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Military Department

Source file: California — State Employee Compensation (SCO Payroll Data Warehouse, CPRA) / ingested Jul 4, 2026

The Military Department is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2025, this agency had 1,251 employees with median total compensation of $87,892; the highest distinct record was $246,811.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$110.1M
Employees
1,251
Median total
$87,892
Highest record
$246,811

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,251 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($87,892) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$62,293 (71%)
  • Overtime$341 (0%)
  • Other$25,370 (29%)
  • 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
$27,569
$66,283
$87,892
$111,397
$137,204

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $137,204 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $27,569. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

E5
213 · $86,042
E4
184 · $65,786
E6
160 · $100,293
E7
80 · $117,183

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.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2023
$92.6M
1,222
$76,958
2024
$104.1M
12.4%
1,249
2.2%
$83,004
7.9%
2025
$110.1M
5.8%
1,251
0.2%
$87,892
5.9%

Compare

Similar departments

Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Peter Lewis

O5/Military Department

2025 total comp
$5,288
Base pay
$3,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,307
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,288
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
E99
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$398
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2411409161998
Salary Total
$398
Total Pay
$5,288

Peter Lewis is a O5 at Military Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $5,288. They are represented by E99.

Rick Mueller

Electrician I/Military Department

2025 total comp
$5,265
Base pay
$5,265
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,265
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,686
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
0066766533100
Salary Total
$5,515
Total Pay
$5,265

Rick Mueller works as a Electrician I for Military Department. Their status is full-time. Rick earned $5,265 in 2025. Union affiliation: R12.

Connor Berger

E4/Military Department

2025 total comp
$4,918
Base pay
$2,348
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,569
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$4,918
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
San Luis Obispo
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$112
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2411647751115
Salary Total
$112
Total Pay
$4,918

At Military Department, Connor Berger serves as a E4. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,918. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Christopher Cancino

E4/Military Department

2024 total comp
$4,904
Base pay
$2,238
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,666
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$4,904
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
Los Angeles
Middle name
I

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$107
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2411667751994
Salary Total
$107
Total Pay
$4,904

Christopher Cancino is a E4 at Military Department. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $4,904. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Raphael Morris

E4/Military Department

2025 total comp
$4,664
Base pay
$3,866
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$799
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$4,664
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
Alameda
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$111
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2411637751105
Salary Total
$111
Total Pay
$4,664

Raphael Morris is a E4 at Military Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $4,664. They are represented by E97.

Jonathan Cisneros

Property Controller II/Military Department

2025 total comp
$4,633
Base pay
$4,633
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$4,633
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
Orange
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,519
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
0066401549101
Salary Total
$4,633
Total Pay
$4,633

At Military Department, Jonathan Cisneros serves as a Property Controller II. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,633. Union affiliation: R04.

Ryan Rogers

E5/Military Department

2025 total comp
$4,620
Base pay
$4,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$544
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$4,620
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
San Luis Obispo
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$136
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2411647750120
Salary Total
$136
Total Pay
$4,620

At Military Department, Ryan Rogers serves as a E5. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,620. They are represented by E97.

Kelly Turner

E4/Military Department

2025 total comp
$4,476
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,476
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$4,476
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
San Luis Obispo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$107
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2411587751004
Salary Total
$107
Total Pay
$4,476

Kelly Turner holds the role of E4 at Military Department. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,476. They are represented by E97.

Christian Tamayo

E3/Military Department

2025 total comp
$3,780
Base pay
$1,384
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,396
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,780
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
Santa Clara

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$92
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2414037752999
Salary Total
$92
Total Pay
$3,780

Christian Tamayo holds the role of E3 at Military Department. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,780. They are represented by E97.

Ariel Bautista

E5/Military Department

2025 total comp
$3,692
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,692
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
Orange
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$142
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2411667750125
Salary Total
$142
Total Pay
$3,692

Ariel Bautista works as a E5 for Military Department. Their status is full-time. Ariel earned $3,692 in 2025. Union affiliation: E97.

Jeffery Sherman

O4/Military Department

2023 total comp
$3,591
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,591
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,591
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
E98
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,951
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2411609163998
Salary Total
$8,951
Total Pay
$3,591

Jeffery Sherman holds the role of O4 at Military Department. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,591. They are represented by E98.

