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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 7

Michael A Hodge

O3/Military Department

2023 total comp
$104,505
Base pay
$74,187
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,318
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,505
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,702
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411759166100
Salary Total
$7,702
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,505

Michael A Hodge is a O3 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $104,505. They are represented by E97.

Susan I Pangelinan

O5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$104,471
Base pay
$75,555
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,916
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,471
Union / bargaining unit
E99
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,862
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411019161112
Salary Total
$10,862
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,471

At Military Department, Susan I Pangelinan serves as a O5. Their 2023 pay totaled $104,471. They are represented by E99.

Renonedo A Williams

02/Military Department

2023 total comp
$104,437
Base pay
$67,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$36,572
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,437
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,683
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411419167101
Salary Total
$5,683
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,437

Renonedo A Williams holds the role of 02 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $104,437. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Jeffrey D Harris

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$104,378
Base pay
$54,416
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,963
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,378
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,551
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2416407749109
Salary Total
$4,551
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,378

Jeffrey D Harris holds the role of E6 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $104,378. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Ricardo L Cuellar

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$104,102
Base pay
$46,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$57,775
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,102
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SANTA CLARA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,875
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2414037750144
Salary Total
$3,875
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,102

At Military Department, Ricardo L Cuellar serves as a E5. Their 2023 pay totaled $104,102. Union affiliation: E97.

Timothy P Menz

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$104,102
Base pay
$46,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$57,775
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,102
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SANTA CLARA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,875
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2414037750190
Salary Total
$3,875
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,102

At Military Department, Timothy P Menz serves as a E5. Their 2023 pay totaled $104,102. They are represented by E97.

Javier Merced

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$104,102
Base pay
$46,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$57,775
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,102
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SANTA CLARA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,875
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2414037750186
Salary Total
$3,875
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,102

Javier Merced works as a E5 for Military Department. Javier earned $104,102 in 2023. Union affiliation: E97.

Arthur W Montoya

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$104,102
Base pay
$46,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$57,775
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,102
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SANTA CLARA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,875
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2414037750145
Salary Total
$3,875
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,102

Arthur W Montoya holds the role of E5 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $104,102. Union affiliation: E97.

Nathan M Parks

Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Military Department

2023 total comp
$104,002
Base pay
$99,799
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,202
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,002
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,399
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0061920765102
Salary Total
$8,399
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$104,002

At Military Department, Nathan M Parks serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $104,002. Union affiliation: R10.

Nathan C Ditmore

Captain Firefighter/Security Officer/Military Department

2023 total comp
$103,995
Base pay
$80,374
Overtime
$22,371
Other pay
$1,250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,995
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,875
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0066758989674
Salary Total
$7,000
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$103,995

Nathan C Ditmore holds the role of Captain Firefighter/Security Officer at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $103,995. They are represented by R07.

Hugh W Dugan

Captain Firefighter/Security Officer/Military Department

2023 total comp
$103,912
Base pay
$84,752
Overtime
$17,910
Other pay
$1,250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,912
Union / bargaining unit
R07
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,270
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0066758989672
Salary Total
$7,345
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$103,912

Hugh W Dugan holds the role of Captain Firefighter/Security Officer at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $103,912. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Scott T Stewart

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$103,911
Base pay
$46,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$57,775
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,911
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SANTA CLARA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,875
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2414037750147
Salary Total
$3,875
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$103,911

Scott T Stewart holds the role of E5 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $103,911. They are represented by E97.

Mathew A Talbot

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$103,826
Base pay
$46,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$57,775
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,826
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SANTA CLARA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,875
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2414037750149
Salary Total
$3,875
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$103,826

At Military Department, Mathew A Talbot serves as a E5. Their 2023 pay totaled $103,826. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Edward J Chang

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$103,718
Base pay
$53,756
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,963
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,718
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,496
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411667749100
Salary Total
$4,496
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$103,718

Edward J Chang holds the role of E6 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $103,718. Union affiliation: E97.

Salina L Munoz

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$103,718
Base pay
$53,756
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,963
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,718
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,496
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411667749102
Salary Total
$4,496
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$103,718

Salina L Munoz works as a E6 for Military Department. Salina earned $103,718 in 2023. They are represented by E97.

Kyle A Athan

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$103,322
Base pay
$53,756
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,567
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,322
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
VENTURA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,496
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2414047749101
Salary Total
$4,496
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$103,322

At Military Department, Kyle A Athan serves as a E6. Their 2023 pay totaled $103,322. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Japhet Karlo J Canlas

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$102,881
Base pay
$45,106
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$57,775
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,881
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SANTA CLARA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,852
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2414037750139
Salary Total
$3,852
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$102,881

Japhet Karlo J Canlas is a E5 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $102,881. They are represented by E97.

David V Campbell

Chief of Plant Operation I/Military Department

2023 total comp
$102,837
Base pay
$102,837
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,837
Union / bargaining unit
S12
Work county
VENTURA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,664
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0064046752672
Salary Total
$8,764
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$102,837

David V Campbell holds the role of Chief of Plant Operation I at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $102,837. Union affiliation: S12.

Russel S Bastow

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$102,807
Base pay
$52,844
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,963
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,807
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,420
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2416407749112
Salary Total
$4,420
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$102,807

Russel S Bastow works as a E6 for Military Department. Russel earned $102,807 in 2023. They are represented by E97.

Justin Harman

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$102,807
Base pay
$52,844
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,963
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,807
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,463
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411667749104
Salary Total
$4,463
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$102,807

At Military Department, Justin Harman serves as a E6. Their 2023 pay totaled $102,807. Union affiliation: E97.

