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Legislative Counsel Bureau

Source file: California — State Employee Compensation (SCO Payroll Data Warehouse, CPRA) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Legislative Counsel Bureau is part of the legislative branch — making laws, setting policy, and overseeing government.

In 2023, this agency had 593 employees with median total compensation of $113,930; the highest distinct record was $241,180.

Year
2023
Employees
593
Median total
$113,930
Highest record
$241,180

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$100$204,219+

How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 593 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($113,930) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$100,344 (94%)
  • Overtime$792 (1%)
  • Other$5,910 (6%)
  • 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
$50,700
$73,372
$113,930
$134,733
$160,079

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $160,079 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $50,700. 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 15

Melissa J Wooden

Proofreader/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$23,421
Base pay
$23,298
Overtime
$23
Other pay
$100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,421
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,284
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301107265007
Salary Total
$5,284
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$23,421

At Legislative Counsel Bureau, Melissa J Wooden serves as a Proofreader. Their 2023 pay totaled $23,421. Their bargaining unit is E97.

David B Judson

Attorney Supervisor/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$21,199
Base pay
$20,949
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$21,199
Union / bargaining unit
E98
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,701
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301105749902
Salary Total
$91
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$21,199

At Legislative Counsel Bureau, David B Judson serves as a Attorney Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,199. Their bargaining unit is E98.

Sarah J Smith

Office Technician (Typing)/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$20,439
Base pay
$20,168
Overtime
$172
Other pay
$100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,439
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,718
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301401139041
Salary Total
$3,718
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$20,439

At Legislative Counsel Bureau, Sarah J Smith serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $20,439. They are represented by E97.

Cynthia L Orellana

Office Technician (Typing)/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$20,107
Base pay
$19,999
Overtime
$8
Other pay
$100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,107
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,718
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301401139042
Salary Total
$3,718
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$20,107

Cynthia L Orellana holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Legislative Counsel Bureau. In 2023, their total compensation was $20,107. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Peter A Butler

Office Technician (Typing)/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$20,099
Base pay
$19,999
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,099
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,718
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301401139040
Salary Total
$3,718
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$20,099

Peter A Butler works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Legislative Counsel Bureau. Peter earned $20,099 in 2023. Union affiliation: E97.

Timothy Erdelatz

Office Technician (Typing)/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$19,745
Base pay
$19,637
Overtime
$8
Other pay
$100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,745
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,718
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301401139039
Salary Total
$3,718
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$19,745

At Legislative Counsel Bureau, Timothy Erdelatz serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $19,745. Union affiliation: E97.

Musa A Faidi

Graduate Legal Assistant/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$19,074
Base pay
$17,244
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,830
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,074
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,927
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301105797902
Salary Total
$4,927
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$19,074

Musa A Faidi works as a Graduate Legal Assistant for Legislative Counsel Bureau. Musa earned $19,074 in 2023. Union affiliation: E97.

Margaret E Mcmanus

Senior Law Indexer/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$17,772
Base pay
$17,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,772
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,068
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301202955902
Salary Total
$41
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$17,772

At Legislative Counsel Bureau, Margaret E Mcmanus serves as a Senior Law Indexer. Their 2023 pay totaled $17,772. They are represented by E97.

Linda J Moffatt

Legal Office Administrator I/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$16,339
Base pay
$16,339
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,339
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,445
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301401344902
Salary Total
$37
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$16,339

At Legislative Counsel Bureau, Linda J Moffatt serves as a Legal Office Administrator I. Their 2023 pay totaled $16,339. Union affiliation: E97.

Brooke Hill

Attorney/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$16,052
Base pay
$15,952
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,052
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,737
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301105778025
Salary Total
$7,737
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$16,052

At Legislative Counsel Bureau, Brooke Hill serves as a Attorney. Their 2023 pay totaled $16,052. They are represented by E97.

William J Serio

Attorney/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$16,052
Base pay
$15,952
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,052
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,737
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301105778024
Salary Total
$7,737
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$16,052

William J Serio holds the role of Attorney at Legislative Counsel Bureau. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,052. Union affiliation: E97.

Lydia Chen

Attorney/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$15,931
Base pay
$15,831
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$15,931
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,737
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301105778023
Salary Total
$7,737
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$15,931

At Legislative Counsel Bureau, Lydia Chen serves as a Attorney. Their 2023 pay totaled $15,931. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Rachel M Oto

Information Technology Specialist I/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$15,400
Base pay
$15,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$15,400
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,700
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301541402120
Salary Total
$7,700
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$15,400

At Legislative Counsel Bureau, Rachel M Oto serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $15,400. Union affiliation: E97.

Amber B Valdez

Office Technician (Typing)/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$14,400
Base pay
$14,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,400
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,471
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301401139043
Salary Total
$3,471
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$14,400

Amber B Valdez holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Legislative Counsel Bureau. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,400. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Nannette Hampton Beat

Office Technician (Typing)/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$14,350
Base pay
$14,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$150
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,350
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,471
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301401139044
Salary Total
$3,471
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$14,350

At Legislative Counsel Bureau, Nannette Hampton Beat serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $14,350. They are represented by E97.

