GCGovComp.app

California / Military Department

Agency file

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 9

Jayme E Lucas

E7/Military Department

2023 total comp
$96,677
Base pay
$55,535
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$41,143
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,677
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,645
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411907748989
Salary Total
$4,645
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$96,677

Jayme E Lucas is a E7 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $96,677. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Evan M Carroll

Staff Services Manager II (Managerial)/Military Department

2023 total comp
$96,363
Base pay
$93,718
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,645
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,363
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,626
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0061754969102
Salary Total
$8,626
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$96,363

At Military Department, Evan M Carroll serves as a Staff Services Manager II (Managerial). Their 2023 pay totaled $96,363. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Dallas L Phillips

Stationary Engineer/Military Department

2023 total comp
$96,262
Base pay
$94,762
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,262
Union / bargaining unit
R13
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,195
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0063016712104
Salary Total
$7,943
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$96,262

At Military Department, Dallas L Phillips serves as a Stationary Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $96,262. Their bargaining unit is R13.

Brenda G Ochoa

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$96,207
Base pay
$53,769
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$42,439
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,207
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,551
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2412037749103
Salary Total
$4,551
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$96,207

Brenda G Ochoa is a E6 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $96,207. They are represented by E97.

Benjamin V Federici

E7/Military Department

2023 total comp
$96,187
Base pay
$61,542
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$34,645
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,187
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,675
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2412037748101
Salary Total
$5,675
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$96,187

At Military Department, Benjamin V Federici serves as a E7. Their 2023 pay totaled $96,187. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Vince M Hindley

Supervisor of Building Trades/Military Department

2023 total comp
$96,151
Base pay
$96,151
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,151
Union / bargaining unit
S12
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,806
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0066756753657
Salary Total
$8,196
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$96,151

Vince M Hindley holds the role of Supervisor of Building Trades at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,151. Their bargaining unit is S12.

John J Nielsen

Fire Chief/Military Department

2023 total comp
$96,113
Base pay
$95,163
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$950
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,113
Union / bargaining unit
S07
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,172
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0066758977101
Salary Total
$8,247
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$96,113

John J Nielsen holds the role of Fire Chief at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,113. Their bargaining unit is S07.

Elizabeth A Salgado

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$95,999
Base pay
$55,324
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40,675
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,999
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,616
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411507749933
Salary Total
$4,616
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$95,999

Elizabeth A Salgado works as a E6 for Military Department. Elizabeth earned $95,999 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Rodrigo M Leanos

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$95,880
Base pay
$55,194
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40,687
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,880
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,616
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2414017749101
Salary Total
$4,616
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$95,880

Rodrigo M Leanos works as a E6 for Military Department. Rodrigo earned $95,880 in 2023. Union affiliation: E97.

Ana C Ambriz

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$95,868
Base pay
$55,194
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40,675
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,868
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,616
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411907749101
Salary Total
$4,616
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$95,868

Ana C Ambriz holds the role of E6 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,868. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Monica M Estrada

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$95,868
Base pay
$55,194
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40,675
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,868
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,616
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411907749103
Salary Total
$4,616
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$95,868

At Military Department, Monica M Estrada serves as a E6. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,868. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Deanna M Gray

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$95,868
Base pay
$55,194
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40,675
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,868
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,616
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411507749997
Salary Total
$4,616
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$95,868

Deanna M Gray works as a E6 for Military Department. Deanna earned $95,868 in 2023. They are represented by E97.

Patrick G Ledbetter Jr

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$95,868
Base pay
$55,194
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40,675
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,868
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,616
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411907749102
Salary Total
$4,616
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$95,868

Patrick G Ledbetter Jr works as a E6 for Military Department. Patrick earned $95,868 in 2023. They are represented by E97.

Geraldine G Panos

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$95,868
Base pay
$55,194
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40,675
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,868
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,616
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411717749001
Salary Total
$4,616
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$95,868

Geraldine G Panos is a E6 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $95,868. Union affiliation: E97.

Eduardo Villarreal

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$95,868
Base pay
$55,194
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40,675
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,868
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,616
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411007749100
Salary Total
$4,616
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$95,868

Eduardo Villarreal is a E6 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $95,868. Union affiliation: E97.

Xou Xiong

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$95,868
Base pay
$55,194
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40,675
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,868
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,616
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411507749100
Salary Total
$4,616
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$95,868

Xou Xiong works as a E6 for Military Department. Xou earned $95,868 in 2023. They are represented by E97.

David A Acosta

Staff Services Manager I/Military Department

2023 total comp
$95,849
Base pay
$94,029
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,820
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,849
Union / bargaining unit
E48
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,997
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0061644800103
Salary Total
$8,247
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$95,849

David A Acosta works as a Staff Services Manager I for Military Department. David earned $95,849 in 2023. They are represented by E48.

Jose G Sanchez Castro

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$95,539
Base pay
$46,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,212
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,539
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,875
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411587750009
Salary Total
$3,875
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$95,539

Jose G Sanchez Castro is a E5 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $95,539. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Andrew H Rogers

Stationary Engineer/Military Department

2023 total comp
$95,479
Base pay
$93,979
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,479
Union / bargaining unit
R13
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,019
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0066006712102
Salary Total
$7,851
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$95,479

Andrew H Rogers holds the role of Stationary Engineer at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,479. Their bargaining unit is R13.