Jason T Tighe

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$102,807
Base pay
$52,844
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,963
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,807
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,420
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2416407749110
Salary Total
$4,420
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$102,807

Jason T Tighe works as a E6 for Military Department. Jason earned $102,807 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Angelina S Zambrano

E7/Military Department

2023 total comp
$102,798
Base pay
$61,655
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$41,143
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,798
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,259
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411507748969
Salary Total
$5,259
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$102,798

Angelina S Zambrano holds the role of E7 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $102,798. They are represented by E97.

Matthew J Borasi

O3/Military Department

2023 total comp
$102,539
Base pay
$68,328
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$34,211
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,539
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,121
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411409166121
Salary Total
$7,121
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$102,539

Matthew J Borasi works as a O3 for Military Department. Matthew earned $102,539 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Daniel B Torres

O3/Military Department

2023 total comp
$102,483
Base pay
$73,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,887
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,483
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,702
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411419166100
Salary Total
$7,702
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$102,483

Daniel B Torres works as a O3 for Military Department. Daniel earned $102,483 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Jubilee R Satele

O4/Military Department

2023 total comp
$102,394
Base pay
$76,347
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,047
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,394
Union / bargaining unit
E98
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$307
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2416759163101
Salary Total
$307
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$102,394

Jubilee R Satele holds the role of O4 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $102,394. They are represented by E98.

Drew J Gaffney

Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Military Department

2023 total comp
$102,062
Base pay
$101,112
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$950
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,062
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,738
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0061920765101
Salary Total
$8,738
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$102,062

Drew J Gaffney works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Military Department. Drew earned $102,062 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.

Ester Y Lim

Staff Services Manager I/Military Department

2023 total comp
$102,061
Base pay
$102,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,061
Union / bargaining unit
E48
Work county
ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,398
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0061664800101
Salary Total
$8,648
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$102,061

At Military Department, Ester Y Lim serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $102,061. Union affiliation: E48.

Michael A Wells

02/Military Department

2023 total comp
$102,057
Base pay
$69,337
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,720
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,057
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SAN JOAQUIN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,799
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411679167100
Salary Total
$5,799
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$102,057

At Military Department, Michael A Wells serves as a 02. Their 2023 pay totaled $102,057. Union affiliation: E97.

Randy B Pamelar

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$102,047
Base pay
$45,035
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$57,013
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,047
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SANTA CLARA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,875
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2414037750175
Salary Total
$3,875
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$102,047

Randy B Pamelar is a E5 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $102,047. Union affiliation: E97.

Evelia Camarena

Accounting Administrator II/Military Department

2023 total comp
$101,720
Base pay
$98,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,920
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,720
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,818
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0061754542100
Salary Total
$8,818
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$101,720

Evelia Camarena is a Accounting Administrator II at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $101,720. They are represented by S01.

Jamie M Bledsoe

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$101,577
Base pay
$51,571
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,005
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,577
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,420
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411667749101
Salary Total
$4,420
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$101,577

Jamie M Bledsoe is a E6 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $101,577. They are represented by E97.

Kyle A Brown

02/Military Department

2023 total comp
$101,515
Base pay
$64,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$36,999
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,515
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,716
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411659167101
Salary Total
$6,716
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$101,515

Kyle A Brown works as a 02 for Military Department. Kyle earned $101,515 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Ajit S Bindra

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Military Department

2023 total comp
$101,454
Base pay
$100,904
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$550
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,454
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,818
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0061754801100
Salary Total
$8,818
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$101,454

Ajit S Bindra is a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $101,454. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Jason A Bailey

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$101,409
Base pay
$46,230
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$55,179
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,409
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,875
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411017750002
Salary Total
$3,875
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$101,409

At Military Department, Jason A Bailey serves as a E5. Their 2023 pay totaled $101,409. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Christina A Manzano

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Military Department

2023 total comp
$101,284
Base pay
$86,919
Overtime
$14,215
Other pay
$150
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,284
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0066405393703
Salary Total
$7,364
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$101,284

Christina A Manzano works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Military Department. Christina earned $101,284 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Claudia N Gambaro

Associate Environmental Planner (Natural Sciences)/Military Department

2023 total comp
$101,193
Base pay
$99,248
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,945
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,193
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,651
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0061924680122
Salary Total
$8,651
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$101,193

Claudia N Gambaro works as a Associate Environmental Planner (Natural Sciences) for Military Department. Claudia earned $101,193 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Sandra Rodriguez

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$101,149
Base pay
$51,518
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,630
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,149
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,616
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2416407749988
Salary Total
$4,616
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$101,149

At Military Department, Sandra Rodriguez serves as a E6. Their 2023 pay totaled $101,149. They are represented by E97.

Jack Q Truong

Information Technology Specialist II/Military Department

2023 total comp
$101,078
Base pay
$100,428
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,078
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,581
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0061771414105
Salary Total
$8,581
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$101,078

Jack Q Truong is a Information Technology Specialist II at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $101,078. Union affiliation: R01.

Dean L Merrill

E7/Military Department

2023 total comp
$100,935
Base pay
$64,724
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$36,211
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,935
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,414
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2414017748110
Salary Total
$5,414
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$100,935

Dean L Merrill works as a E7 for Military Department. Dean earned $100,935 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Karen M Swadling

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Military Department

2023 total comp
$100,706
Base pay
$97,836
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,870
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,706
Union / bargaining unit
E48
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,818
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0062034801101
Salary Total
$8,818
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$100,706

Karen M Swadling works as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) for Military Department. Karen earned $100,706 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E48.