Agency file

Real Estate

Source file: California — State Employee Compensation (SCO Payroll Data Warehouse, CPRA) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Real Estate is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2023, this agency had 365 employees with median total compensation of $88,705; the highest distinct record was $206,762.

Year: 2023
Employees: 365
Median total: $88,705
Highest record: $206,762

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$175,560+

How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 365 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($88,705) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $82,722 (96%)
Overtime — $230 (0%)
Other — $3,508 (4%)
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

$48,073

$60,486

$88,705

$102,617

$131,022

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $131,022 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $48,073. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Special Investigator

67 · $98,177

Program Technician II

34 · $53,248

General Auditor III

18 · $99,319

Deputy Commissioner, Department of Real Estate

18 · $97,877

Staff Services Analyst

17 · $63,002

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 1

Douglas R Mccauley

Commissioner, Department of Real Estate/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$206,762

Base pay: $204,942
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,820
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $206,762
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,016
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4141108768001
Salary Total: $16,016
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $206,762

Douglas R Mccauley holds the role of Commissioner, Department of Real Estate at Real Estate. In 2023, their total compensation was $206,762. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Richard M Lopes

C.E.A./Real Estate

2023 total comp

$202,815

Base pay: $158,273
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $44,542
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,815
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,397
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4148107500907
Salary Total: $12,397
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $202,815

Richard M Lopes works as a C.E.A. for Real Estate. Richard earned $202,815 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Stephen M Lerner

Assistant Commissioner, Legal Affairs, Department of Real Estate/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$196,503

Base pay: $194,083
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,503
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,453
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4144106213001
Salary Total: $16,453
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $196,503

At Real Estate, Stephen M Lerner serves as a Assistant Commissioner, Legal Affairs, Department of Real Estate. Their 2023 pay totaled $196,503. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Johnny W Barron

Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$194,958

Base pay: $194,358
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,958
Union / bargaining unit: M02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,483
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4144105871002
Salary Total: $16,483
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $194,958

At Real Estate, Johnny W Barron serves as a Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel. Their 2023 pay totaled $194,958. Union affiliation: M02.

James A Demus

Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$194,358

Base pay: $194,358
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,358
Union / bargaining unit: M02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,483
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4144305871001
Salary Total: $16,483
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $194,358

James A Demus holds the role of Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel at Real Estate. In 2023, their total compensation was $194,358. Union affiliation: M02.

Jamie M Yust

Attorney IV/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$176,906

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,906
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4144105780002
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,906

At Real Estate, Jamie M Yust serves as a Attorney IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $176,906. Their bargaining unit is R02.

David E Bruce

Attorney IV/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$176,606

Base pay: $176,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,606
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,954
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4144105780001
Salary Total: $14,954
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $176,606

David E Bruce works as a Attorney IV for Real Estate. David earned $176,606 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Jennifer M Lin

Supervising Auditor II, Department of Real Estate/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$175,560

Base pay: $109,754
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $65,806
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,560
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,166
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4145304493004
Salary Total: $10,166
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $175,560

Jennifer M Lin works as a Supervising Auditor II, Department of Real Estate for Real Estate. Jennifer earned $175,560 in 2023. They are represented by S01.

Jason D Lazark

Attorney III/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$167,900

Base pay: $107,210
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60,690
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,900
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4144105795003
Salary Total: $13,526
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $167,900

At Real Estate, Jason D Lazark serves as a Attorney III. Their 2023 pay totaled $167,900. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Cecilia A Alvarado

Special Investigator/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$162,840

Base pay: $102,461
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60,379
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,840
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,686
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4143308612015
Salary Total: $8,886
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $162,840

Cecilia A Alvarado holds the role of Special Investigator at Real Estate. In 2023, their total compensation was $162,840. Union affiliation: R07.

Calvin W Mcgee Ii

C.E.A./Real Estate

2023 total comp

$160,700

Base pay: $158,880
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,820
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,700
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,596
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4147107500001
Salary Total: $13,596
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $160,700

Calvin W Mcgee Ii works as a C.E.A. for Real Estate. Calvin earned $160,700 in 2023. Union affiliation: M01.

