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 90
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice
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Caitlyn A Brekke is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $68,214. Union affiliation: R01.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Raissa S Lerner holds the role of Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,182. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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Michael D Dolida is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $68,138. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Crime Analyst I/Justice
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Catherine M Zeunges is a Crime Analyst I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $68,106. They are represented by R07.
Crime Analyst I/Justice
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Deserray N Bell holds the role of Crime Analyst I at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,085. They are represented by R07.
Information Technology Specialist I/Justice
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Kirandeep Kaur works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Justice. Kirandeep earned $68,082 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Security Officer I, Department of Justice/Justice
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Stephen Mangiapane works as a Security Officer I, Department of Justice for Justice. Stephen earned $68,042 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Justice
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At Justice, Chuck Q Vu serves as a Accounting Officer (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $68,025. Union affiliation: R01.
Legal Secretary/Justice
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Teresa E Duenas holds the role of Legal Secretary at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $67,999. They are represented by R04.
Legal Secretary/Justice
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At Justice, Shakira N Gore serves as a Legal Secretary. Their 2023 pay totaled $67,999. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Legal Analyst/Justice
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Ryan A Gerlach works as a Legal Analyst for Justice. Ryan earned $67,994 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Research Data Specialist I/Justice
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At Justice, Joshua Haro serves as a Research Data Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $67,993. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice
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Thi T Ha works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Justice. Thi earned $67,975 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Justice
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Francis J Poole works as a Staff Services Manager I for Justice. Francis earned $67,955 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Legal Secretary/Justice
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Olivia De La Cruz holds the role of Legal Secretary at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $67,949. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Legal Support Supervisor I/Justice
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Ceasar T Endozo works as a Legal Support Supervisor I for Justice. Ceasar earned $67,907 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S04.
Legal Secretary/Justice
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Jennifer S Merino is a Legal Secretary at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $67,890. Union affiliation: R04.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice
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Jessica M Velasquez works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Justice. Jessica earned $67,888 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Crime Analyst I/Justice
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Patricia L Howell is a Crime Analyst I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $67,833. Union affiliation: R07.
Associate Personnel Analyst/Justice
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Kourtny R Heminger is a Associate Personnel Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $67,825. Union affiliation: R01.
Crime Analyst II/Justice
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At Justice, Jasdeep K Cheema serves as a Crime Analyst II. Their 2023 pay totaled $67,777. They are represented by R07.
Supervising Program Technician III/Justice
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Stephanie C Fong holds the role of Supervising Program Technician III at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $67,747. They are represented by S04.
Supervising Program Technician III/Justice
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At Justice, John P Harris serves as a Supervising Program Technician III. Their 2023 pay totaled $67,714. They are represented by S04.
Legal Secretary/Justice
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Alfred R Palma works as a Legal Secretary for Justice. Alfred earned $67,699 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
Legal Secretary/Justice
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Pauline P Santamaria holds the role of Legal Secretary at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $67,688. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Executive Assistant/Justice
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Tara N Baird holds the role of Executive Assistant at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $67,660. Union affiliation: R04.
Crime Analyst I/Justice
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Brendan G Johnson is a Crime Analyst I at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $67,654. They are represented by R07.
Legal Assistant/Justice
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Ashley R Muniz holds the role of Legal Assistant at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $67,638. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Crime Analyst II/Justice
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At Justice, Frank L Eccel serves as a Crime Analyst II. Their 2023 pay totaled $67,620. Union affiliation: R07.
Crime Analyst II/Justice
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At Justice, Angela L Diehl serves as a Crime Analyst II. Their 2023 pay totaled $67,555. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Information Technology Technician/Justice
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Gusberto G Martinez holds the role of Information Technology Technician at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $67,531. Union affiliation: R01.
Legal Secretary/Justice
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Lois E Smith holds the role of Legal Secretary at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $67,518. Union affiliation: R04.
Crime Analyst I/Justice
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At Justice, Dora M Bauanen serves as a Crime Analyst I. Their 2023 pay totaled $67,504. They are represented by R07.
Information Technology Associate/Justice
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Brandon S Fong holds the role of Information Technology Associate at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $67,473. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Justice
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Sheri L Wise is a Staff Services Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $67,445. Union affiliation: R01.
Deputy Attorney General IV/Justice
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William L Williams Jr is a Deputy Attorney General IV at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $67,419. They are represented by R02.
Deputy Attorney General III/Justice
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Stefano Abbasciano is a Deputy Attorney General III at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $67,363. Union affiliation: R02.
Staff Services Analyst/Justice
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Kathleen Y Bradshaw works as a Staff Services Analyst for Justice. Kathleen earned $67,356 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Justice
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Michael P Loder works as a Staff Services Analyst for Justice. Michael earned $67,344 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Program Technician III/Justice
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At Justice, Rodrick D Crawford serves as a Program Technician III. Their 2023 pay totaled $67,337. Union affiliation: R04.