Forest C Decker

E7/Military Department

2023 total comp
$95,352
Base pay
$58,140
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$37,211
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,352
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
YUBA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,473
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2414007748104
Salary Total
$5,473
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$95,352

Forest C Decker works as a E7 for Military Department. Forest earned $95,352 in 2023. Union affiliation: E97.

Tim Ziesmer

Instructor, Military Department/Military Department

2023 total comp
$95,287
Base pay
$49,660
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$45,627
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,287
Union / bargaining unit
R03
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,026
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0061652840102
Salary Total
$8,276
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$95,287

At Military Department, Tim Ziesmer serves as a Instructor, Military Department. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,287. They are represented by R03.

Susan L Oakley

Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Military Department

2023 total comp
$95,208
Base pay
$93,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,874
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,208
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,126
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0061920765114
Salary Total
$9,126
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$95,208

Susan L Oakley holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,208. Their bargaining unit is R10.

James D Colbert

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$95,099
Base pay
$53,416
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$41,683
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,099
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,496
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411647749105
Salary Total
$4,496
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$95,099

James D Colbert works as a E6 for Military Department. James earned $95,099 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Artemio S Arquero

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$95,090
Base pay
$54,416
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40,675
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,090
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,551
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411407749985
Salary Total
$4,551
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$95,090

Artemio S Arquero works as a E6 for Military Department. Artemio earned $95,090 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Joshua S Curley

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$95,090
Base pay
$54,416
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40,675
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,090
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,551
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2412037749105
Salary Total
$4,551
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$95,090

Joshua S Curley works as a E6 for Military Department. Joshua earned $95,090 in 2023. Union affiliation: E97.

Tu-Anh M Trinh

Accounting Administrator II/Military Department

2023 total comp
$95,058
Base pay
$92,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,170
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,058
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,216
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0061754542001
Salary Total
$8,216
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$95,058

Tu-Anh M Trinh works as a Accounting Administrator II for Military Department. Tu-Anh earned $95,058 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Joe D Zelaya

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$94,778
Base pay
$46,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$48,451
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,778
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,875
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2413017750989
Salary Total
$3,875
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,778

Joe D Zelaya holds the role of E5 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,778. They are represented by E97.

Shavneel Nand

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$94,775
Base pay
$54,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40,675
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,775
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,551
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411417749101
Salary Total
$4,551
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,775

Shavneel Nand holds the role of E6 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,775. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Justin L Montgomery

O4/Military Department

2023 total comp
$94,775
Base pay
$73,908
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,867
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,775
Union / bargaining unit
E98
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,210
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2416759163999
Salary Total
$9,210
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,775

Justin L Montgomery is a O4 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $94,775. Their bargaining unit is E98.

Casey L Williams

Senior Right of Way Agent/Military Department

2023 total comp
$94,670
Base pay
$92,650
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,020
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,670
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,180
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0061704962101
Salary Total
$8,180
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,670

At Military Department, Casey L Williams serves as a Senior Right of Way Agent. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,670. Union affiliation: S01.

Adriena K Tatum

W1/Military Department

2023 total comp
$94,667
Base pay
$52,567
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$42,100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,667
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,071
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2416758369103
Salary Total
$5,071
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,667

Adriena K Tatum holds the role of W1 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,667. They are represented by E97.

Alexander G Eisman

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$94,609
Base pay
$51,345
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$43,264
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,609
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,592
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411617749104
Salary Total
$4,592
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,609

Alexander G Eisman works as a E6 for Military Department. Alexander earned $94,609 in 2023. Union affiliation: E97.

Kyle F Mager

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$94,430
Base pay
$53,756
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40,675
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,430
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,496
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411407749127
Salary Total
$4,496
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,430

Kyle F Mager holds the role of E6 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,430. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Arthur-Albert Rincon

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$94,430
Base pay
$53,756
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40,675
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,430
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,496
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2412077749101
Salary Total
$4,496
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,430

Arthur-Albert Rincon holds the role of E6 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,430. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Noah L Passmore

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$94,366
Base pay
$47,187
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$47,179
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,366
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
RIVERSIDE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,420
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411617749102
Salary Total
$4,420
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,366

Noah L Passmore is a E6 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $94,366. They are represented by E97.

Michael C Cruz

Stationary Engineer/Military Department

2023 total comp
$94,309
Base pay
$92,809
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,309
Union / bargaining unit
R13
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,195
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0063016712103
Salary Total
$7,799
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,309

Michael C Cruz is a Stationary Engineer at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $94,309. Union affiliation: R13.

Javier Merlincaballero

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$94,292
Base pay
$46,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$47,965
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,292
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,875
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411657750105
Salary Total
$3,875
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,292

Javier Merlincaballero holds the role of E5 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,292. They are represented by E97.

Dennis J Munoz-Castillo

E6/Military Department

2023 total comp
$94,199
Base pay
$52,255
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$41,944
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,199
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SAN LUIS OBISPO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,420
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411647749103
Salary Total
$4,420
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,199

Dennis J Munoz-Castillo holds the role of E6 at Military Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,199. Their bargaining unit is E97.

David S Carballo-Martinez

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$94,130
Base pay
$46,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$47,803
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,130
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,875
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411667750105
Salary Total
$3,875
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,130

David S Carballo-Martinez is a E5 at Military Department. 2023 total compensation came to $94,130. They are represented by E97.

Elvis Esperanto

E5/Military Department

2023 total comp
$94,130
Base pay
$46,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$47,803
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,130
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,875
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
2411667750107
Salary Total
$3,875
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$94,130

Elvis Esperanto works as a E5 for Military Department. Elvis earned $94,130 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E97.