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 63

Ashley A Jacoby

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Justice

2023 total comp

$90,305

Base pay: $86,365
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,940
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,305
Union / bargaining unit: E48
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,826
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200574801019
Salary Total: $7,826
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $90,305

Ashley A Jacoby holds the role of Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,305. Union affiliation: E48.

Monica L Gable

Senior Legal Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$90,282

Base pay: $88,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,282
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,474
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201495333008
Salary Total: $7,474
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $90,282

Monica L Gable holds the role of Senior Legal Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,282. Union affiliation: R01.

Rachelle M Leblanc

Senior Legal Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$90,282

Base pay: $88,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,282
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,474
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201655333001
Salary Total: $7,474
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $90,282

Rachelle M Leblanc is a Senior Legal Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $90,282. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Sonia F Ramos

Senior Legal Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$90,282

Base pay: $88,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,282
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,474
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204325333004
Salary Total: $7,474
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $90,282

Sonia F Ramos holds the role of Senior Legal Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,282. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Cindy M Vang

Crime Analyst I/Justice

2023 total comp

$90,282

Base pay: $59,124
Overtime: $30,558
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,282
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,175
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207610109043
Salary Total: $5,175
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $90,282

Cindy M Vang is a Crime Analyst I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $90,282. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Richarell J Ames

Senior Legal Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$90,260

Base pay: $87,840
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,260
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,474
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201715333004
Salary Total: $7,474
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $90,260

Richarell J Ames works as a Senior Legal Analyst for Justice. Richarell earned $90,260 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Aditi Saksena

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$90,240

Base pay: $87,820
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,240
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,784
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208601402026
Salary Total: $7,784
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $90,240

Aditi Saksena is a Information Technology Specialist I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $90,240. They are represented by R01.

Marlina D Castillo

Crime Analyst III/Justice

2023 total comp

$90,200

Base pay: $82,201
Overtime: $7,674
Other pay: $325
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,200
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,346
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205100111001
Salary Total: $7,346
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $90,200

Marlina D Castillo holds the role of Crime Analyst III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,200. They are represented by R07.

Faheemah K Usher

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$90,189

Base pay: $87,769
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,189
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,844
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200544800006
Salary Total: $7,844
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $90,189

At Justice, Faheemah K Usher serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $90,189. They are represented by S01.

Dennis D Gutierrez

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp

$90,127

Base pay: $88,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,127
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,708
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201955730016
Salary Total: $8,708
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $90,127

Dennis D Gutierrez works as a Deputy Attorney General for Justice. Dennis earned $90,127 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Alexander B Prieto

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp

$90,121

Base pay: $87,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,121
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,132
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204755706024
Salary Total: $13,132
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $90,121

Alexander B Prieto holds the role of Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,121. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Rainier N Pabuna

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

2023 total comp

$89,987

Base pay: $87,567
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,987
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,572
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204794224003
Salary Total: $7,572
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,987

Rainier N Pabuna holds the role of Investigative Auditor IV (Specialist), Department of Justice at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $89,987. Union affiliation: R01.

Kimberly R Kelley-Espinoza

Senior Legal Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$89,982

Base pay: $88,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,820
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,982
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,474
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204375333002
Salary Total: $7,474
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,982

Kimberly R Kelley-Espinoza works as a Senior Legal Analyst for Justice. Kimberly earned $89,982 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Charlene M Andrews

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$89,971

Base pay: $76,342
Overtime: $8,286
Other pay: $5,343
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,971
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,523
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200115393018
Salary Total: $6,523
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,971

Charlene M Andrews works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Justice. Charlene earned $89,971 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Stacy A Watson

Associate Business Management Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$89,960

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $426
Other pay: $5,615
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,960
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200284742006
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,960

At Justice, Stacy A Watson serves as a Associate Business Management Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $89,960. Union affiliation: R01.

Allison Mallory

Criminalist/Justice

2023 total comp

$89,956

Base pay: $89,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,956
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: CONTRA COSTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,660
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205068466068
Salary Total: $7,960
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,956

At Justice, Allison Mallory serves as a Criminalist. Their 2023 pay totaled $89,956. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Lisa C Calvillo

Program Technician II/Justice

2023 total comp

$89,942

Base pay: $52,229
Overtime: $33,341
Other pay: $4,371
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,942
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,528
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207619928153
Salary Total: $4,528
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,942

Lisa C Calvillo is a Program Technician II at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $89,942. Union affiliation: R04.

Marcus A Milani

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$89,933

Base pay: $84,082
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,851
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,933
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,453
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200574800053
Salary Total: $7,453
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,933

At Justice, Marcus A Milani serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $89,933. They are represented by S01.

Jeanne M Saunders

Nurse Evaluator II, Health Services/Justice

2023 total comp

$89,913

Base pay: $87,486
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,427
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,913
Union / bargaining unit: R17
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,722
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4236528144009
Salary Total: $7,722
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,913

Jeanne M Saunders is a Nurse Evaluator II, Health Services at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $89,913. They are represented by R17.