Angela L Cash

Attorney III/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$160,070

Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,070
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4144155795001
Salary Total: $13,526
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $160,070

Angela L Cash works as a Attorney III for Real Estate. Angela earned $160,070 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Lissete Garcia

Attorney III/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$159,770

Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,770
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4144305795002
Salary Total: $13,526
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $159,770

At Real Estate, Lissete Garcia serves as a Attorney III. Their 2023 pay totaled $159,770. They are represented by R02.

Laurence D Haveson

Attorney III/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$159,770

Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,770
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4144305795003
Salary Total: $13,526
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $159,770

At Real Estate, Laurence D Haveson serves as a Attorney III. Their 2023 pay totaled $159,770. Union affiliation: R02.

Diane K Lee

Attorney III/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$159,770

Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,770
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4144305795004
Salary Total: $13,526
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $159,770

Diane K Lee works as a Attorney III for Real Estate. Diane earned $159,770 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Truly A Sughrue

Attorney III/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$159,770

Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,770
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4144105795005
Salary Total: $13,526
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $159,770

Truly A Sughrue holds the role of Attorney III at Real Estate. In 2023, their total compensation was $159,770. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Julie L To

Attorney III/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$159,770

Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,770
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4144305795006
Salary Total: $13,526
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $159,770

Julie L To is a Attorney III at Real Estate. 2023 total compensation came to $159,770. They are represented by R02.

Richard K Uno

Attorney III/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$159,770

Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,770
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4144105795006
Salary Total: $13,526
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $159,770

Richard K Uno holds the role of Attorney III at Real Estate. In 2023, their total compensation was $159,770. They are represented by R02.

Daniel E Kehew

Attorney III/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$159,620

Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,620
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4144105795001
Salary Total: $13,526
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $159,620

Daniel E Kehew holds the role of Attorney III at Real Estate. In 2023, their total compensation was $159,620. They are represented by R02.

Megan J Lee Olsen

Attorney III/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$157,664

Base pay: $157,364
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,664
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,446
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4144105795004
Salary Total: $13,446
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $157,664

Megan J Lee Olsen works as a Attorney III for Real Estate. Megan earned $157,664 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Judith A Buranday

Attorney III/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$156,420

Base pay: $156,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,420
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,446
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4144305795007
Salary Total: $13,446
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $156,420

Judith A Buranday works as a Attorney III for Real Estate. Judith earned $156,420 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Steve Y Chu

Attorney III/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$150,721

Base pay: $150,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,721
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,442
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4144305795001
Salary Total: $13,442
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $150,721

Steve Y Chu works as a Attorney III for Real Estate. Steve earned $150,721 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Marcus L Mccarther

Chief Deputy Commissioner, Department of Real Estate/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$148,213

Base pay: $146,393
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,820
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,213
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,410
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4141108765001
Salary Total: $12,410
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $148,213

Marcus L Mccarther works as a Chief Deputy Commissioner, Department of Real Estate for Real Estate. Marcus earned $148,213 in 2023. They are represented by E99.

Adriana Z Lazark

Attorney III/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$148,053

Base pay: $148,053
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,053
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,802
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4144105795002
Salary Total: $12,802
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $148,053

Adriana Z Lazark works as a Attorney III for Real Estate. Adriana earned $148,053 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Chris W Neri

C.E.A./Real Estate

2023 total comp

$143,157

Base pay: $140,587
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,570
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,157
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,918
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4146107500001
Salary Total: $11,918
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $143,157

Chris W Neri holds the role of C.E.A. at Real Estate. In 2023, their total compensation was $143,157. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Sonja M Palladino

Assistant Commissioner, Legislation and Regulations/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$142,224

Base pay: $139,581
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,643
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,224
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,833
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4149101981001
Salary Total: $11,833
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $142,224

At Real Estate, Sonja M Palladino serves as a Assistant Commissioner, Legislation and Regulations. Their 2023 pay totaled $142,224. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Michael C Orilla

Information Technology Manager I/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$142,135

Base pay: $139,715
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,135
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,857
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4147101405001
Salary Total: $11,857
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $142,135

Michael C Orilla holds the role of Information Technology Manager I at Real Estate. In 2023, their total compensation was $142,135. They are represented by M01.

