California / Secretary of State's Office
Agency file
The Secretary of State's Office administers elections and maintains official state records and registrations.
In 2023, this agency had 646 employees with median total compensation of $69,355; the highest distinct record was $273,711.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 646 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($69,355) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $125,495 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $21,186. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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
Highest-paid first / page 13
Staff Services Analyst/Secretary of State's Office
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Jason L Caballes works as a Staff Services Analyst for Secretary of State's Office. Jason earned $50,858 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Program Technician/Secretary of State's Office
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Megan Woods works as a Program Technician for Secretary of State's Office. Megan earned $50,822 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
Information Technology Specialist II/Secretary of State's Office
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Wendell Christopher holds the role of Information Technology Specialist II at Secretary of State's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,800. They are represented by R01.
Program Technician II/Secretary of State's Office
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At Secretary of State's Office, Ruben Martinez serves as a Program Technician II. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,790. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Program Technician II/Secretary of State's Office
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Jeanne Zhen is a Program Technician II at Secretary of State's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $50,625. They are represented by R04.
Staff Services Analyst/Secretary of State's Office
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Victoria Estrada holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Secretary of State's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,448. Union affiliation: R01.
Accountant Trainee/Secretary of State's Office
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Joseph Vang works as a Accountant Trainee for Secretary of State's Office. Joseph earned $50,308 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Program Technician II/Secretary of State's Office
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Daniel E Sherburne works as a Program Technician II for Secretary of State's Office. Daniel earned $50,306 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Program Technician/Secretary of State's Office
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At Secretary of State's Office, Pascal H Guerandel serves as a Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,260. They are represented by R04.
Office Technician (Typing)/Secretary of State's Office
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Vanessa J Blouch holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Secretary of State's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,255. They are represented by R04.
Office Assistant (Typing)/Secretary of State's Office
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Thomas P Hoefler is a Office Assistant (Typing) at Secretary of State's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $50,154. Union affiliation: R04.
Program Technician II/Secretary of State's Office
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Deanna C Baltazar holds the role of Program Technician II at Secretary of State's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,098. They are represented by R04.
Program Technician II/Secretary of State's Office
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Kanji V Montalvo holds the role of Program Technician II at Secretary of State's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $49,999. Union affiliation: R04.
Program Technician II/Secretary of State's Office
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Vanessa Aguilar works as a Program Technician II for Secretary of State's Office. Vanessa earned $49,770 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Supervising Program Technician II/Secretary of State's Office
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At Secretary of State's Office, John A Brewer serves as a Supervising Program Technician II. Their 2023 pay totaled $49,600. They are represented by S04.
Attorney III/Secretary of State's Office
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Dana W Furby works as a Attorney III for Secretary of State's Office. Dana earned $49,600 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.
Program Technician II/Secretary of State's Office
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Elayne T Douglas works as a Program Technician II for Secretary of State's Office. Elayne earned $49,519 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Program Technician II/Secretary of State's Office
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Danysse L Smith is a Program Technician II at Secretary of State's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $49,215. They are represented by R04.
Information Technology Specialist I/Secretary of State's Office
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Anna M D'Ascenzi works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Secretary of State's Office. Anna earned $48,918 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Secretary of State's Office
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Dahya K Patel is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Secretary of State's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $48,855. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Office Assistant (General)/Secretary of State's Office
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Angela M Harju holds the role of Office Assistant (General) at Secretary of State's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $48,525. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Program Technician II/Secretary of State's Office
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At Secretary of State's Office, Silvia I Huston serves as a Program Technician II. Their 2023 pay totaled $48,459. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Secretary of State's Office
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German Lopez holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Secretary of State's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $48,383. Union affiliation: R01.
Program Technician II/Secretary of State's Office
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Zachary P Roberds is a Program Technician II at Secretary of State's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $48,222. They are represented by R04.
Program Technician II/Secretary of State's Office
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Isaiah C Yang holds the role of Program Technician II at Secretary of State's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $48,190. Union affiliation: R04.
Program Technician/Secretary of State's Office
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Mickey L Ly works as a Program Technician for Secretary of State's Office. Mickey earned $47,940 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Supervising Program Technician II/Secretary of State's Office
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At Secretary of State's Office, Trevor B Barrick serves as a Supervising Program Technician II. Their 2023 pay totaled $47,865. They are represented by S04.
Office Assistant (Typing)/Secretary of State's Office
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Marie E Jackson-Bryant holds the role of Office Assistant (Typing) at Secretary of State's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $47,858. They are represented by R04.
Attorney/Secretary of State's Office
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At Secretary of State's Office, Ellen R Yamshon serves as a Attorney. Their 2023 pay totaled $47,837. Union affiliation: R02.
Program Technician II/Secretary of State's Office
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Coua M Yang is a Program Technician II at Secretary of State's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $47,649. Union affiliation: R04.
Staff Services Analyst/Secretary of State's Office
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Megan M Noblett works as a Staff Services Analyst for Secretary of State's Office. Megan earned $47,350 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Secretary of State's Office
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Susan M Elarms is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Secretary of State's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $47,169. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Program Technician II/Secretary of State's Office
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Heather Khatra works as a Program Technician II for Secretary of State's Office. Heather earned $47,166 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Program Technician II/Secretary of State's Office
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Lah G Thao is a Program Technician II at Secretary of State's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $47,007. Union affiliation: R04.
Program Technician II/Secretary of State's Office
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Grant G Betz holds the role of Program Technician II at Secretary of State's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $46,784. Union affiliation: R04.
Program Technician II/Secretary of State's Office
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Susie S Lao is a Program Technician II at Secretary of State's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $46,534. They are represented by R04.
Program Technician II/Secretary of State's Office
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At Secretary of State's Office, Ivan F Romero serves as a Program Technician II. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,483. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Program Technician II/Secretary of State's Office
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Brittney Laflore is a Program Technician II at Secretary of State's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $46,195. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Staff Services Manager I/Secretary of State's Office
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At Secretary of State's Office, Dana M Davenport serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,118. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Information Technology Specialist II/Secretary of State's Office
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Brian K Halkett works as a Information Technology Specialist II for Secretary of State's Office. Brian earned $45,729 in 2023. They are represented by R01.