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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

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 96

Stephanie E Jacoby

Legal Secretary/Justice

2023 total comp
$62,460
Base pay
$62,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,460
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,418
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200311282013
Salary Total
$5,418
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$62,460

Stephanie E Jacoby is a Legal Secretary at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $62,460. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Nathaniel J Copus

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp
$62,456
Base pay
$57,898
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,558
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,456
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,684
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200255393023
Salary Total
$5,684
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$62,456

Nathaniel J Copus works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Justice. Nathaniel earned $62,456 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Caleb M Somers

Crime Analyst II/Justice

2023 total comp
$62,433
Base pay
$61,833
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,433
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,498
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207610110018
Salary Total
$5,498
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$62,433

Caleb M Somers is a Crime Analyst II at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $62,433. They are represented by R07.

Lizbeth Farias

Legal Secretary/Justice

2023 total comp
$62,429
Base pay
$60,159
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,270
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,429
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,418
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200371282075
Salary Total
$5,161
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$62,429

Lizbeth Farias holds the role of Legal Secretary at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,429. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Zachary A Kramer

Staff Services Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp
$62,423
Base pay
$59,781
Overtime
$222
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,423
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,211
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207055157020
Salary Total
$5,211
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$62,423

Zachary A Kramer works as a Staff Services Analyst for Justice. Zachary earned $62,423 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Classiemarie A Murphy

Legal Secretary/Justice

2023 total comp
$62,400
Base pay
$60,114
Overtime
$141
Other pay
$2,145
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,400
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,410
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200331282091
Salary Total
$5,010
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$62,400

Classiemarie A Murphy holds the role of Legal Secretary at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,400. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Rosa M Hunter

Staff Services Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp
$62,378
Base pay
$56,564
Overtime
$3,769
Other pay
$2,045
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,378
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,788
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4203295157001
Salary Total
$4,988
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$62,378

Rosa M Hunter is a Staff Services Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $62,378. They are represented by R01.

Juan R Ligutom

Legal Secretary/Justice

2023 total comp
$62,369
Base pay
$62,119
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,369
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,418
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200351282016
Salary Total
$5,689
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$62,369

At Justice, Juan R Ligutom serves as a Legal Secretary. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,369. They are represented by R04.

Janice H Park

Legal Secretary/Justice

2023 total comp
$62,342
Base pay
$59,999
Overtime
$223
Other pay
$2,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,342
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,156
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200351282154
Salary Total
$5,156
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$62,342

Janice H Park holds the role of Legal Secretary at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,342. Union affiliation: R04.

Joaquin N Bautista

Information Technology Technician/Justice

2023 total comp
$62,336
Base pay
$60,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,336
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,652
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4208611400009
Salary Total
$5,652
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$62,336

At Justice, Joaquin N Bautista serves as a Information Technology Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,336. Union affiliation: R01.

Phuong C Luha

Program Technician II/Justice

2023 total comp
$62,282
Base pay
$52,117
Overtime
$6,094
Other pay
$4,071
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,282
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,528
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207619928148
Salary Total
$4,528
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$62,282

Phuong C Luha is a Program Technician II at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $62,282. They are represented by R04.

Anthony M Cardenas

Staff Services Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp
$62,201
Base pay
$59,781
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,201
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,211
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207055157049
Salary Total
$5,211
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$62,201

Anthony M Cardenas works as a Staff Services Analyst for Justice. Anthony earned $62,201 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Brian G Rippel

Staff Services Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp
$62,201
Base pay
$59,781
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,201
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,211
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207055157032
Salary Total
$5,211
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$62,201

At Justice, Brian G Rippel serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,201. They are represented by R01.

Celine C Sarapuddin

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

2023 total comp
$62,200
Base pay
$44,945
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$17,255
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,200
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,989
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204554226901
Salary Total
$8,989
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$62,200

Celine C Sarapuddin holds the role of Investigative Auditor IV (Supervisor), Department of Justice at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,200. They are represented by S01.

Erica L Olivier-Andreae

Program Technician II/Justice

2023 total comp
$62,177
Base pay
$48,412
Overtime
$11,345
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,177
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,354
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207619928047
Salary Total
$4,423
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$62,177

Erica L Olivier-Andreae works as a Program Technician II for Justice. Erica earned $62,177 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Alyssa L Bueno

Program Technician III/Justice

2023 total comp
$62,177
Base pay
$58,666
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,511
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,177
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207619929118
Salary Total
$5,114
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$62,177

At Justice, Alyssa L Bueno serves as a Program Technician III. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,177. They are represented by R04.

Medina Muhaiudin

Crime Analyst I/Justice

2023 total comp
$62,056
Base pay
$50,917
Overtime
$11,139
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,056
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,556
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4205100109070
Salary Total
$4,556
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$62,056

At Justice, Medina Muhaiudin serves as a Crime Analyst I. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,056. They are represented by R07.

Demetra Whitted

Program Technician III/Justice

2023 total comp
$62,048
Base pay
$57,446
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,602
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,048
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,870
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4205109929010
Salary Total
$4,870
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$62,048

At Justice, Demetra Whitted serves as a Program Technician III. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,048. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Anthony B Holloway

Crime Analyst I/Justice

2023 total comp
$61,954
Base pay
$57,390
Overtime
$2,789
Other pay
$1,776
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,954
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,994
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207610109024
Salary Total
$5,994
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$61,954

Anthony B Holloway works as a Crime Analyst I for Justice. Anthony earned $61,954 in 2023. They are represented by R07.

