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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 19

David H Musolff

Carpenter I/Military Department

2023 total comp
$71,308
Base pay
$71,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,308
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,045
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0066006476103
Salary Total
$6,045
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$71,308

David H Musolff works as a Carpenter I for Military Department. David earned $71,308 in 2023. They are represented by R12.

Devion E Burns

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$71,295
Base pay
$35,592
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$35,703
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,295
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,171
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2416767749997
Salary Total
$4,171
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$71,295

Devion E Burns is a E6 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $71,295. Union affiliation: E97.

David Preciado

E4/Military Department

2023 total comp
$71,284
Base pay
$36,261
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$35,023
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,284
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,039
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2412077751115
Salary Total
$3,039
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$71,284

David Preciado is a E4 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $71,284. Union affiliation: E97.

Javier J Guzman

E4/Military Department

2023 total comp
$71,242
Base pay
$36,219
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$35,023
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,242
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
MONTEREY

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,039
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2412077751998
Salary Total
$3,039
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$71,242

Javier J Guzman works as a E4 for Military Department. Javier earned $71,242 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Felipe U Soto-Osorio

E4/Military Department

2023 total comp
$71,242
Base pay
$36,219
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$35,023
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,242
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,039
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2412037751100
Salary Total
$3,039
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$71,242

Felipe U Soto-Osorio holds the role of E4 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $71,242. Union affiliation: E97.

Carlos Molina

Information Technology Associate/Military Department

2023 total comp
$71,193
Base pay
$69,023
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,170
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,193
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,652
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0061771401105
Salary Total
$5,902
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$71,193

Carlos Molina works as a Information Technology Associate for Military Department. Carlos earned $71,193 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Randall L Ortez

Plumber II/Military Department

2023 total comp
$71,072
Base pay
$71,072
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,072
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,138
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0066006548251
Salary Total
$6,138
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$71,072

At Military Department, Randall L Ortez serves as a Plumber II. Their 2023 pay totaled $71,072. They are represented by R12.

Leticia V Torres

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$70,946
Base pay
$46,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,619
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,946
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,875
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2414017750110
Salary Total
$3,875
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$70,946

At Military Department, Leticia V Torres serves as a E5. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,946. They are represented by E97.

Nikolay I Mechev

Electrician I/Military Department

2023 total comp
$70,930
Base pay
$70,930
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,930
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
SANTA CLARA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,796
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0064036533401
Salary Total
$6,086
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$70,930

Nikolay I Mechev works as a Electrician I for Military Department. Nikolay earned $70,930 in 2023. They are represented by R12.

Joseph E Villa

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$70,834
Base pay
$44,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,455
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,834
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
TULARE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,712
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411597749105
Salary Total
$3,712
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$70,834

At Military Department, Joseph E Villa serves as a E6. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,834. They are represented by E97.

Brian E Thomas

O3/Military Department

2023 total comp
$70,809
Base pay
$50,363
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,446
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,809
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
PLACER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$263
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411909166130
Salary Total
$263
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$70,809

At Military Department, Brian E Thomas serves as a O3. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,809. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Carmencita S Sannebeck

Executive Assistant/Military Department

2023 total comp
$70,753
Base pay
$68,933
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,820
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,753
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,583
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0060951728101
Salary Total
$6,009
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$70,753

Carmencita S Sannebeck holds the role of Executive Assistant at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,753. They are represented by R04.

Jose S Ortiz

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$70,694
Base pay
$46,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,367
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,694
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
TULARE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,875
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411597750107
Salary Total
$3,875
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$70,694

Jose S Ortiz works as a E5 for Military Department. Jose earned $70,694 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Esmeralda B Vela

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$70,694
Base pay
$46,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,367
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,694
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
TULARE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,875
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411597750103
Salary Total
$3,875
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$70,694

At Military Department, Esmeralda B Vela serves as a E5. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,694. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Chris J Vanwarmerdam

Sheetfed Offset Press Operator III/Military Department

2023 total comp
$70,624
Base pay
$70,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,624
Union / bargaining unit
R14
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,156
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0061017327102
Salary Total
$6,156
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$70,624

Chris J Vanwarmerdam is a Sheetfed Offset Press Operator III at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $70,624. Union affiliation: R14.

Aqeel J Ahmed

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$70,613
Base pay
$33,003
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$37,609
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,613
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,424
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411637750100
Salary Total
$3,424
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$70,613

Aqeel J Ahmed works as a E5 for Military Department. Aqeel earned $70,613 in 2023. They are represented by E97.

Miguel I Najarro

Maintenance Mechanic/Military Department

2023 total comp
$70,553
Base pay
$70,553
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,553
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,067
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0063006940006
Salary Total
$6,067
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$70,553

Miguel I Najarro holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,553. Their bargaining unit is R12.

Leticia Y Alvarado

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$70,446
Base pay
$43,997
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,450
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,446
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SAN JOAQUIN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,852
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411677750118
Salary Total
$3,852
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$70,446

Leticia Y Alvarado is a E5 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $70,446. Union affiliation: E97.

Richard E Weston

Information Technology Associate/Military Department

2023 total comp
$70,329
Base pay
$67,762
Overtime
$197
Other pay
$2,370
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,329
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,469
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0061771401106
Salary Total
$6,469
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$70,329

Richard E Weston is a Information Technology Associate at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $70,329. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Gary M Donschikowski

Maintenance Mechanic/Military Department

2023 total comp
$70,300
Base pay
$70,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,300
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,067
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0063006940005
Salary Total
$6,067
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$70,300

Gary M Donschikowski is a Maintenance Mechanic at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $70,300. They are represented by R12.

