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State Controller's Office

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

The State Controller's Office manages public finances — collecting revenue and taxes, budgeting, accounting, and financial oversight.

In 2023, this agency had 1,535 employees with median total compensation of $86,188; the highest distinct record was $260,504.

Year
2023
Employees
1,535
Median total
$86,188
Highest record
$260,504

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$0$154,212+

How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 1,535 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($86,188) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$80,383 (95%)
  • Overtime$706 (1%)
  • Other$3,764 (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
$42,479
$62,936
$86,188
$105,813
$125,104

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $125,104 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $42,479. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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

Carol J Yee

Information Technology Specialist II/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$260,504
Base pay
$106,711
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$153,793
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$260,504
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,893
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0517261414001
Salary Total
$10,893
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$260,504

Carol J Yee is a Information Technology Specialist II at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $260,504. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Ana M Garza

Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$209,612
Base pay
$204,656
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,956
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$209,612
Union / bargaining unit
M02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,481
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0517205871001
Salary Total
$16,481
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$209,612

At State Controller's Office, Ana M Garza serves as a Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel. Their 2023 pay totaled $209,612. Their bargaining unit is M02.

Regina V Evans

Chief of Staff, State Controller/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$194,915
Base pay
$185,955
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,960
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$194,915
Union / bargaining unit
E99
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,822
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0517204190001
Salary Total
$15,822
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$194,915

Regina V Evans is a Chief of Staff, State Controller at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $194,915. Union affiliation: E99.

Christopher J Maio

C.E.A./State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$194,889
Base pay
$186,003
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,886
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$194,889
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,768
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0512217500906
Salary Total
$15,768
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$194,889

Christopher J Maio is a C.E.A. at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $194,889. Union affiliation: M01.

Shawn D Silva

Attorney V/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$189,296
Base pay
$188,776
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$520
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$189,296
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,642
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0512215781927
Salary Total
$15,642
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$189,296

Shawn D Silva holds the role of Attorney V at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $189,296. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Jennifer A Chavez

C.E.A./State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$186,307
Base pay
$177,157
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,150
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$186,307
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,018
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0511407500001
Salary Total
$15,018
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$186,307

At State Controller's Office, Jennifer A Chavez serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $186,307. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Catalina M Leal

C.E.A./State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$186,307
Base pay
$177,157
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,150
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$186,307
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,018
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0517267500013
Salary Total
$15,018
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$186,307

At State Controller's Office, Catalina M Leal serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $186,307. They are represented by M01.

Jil E Barraza

C.E.A./State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$185,460
Base pay
$175,709
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,751
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,460
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,133
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0512207500003
Salary Total
$15,133
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$185,460

Jil E Barraza works as a C.E.A. for State Controller's Office. Jil earned $185,460 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Samantha M Kelly

Information Technology Specialist I/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$178,351
Base pay
$130,891
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$47,460
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,351
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,229
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0513401402906
Salary Total
$10,229
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$178,351

At State Controller's Office, Samantha M Kelly serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $178,351. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Karamel T Jett

Information Technology Manager II/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$177,734
Base pay
$166,964
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10,770
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$177,734
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,048
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0513401406906
Salary Total
$13,048
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$177,734

At State Controller's Office, Karamel T Jett serves as a Information Technology Manager II. Their 2023 pay totaled $177,734. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Kimberly A Tarvin

C.E.A./State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$177,559
Base pay
$168,729
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,830
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$177,559
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,304
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0516407500005
Salary Total
$14,304
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$177,559

Kimberly A Tarvin is a C.E.A. at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $177,559. Their bargaining unit is M01.

