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 73

Erin E Isberg

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$81,383

Base pay: $76,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,343
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,383
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,523
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200165393015
Salary Total: $6,523
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $81,383

Erin E Isberg holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $81,383. They are represented by R01.

Reynaldo S Delos Santos

Legal Support Supervisor I/Justice

2023 total comp

$81,361

Base pay: $76,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,357
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,361
Union / bargaining unit: S04
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,844
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200351277010
Salary Total: $6,443
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $81,361

Reynaldo S Delos Santos works as a Legal Support Supervisor I for Justice. Reynaldo earned $81,361 in 2023. Union affiliation: S04.

Ryan K Hass

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$81,357

Base pay: $78,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,357
Union / bargaining unit: E48
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,760
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200574800059
Salary Total: $6,760
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $81,357

At Justice, Ryan K Hass serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $81,357. Union affiliation: E48.

Mawiyah A Demas

Senior Personnel Specialist/Justice

2023 total comp

$81,356

Base pay: $76,733
Overtime: $103
Other pay: $4,520
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,356
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,689
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200571317004
Salary Total: $6,689
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $81,356

Mawiyah A Demas holds the role of Senior Personnel Specialist at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $81,356. Union affiliation: R01.

Brenda J Bartley

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$81,352

Base pay: $78,881
Overtime: $201
Other pay: $2,270
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,352
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,848
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4236525393003
Salary Total: $6,848
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $81,352

At Justice, Brenda J Bartley serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $81,352. Union affiliation: R01.

Eric J Spaans

Associate Personnel Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$81,336

Base pay: $78,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,336
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,907
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200575142066
Salary Total: $6,907
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $81,336

Eric J Spaans works as a Associate Personnel Analyst for Justice. Eric earned $81,336 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Donald A Robinson

Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice

2023 total comp

$81,319

Base pay: $81,319
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,319
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,378
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204355705901
Salary Total: $83
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $81,319

Donald A Robinson works as a Deputy Attorney General IV for Justice. Donald earned $81,319 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Leah J Walsh

Crime Analyst Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$81,308

Base pay: $76,643
Overtime: $4,015
Other pay: $650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,308
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,627
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207010118004
Salary Total: $6,627
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $81,308

At Justice, Leah J Walsh serves as a Crime Analyst Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $81,308. They are represented by S07.

Caleb C Saephan

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$81,306

Base pay: $78,886
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,306
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,794
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208601402074
Salary Total: $6,794
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $81,306

At Justice, Caleb C Saephan serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $81,306. Union affiliation: R01.

Debbie J Vorous

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp

$81,232

Base pay: $76,140
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,092
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,232
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $15,228
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201315701005
Salary Total: $15,228
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $81,232

At Justice, Debbie J Vorous serves as a Deputy Attorney General V. Their 2023 pay totaled $81,232. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Vanessa Vera

Senior Legal Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$81,230

Base pay: $75,887
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,343
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,230
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,524
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204795333003
Salary Total: $6,524
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $81,230

Vanessa Vera is a Senior Legal Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $81,230. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Robert E Grenfell

Information Technology Associate/Justice

2023 total comp

$81,158

Base pay: $78,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,158
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,852
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208611401011
Salary Total: $6,852
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $81,158

Robert E Grenfell works as a Information Technology Associate for Justice. Robert earned $81,158 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Patricia A Nance

Program Technician/Justice

2023 total comp

$81,153

Base pay: $48,440
Overtime: $30,893
Other pay: $1,820
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,153
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,200
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207619927059
Salary Total: $4,200
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $81,153

Patricia A Nance is a Program Technician at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $81,153. Union affiliation: R04.

Marianne Perez

Legal Support Supervisor II/Justice

2023 total comp

$81,140

Base pay: $75,839
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,140
Union / bargaining unit: S04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,429
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200311278003
Salary Total: $6,429
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $81,140

Marianne Perez holds the role of Legal Support Supervisor II at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $81,140. Their bargaining unit is S04.

Terrence L Blosser

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$81,067

Base pay: $78,922
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,145
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,067
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,852
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208621402009
Salary Total: $6,852
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $81,067

Terrence L Blosser works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Justice. Terrence earned $81,067 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Linzie Nb Nguyen

Business Service Officer II (Supervisor)/Justice

2023 total comp

$81,046

Base pay: $74,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,050
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,046
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,650
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200334973003
Salary Total: $6,650
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $81,046

Linzie Nb Nguyen holds the role of Business Service Officer II (Supervisor) at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $81,046. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Lori M Orr

Property Controller II/Justice

2023 total comp

$81,046

Base pay: $57,376
Overtime: $19,487
Other pay: $4,183
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,046
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,127
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207611549002
Salary Total: $5,127
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $81,046

Lori M Orr is a Property Controller II at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $81,046. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Zua Cha

Information Technology Associate/Justice

2023 total comp

$81,041

Base pay: $75,688
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,353
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,041
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,545
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208641401030
Salary Total: $6,545
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $81,041

Zua Cha is a Information Technology Associate at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $81,041. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Christopher J Luis

Research Data Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$81,011

Base pay: $78,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,370
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,011
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,681
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207965742002
Salary Total: $6,681
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $81,011

At Justice, Christopher J Luis serves as a Research Data Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $81,011. Union affiliation: R01.

