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 82

Amanda R Vogelpohl

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$73,636

Base pay: $73,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,636
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,265
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207015393048
Salary Total: $6,265
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $73,636

Amanda R Vogelpohl holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $73,636. Union affiliation: R01.

Zachary R Crandell

Information Technology Associate/Justice

2023 total comp

$73,622

Base pay: $72,999
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $623
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,622
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4203261401002
Salary Total: $6,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $73,622

Zachary R Crandell works as a Information Technology Associate for Justice. Zachary earned $73,622 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Junko Roberts

Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Justice

2023 total comp

$73,591

Base pay: $48,155
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,436
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,591
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,213
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200234546006
Salary Total: $6,213
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $73,591

Junko Roberts works as a Accounting Officer (Specialist) for Justice. Junko earned $73,591 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Frances Conroy

Legal Secretary/Justice

2023 total comp

$73,551

Base pay: $68,531
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,020
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,551
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,418
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200351282117
Salary Total: $5,973
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $73,551

Frances Conroy holds the role of Legal Secretary at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $73,551. Union affiliation: R04.

Giomara L Guardado

Legal Secretary/Justice

2023 total comp

$73,549

Base pay: $68,531
Overtime: $48
Other pay: $4,970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,549
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,418
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200331282075
Salary Total: $5,973
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $73,549

At Justice, Giomara L Guardado serves as a Legal Secretary. Their 2023 pay totaled $73,549. Union affiliation: R04.

Nam Bui

Legal Secretary/Justice

2023 total comp

$73,501

Base pay: $68,531
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,501
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,418
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200331282083
Salary Total: $5,973
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $73,501

Nam Bui holds the role of Legal Secretary at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $73,501. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Beatriz Davalos

Legal Secretary/Justice

2023 total comp

$73,501

Base pay: $68,531
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,501
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,418
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200351282014
Salary Total: $5,973
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $73,501

Beatriz Davalos works as a Legal Secretary for Justice. Beatriz earned $73,501 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.

Marjorie F Hung-Lau

Legal Secretary/Justice

2023 total comp

$73,501

Base pay: $68,531
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,501
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,418
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200351282002
Salary Total: $5,973
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $73,501

Marjorie F Hung-Lau holds the role of Legal Secretary at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $73,501. They are represented by R04.

Ryan M Mallard

Legal Secretary/Justice

2023 total comp

$73,501

Base pay: $68,531
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,501
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,418
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200321282019
Salary Total: $5,973
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $73,501

At Justice, Ryan M Mallard serves as a Legal Secretary. Their 2023 pay totaled $73,501. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Natalie Rodriguez

Legal Secretary/Justice

2023 total comp

$73,501

Base pay: $68,531
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,501
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,418
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200371282051
Salary Total: $5,973
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $73,501

At Justice, Natalie Rodriguez serves as a Legal Secretary. Their 2023 pay totaled $73,501. They are represented by R04.

Blanca E Romero

Legal Secretary/Justice

2023 total comp

$73,501

Base pay: $68,531
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,501
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,418
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200371282028
Salary Total: $5,973
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $73,501

At Justice, Blanca E Romero serves as a Legal Secretary. Their 2023 pay totaled $73,501. They are represented by R04.

Sylvia S Wu

Legal Secretary/Justice

2023 total comp

$73,501

Base pay: $68,531
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,501
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,418
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200321282028
Salary Total: $5,973
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $73,501

Sylvia S Wu works as a Legal Secretary for Justice. Sylvia earned $73,501 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.

Brent D Sorenson

Staff Services Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$73,413

Base pay: $69,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,625
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,413
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,916
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204195157021
Salary Total: $5,916
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $73,413

At Justice, Brent D Sorenson serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $73,413. Union affiliation: R01.

Patrocinia A Panoringan

Legal Secretary/Justice

2023 total comp

$73,401

Base pay: $68,531
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,870
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,401
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,418
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200321282030
Salary Total: $5,973
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $73,401

At Justice, Patrocinia A Panoringan serves as a Legal Secretary. Their 2023 pay totaled $73,401. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Aisha E Teamer

Field Representative, Department of Justice/Justice

2023 total comp

$73,364

Base pay: $53,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,174
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,364
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,258
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207988519001
Salary Total: $7,258
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $73,364

Aisha E Teamer works as a Field Representative, Department of Justice for Justice. Aisha earned $73,364 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.

Cynthia M Montoya

Legal Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$73,334

Base pay: $71,264
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,070
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,334
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,213
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200495237013
Salary Total: $6,213
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $73,334

At Justice, Cynthia M Montoya serves as a Legal Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $73,334. Union affiliation: R01.

Misty A Hall

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$73,308

Base pay: $70,093
Overtime: $795
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,308
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,523
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200115393026
Salary Total: $6,213
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $73,308

Misty A Hall is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $73,308. Union affiliation: R01.

Rosita M Castaneda

Staff Services Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$73,278

Base pay: $69,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,490
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,278
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,916
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204195157010
Salary Total: $5,916
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $73,278

Rosita M Castaneda holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $73,278. They are represented by R01.

Michelle N Nguyen

Crime Analyst I/Justice

2023 total comp

$73,220

Base pay: $26,715
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $46,506
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,220
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,638
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205100109901
Salary Total: $33
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $73,220

Michelle N Nguyen is a Crime Analyst I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $73,220. They are represented by R07.