Corey Mcgee

E4/Military Department

2025 total comp
$3,444
Base pay
$1,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,655
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,444
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$112
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2416767751146
Salary Total
$112
Total Pay
$3,444

Corey Mcgee is a E4 at Military Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $3,444. They are represented by E97.

Ismael Rivera

02/Military Department

2023 total comp
$3,441
Base pay
$3,260
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$181
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,441
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$181
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2411419167100
Salary Total
$181
Total Pay
$2,299

At Military Department, Ismael Rivera serves as a 02. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,441. They are represented by E97.

John Banda

E4/Military Department

2023 total comp
$3,344
Base pay
$2,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$372
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,344
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
San Luis Obispo
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$93
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2412077751112
Salary Total
$93
Total Pay
$3,344

John Banda is a E4 at Military Department. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $3,344. They are represented by E97.

Joshua Zachary

E4/Military Department

2025 total comp
$3,282
Base pay
$1,960
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,322
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,282
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$123
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2416767751142
Salary Total
$123
Total Pay
$3,282

Joshua Zachary works as a E4 for Military Department. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $3,282 in 2025. They are represented by E97.

Tarente Randler

Custodian II/Military Department

2025 total comp
$3,233
Base pay
$3,233
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,233
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R15
Work county
San Joaquin
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,492
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
0063002003234
Salary Total
$3,387
Total Pay
$3,233

Tarente Randler holds the role of Custodian II at Military Department. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,233. They are represented by R15.

Alfphonso Ring

W2/Military Department

2023 total comp
$3,231
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,231
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,231
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$215
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2411408368109
Salary Total
$215
Total Pay
$3,231

Alfphonso Ring works as a W2 for Military Department. Their status is full-time. Alfphonso earned $3,231 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E97.

April Mejia

E4/Military Department

2025 total comp
$2,918
Base pay
$2,918
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,918
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
Ventura
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$2,918
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2414047751125
Salary Total
$2,918
Total Pay
$2,918

April Mejia works as a E4 for Military Department. Their status is full-time. April earned $2,918 in 2025. They are represented by E97.

Lucio Martinez

E3/Military Department

2023 total comp
$2,763
Base pay
$2,161
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$603
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,763
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
San Luis Obispo
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$75
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2412077752997
Salary Total
$75
Total Pay
$2,763

Lucio Martinez works as a E3 for Military Department. Their status is full-time. Lucio earned $2,763 in 2023. Union affiliation: E97.

Ken Ly

O1/Military Department

2023 total comp
$2,713
Base pay
$1,167
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,546
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,713
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$146
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2411409168999
Salary Total
$146
Total Pay
$2,713

Ken Ly is a O1 at Military Department. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $2,713. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Chad Penner

E5/Military Department

2024 total comp
$2,325
Base pay
$2,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,325
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$129
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2411407750104
Salary Total
$129
Total Pay
$2,325

Chad Penner holds the role of E5 at Military Department. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,325. Union affiliation: E97.

Katie Dang

Student Assistant/Military Department

2025 total comp
$2,284
Base pay
$2,284
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,284
Employment type
Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit
E
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,167
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
0061754870901
Salary Total
$18
Total Pay
$2,284

Katie Dang works as a Student Assistant for Military Department. Their status is intermittent. Katie earned $2,284 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is E.

Eduardo Posada

E4/Military Department

2025 total comp
$1,997
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,997
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,997
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
San Joaquin
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$117
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2411677751128
Salary Total
$117
Total Pay
$1,997

At Military Department, Eduardo Posada serves as a E4. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,997. They are represented by E97.

Diana Garofalo

Senior Right of Way Agent/Military Department

2025 total comp
$1,897
Base pay
$1,897
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,897
Employment type
Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit
E48
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,783
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
0061904962901
Salary Total
$62
Total Pay
$1,897

At Military Department, Diana Garofalo serves as a Senior Right of Way Agent. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,897. Their bargaining unit is E48.