David I Brownfield

Attorney IV/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$176,080
Base pay
$176,080
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,080
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,954
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0517205780002
Salary Total
$14,954
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$176,080

David I Brownfield is a Attorney IV at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $176,080. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Jennifer R Burkett

C.E.A./State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$171,996
Base pay
$160,899
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,097
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$171,996
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,327
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0512217500018
Salary Total
$15,327
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$171,996

At State Controller's Office, Jennifer R Burkett serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $171,996. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Glen R Jones

Information Technology Specialist II/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$171,231
Base pay
$128,456
Overtime
$40,355
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$171,231
Union / bargaining unit
E97
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$11,221
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0512211414005
Salary Total
$11,221
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$171,231

Glen R Jones is a Information Technology Specialist II at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $171,231. Their bargaining unit is E97.

Todd G Boltjes

C.E.A./State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$171,099
Base pay
$168,729
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,370
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$171,099
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,304
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0513407500003
Salary Total
$14,304
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$171,099

Todd G Boltjes is a C.E.A. at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $171,099. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Ted A Lambert

C.E.A./State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$170,248
Base pay
$156,927
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,321
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170,248
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,667
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0514207500005
Salary Total
$14,667
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$170,248

At State Controller's Office, Ted A Lambert serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $170,248. They are represented by M01.

Gerard A Anderson

C.E.A./State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$167,560
Base pay
$159,674
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,886
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,560
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,536
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0511507500002
Salary Total
$13,536
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$167,560

Gerard A Anderson holds the role of C.E.A. at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $167,560. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Harpreet K Nakhwal

Attorney III/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$166,209
Base pay
$150,505
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$15,704
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,209
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,457
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0517205795014
Salary Total
$13,457
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$166,209

Harpreet K Nakhwal holds the role of Attorney III at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $166,209. They are represented by R02.

Natalie D Sidarous

C.E.A./State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$164,582
Base pay
$161,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,670
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,582
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,726
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0514217500006
Salary Total
$13,726
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$164,582

At State Controller's Office, Natalie D Sidarous serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $164,582. Union affiliation: M01.

Gary A Qualset

Chief, Division of Collections, State Controller's Office/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$163,117
Base pay
$160,697
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,117
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,623
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0516404055001
Salary Total
$13,623
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$163,117

Gary A Qualset is a Chief, Division of Collections, State Controller's Office at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $163,117. Union affiliation: M01.

Evan W Johnson

Assistant Deputy State Controller, State Controller/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$162,685
Base pay
$160,865
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,820
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,685
Union / bargaining unit
E99
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,637
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0517214100002
Salary Total
$13,637
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$162,685

Evan W Johnson works as a Assistant Deputy State Controller, State Controller for State Controller's Office. Evan earned $162,685 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Sean D Scott

Information Technology Manager II/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$162,183
Base pay
$153,916
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,267
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,183
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,048
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0517261406002
Salary Total
$13,048
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$162,183

Sean D Scott holds the role of Information Technology Manager II at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $162,183. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Laura J Taylor-Krbecek

Information Technology Manager II/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$162,183
Base pay
$153,916
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,267
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,183
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,048
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0517261406001
Salary Total
$13,048
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$162,183

Laura J Taylor-Krbecek works as a Information Technology Manager II for State Controller's Office. Laura earned $162,183 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Julie A Whitten

C.E.A./State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$161,644
Base pay
$153,343
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,302
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,644
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,126
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0517237500015
Salary Total
$13,126
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$161,644

At State Controller's Office, Julie A Whitten serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $161,644. Their bargaining unit is M01.

David G Oppenheim

C.E.A./State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$160,676
Base pay
$153,042
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,634
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,676
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,271
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0517217500011
Salary Total
$14,271
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$160,676

At State Controller's Office, David G Oppenheim serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $160,676. Union affiliation: M01.

Robert S Blesi

Information Technology Manager II/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$160,645
Base pay
$141,368
Overtime
$11,493
Other pay
$7,784
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,645
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$12,451
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0513401406003
Salary Total
$12,451
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$160,645

Robert S Blesi is a Information Technology Manager II at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $160,645. Union affiliation: M01.

