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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

E5
214 · $76,976
E4
180 · $37,026
E6
147 · $90,360
E7
76 · $109,852

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

Jeryme G Hutchison

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$80,659
Base pay
$41,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$39,559
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,659
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,659
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411417750100
Salary Total
$3,659
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$80,659

Jeryme G Hutchison is a E5 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $80,659. Union affiliation: E97.

Garrett L Gallo

Plumber II/Military Department

2023 total comp
$80,615
Base pay
$80,201
Overtime
$414
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,615
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,414
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0066756548673
Salary Total
$6,835
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$80,615

Garrett L Gallo works as a Plumber II for Military Department. Garrett earned $80,615 in 2023. They are represented by R12.

Kimberly Ortiz

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$80,612
Base pay
$40,936
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$39,676
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,612
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,424
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411667750124
Salary Total
$3,424
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$80,612

Kimberly Ortiz holds the role of E5 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $80,612. They are represented by E97.

Guillermo Garcia Jr

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$80,528
Base pay
$43,741
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$36,787
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,528
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,659
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411647750107
Salary Total
$3,659
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$80,528

Guillermo Garcia Jr holds the role of E5 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $80,528. Union affiliation: E97.

Phillip J Esquerra

Stationary Engineer/Military Department

2023 total comp
$80,315
Base pay
$77,865
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,450
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,315
Union / bargaining unit
R13
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,195
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0066756712674
Salary Total
$7,755
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$80,315

At Military Department, Phillip J Esquerra serves as a Stationary Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $80,315. Their bargaining unit is R13.

Nicholas K Tatum

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$80,219
Base pay
$44,559
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$35,660
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,219
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,166
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2416007749999
Salary Total
$4,166
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$80,219

Nicholas K Tatum works as a E6 for Military Department. Nicholas earned $80,219 in 2023. Union affiliation: E97.

Tuolumne Mz Meier

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Military Department

2023 total comp
$80,201
Base pay
$78,331
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,870
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,201
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0061765393704
Salary Total
$7,114
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$80,201

Tuolumne Mz Meier is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $80,201. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Robert N Guter

Stationary Engineer/Military Department

2023 total comp
$79,679
Base pay
$73,021
Overtime
$6,347
Other pay
$311
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,679
Union / bargaining unit
R13
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,492
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0066766712100
Salary Total
$6,592
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$79,679

At Military Department, Robert N Guter serves as a Stationary Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $79,679. Their bargaining unit is R13.

Elvira M Johnson-Metcalfe

Senior Personnel Specialist/Military Department

2023 total comp
$79,634
Base pay
$76,733
Overtime
$1,081
Other pay
$1,820
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,634
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,689
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0061761317101
Salary Total
$6,689
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$79,634

Elvira M Johnson-Metcalfe works as a Senior Personnel Specialist for Military Department. Elvira earned $79,634 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Miguel Ramirez

Staff Services Manager I/Military Department

2023 total comp
$79,612
Base pay
$79,412
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,612
Union / bargaining unit
E48
Work county
SAN JOAQUIN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,891
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0061674800103
Salary Total
$6,891
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$79,612

Miguel Ramirez is a Staff Services Manager I at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $79,612. They are represented by E48.

Kyle R Coffman

Fire Fighter/Military Department

2023 total comp
$79,412
Base pay
$69,473
Overtime
$8,689
Other pay
$1,250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,412
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,936
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0066758979007
Salary Total
$5,936
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$79,412

Kyle R Coffman holds the role of Fire Fighter at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $79,412. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Sigmund W Rakiec

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$79,377
Base pay
$46,838
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,539
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,377
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,042
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2413017749989
Salary Total
$4,042
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$79,377

Sigmund W Rakiec is a E6 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $79,377. They are represented by E97.

Kevin B Halverson

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$79,332
Base pay
$46,802
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,530
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,332
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SAN JOAQUIN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,042
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411677749101
Salary Total
$4,042
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$79,332

At Military Department, Kevin B Halverson serves as a E6. Their 2023 pay totaled $79,332. They are represented by E97.

Katherine M Miliani

Staff Services Manager I/Military Department

2023 total comp
$79,310
Base pay
$74,345
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,965
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,310
Union / bargaining unit
E48
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,616
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0061754800100
Salary Total
$7,616
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$79,310

Katherine M Miliani is a Staff Services Manager I at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $79,310. They are represented by E48.

Geovanny Sanchez

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$79,211
Base pay
$54,592
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,619
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,211
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,875
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2414017750101
Salary Total
$3,875
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$79,211

Geovanny Sanchez works as a E5 for Military Department. Geovanny earned $79,211 in 2023. Union affiliation: E97.

Julian H Lua

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$79,089
Base pay
$42,813
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$36,276
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,089
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,659
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411647750105
Salary Total
$3,659
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$79,089

Julian H Lua is a E5 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $79,089. Union affiliation: E97.

Sebastian X Muratalla

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$79,036
Base pay
$52,582
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,455
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,036
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
TULARE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,420
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411597749107
Salary Total
$4,420
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$79,036

Sebastian X Muratalla holds the role of E6 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $79,036. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Nichole E Helfrich

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$78,876
Base pay
$38,501
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40,376
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,876
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$129
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411637750103
Salary Total
$129
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$78,876

Nichole E Helfrich works as a E5 for Military Department. Nichole earned $78,876 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E97.

William J Lainfiesta

E4/Military Department

2023 total comp
$78,779
Base pay
$34,850
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$43,930
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,779
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
VENTURA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$2,915
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2414047751149
Salary Total
$2,915
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$78,779

William J Lainfiesta is a E4 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $78,779. Union affiliation: E97.