Satnam K Shergill

Administrative Assistant II/Justice

2023 total comp

$73,198

Base pay: $72,420
Overtime: $178
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,198
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,339
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207055358001
Salary Total: $6,339
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $73,198

Satnam K Shergill holds the role of Administrative Assistant II at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $73,198. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Nicholas M Walls

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$73,133

Base pay: $68,347
Overtime: $141
Other pay: $4,644
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,133
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,033
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204015393009
Salary Total: $6,033
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $73,133

Nicholas M Walls works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Justice. Nicholas earned $73,133 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Neha Chandra

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$73,117

Base pay: $70,697
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,117
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,267
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200845393005
Salary Total: $6,267
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $73,117

At Justice, Neha Chandra serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $73,117. Union affiliation: R01.

Rosa M Mcelroy

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$73,117

Base pay: $70,697
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,117
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,267
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200845393011
Salary Total: $6,267
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $73,117

Rosa M Mcelroy works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Justice. Rosa earned $73,117 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Patrick M Shields

Criminalist/Justice

2023 total comp

$73,091

Base pay: $72,816
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $275
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,091
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: CONTRA COSTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,056
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208248466001
Salary Total: $6,356
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $73,091

Patrick M Shields works as a Criminalist for Justice. Patrick earned $73,091 in 2023. They are represented by R07.

Albert D Fong

Information Technology Technician/Justice

2023 total comp

$73,084

Base pay: $43,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $29,877
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,084
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,233
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208601400004
Salary Total: $6,233
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $73,084

Albert D Fong works as a Information Technology Technician for Justice. Albert earned $73,084 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Christopher R Reed

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$73,036

Base pay: $71,441
Overtime: $1,145
Other pay: $450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,036
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,332
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207105393025
Salary Total: $6,332
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $73,036

Christopher R Reed works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Justice. Christopher earned $73,036 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Alonso Gomez

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$73,011

Base pay: $69,570
Overtime: $991
Other pay: $2,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,011
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,968
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4204575393009
Salary Total: $5,968
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $73,011

Alonso Gomez works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Justice. Alonso earned $73,011 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Joczielle Cruz

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$73,003

Base pay: $69,846
Overtime: $737
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,003
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,968
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4201315393901
Salary Total: $5,968
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $73,003

At Justice, Joczielle Cruz serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $73,003. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Keiara L Paradise

Crime Analyst I/Justice

2023 total comp

$72,965

Base pay: $66,339
Overtime: $6,152
Other pay: $474
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,965
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,638
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207010109015
Salary Total: $5,638
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $72,965

At Justice, Keiara L Paradise serves as a Crime Analyst I. Their 2023 pay totaled $72,965. Union affiliation: R07.

Robert J Lichty

Supervising Program Technician II/Justice

2023 total comp

$72,955

Base pay: $59,281
Overtime: $11,554
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,955
Union / bargaining unit: S04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,167
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207619925030
Salary Total: $5,167
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $72,955

Robert J Lichty works as a Supervising Program Technician II for Justice. Robert earned $72,955 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S04.

Sandeep Jupally

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$72,943

Base pay: $72,543
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,943
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,737
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208601402035
Salary Total: $9,737
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $72,943

Sandeep Jupally works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Justice. Sandeep earned $72,943 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Jo D Giusto

Program Technician II/Justice

2023 total comp

$72,938

Base pay: $52,229
Overtime: $20,109
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,938
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,528
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207619928084
Salary Total: $4,528
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $72,938

Jo D Giusto holds the role of Program Technician II at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $72,938. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Erica D Kelly

Legal Secretary/Justice

2023 total comp

$72,877

Base pay: $68,531
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,346
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,877
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,418
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200351282145
Salary Total: $5,973
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $72,877

Erica D Kelly works as a Legal Secretary for Justice. Erica earned $72,877 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Jared E Breshears

Associate Personnel Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$72,832

Base pay: $70,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,832
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,579
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200575142100
Salary Total: $6,579
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $72,832

Jared E Breshears holds the role of Associate Personnel Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $72,832. They are represented by R01.

Maria C Alvarado

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$72,749

Base pay: $70,329
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,749
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4203135393006
Salary Total: $6,776
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $72,749

Maria C Alvarado is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $72,749. Union affiliation: R01.

Vinay Kumar

Information Technology Specialist I/Justice

2023 total comp

$72,741

Base pay: $70,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,741
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,907
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208641402031
Salary Total: $6,907
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $72,741

Vinay Kumar works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Justice. Vinay earned $72,741 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Kesia D Martin

Staff Services Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp

$72,738

Base pay: $67,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,978
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,738
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,916
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4207015157036
Salary Total: $5,916
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $72,738

Kesia D Martin works as a Staff Services Analyst for Justice. Kesia earned $72,738 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Melissa Der

Information Technology Technician/Justice

2023 total comp

$72,738

Base pay: $70,318
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,738
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,233
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4200291400003
Salary Total: $6,233
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $72,738

At Justice, Melissa Der serves as a Information Technology Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $72,738. Union affiliation: R01.

Stanley Tu

Information Technology Associate/Justice

2023 total comp

$72,689

Base pay: $69,623
Overtime: $1,187
Other pay: $1,878
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,689
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,231
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4208611401016
Salary Total: $6,231
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $72,689

At Justice, Stanley Tu serves as a Information Technology Associate. Their 2023 pay totaled $72,689. Union affiliation: R01.

Vianca S Castro

Criminalist/Justice

2023 total comp

$72,687

Base pay: $72,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $275
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,687
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,660
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4205638466023
Salary Total: $7,960
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $72,687

Vianca S Castro is a Criminalist at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $72,687. Union affiliation: R07.