California / Military Department

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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 6

John A Morrow

Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Military Department

2023 total comp

$109,687

Base pay: $109,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,687
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,126
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 0061920765112
Salary Total: $9,126
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $109,687

At Military Department, John A Morrow serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $109,687. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Mark E Williams

Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Military Department

2023 total comp

$109,512

Base pay: $109,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,512
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,126
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 0061920765110
Salary Total: $9,126
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $109,512

At Military Department, Mark E Williams serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $109,512. Union affiliation: R10.

Caryn E Lynn

E7/Military Department

2023 total comp

$109,288

Base pay: $73,077
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $36,211
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,288
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,194
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2414017748101
Salary Total: $6,194
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $109,288

Caryn E Lynn is a E7 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $109,288. Union affiliation: E97.

Rey V Melencion

W1/Military Department

2023 total comp

$109,053

Base pay: $69,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $39,704
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,053
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,562
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411508369998
Salary Total: $5,562
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $109,053

Rey V Melencion holds the role of W1 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $109,053. Union affiliation: E97.

Sarahy Barrera

E7/Military Department

2023 total comp

$108,999

Base pay: $64,724
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $44,275
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,999
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,414
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2412037748100
Salary Total: $5,414
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $108,999

At Military Department, Sarahy Barrera serves as a E7. Their 2023 pay totaled $108,999. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Shyla S Tibert

02/Military Department

2023 total comp

$108,956

Base pay: $69,337
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $39,620
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,956
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,799
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411009167001
Salary Total: $5,799
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $108,956

At Military Department, Shyla S Tibert serves as a 02. Their 2023 pay totaled $108,956. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Robert A Pugh

E7/Military Department

2023 total comp

$108,265

Base pay: $67,122
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $41,143
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,265
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,675
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411507748127
Salary Total: $5,675
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $108,265

At Military Department, Robert A Pugh serves as a E7. Their 2023 pay totaled $108,265. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Priscilla J Briceno

E7/Military Department

2023 total comp

$108,245

Base pay: $67,102
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $41,143
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,245
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,675
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411507748104
Salary Total: $5,675
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $108,245

Priscilla J Briceno works as a E7 for Military Department. Priscilla earned $108,245 in 2023. They are represented by E97.

Fernando Gonzalez

E7/Military Department

2023 total comp

$107,767

Base pay: $63,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $44,275
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,767
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,414
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411647748100
Salary Total: $5,414
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $107,767

Fernando Gonzalez is a E7 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $107,767. They are represented by E97.

Robert Castro

E8/Military Department

2023 total comp

$107,506

Base pay: $61,910
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $45,596
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,506
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $188
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411907747103
Salary Total: $188
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $107,506

At Military Department, Robert Castro serves as a E8. Their 2023 pay totaled $107,506. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Jeremy S Johnson

Electrician II/Military Department

2023 total comp

$107,302

Base pay: $71,661
Overtime: $35,641
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,302
Union / bargaining unit: R12
Work county: ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,379
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 0066406532671
Salary Total: $6,379
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $107,302

At Military Department, Jeremy S Johnson serves as a Electrician II. Their 2023 pay totaled $107,302. Their bargaining unit is R12.

Mark R Nichols

Construction Supervisor I/Military Department

2023 total comp

$107,121

Base pay: $107,121
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,121
Union / bargaining unit: R09
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,153
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 0061904031102
Salary Total: $9,153
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $107,121

Mark R Nichols works as a Construction Supervisor I for Military Department. Mark earned $107,121 in 2023. They are represented by R09.

Kristen L Spence

W1/Military Department

2023 total comp

$107,000

Base pay: $58,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $48,488
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,000
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,894
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411668369103
Salary Total: $4,894
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $107,000

Kristen L Spence works as a W1 for Military Department. Kristen earned $107,000 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Brandy M Llamas

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp

$106,920

Base pay: $55,194
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $51,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,920
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,616
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411907749981
Salary Total: $4,616
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $106,920

Brandy M Llamas works as a E6 for Military Department. Brandy earned $106,920 in 2023. They are represented by E97.

Jeffrey S Lewis

Chief of Plant Operation II/Military Department

2023 total comp

$106,719

Base pay: $106,719
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,719
Union / bargaining unit: S12
Work county: ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,098
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 0066406750101
Salary Total: $9,098
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $106,719

At Military Department, Jeffrey S Lewis serves as a Chief of Plant Operation II. Their 2023 pay totaled $106,719. Their bargaining unit is S12.

Brian E Owens

Chief of Plant Operation II/Military Department

2023 total comp

$106,719

Base pay: $106,719
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,719
Union / bargaining unit: S12
Work county: SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,098
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 0066006750101
Salary Total: $9,098
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $106,719

Brian E Owens works as a Chief of Plant Operation II for Military Department. Brian earned $106,719 in 2023. Union affiliation: S12.

Steven J Zody

E7/Military Department

2023 total comp

$106,230

Base pay: $67,856
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $38,374
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,230
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: YUBA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,194
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2414007748105
Salary Total: $6,194
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $106,230

Steven J Zody holds the role of E7 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $106,230. They are represented by E97.

Carl E Trujillo

E7/Military Department

2023 total comp

$105,867

Base pay: $64,724
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $41,143
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,867
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,414
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2410977748100
Salary Total: $5,414
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,867

Carl E Trujillo is a E7 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $105,867. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Joseph V Neto

E7/Military Department

2023 total comp

$105,842

Base pay: $61,568
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $44,275
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,842
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,675
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2416007748100
Salary Total: $5,675
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,842

At Military Department, Joseph V Neto serves as a E7. Their 2023 pay totaled $105,842. Union affiliation: E97.

