorney General at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,996. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Deputy Attorney General/Justice
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Alexander G Vicas holds the role of Deputy Attorney General at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,996. Union affiliation: R02.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Judith S List holds the role of Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,963. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Investigative Auditor III, Department of Justice/Justice
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At Justice, Elena M Ruvalcaba serves as a Investigative Auditor III, Department of Justice. Their 2023 pay totaled $90,955. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Justice
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Rudolph P Lopez is a Staff Services Manager I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $90,954. They are represented by E48.
Field Representative, Department of Justice/Justice
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Oscar Acosta works as a Field Representative, Department of Justice for Justice. Oscar earned $90,918 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Deputy Attorney General/Justice
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Alexandria M Faura holds the role of Deputy Attorney General at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,901. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Information Technology Specialist I/Justice
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Eric L Hupp works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Justice. Eric earned $90,901 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Deputy Attorney General/Justice
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At Justice, Danielle N Elliott serves as a Deputy Attorney General. Their 2023 pay totaled $90,896. They are represented by R02.
Criminalist/Justice
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Katrina M Ortega is a Criminalist at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $90,869. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Justice
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Xuanphuong T Tran holds the role of Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,854. They are represented by R01.
Deputy Attorney General/Justice
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At Justice, Nathan M Guerrero serves as a Deputy Attorney General. Their 2023 pay totaled $90,846. Union affiliation: R02.
Senior Legal Analyst/Justice
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Carlos E Casillas is a Senior Legal Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $90,822. They are represented by R01.
Field Representative, Department of Justice/Justice
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Ada L Gutierrez holds the role of Field Representative, Department of Justice at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,767. They are represented by R07.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice
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At Justice, Lisa R Espitia serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $90,755. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Justice
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At Justice, Jeffrey Yamamoto serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $90,748. They are represented by S01.
Crime Analyst III/Justice
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Sara M Tarver is a Crime Analyst III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $90,663. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Staff Services Manager I/Justice
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At Justice, Jerrico T Crisologo Jr serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $90,657. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Deputy Attorney General/Justice
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At Justice, Patricia M Kealy serves as a Deputy Attorney General. Their 2023 pay totaled $90,640. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General/Justice
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At Justice, Maxine M Hart serves as a Deputy Attorney General. Their 2023 pay totaled $90,623. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Program Technician II/Justice
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Van A Banh holds the role of Program Technician II at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,614. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Senior Legal Analyst/Justice
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Michelle M Williams is a Senior Legal Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $90,612. Union affiliation: R01.
Senior Legal Analyst/Justice
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Sandee M Agustin holds the role of Senior Legal Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,582. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Legal Analyst/Justice
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Liana L Ashley works as a Senior Legal Analyst for Justice. Liana earned $90,582 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.