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 74

Peter S Villarreal

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,639

Base pay: $80,039
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,639
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200165393009
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,639

Peter S Villarreal holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $80,639. Union affiliation: R01.

Rebecca S Horst

Crime Analyst II/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,626

Base pay: $63,219
Overtime: $17,107
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,626
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,539
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205100110010
Salary Total: $5,539
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,626

At Justice, Rebecca S Horst serves as a Crime Analyst II. Their 2023 pay totaled $80,626. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Vickie L Tucker-Beatty

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,570

Base pay: $78,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,570
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207015393022
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,570

Vickie L Tucker-Beatty works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Justice. Vickie earned $80,570 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Ji H Lee

Criminalist/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,530

Base pay: $80,230
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,530
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SAN JOAQUIN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,948
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205698466024
Salary Total: $6,948
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,530

Ji H Lee works as a Criminalist for Justice. Ji earned $80,530 in 2023. They are represented by R07.

Ashraf A Mohammed

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,475

Base pay: $79,135
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,340
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,475
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,436
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207361402002
Salary Total: $9,436
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,475

Ashraf A Mohammed works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Justice. Ashraf earned $80,475 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Lauren E Freeman

Deputy Attorney General III/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,456

Base pay: $65,068
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,389
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,456
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,536
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201315706008
Salary Total: $9,077
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,456

Lauren E Freeman works as a Deputy Attorney General III for Justice. Lauren earned $80,456 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Jessica A Renzelman

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,352

Base pay: $77,932
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,352
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,907
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4203275393004
Salary Total: $6,907
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,352

Jessica A Renzelman holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $80,352. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Christine D Guido

Program Technician III/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,334

Base pay: $53,746
Overtime: $24,168
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,334
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,724
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207619929128
Salary Total: $4,724
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,334

Christine D Guido works as a Program Technician III for Justice. Christine earned $80,334 in 2023. They are represented by R04.

Nicole S Codling

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,274

Base pay: $72,703
Overtime: $2,367
Other pay: $5,203
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,274
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,212
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200115393023
Salary Total: $6,212
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,274

At Justice, Nicole S Codling serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $80,274. They are represented by R01.

Steve Barrera

Crime Analyst Supervisor/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,234

Base pay: $69,368
Overtime: $7,987
Other pay: $2,879
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,234
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,312
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207010118007
Salary Total: $6,312
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,234

At Justice, Steve Barrera serves as a Crime Analyst Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $80,234. They are represented by S07.

Andrea M Colasanti

Executive Assistant/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,211

Base pay: $61,718
Overtime: $13,759
Other pay: $4,734
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,211
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,421
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207611728002
Salary Total: $5,421
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,211

Andrea M Colasanti is a Executive Assistant at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $80,211. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Victoria L Luther

Supervising Program Technician III/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,211

Base pay: $60,903
Overtime: $16,888
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,211
Union / bargaining unit: S04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,293
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207619926010
Salary Total: $5,371
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,211

Victoria L Luther works as a Supervising Program Technician III for Justice. Victoria earned $80,211 in 2023. Union affiliation: S04.

Vikki L Yarick

Criminalist/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,170

Base pay: $78,093
Overtime: $1,802
Other pay: $275
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,170
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SAN JOAQUIN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,295
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205698466025
Salary Total: $7,595
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,170

Vikki L Yarick is a Criminalist at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $80,170. Union affiliation: R07.

Matthew E Woods

Business Service Officer II (Supervisor)/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,152

Base pay: $75,511
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,641
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,152
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,610
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200314973004
Salary Total: $6,610
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,152

Matthew E Woods holds the role of Business Service Officer II (Supervisor) at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $80,152. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Michelle R Fowler

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,120

Base pay: $77,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,120
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,916
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200315393016
Salary Total: $6,916
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,120

At Justice, Michelle R Fowler serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $80,120. They are represented by R01.

Balvinder Kaur

Staff Services Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,102

Base pay: $64,021
Overtime: $15,481
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,102
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4203185157004
Salary Total: $5,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,102

Balvinder Kaur holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $80,102. They are represented by R01.

Rosa I Macias

Legal Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,048

Base pay: $74,844
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,204
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,048
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,524
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201955237003
Salary Total: $6,524
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,048

Rosa I Macias works as a Legal Analyst for Justice. Rosa earned $80,048 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Veronica Brizuela

Senior Legal Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,048

Base pay: $74,844
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,204
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,048
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,850
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204475333001
Salary Total: $6,850
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,048

Veronica Brizuela is a Senior Legal Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $80,048. They are represented by R01.

Maricris V Argarin

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,025

Base pay: $76,463
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,562
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,025
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,612
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200545393029
Salary Total: $6,612
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,025

At Justice, Maricris V Argarin serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $80,025. They are represented by R01.

Sonia Chavez

Program Technician/Justice

2023 total comp

$80,022

Base pay: $48,440
Overtime: $26,118
Other pay: $5,464
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,022
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,200
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207619927033
Salary Total: $4,200
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,022

At Justice, Sonia Chavez serves as a Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $80,022. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Melissa Gudiel

Senior Legal Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$79,991

Base pay: $79,691
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,991
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,906
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4202155333006
Salary Total: $6,906
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $79,991

Melissa Gudiel works as a Senior Legal Analyst for Justice. Melissa earned $79,991 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Cycil S Schomer

Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor)/Justice

2023 total comp

$79,968

Base pay: $77,581
Overtime: $2,087
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,968
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,779
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200234549005
Salary Total: $6,779
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $79,968

Cycil S Schomer is a Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $79,968. Union affiliation: S01.