William P Helms

Information Technology Manager II/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$156,336
Base pay
$153,916
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,336
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,048
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0513401406001
Salary Total
$13,048
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$156,336

William P Helms holds the role of Information Technology Manager II at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $156,336. Union affiliation: M01.

Lisa M Dean

C.E.A./State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$155,109
Base pay
$142,948
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$12,161
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,109
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$12,782
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0512207500010
Salary Total
$12,782
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$155,109

At State Controller's Office, Lisa M Dean serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $155,109. They are represented by M01.

Lynn E Paquin

Advisor,State Controller's Office/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$154,880
Base pay
$104,116
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50,765
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,880
Union / bargaining unit
E99
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,227
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0517209437001
Salary Total
$14,227
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$154,880

Lynn E Paquin works as a Advisor,State Controller's Office for State Controller's Office. Lynn earned $154,880 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Eric Flanquart

Information Technology Manager II/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$154,516
Base pay
$153,916
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,516
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,048
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0513401406002
Salary Total
$13,048
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$154,516

Eric Flanquart works as a Information Technology Manager II for State Controller's Office. Eric earned $154,516 in 2023. They are represented by M01.

James A Anderson

Financial Accountant IV/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$154,226
Base pay
$146,249
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,977
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,226
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$12,398
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0514204194004
Salary Total
$12,398
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$154,226

At State Controller's Office, James A Anderson serves as a Financial Accountant IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $154,226. Union affiliation: M01.

Anne A Kato

C.E.A./State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$154,212
Base pay
$146,237
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,975
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,212
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$12,397
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0514217500004
Salary Total
$12,397
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$154,212

Anne A Kato is a C.E.A. at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $154,212. Union affiliation: M01.

Sierra R Losh

C.E.A./State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$152,554
Base pay
$144,598
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,956
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,554
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$12,355
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0511207500003
Salary Total
$12,355
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$152,554

Sierra R Losh holds the role of C.E.A. at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $152,554. Union affiliation: M01.

Sirisha Gullapalli

Information Technology Manager II/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$151,082
Base pay
$148,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,082
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,048
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0512211406001
Salary Total
$13,048
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$151,082

Sirisha Gullapalli holds the role of Information Technology Manager II at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $151,082. Their bargaining unit is M01.

David A Akins

Information Technology Specialist III/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$149,459
Base pay
$141,658
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,801
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,459
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$12,009
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0513401415001
Salary Total
$12,009
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$149,459

David A Akins works as a Information Technology Specialist III for State Controller's Office. David earned $149,459 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Hasib Emran

C.E.A./State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$148,826
Base pay
$138,003
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10,823
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,826
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$12,062
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0517207500014
Salary Total
$12,062
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$148,826

Hasib Emran is a C.E.A. at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $148,826. Union affiliation: M01.

Margit K Miller

C.E.A./State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$148,614
Base pay
$146,794
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,820
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,614
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,043
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0515507500003
Salary Total
$13,043
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$148,614

At State Controller's Office, Margit K Miller serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $148,614. Union affiliation: M01.

Coleen D Morrow

Financial Accountant IV/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$148,069
Base pay
$146,249
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,820
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,069
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$12,398
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0514204194001
Salary Total
$12,398
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$148,069

Coleen D Morrow is a Financial Accountant IV at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $148,069. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Monte Hand

Information Technology Supervisor II/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$147,611
Base pay
$137,442
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10,169
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$147,611
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,741
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0517261404004
Salary Total
$10,741
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$147,611

Monte Hand works as a Information Technology Supervisor II for State Controller's Office. Monte earned $147,611 in 2023. They are represented by S01.

Hannah N Tran

Information Technology Manager I/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$147,603
Base pay
$139,869
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,734
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$147,603
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$11,857
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0517261405004
Salary Total
$11,857
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$147,603

Hannah N Tran works as a Information Technology Manager I for State Controller's Office. Hannah earned $147,603 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M01.