Suzanne M Wildanger

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$81,008

Base pay: $78,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,008
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,907
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200215393010
Salary Total: $6,907
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $81,008

At Justice, Suzanne M Wildanger serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $81,008. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Moira G Kinney

Associate Personnel Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$81,008

Base pay: $78,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,008
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,907
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200575142098
Salary Total: $6,907
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $81,008

Moira G Kinney is a Associate Personnel Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $81,008. Union affiliation: R01.

Thomas Caballero Jr

Senior Legal Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$81,008

Base pay: $78,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,008
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,907
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201825333001
Salary Total: $6,907
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $81,008

Thomas Caballero Jr is a Senior Legal Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $81,008. Union affiliation: R01.

Jemma F Villamayor

Crime Analyst Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,960

Base pay: $77,255
Overtime: $3,005
Other pay: $700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,960
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,627
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207610118007
Salary Total: $6,627
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,960

At Justice, Jemma F Villamayor serves as a Crime Analyst Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $80,960. They are represented by S07.

William D Walters

Crime Analyst Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,957

Base pay: $70,889
Overtime: $10,019
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,957
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,312
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207010118001
Salary Total: $6,399
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,957

William D Walters holds the role of Crime Analyst Supervisor at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $80,957. Union affiliation: S07.

Gavino M Valdez

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,929

Base pay: $75,753
Overtime: $4,576
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,929
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207615393028
Salary Total: $6,776
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,929

Gavino M Valdez works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Justice. Gavino earned $80,929 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Shane S Chand

Information Technology Associate/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,919

Base pay: $78,499
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,919
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,871
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4203261401001
Salary Total: $6,871
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,919

Shane S Chand is a Information Technology Associate at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $80,919. Union affiliation: R01.

Timothy D Mulligan

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,917

Base pay: $77,154
Overtime: $1,793
Other pay: $1,970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,917
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,760
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205104800901
Salary Total: $6,760
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,917

Timothy D Mulligan works as a Staff Services Manager I for Justice. Timothy earned $80,917 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.

Marcus S Ponder

Information Technology Associate/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,916

Base pay: $75,688
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,228
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,916
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,545
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208611401054
Salary Total: $6,545
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,916

Marcus S Ponder works as a Information Technology Associate for Justice. Marcus earned $80,916 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Sun K Chun

Investigative Auditor III, Department of Justice/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,908

Base pay: $77,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,620
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,908
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,907
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4203264215012
Salary Total: $6,907
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,908

At Justice, Sun K Chun serves as a Investigative Auditor III, Department of Justice. Their 2023 pay totaled $80,908. They are represented by R01.

Maya Hamade

Criminalist/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,878

Base pay: $80,039
Overtime: $539
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,878
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,948
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205758466027
Salary Total: $6,948
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,878

Maya Hamade is a Criminalist at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $80,878. Union affiliation: R07.

Jocelyn C Santos

Legal Support Supervisor I/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,865

Base pay: $76,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,861
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,865
Union / bargaining unit: S04
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,844
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200351277002
Salary Total: $6,443
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,865

Jocelyn C Santos is a Legal Support Supervisor I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $80,865. Their bargaining unit is S04.

Brittany R Phillips

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,851

Base pay: $67,614
Overtime: $8,318
Other pay: $4,919
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,851
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,968
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207015393033
Salary Total: $5,968
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,851

At Justice, Brittany R Phillips serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $80,851. They are represented by R01.

Justin E Remmick

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,835

Base pay: $77,521
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,314
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,835
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,650
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200255393025
Salary Total: $6,650
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,835

Justin E Remmick holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $80,835. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Tara K Burrows-Yates

Field Representative, Department of Justice/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,803

Base pay: $80,203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,803
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,963
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207328519005
Salary Total: $6,963
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,803

Tara K Burrows-Yates holds the role of Field Representative, Department of Justice at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $80,803. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Paul L Madsen

Crime Analyst I/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,751

Base pay: $56,202
Overtime: $24,549
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,751
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,022
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205100109018
Salary Total: $5,022
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,751

Paul L Madsen is a Crime Analyst I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $80,751. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Marshall S Mcmunn

Research Data Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,698

Base pay: $75,853
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,845
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,698
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,815
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207965742008
Salary Total: $7,815
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,698

Marshall S Mcmunn holds the role of Research Data Specialist I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $80,698. Union affiliation: R01.

Haylee C Sarrels

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,698

Base pay: $77,604
Overtime: $667
Other pay: $2,427
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,698
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,907
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205225393001
Salary Total: $6,907
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,698

At Justice, Haylee C Sarrels serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $80,698. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Shelley L Klinefelter

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,680

Base pay: $75,247
Overtime: $209
Other pay: $5,224
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,680
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,760
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207614800010
Salary Total: $6,760
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,680

Shelley L Klinefelter holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $80,680. They are represented by S01.

Wayne L Campbell

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,680

Base pay: $78,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,680
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,907
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207015393035
Salary Total: $6,907
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,680

At Justice, Wayne L Campbell serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $80,680. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Riza Gloria V Alvarez

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,679

Base pay: $80,679
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,679
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,064
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200375393005
Salary Total: $7,064
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,679

Riza Gloria V Alvarez works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Justice. Riza earned $80,679 in 2023. They are represented by R01.