Andrew M Mendiola

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$79,953

Base pay: $79,353
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,953
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,108
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208611402080
Salary Total: $7,108
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $79,953

Andrew M Mendiola is a Information Technology Specialist I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $79,953. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Phitsamay V Martin

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$79,941

Base pay: $77,521
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,941
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,650
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200255393024
Salary Total: $6,650
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $79,941

Phitsamay V Martin works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Justice. Phitsamay earned $79,941 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Lynn M Brown

Research Data Analyst I/Justice

2023 total comp

$79,898

Base pay: $74,844
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,054
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,898
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,524
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207015729002
Salary Total: $6,524
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $79,898

Lynn M Brown is a Research Data Analyst I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $79,898. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Briana G Cabrera

Legal Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$79,815

Base pay: $74,611
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,204
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,815
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,524
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201855237003
Salary Total: $6,524
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $79,815

Briana G Cabrera is a Legal Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $79,815. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Kyle D Richards

Crime Analyst III/Justice

2023 total comp

$79,809

Base pay: $76,379
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,430
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,809
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,631
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207010111001
Salary Total: $6,631
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $79,809

Kyle D Richards works as a Crime Analyst III for Justice. Kyle earned $79,809 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Benita R Knight

Senior Legal Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$79,780

Base pay: $77,604
Overtime: $56
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,780
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,907
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200495333016
Salary Total: $6,907
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $79,780

At Justice, Benita R Knight serves as a Senior Legal Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $79,780. Union affiliation: R01.

Charlton A Sespene

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$79,720

Base pay: $77,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,720
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,908
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207615393017
Salary Total: $6,908
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $79,720

Charlton A Sespene holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $79,720. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Courtney E Contreras

Associate Personnel Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$79,720

Base pay: $77,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,720
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,579
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200575142104
Salary Total: $6,579
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $79,720

Courtney E Contreras works as a Associate Personnel Analyst for Justice. Courtney earned $79,720 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Mark E Woodward

Information Technology Associate/Justice

2023 total comp

$79,720

Base pay: $77,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,720
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,852
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208601401011
Salary Total: $6,852
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $79,720

At Justice, Mark E Woodward serves as a Information Technology Associate. Their 2023 pay totaled $79,720. Union affiliation: R01.

Elaine Marshall

Legal Support Supervisor I/Justice

2023 total comp

$79,718

Base pay: $76,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,714
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,718
Union / bargaining unit: S04
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,844
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200351277013
Salary Total: $6,443
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $79,718

Elaine Marshall is a Legal Support Supervisor I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $79,718. They are represented by S04.

Amanda E Palimore

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp

$79,702

Base pay: $75,886
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,816
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,702
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,760
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4236514800901
Salary Total: $6,760
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $79,702

At Justice, Amanda E Palimore serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $79,702. They are represented by S01.

Kalie B Wikel

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$79,668

Base pay: $74,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,368
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,668
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,579
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200545393020
Salary Total: $6,579
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $79,668

Kalie B Wikel holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $79,668. Union affiliation: R01.

Carmella Brown

Business Service Officer II (Supervisor)/Justice

2023 total comp

$79,666

Base pay: $77,696
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,666
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,858
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200354973003
Salary Total: $6,858
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $79,666

Carmella Brown works as a Business Service Officer II (Supervisor) for Justice. Carmella earned $79,666 in 2023. They are represented by S01.

Shonise D Flowers

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$79,654

Base pay: $69,846
Overtime: $5,717
Other pay: $4,092
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,654
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,968
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204755393003
Salary Total: $5,968
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $79,654

Shonise D Flowers holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $79,654. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Marguerite L M Carey

Legal Support Supervisor I/Justice

2023 total comp

$79,618

Base pay: $76,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,614
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,618
Union / bargaining unit: S04
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,844
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200351277001
Salary Total: $6,443
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $79,618

Marguerite L M Carey holds the role of Legal Support Supervisor I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $79,618. Their bargaining unit is S04.

Rosalind L York

Crime Analyst I/Justice

2023 total comp

$79,612

Base pay: $68,288
Overtime: $11,324
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,612
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,994
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205100109011
Salary Total: $5,994
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $79,612

At Justice, Rosalind L York serves as a Crime Analyst I. Their 2023 pay totaled $79,612. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Sharleen C Banks

Legal Support Supervisor I/Justice

2023 total comp

$79,604

Base pay: $74,548
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,056
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,604
Union / bargaining unit: S04
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,844
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200371277002
Salary Total: $6,521
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $79,604

At Justice, Sharleen C Banks serves as a Legal Support Supervisor I. Their 2023 pay totaled $79,604. They are represented by S04.

Carolina Castillo

Legal Support Supervisor I/Justice

2023 total comp

$79,600

Base pay: $76,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,596
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,600
Union / bargaining unit: S04
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,844
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200351277024
Salary Total: $6,443
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $79,600

Carolina Castillo works as a Legal Support Supervisor I for Justice. Carolina earned $79,600 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S04.