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Military Department

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

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

In 2023, this agency had 1,222 employees with median total compensation of $76,958; the highest distinct record was $242,366.

Year: 2023
Employees: 1,222
Median total: $76,958
Highest record: $242,366

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$0$174,860+

How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 1,222 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($76,958) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $53,304 (70%)
Overtime — $335 (0%)
Other — $22,122 (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

$16,418

$50,609

$76,958

$97,836

$123,041

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $123,041 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $16,418. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

214 · $76,976

180 · $37,026

147 · $90,360

76 · $109,852

Associate Governmental Program Analyst

56 · $70,705

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 12

Sally A Bonje

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Military Department

2023 total comp

$89,239

Base pay: $86,919
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,320
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,239
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 0061585393702
Salary Total: $7,364
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,239

At Military Department, Sally A Bonje serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $89,239. Union affiliation: R01.

Darlene K Perez Tellez

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp

$89,182

Base pay: $46,327
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $42,855
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,182
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,875
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2412007750108
Salary Total: $3,875
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,182

Darlene K Perez Tellez holds the role of E5 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $89,182. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Julio C Lomeli

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp

$89,182

Base pay: $46,327
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $42,855
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,182
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,875
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411777750989
Salary Total: $3,875
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,182

Julio C Lomeli works as a E5 for Military Department. Julio earned $89,182 in 2023. Union affiliation: E97.

Michael Y Wong

E7/Military Department

2023 total comp

$89,075

Base pay: $48,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $40,353
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,075
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SANTA CLARA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $206
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2414037748106
Salary Total: $206
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,075

Michael Y Wong is a E7 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $89,075. Union affiliation: E97.

Craig Hulsebus

Information Technology Specialist II/Military Department

2023 total comp

$89,010

Base pay: $86,740
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,270
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,010
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,130
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 0061771414104
Salary Total: $8,130
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,010

Craig Hulsebus is a Information Technology Specialist II at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $89,010. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Benjamin E Wilbur

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp

$89,003

Base pay: $48,329
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $40,675
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,003
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,042
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411507749102
Salary Total: $4,042
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,003

At Military Department, Benjamin E Wilbur serves as a E6. Their 2023 pay totaled $89,003. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Judith Garcia

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp

$88,981

Base pay: $41,179
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $47,803
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,981
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,659
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411667750102
Salary Total: $3,659
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $88,981

Judith Garcia holds the role of E5 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $88,981. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Jose A Hernandez

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp

$88,962

Base pay: $41,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $47,158
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,962
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,875
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411667750114
Salary Total: $3,875
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $88,962

Jose A Hernandez works as a E5 for Military Department. Jose earned $88,962 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Armando Bernal

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp

$88,961

Base pay: $49,615
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $39,346
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,961
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,616
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411647749107
Salary Total: $4,616
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $88,961

At Military Department, Armando Bernal serves as a E6. Their 2023 pay totaled $88,961. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Jeremiah S Bautista

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp

$88,848

Base pay: $41,046
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $47,803
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,848
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,435
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2416407750103
Salary Total: $3,435
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $88,848

Jeremiah S Bautista is a E5 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $88,848. Union affiliation: E97.

Jessica Mendez

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp

$88,787

Base pay: $49,175
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $39,613
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,787
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,496
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411647749106
Salary Total: $4,496
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $88,787

Jessica Mendez works as a E6 for Military Department. Jessica earned $88,787 in 2023. They are represented by E97.

Jose L Medina

Information Technology Specialist I/Military Department

2023 total comp

$88,785

Base pay: $87,815
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,785
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,784
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 0061771402111
Salary Total: $7,784
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $88,785

At Military Department, Jose L Medina serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $88,785. They are represented by R01.

Kenneth A Brock-Jones

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp

$88,673

Base pay: $49,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $39,430
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,673
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,171
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2414017749105
Salary Total: $4,171
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $88,673

Kenneth A Brock-Jones holds the role of E6 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $88,673. They are represented by E97.

Chelsea Fletcher

Environmental Scientist/Military Department

2023 total comp

$88,657

Base pay: $87,507
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,657
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: VENTURA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,380
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 0061920762111
Salary Total: $7,380
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $88,657

Chelsea Fletcher is a Environmental Scientist at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $88,657. They are represented by R10.

Melanie R Ruiz

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp

$88,597

Base pay: $43,741
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $44,856
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,597
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,659
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411637750104
Salary Total: $3,659
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $88,597

At Military Department, Melanie R Ruiz serves as a E5. Their 2023 pay totaled $88,597. Union affiliation: E97.

Robert D Vansickle

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp

$88,515

Base pay: $55,194
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $33,322
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,515
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SAN JOAQUIN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,616
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411677749103
Salary Total: $4,616
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $88,515

At Military Department, Robert D Vansickle serves as a E6. Their 2023 pay totaled $88,515. They are represented by E97.

Zoe S Franco

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp

$88,440

Base pay: $39,189
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $49,252
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,440
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,199
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2413017750988
Salary Total: $3,199
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $88,440

Zoe S Franco is a E5 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $88,440. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Myles P Colendich

O4/Military Department

2023 total comp

$88,407

Base pay: $65,546
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,861
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,407
Union / bargaining unit: E98
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $298
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411909163138
Salary Total: $298
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $88,407

Myles P Colendich works as a O4 for Military Department. Myles earned $88,407 in 2023. Union affiliation: E98.