Bryan H Wataji

Information Technology Specialist I/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$13,392
Base pay
$13,392
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,392
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,229
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301541402902
Salary Total
$59
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$13,392

Bryan H Wataji works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Legislative Counsel Bureau. Bryan earned $13,392 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Edgard C Villanueva

Information Technology Specialist I/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$12,436
Base pay
$12,436
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$12,436
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,434
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301541402111
Salary Total
$9,434
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$12,436

Edgard C Villanueva is a Information Technology Specialist I at Legislative Counsel Bureau. 2023 total compensation came to $12,436. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Ace C Duffy-Pagan

Information Technology Associate/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$12,061
Base pay
$12,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$12,061
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,589
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301561401128
Salary Total
$5,589
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$12,061

Ace C Duffy-Pagan works as a Information Technology Associate for Legislative Counsel Bureau. Ace earned $12,061 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Sydnee J Robinson

Deputy Legislative Counsel/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$10,382
Base pay
$6,242
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,140
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,382
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,280
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301105753008
Salary Total
$8,280
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$10,382

Sydnee J Robinson works as a Deputy Legislative Counsel for Legislative Counsel Bureau. Sydnee earned $10,382 in 2023. They are represented by E97.

Ajay K Padwagga

Information Technology Associate/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$10,226
Base pay
$10,226
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,226
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,113
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301541401033
Salary Total
$5,113
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$10,226

Ajay K Padwagga holds the role of Information Technology Associate at Legislative Counsel Bureau. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,226. They are represented by E97.

Madison F Schultz

Graduate Student Assistant/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$9,921
Base pay
$9,265
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$656
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,921
Union / bargaining unit
E
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,846
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301104872902
Salary Total
$3,846
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$9,921

At Legislative Counsel Bureau, Madison F Schultz serves as a Graduate Student Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $9,921. Their bargaining unit is E.

Julian R Pozza

Graduate Student Assistant/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$9,440
Base pay
$9,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,440
Union / bargaining unit
E
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,846
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301104872902
Salary Total
$3,846
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$9,440

At Legislative Counsel Bureau, Julian R Pozza serves as a Graduate Student Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $9,440. Their bargaining unit is E.

Daniel M Perle

Graduate Student Assistant/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$8,916
Base pay
$8,916
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$8,916
Union / bargaining unit
E
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,846
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301104872902
Salary Total
$3,846
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$8,916

Daniel M Perle is a Graduate Student Assistant at Legislative Counsel Bureau. 2023 total compensation came to $8,916. Their bargaining unit is E.

Laith M Adawiya

Graduate Student Assistant/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$8,544
Base pay
$7,867
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$677
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$8,544
Union / bargaining unit
E
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,846
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301104872902
Salary Total
$3,846
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$8,544

Laith M Adawiya holds the role of Graduate Student Assistant at Legislative Counsel Bureau. In 2023, their total compensation was $8,544. Union affiliation: E.

Clare S Henry

Graduate Student Assistant/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$8,173
Base pay
$7,867
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$8,173
Union / bargaining unit
E
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,846
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301104872902
Salary Total
$3,846
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$8,173

Clare S Henry works as a Graduate Student Assistant for Legislative Counsel Bureau. Clare earned $8,173 in 2023. Union affiliation: E.

Adam D Nir

Graduate Student Assistant/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$7,758
Base pay
$7,758
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,758
Union / bargaining unit
E
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,846
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301104872902
Salary Total
$3,846
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$7,758

Adam D Nir holds the role of Graduate Student Assistant at Legislative Counsel Bureau. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,758. Their bargaining unit is E.

Jack J Keaton

Information Technology Associate/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$7,606
Base pay
$7,606
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,606
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,240
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301561401902
Salary Total
$48
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$7,606

At Legislative Counsel Bureau, Jack J Keaton serves as a Information Technology Associate. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,606. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Rachelle M N Weed

Attorney IV/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$5,931
Base pay
$5,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,931
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301105780902
Salary Total
$86
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$5,931

At Legislative Counsel Bureau, Rachelle M N Weed serves as a Attorney IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,931. They are represented by E97.

Lori A Olson

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$5,287
Base pay
$5,287
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,287
Union / bargaining unit
E98
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,952
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301604801902
Salary Total
$52
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$5,287

Lori A Olson holds the role of Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Legislative Counsel Bureau. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,287. Their bargaining unit is E98.

Gary E Zang

Information Technology Specialist I/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$1,891
Base pay
$1,891
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,891
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,229
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301541402902
Salary Total
$59
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$1,891

At Legislative Counsel Bureau, Gary E Zang serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,891. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Amilia Glikman

Deputy Legislative Counsel IV/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$1,777
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,777
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,777
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,164
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301105750033
Salary Total
$14,164
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$1,777

Amilia Glikman is a Deputy Legislative Counsel IV at Legislative Counsel Bureau. 2023 total compensation came to $1,777. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Lenora B Frazier

Senior Legal Analyst/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$925
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$925
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$925
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,290
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301105333003
Salary Total
$7,290
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$925

Lenora B Frazier is a Senior Legal Analyst at Legislative Counsel Bureau. 2023 total compensation came to $925. Union affiliation: E97.

Keith L Coben

Information Technology Specialist I/Legislative Counsel Bureau

2023 total comp
$100
Base pay
$100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,229
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4301561402902
Salary Total
$59
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$100

Keith L Coben holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Legislative Counsel Bureau. In 2023, their total compensation was $100. They are represented by E97.