Chika A Sunquist

C.E.A./Real Estate

2023 total comp

$141,733

Base pay: $139,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,457
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,733
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,807
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4143107500001
Salary Total: $11,807
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $141,733

Chika A Sunquist is a C.E.A. at Real Estate. 2023 total compensation came to $141,733. Union affiliation: M01.

Jeffrey D Oboyski

C.E.A./Real Estate

2023 total comp

$141,703

Base pay: $139,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,427
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,703
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,807
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4142107500001
Salary Total: $11,807
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $141,703

Jeffrey D Oboyski is a C.E.A. at Real Estate. 2023 total compensation came to $141,703. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Tadesse Chekol

Information Technology Manager I/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$141,103

Base pay: $139,283
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,820
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,103
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,857
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4147101405003
Salary Total: $11,857
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $141,103

Tadesse Chekol is a Information Technology Manager I at Real Estate. 2023 total compensation came to $141,103. Their bargaining unit is M01.

James B Damrell

Assistant Chief Counsel/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$140,231

Base pay: $139,581
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,231
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,833
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4144101991001
Salary Total: $11,833
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $140,231

James B Damrell is a Assistant Chief Counsel at Real Estate. 2023 total compensation came to $140,231. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Jeanine K Clasen

Attorney III/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$140,149

Base pay: $139,999
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,149
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,305
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4144155795002
Salary Total: $12,305
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $140,149

At Real Estate, Jeanine K Clasen serves as a Attorney III. Their 2023 pay totaled $140,149. They are represented by R02.

Shelly A Wilson

C.E.A./Real Estate

2023 total comp

$139,876

Base pay: $139,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,876
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,807
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4141157500001
Salary Total: $11,807
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $139,876

Shelly A Wilson is a C.E.A. at Real Estate. 2023 total compensation came to $139,876. Union affiliation: M01.

Larsen K Aster

Information Technology Manager I/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$139,247

Base pay: $137,427
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,820
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,247
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,857
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4147101405002
Salary Total: $11,857
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $139,247

At Real Estate, Larsen K Aster serves as a Information Technology Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $139,247. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Thomas D Cameron

C.E.A./Real Estate

2023 total comp

$134,725

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $134,725
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,725
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,463
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4145107500001
Salary Total: $11,463
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $134,725

At Real Estate, Thomas D Cameron serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $134,725. They are represented by M01.

Kevin H Sun

Attorney III/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$131,374

Base pay: $131,074
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,374
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,624
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4144305795005
Salary Total: $11,624
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $131,374

Kevin H Sun works as a Attorney III for Real Estate. Kevin earned $131,374 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Jan Mlejnecky

Information Technology Specialist II/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$131,022

Base pay: $128,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,525
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,022
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,893
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4147101414002
Salary Total: $10,893
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $131,022

Jan Mlejnecky works as a Information Technology Specialist II for Real Estate. Jan earned $131,022 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Scott A Schmolke

Information Technology Supervisor II/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$128,821

Base pay: $126,701
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,821
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,741
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4147101404001
Salary Total: $10,741
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $128,821

Scott A Schmolke is a Information Technology Supervisor II at Real Estate. 2023 total compensation came to $128,821. Union affiliation: S01.

Stacey M Santi

Information Technology Specialist II/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$126,857

Base pay: $124,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,445
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,857
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,893
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4147101414004
Salary Total: $10,893
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $126,857

At Real Estate, Stacey M Santi serves as a Information Technology Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $126,857. Their bargaining unit is R01.

James R La Jolla

Information Technology Specialist II/Real Estate

2023 total comp

$125,459

Base pay: $122,538
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,921
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,459
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,893
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4147101414003
Salary Total: $10,893
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $125,459

James R La Jolla holds the role of Information Technology Specialist II at Real Estate. In 2023, their total compensation was $125,459. They are represented by R01.