Maritza A Ponce

Staff Services Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp
$61,941
Base pay
$59,521
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,941
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,210
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207615157005
Salary Total
$5,210
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$61,941

Maritza A Ponce works as a Staff Services Analyst for Justice. Maritza earned $61,941 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Jason R Davis

Information Technology Associate/Justice

2023 total comp
$61,885
Base pay
$59,465
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,885
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,128
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200491401008
Salary Total
$5,128
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$61,885

Jason R Davis works as a Information Technology Associate for Justice. Jason earned $61,885 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Arabella P E Cruz

Legal Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp
$61,870
Base pay
$59,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,870
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,419
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4236525237901
Salary Total
$5,419
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$61,870

Arabella P E Cruz holds the role of Legal Analyst at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,870. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Mialyssa E Sanchez T

Legal Secretary/Justice

2023 total comp
$61,855
Base pay
$59,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,855
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,160
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200311282031
Salary Total
$5,160
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$61,855

Mialyssa E Sanchez T is a Legal Secretary at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $61,855. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Julianne A Maninang

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp
$61,827
Base pay
$61,277
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$550
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,827
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,968
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200575393026
Salary Total
$5,968
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$61,827

Julianne A Maninang works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Justice. Julianne earned $61,827 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Ying Zhu

Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Justice

2023 total comp
$61,732
Base pay
$59,297
Overtime
$315
Other pay
$2,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,732
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,212
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200234546035
Salary Total
$5,212
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$61,732

Ying Zhu works as a Accounting Officer (Specialist) for Justice. Ying earned $61,732 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Amy Luong

Program Technician II/Justice

2023 total comp
$61,718
Base pay
$52,104
Overtime
$5,292
Other pay
$4,321
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,718
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,528
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207619928126
Salary Total
$4,528
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$61,718

Amy Luong holds the role of Program Technician II at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,718. They are represented by R04.

Cheryl L Moyer

Crime Analyst I/Justice

2023 total comp
$61,700
Base pay
$58,386
Overtime
$2,864
Other pay
$450
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,700
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,175
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4236640109901
Salary Total
$5,175
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$61,700

At Justice, Cheryl L Moyer serves as a Crime Analyst I. Their 2023 pay totaled $61,700. They are represented by R07.

Kasandra N Ryan

Staff Services Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp
$61,693
Base pay
$59,273
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,693
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,210
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207015157042
Salary Total
$5,210
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$61,693

Kasandra N Ryan is a Staff Services Analyst at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $61,693. Union affiliation: R01.

Maribel Santillan

Legal Secretary/Justice

2023 total comp
$61,647
Base pay
$59,352
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,295
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,647
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,893
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200351282136
Salary Total
$5,009
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$61,647

Maribel Santillan holds the role of Legal Secretary at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,647. They are represented by R04.

Jonathan N Rodriguez

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Justice

2023 total comp
$61,617
Base pay
$58,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,641
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,617
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,684
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207055393056
Salary Total
$5,684
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$61,617

At Justice, Jonathan N Rodriguez serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $61,617. Union affiliation: R01.

Tony Tran

Legal Secretary/Justice

2023 total comp
$61,598
Base pay
$59,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,370
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,598
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,160
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200331282053
Salary Total
$5,689
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$61,598

Tony Tran holds the role of Legal Secretary at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,598. Union affiliation: R04.

Esha D Pettway

Business Service Assistant (Specialist)/Justice

2023 total comp
$61,593
Base pay
$59,173
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,593
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,130
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200374707002
Salary Total
$5,130
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$61,593

Esha D Pettway works as a Business Service Assistant (Specialist) for Justice. Esha earned $61,593 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Omar G Benamor

Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Justice

2023 total comp
$61,574
Base pay
$58,801
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,773
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,574
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,212
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200234546031
Salary Total
$5,212
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$61,574

At Justice, Omar G Benamor serves as a Accounting Officer (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $61,574. They are represented by R01.

Evan R Stele

Deputy Attorney General/Justice

2023 total comp
$61,518
Base pay
$60,503
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,015
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,518
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,737
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202175730043
Salary Total
$7,737
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$61,518

Evan R Stele works as a Deputy Attorney General for Justice. Evan earned $61,518 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Rachel M Frazier

Executive Secretary II/Justice

2023 total comp
$61,471
Base pay
$57,871
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,471
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,163
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200211245002
Salary Total
$5,163
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$61,471

At Justice, Rachel M Frazier serves as a Executive Secretary II. Their 2023 pay totaled $61,471. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Ronald D Barney

Program Technician III/Justice

2023 total comp
$61,448
Base pay
$58,666
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,782
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,448
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207619929070
Salary Total
$5,114
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$61,448

Ronald D Barney works as a Program Technician III for Justice. Ronald earned $61,448 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Fernando J Vera

Business Service Officer I (Specialist)/Justice

2023 total comp
$61,445
Base pay
$59,025
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,445
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,210
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200214720001
Salary Total
$5,210
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$61,445

Fernando J Vera is a Business Service Officer I (Specialist) at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $61,445. They are represented by R01.

Michael D Watson Ii

Business Service Officer I (Specialist)/Justice

2023 total comp
$61,445
Base pay
$59,025
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,445
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,210
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200294720001
Salary Total
$5,210
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$61,445

Michael D Watson Ii is a Business Service Officer I (Specialist) at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $61,445. They are represented by R01.

Bryan C Bernardo

Program Technician II/Justice

2023 total comp
$61,432
Base pay
$52,229
Overtime
$5,032
Other pay
$4,171
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,432
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,528
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207619928195
Salary Total
$4,528
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$61,432

At Justice, Bryan C Bernardo serves as a Program Technician II. Their 2023 pay totaled $61,432. Union affiliation: R04.

Portesure A Jones

Staff Services Manager I/Justice

2023 total comp
$61,405
Base pay
$60,365
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,040
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,405
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,760
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4207014800012
Salary Total
$6,760
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$61,405

Portesure A Jones works as a Staff Services Manager I for Justice. Portesure earned $61,405 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.