Elijah Tafoya

E4/Military Department

2025 total comp
$1,848
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,848
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,848
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
San Joaquin
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$97
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2411677751103
Salary Total
$97
Total Pay
$1,848

Elijah Tafoya is a E4 at Military Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $1,848. Union affiliation: E97.

Elijah Tafoya

E3/Military Department

2023 total comp
$1,796
Base pay
$881
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$915
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,796
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
San Joaquin
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$80
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2411677752104
Salary Total
$80
Total Pay
$1,796

Elijah Tafoya is a E3 at Military Department. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $1,796. They are represented by E97.

Christopher Saenz

E5/Military Department

2025 total comp
$1,330
Base pay
$1,902
Overtime
$0
Other pay
-$573
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,330
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
Fresno
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$136
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2414017750999
Salary Total
$136
Total Pay
$1,330

Christopher Saenz works as a E5 for Military Department. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $1,330 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Isaias Maganda

E4/Military Department

2024 total comp
$1,216
Base pay
$101
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,114
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,216
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
Monterey
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$101
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2412077751141
Salary Total
$101
Total Pay
$1,216

Isaias Maganda holds the role of E4 at Military Department. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,216. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Skylar Hall

02/Military Department

2023 total comp
$1,109
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,109
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,109
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
Fresno
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$185
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2413009167999
Salary Total
$185
Total Pay
$65,216

Skylar Hall is a 02 at Military Department. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $1,109. Union affiliation: E97.

Katherine Miliani

Staff Services Manager I/Military Department

2024 total comp
$747
Base pay
$684
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$63
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$747
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
E48
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,844
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
0061754800100
Salary Total
$7,844
Total Pay
$747

At Military Department, Katherine Miliani serves as a Staff Services Manager I. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $747. They are represented by E48.

John Kelly

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$736
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$736
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$736
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
San Luis Obispo
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$147
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2416407749113
Salary Total
$147
Total Pay
$3,265

John Kelly is a E6 at Military Department. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $736. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Sofia Tirado

E4/Military Department

2023 total comp
$581
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$581
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$581
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$97
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2411707751999
Salary Total
$97
Total Pay
$581

Sofia Tirado is a E4 at Military Department. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $581. They are represented by E97.

Bryonna Anderson

E5/Military Department

2024 total comp
$398
Base pay
$240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$158
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$398
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
San Joaquin

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$120
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2411677750999
Salary Total
$120
Total Pay
$398

At Military Department, Bryonna Anderson serves as a E5. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $398. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Viola Murrell

Staff Services Manager I/Military Department

2023 total comp
$300
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$300
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,153
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
0061704800101
Salary Total
$8,153
Total Pay
$300

Viola Murrell is a Staff Services Manager I at Military Department. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $300. They are represented by S01.

Jake Hargis

Student Assistant/Military Department

2023 total comp
$135
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$135
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135
Employment type
Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit
E
Work county
Unknown
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$1,907
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
0061754870103
Salary Total
$11
Total Pay
$135

Jake Hargis is a Student Assistant at Military Department. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $135. Union affiliation: E.

Chan Saetern

E4/Military Department

2024 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
Monterey
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$101
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2412077751126
Salary Total
$101

Chan Saetern is a E4 at Military Department. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $0. Union affiliation: E97.

Pedro Vea

E4/Military Department

2023 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$2,652
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2411757751999
Salary Total
$2,652
Total Pay
$2,652

At Military Department, Pedro Vea serves as a E4. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $0. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Lisa Schurkamp

Instructor, Military Department/Military Department

2023 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R03
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,752
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
0061652840107
Salary Total
$5,221
Total Pay
$13,565

Lisa Schurkamp works as a Instructor, Military Department for Military Department. Their status is full-time. Lisa earned $0 in 2023. Union affiliation: R03.

Briana Yancey

Instructor, Military Department/Military Department

2023 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R03
Work county
Orange
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,217
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
0061652840101
Salary Total
$5,217

Briana Yancey holds the role of Instructor, Military Department at Military Department. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $0. They are represented by R03.

Curtis Goforth

Maintenance Mechanic/Military Department

2023 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,890
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
0063016940150
Salary Total
$6,185
Total Pay
$22,951

Curtis Goforth is a Maintenance Mechanic at Military Department. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $0. Union affiliation: R12.