Russell C Allen

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$78,675
Base pay
$49,305
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29,371
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,675
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,171
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2414017749147
Salary Total
$4,171
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$78,675

Russell C Allen is a E6 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $78,675. Union affiliation: E97.

Heidi N Handal

Staff Services Manager I/Military Department

2023 total comp
$78,657
Base pay
$78,257
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,657
Union / bargaining unit
E48
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,760
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0061774800104
Salary Total
$6,760
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$78,657

Heidi N Handal works as a Staff Services Manager I for Military Department. Heidi earned $78,657 in 2023. Union affiliation: E48.

Tylor J Amador

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$78,618
Base pay
$47,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,674
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,618
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SAN JOAQUIN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,875
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411677750103
Salary Total
$3,875
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$78,618

At Military Department, Tylor J Amador serves as a E5. Their 2023 pay totaled $78,618. They are represented by E97.

Gilbert Alvarado

E7/Military Department

2023 total comp
$78,590
Base pay
$51,448
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,143
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,590
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
MONTEREY

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,194
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2412077748996
Salary Total
$6,194
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$78,590

Gilbert Alvarado works as a E7 for Military Department. Gilbert earned $78,590 in 2023. Union affiliation: E97.

Derrell J Andrew

E4/Military Department

2023 total comp
$78,463
Base pay
$33,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$45,031
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,463
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,039
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411667751105
Salary Total
$3,039
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$78,463

Derrell J Andrew works as a E4 for Military Department. Derrell earned $78,463 in 2023. They are represented by E97.

Jose L Michel

Utility Shops Supervisor/Military Department

2023 total comp
$78,433
Base pay
$78,433
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,433
Union / bargaining unit
S12
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,686
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0066006756601
Salary Total
$6,686
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$78,433

Jose L Michel is a Utility Shops Supervisor at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $78,433. They are represented by S12.

Thomas J Borrego

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$78,274
Base pay
$46,689
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,585
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,274
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SAN JOAQUIN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,171
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411677749100
Salary Total
$4,171
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$78,274

At Military Department, Thomas J Borrego serves as a E6. Their 2023 pay totaled $78,274. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Brian A Cole

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$78,150
Base pay
$39,515
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$38,635
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,150
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,199
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411647750124
Salary Total
$3,199
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$78,150

Brian A Cole is a E5 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $78,150. They are represented by E97.

Anabel Sanchez

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$78,088
Base pay
$37,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40,780
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,088
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,659
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411587750001
Salary Total
$3,659
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$78,088

Anabel Sanchez works as a E5 for Military Department. Anabel earned $78,088 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Joshua P Mendoza

Fire Fighter/Military Department

2023 total comp
$77,967
Base pay
$59,421
Overtime
$17,296
Other pay
$1,250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,967
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
MONTEREY

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,310
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0066758979004
Salary Total
$5,310
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$77,967

Joshua P Mendoza holds the role of Fire Fighter at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $77,967. They are represented by R07.

Edward M Day

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$77,841
Base pay
$46,723
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,118
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,841
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SAN JOAQUIN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,616
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411677749999
Salary Total
$4,616
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$77,841

Edward M Day is a E6 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $77,841. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Vincent W Miller

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$77,727
Base pay
$44,164
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$33,564
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,727
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$150
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411907749110
Salary Total
$150
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$77,727

At Military Department, Vincent W Miller serves as a E6. Their 2023 pay totaled $77,727. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Kelton T Pisano

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$77,575
Base pay
$37,663
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$39,912
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,575
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,424
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411757750114
Salary Total
$3,424
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$77,575

Kelton T Pisano is a E5 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $77,575. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Michelle P Nguyen

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$77,462
Base pay
$46,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,135
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,462
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,875
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411647750116
Salary Total
$3,875
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$77,462

At Military Department, Michelle P Nguyen serves as a E5. Their 2023 pay totaled $77,462. They are represented by E97.

Vicente Salmeron

Fire Fighter/Military Department

2023 total comp
$77,418
Base pay
$62,039
Overtime
$13,334
Other pay
$2,045
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,418
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
MONTEREY

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,386
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0066758979002
Salary Total
$5,386
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$77,418

Vicente Salmeron works as a Fire Fighter for Military Department. Vicente earned $77,418 in 2023. They are represented by R07.

Joshua J Lose

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$77,340
Base pay
$46,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,013
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,340
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,875
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2413027750110
Salary Total
$3,875
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$77,340

Joshua J Lose works as a E5 for Military Department. Joshua earned $77,340 in 2023. Union affiliation: E97.

Robert J Mendoza

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$77,340
Base pay
$46,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,013
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,340
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,875
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2413027750112
Salary Total
$3,875
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$77,340

Robert J Mendoza is a E5 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $77,340. Union affiliation: E97.

Robert Chavez

Electrician II/Military Department

2023 total comp
$77,340
Base pay
$77,340
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,340
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,663
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0066006532601
Salary Total
$6,663
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$77,340

Robert Chavez holds the role of Electrician II at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $77,340. Their bargaining unit is R12.

Anthony Jackson

Maintenance Mechanic/Military Department

2023 total comp
$77,325
Base pay
$68,465
Overtime
$8,860
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,325
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,804
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0064026940408
Salary Total
$5,804
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$77,325

Anthony Jackson is a Maintenance Mechanic at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $77,325. Union affiliation: R12.

Jose J Navarro

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$77,318
Base pay
$46,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,991
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,318
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,875
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2413027750114
Salary Total
$3,875
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$77,318

Jose J Navarro holds the role of E5 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $77,318. Union affiliation: E97.

Anthony R Garza

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$77,318
Base pay
$46,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,991
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,318
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,875
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2414017750103
Salary Total
$3,875
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$77,318

Anthony R Garza holds the role of E5 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $77,318. Union affiliation: E97.