Alith Saengchanh

W2/Military Department

2023 total comp

$105,817

Base pay: $62,831
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $42,987
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,817
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,311
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411508368999
Salary Total: $6,311
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,817

Alith Saengchanh holds the role of W2 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,817. They are represented by E97.

Karrie D Beckstrom

E7/Military Department

2023 total comp

$105,805

Base pay: $64,377
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $41,428
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,805
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,414
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411607748102
Salary Total: $5,414
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,805

Karrie D Beckstrom works as a E7 for Military Department. Karrie earned $105,805 in 2023. Union affiliation: E97.

Raymond Davalos

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp

$105,761

Base pay: $55,930
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $49,831
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,761
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: VENTURA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,496
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2414047749141
Salary Total: $4,496
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,761

Raymond Davalos holds the role of E6 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,761. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Tou F Vang

Associate Accounting Analyst/Military Department

2023 total comp

$105,652

Base pay: $80,800
Overtime: $3,628
Other pay: $21,224
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,652
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,850
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 0061754588002
Salary Total: $6,850
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,652

At Military Department, Tou F Vang serves as a Associate Accounting Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $105,652. Union affiliation: R01.

Kimberly A Kuehne

E8/Military Department

2023 total comp

$105,543

Base pay: $72,979
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $32,564
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,543
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $236
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411907747100
Salary Total: $236
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,543

Kimberly A Kuehne holds the role of E8 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,543. Union affiliation: E97.

Crystal L Neal-Cornelius

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Military Department

2023 total comp

$105,479

Base pay: $103,609
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,870
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,479
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,219
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 0061764801100
Salary Total: $9,219
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,479

Crystal L Neal-Cornelius holds the role of Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,479. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Richard C Mair

E7/Military Department

2023 total comp

$105,477

Base pay: $64,334
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $41,143
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,477
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,414
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411407748130
Salary Total: $5,414
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,477

Richard C Mair works as a E7 for Military Department. Richard earned $105,477 in 2023. They are represented by E97.

Adam B Creamer

E7/Military Department

2023 total comp

$105,346

Base pay: $69,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $36,211
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,346
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,783
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2413027748101
Salary Total: $5,783
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,346

Adam B Creamer works as a E7 for Military Department. Adam earned $105,346 in 2023. They are represented by E97.

Peter K Smith

E7/Military Department

2023 total comp

$105,310

Base pay: $64,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $41,278
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,310
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,259
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411507748132
Salary Total: $5,259
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,310

At Military Department, Peter K Smith serves as a E7. Their 2023 pay totaled $105,310. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Jason D Cardenas

O4/Military Department

2023 total comp

$105,239

Base pay: $78,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $27,050
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,239
Union / bargaining unit: E98
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $307
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411509163971
Salary Total: $307
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,239

Jason D Cardenas holds the role of O4 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,239. They are represented by E98.

Hector D Medellin

E8/Military Department

2023 total comp

$105,198

Base pay: $71,363
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $33,835
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,198
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: TULARE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,969
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411597747102
Salary Total: $5,969
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,198

Hector D Medellin holds the role of E8 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,198. Union affiliation: E97.

Cesar Castaneda

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp

$105,156

Base pay: $55,194
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $49,963
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,156
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,616
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411667749106
Salary Total: $4,616
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,156

Cesar Castaneda is a E6 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $105,156. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Yu C Chao

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp

$105,156

Base pay: $55,194
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $49,963
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,156
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,616
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411507749998
Salary Total: $4,616
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,156

At Military Department, Yu C Chao serves as a E6. Their 2023 pay totaled $105,156. Union affiliation: E97.

Merrick T Currier

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp

$105,156

Base pay: $55,194
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $49,963
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,156
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,616
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411667749105
Salary Total: $4,616
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,156

Merrick T Currier is a E6 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $105,156. Union affiliation: E97.

Javier Hernandez

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp

$105,156

Base pay: $55,194
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $49,963
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,156
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: SAN BERNARDINO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,616
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411907749980
Salary Total: $4,616
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,156

At Military Department, Javier Hernandez serves as a E6. Their 2023 pay totaled $105,156. Union affiliation: E97.

Wesley James

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp

$105,156

Base pay: $55,194
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $49,963
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,156
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,616
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411907749987
Salary Total: $4,616
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,156

At Military Department, Wesley James serves as a E6. Their 2023 pay totaled $105,156. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Timothy A King

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp

$105,156

Base pay: $55,194
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $49,963
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,156
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,616
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2416407749104
Salary Total: $4,616
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,156

Timothy A King works as a E6 for Military Department. Timothy earned $105,156 in 2023. Union affiliation: E97.

Houa Vue

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp

$105,156

Base pay: $55,194
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $49,963
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,156
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,616
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411667749107
Salary Total: $4,616
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,156

Houa Vue holds the role of E6 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,156. Union affiliation: E97.

Salli S Sablan

Information Officer II/Military Department

2023 total comp

$105,036

Base pay: $103,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,820
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,036
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,783
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 0060975595101
Salary Total: $8,783
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $105,036

Salli S Sablan is a Information Officer II at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $105,036. Union affiliation: S01.

Robert N Finkel

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp

$104,571

Base pay: $52,844
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $51,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,571
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,420
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411637749102
Salary Total: $4,420
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $104,571

Robert N Finkel is a E6 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $104,571. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Nathan T Mullins

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp

$104,571

Base pay: $52,844
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $51,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,571
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,420
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 2411637749184
Salary Total: $4,420
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $104,571

Nathan T Mullins holds the role of E6 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $104,571. Union affiliation: E97.