Dee Dee A Eller

Field Representative, Department of Justice/Justice

2023 total comp

$89,906

Base pay: $89,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,906
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,700
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207018519015
Salary Total: $7,700
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,906

Dee Dee A Eller works as a Field Representative, Department of Justice for Justice. Dee earned $89,906 in 2023. They are represented by R07.

Stacey L Prado

Field Representative, Department of Justice/Justice

2023 total comp

$89,906

Base pay: $89,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,906
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,700
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207018519020
Salary Total: $7,700
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,906

Stacey L Prado works as a Field Representative, Department of Justice for Justice. Stacey earned $89,906 in 2023. They are represented by R07.

Nicole N Vinh

Field Representative, Department of Justice/Justice

2023 total comp

$89,852

Base pay: $89,306
Overtime: $221
Other pay: $325
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,852
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,700
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4203298519002
Salary Total: $7,700
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,852

At Justice, Nicole N Vinh serves as a Field Representative, Department of Justice. Their 2023 pay totaled $89,852. Union affiliation: R07.

Karen L James

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$89,847

Base pay: $87,427
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,847
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,551
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200494800004
Salary Total: $7,551
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,847

Karen L James holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $89,847. Union affiliation: S01.

Peter M Flores

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$89,839

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $312
Other pay: $5,608
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,839
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207055393019
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,839

Peter M Flores holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $89,839. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Eva Z Reveles

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$89,833

Base pay: $84,275
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,558
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,833
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202604800901
Salary Total: $7,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,833

Eva Z Reveles holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $89,833. They are represented by S01.

Gary M Garcia

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$89,829

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $302
Other pay: $5,608
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,829
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200335393008
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,829

Gary M Garcia is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $89,829. They are represented by R01.

Tung Le

Staff Services Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$89,825

Base pay: $58,071
Overtime: $29,784
Other pay: $1,970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,825
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,962
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205105157016
Salary Total: $4,962
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,825

Tung Le holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $89,825. They are represented by R01.

Thomas W Bierfreund

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$89,806

Base pay: $87,386
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,806
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,617
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207014800008
Salary Total: $7,617
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,806

Thomas W Bierfreund works as a Staff Services Manager I for Justice. Thomas earned $89,806 in 2023. They are represented by S01.

Mayank Sharma

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$89,806

Base pay: $87,386
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,806
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,617
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207614800022
Salary Total: $7,617
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,806

Mayank Sharma is a Staff Services Manager I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $89,806. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Doris Maysonet

Crime Analyst II/Justice

2023 total comp

$89,795

Base pay: $63,274
Overtime: $26,171
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,795
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,538
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207610110007
Salary Total: $5,538
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,795

Doris Maysonet works as a Crime Analyst II for Justice. Doris earned $89,795 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.

Mary A Keck

Senior Legal Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$89,772

Base pay: $84,101
Overtime: $123
Other pay: $5,548
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,772
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,331
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200495333011
Salary Total: $7,331
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,772

Mary A Keck works as a Senior Legal Analyst for Justice. Mary earned $89,772 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Douglas K Lewis

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$89,770

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $3,581
Other pay: $2,270
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,770
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4203185393012
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,770

At Justice, Douglas K Lewis serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $89,770. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Lerato C Childs

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$89,765

Base pay: $68,182
Overtime: $16,615
Other pay: $4,967
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,765
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,968
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200115393022
Salary Total: $5,968
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,765

Lerato C Childs holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $89,765. They are represented by R01.

Michael H Ginsborg

Supervising Librarian I/Justice

2023 total comp

$89,708

Base pay: $85,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,772
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,708
Union / bargaining unit: S21
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,372
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200432944007
Salary Total: $7,372
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,708

Michael H Ginsborg holds the role of Supervising Librarian I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $89,708. Their bargaining unit is S21.

Chu-Yin Thong Her

Security Officer I, Department of Justice/Justice

2023 total comp

$89,705

Base pay: $67,040
Overtime: $20,132
Other pay: $2,533
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,705
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,531
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4190581960011
Salary Total: $5,829
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,705

Chu-Yin Thong Her is a Security Officer I, Department of Justice at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $89,705. Union affiliation: R07.

Leticia L Tinajero

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$89,683

Base pay: $84,082
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,601
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,683
Union / bargaining unit: E48
Work county: MONTEREY

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,453
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200884800003
Salary Total: $7,453
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,683

At Justice, Leticia L Tinajero serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $89,683. They are represented by E48.

Amber S Davidson

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$89,527

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,608
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,527
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205225393002
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,527

Amber S Davidson works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Justice. Amber earned $89,527 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Julie D Navarro

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$89,527

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,608
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,527
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207015393029
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,527

Julie D Navarro works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Justice. Julie earned $89,527 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Nancy Quach

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$89,527

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,608
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,527
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201435393001
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,527

Nancy Quach is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $89,527. They are represented by R01.

Anthony J Salazar

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$89,527

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,608
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,527
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204195393008
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,527

At Justice, Anthony J Salazar serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $89,527. Their bargaining unit is R01.