Allen I Volz

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp

$88,404

Base pay: $55,194
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $33,211
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,404
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,616
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2416007749988
Salary Total: $4,616
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $88,404

Allen I Volz holds the role of E6 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $88,404. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Anthony F Rueda

O1/Military Department

2023 total comp

$88,375

Base pay: $56,637
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $31,739
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,375
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SAN JOAQUIN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,683
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411679168100
Salary Total: $5,683
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $88,375

Anthony F Rueda works as a O1 for Military Department. Anthony earned $88,375 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Robert D Rochall Ii

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp

$88,330

Base pay: $41,589
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $46,741
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,330
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,875
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2416407750987
Salary Total: $3,875
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $88,330

Robert D Rochall Ii holds the role of E5 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $88,330. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Shaun R Valdivia

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp

$88,083

Base pay: $54,477
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $33,606
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,083
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: TULARE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,551
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411597749103
Salary Total: $4,551
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $88,083

Shaun R Valdivia holds the role of E6 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $88,083. Union affiliation: E97.

Jose Jimenezrodriguez

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp

$88,044

Base pay: $49,868
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $38,176
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,044
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: PLACER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,171
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411907749988
Salary Total: $4,171
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $88,044

At Military Department, Jose Jimenezrodriguez serves as a E6. Their 2023 pay totaled $88,044. They are represented by E97.

Dennis C Lontoc

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp

$87,982

Base pay: $37,876
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50,106
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,982
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,424
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411587750101
Salary Total: $3,424
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $87,982

At Military Department, Dennis C Lontoc serves as a E5. Their 2023 pay totaled $87,982. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Amado M Torres

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp

$87,684

Base pay: $55,194
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $32,491
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,684
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,616
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411407749122
Salary Total: $4,616
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $87,684

Amado M Torres works as a E6 for Military Department. Amado earned $87,684 in 2023. Union affiliation: E97.

Robert G Stevens

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp

$87,633

Base pay: $39,830
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $47,803
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,633
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,424
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411667750127
Salary Total: $3,424
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $87,633

Robert G Stevens is a E5 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $87,633. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Sher Shah Suri

Information Technology Specialist I/Military Department

2023 total comp

$87,584

Base pay: $85,389
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,195
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,584
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,453
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 0061771402114
Salary Total: $7,453
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $87,584

Sher Shah Suri holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $87,584. Union affiliation: R01.

Jai M London

Staff Services Manager I/Military Department

2023 total comp

$87,567

Base pay: $85,447
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,567
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 0061754800102
Salary Total: $7,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $87,567

Jai M London is a Staff Services Manager I at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $87,567. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Debbie L Montgomery

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Military Department

2023 total comp

$87,291

Base pay: $85,371
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,291
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 0066755393707
Salary Total: $7,364
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $87,291

At Military Department, Debbie L Montgomery serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $87,291. Union affiliation: R01.

Nestor A Vasquez

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp

$86,878

Base pay: $40,515
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $46,363
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,878
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,875
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2412077750999
Salary Total: $3,875
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $86,878

Nestor A Vasquez holds the role of E5 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $86,878. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Grant A Neal

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp

$86,703

Base pay: $46,505
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $40,199
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,703
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,042
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411637749100
Salary Total: $4,042
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $86,703

Grant A Neal holds the role of E6 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $86,703. Union affiliation: E97.

Cristhiam C Payan

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp

$86,703

Base pay: $49,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $37,075
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,703
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,171
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411617749101
Salary Total: $4,171
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $86,703

Cristhiam C Payan holds the role of E6 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $86,703. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Gregory Ja Malley

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Military Department

2023 total comp

$86,639

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,720
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,639
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 0061905393702
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $86,639

Gregory Ja Malley works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Military Department. Gregory earned $86,639 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Daniel A Banuelos

Information Technology Associate/Military Department

2023 total comp

$86,577

Base pay: $84,057
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,520
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,577
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,252
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 0061771401101
Salary Total: $7,252
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $86,577

Daniel A Banuelos is a Information Technology Associate at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $86,577. They are represented by R01.

Matthew D Epstein

O3/Military Department

2023 total comp

$86,556

Base pay: $49,501
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $37,055
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,556
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,480
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2416769166998
Salary Total: $5,480
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $86,556

At Military Department, Matthew D Epstein serves as a O3. Their 2023 pay totaled $86,556. Union affiliation: E97.

David E Droege

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Military Department

2023 total comp

$86,539

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,620
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,539
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 0061755393713
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $86,539

At Military Department, David E Droege serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $86,539. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Keri A Takeda-Venegas

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Military Department

2023 total comp

$86,514

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,595
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,514
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 0061755393709
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $86,514

At Military Department, Keri A Takeda-Venegas serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $86,514. They are represented by R01.

Richard R Russell

Staff Services Manager I/Military Department

2023 total comp

$86,492

Base pay: $85,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,492
Union / bargaining unit: E48
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 0061704800101
Salary Total: $7,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $86,492

Richard R Russell is a Staff Services Manager I at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $86,492. They are represented by E48.

Jason D Evangelista

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp

$86,491

Base pay: $43,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $43,264
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,491
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SANTA CLARA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,875
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2414037750198
Salary Total: $3,875
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $86,491

Jason D Evangelista works as a E5 for Military Department. Jason earned $86,491 in 2023. Union affiliation: E97.

Vanessa M Adams

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp

$86,416

Base pay: $43,933
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $42,483
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,416
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,171
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2412007749102
Salary Total: $4,171
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $86,416

Vanessa M Adams is a E6 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $86,416. Their bargaining unit is E97.