Jack A Richards

Maintenance Mechanic/Military Department

2023 total comp
$70,300
Base pay
$70,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,300
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,067
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0063016940130
Salary Total
$6,067
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$70,300

At Military Department, Jack A Richards serves as a Maintenance Mechanic. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,300. They are represented by R12.

Ariana M Gonzalez

E4/Military Department

2023 total comp
$70,246
Base pay
$35,223
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$35,023
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,246
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,039
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411647751108
Salary Total
$3,039
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$70,246

Ariana M Gonzalez works as a E4 for Military Department. Ariana earned $70,246 in 2023. Union affiliation: E97.

David J Delfin

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$70,168
Base pay
$39,141
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,027
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,168
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,424
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411407750108
Salary Total
$3,424
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$70,168

David J Delfin holds the role of E5 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,168. They are represented by E97.

Daniel J Edelman

Maintenance Mechanic/Military Department

2023 total comp
$70,047
Base pay
$70,047
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,047
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,067
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0066006940103
Salary Total
$6,067
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$70,047

Daniel J Edelman holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,047. Union affiliation: R12.

Jose Sanchezsoto

Maintenance Mechanic/Military Department

2023 total comp
$70,047
Base pay
$70,047
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,047
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
MONTEREY

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,067
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0063006940104
Salary Total
$6,067
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$70,047

Jose Sanchezsoto is a Maintenance Mechanic at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $70,047. Union affiliation: R12.

Brett D Kaufman

E4/Military Department

2023 total comp
$69,980
Base pay
$34,850
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$35,131
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,980
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$2,915
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2412077751138
Salary Total
$2,915
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$69,980

At Military Department, Brett D Kaufman serves as a E4. Their 2023 pay totaled $69,980. Union affiliation: E97.

Jeremy T Adams

E4/Military Department

2023 total comp
$69,872
Base pay
$34,850
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$35,023
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,872
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$2,915
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411647751111
Salary Total
$2,915
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$69,872

Jeremy T Adams is a E4 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $69,872. Union affiliation: E97.

Cyndie J Cervantes

E4/Military Department

2023 total comp
$69,751
Base pay
$34,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$35,023
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,751
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$2,915
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411647751117
Salary Total
$2,915
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$69,751

Cyndie J Cervantes holds the role of E4 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $69,751. They are represented by E97.

Areale J Buchanan

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$69,541
Base pay
$32,071
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$37,471
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,541
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,424
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2412007750109
Salary Total
$3,424
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$69,541

Areale J Buchanan is a E5 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $69,541. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Julissa Garcia

Staff Services Manager I/Military Department

2023 total comp
$69,501
Base pay
$69,001
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,501
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,760
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0061754800104
Salary Total
$6,760
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$69,501

Julissa Garcia works as a Staff Services Manager I for Military Department. Julissa earned $69,501 in 2023. They are represented by S01.

Stephanie M Gohman

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Military Department

2023 total comp
$69,441
Base pay
$67,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,395
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,441
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,968
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0061765393705
Salary Total
$5,968
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$69,441

At Military Department, Stephanie M Gohman serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $69,441. Union affiliation: R01.

Bryan J Petruescu

Information Technology Associate/Military Department

2023 total comp
$69,438
Base pay
$67,043
Overtime
$25
Other pay
$2,370
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,438
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,868
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0061771401100
Salary Total
$5,868
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$69,438

Bryan J Petruescu holds the role of Information Technology Associate at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $69,438. Union affiliation: R01.

Minh Nguyet T Tran

Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Military Department

2023 total comp
$69,309
Base pay
$68,359
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$950
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,309
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,335
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0061754567002
Salary Total
$6,034
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$69,309

At Military Department, Minh Nguyet T Tran serves as a Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $69,309. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Alexander J Young

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$69,276
Base pay
$38,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,027
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,276
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,199
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411507750101
Salary Total
$3,199
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$69,276

Alexander J Young is a E5 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $69,276. They are represented by E97.

Marcus E Hiebner

E4/Military Department

2023 total comp
$69,147
Base pay
$34,124
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$35,023
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,147
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$2,915
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411647751119
Salary Total
$2,915
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$69,147

Marcus E Hiebner is a E4 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $69,147. Union affiliation: E97.

Allan R Cook

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$69,082
Base pay
$32,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$36,962
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,082
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$129
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2416407750986
Salary Total
$129
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$69,082

Allan R Cook works as a E5 for Military Department. Allan earned $69,082 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Casey A Nelson

Military Department Heavy Equipment Operator/Military Department

2023 total comp
$68,904
Base pay
$68,904
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,904
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,594
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0066756591674
Salary Total
$5,874
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$68,904

Casey A Nelson holds the role of Military Department Heavy Equipment Operator at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $68,904. Their bargaining unit is R12.

Arron F Powell

Military Department Heavy Equipment Operator/Military Department

2023 total comp
$68,904
Base pay
$68,904
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,904
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,594
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0066756591675
Salary Total
$5,874
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$68,904

Arron F Powell is a Military Department Heavy Equipment Operator at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $68,904. Union affiliation: R12.

Ciara R Goodwin

E4/Military Department

2023 total comp
$68,780
Base pay
$36,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,442
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,780
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SAN JOAQUIN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,039
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411677751110
Salary Total
$3,039
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$68,780

At Military Department, Ciara R Goodwin serves as a E4. Their 2023 pay totaled $68,780. They are represented by E97.

Norma Flores-Perez

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Military Department

2023 total comp
$68,683
Base pay
$66,613
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,070
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,683
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,774
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0066755393705
Salary Total
$6,024
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$68,683

Norma Flores-Perez works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Military Department. Norma earned $68,683 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.