California / State Controller's Office
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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 $125,104 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $42,479. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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 3
Financial Accountant III/State Controller's Office
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Yi-Wen Tsai works as a Financial Accountant III for State Controller's Office. Yi-Wen earned $135,328 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
C.E.A./State Controller's Office
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Diane K Silva is a C.E.A. at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $134,999. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Supervising Management Auditor/State Controller's Office
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Jason A Hollingsworth is a Supervising Management Auditor at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $134,442. They are represented by M01.
Financial Accountant III/State Controller's Office
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May P Lam works as a Financial Accountant III for State Controller's Office. May earned $134,310 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Information Technology Specialist II/State Controller's Office
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At State Controller's Office, Lisa J Hein serves as a Information Technology Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $134,007. Their bargaining unit is E97.
Information Technology Supervisor II/State Controller's Office
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At State Controller's Office, Larry A Butler serves as a Information Technology Supervisor II. Their 2023 pay totaled $133,934. They are represented by S01.
Information Technology Supervisor II/State Controller's Office
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Damon D Dobbins holds the role of Information Technology Supervisor II at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $133,934. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Information Technology Supervisor II/State Controller's Office
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At State Controller's Office, Cheryl R Lamar serves as a Information Technology Supervisor II. Their 2023 pay totaled $133,934. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Information Technology Supervisor II/State Controller's Office
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At State Controller's Office, Tracey M Moody serves as a Information Technology Supervisor II. Their 2023 pay totaled $133,934. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Information Technology Supervisor II/State Controller's Office
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Adam J Paterson works as a Information Technology Supervisor II for State Controller's Office. Adam earned $133,934 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Information Technology Supervisor II/State Controller's Office
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At State Controller's Office, Kingtin E Wong serves as a Information Technology Supervisor II. Their 2023 pay totaled $133,934. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Information Technology Supervisor II/State Controller's Office
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Samuel W Taylor is a Information Technology Supervisor II at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $133,909. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Information Technology Specialist II/State Controller's Office
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Michele L Garcia holds the role of Information Technology Specialist II at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $133,545. They are represented by E97.
Financial Accountant III/State Controller's Office
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Ashmindar Kaur holds the role of Financial Accountant III at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $133,333. They are represented by S01.
Information Technology Manager I/State Controller's Office
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At State Controller's Office, Beverly A Taylor serves as a Information Technology Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $132,844. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Information Technology Specialist II/State Controller's Office
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At State Controller's Office, Pedro Vittorio T Asis serves as a Information Technology Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $132,552. Union affiliation: E97.
Supervising Management Auditor/State Controller's Office
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At State Controller's Office, Ella Mae P Finau serves as a Supervising Management Auditor. Their 2023 pay totaled $132,422. Union affiliation: M01.
Attorney/State Controller's Office
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Charles J Taylor holds the role of Attorney at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $131,729. Union affiliation: R02.
Financial Accountant IV/State Controller's Office
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At State Controller's Office, Jaynesh Singh serves as a Financial Accountant IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $131,556. They are represented by M01.
Financial Accountant III/State Controller's Office
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Elenita C Solis works as a Financial Accountant III for State Controller's Office. Elenita earned $131,289 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Information Technology Specialist II/State Controller's Office
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Minhtri Nguyen holds the role of Information Technology Specialist II at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $131,103. Their bargaining unit is E97.
Information Technology Specialist II/State Controller's Office
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At State Controller's Office, May Y Lee serves as a Information Technology Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $130,917. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist II/State Controller's Office
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Hung Y Lin works as a Information Technology Specialist II for State Controller's Office. Hung earned $130,917 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist II/State Controller's Office
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At State Controller's Office, Jeremiah B Maestas serves as a Information Technology Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $130,917. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Information Technology Specialist II/State Controller's Office
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Linh D Nguyen holds the role of Information Technology Specialist II at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $130,917. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Specialist II/State Controller's Office
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Hugo Villalpando is a Information Technology Specialist II at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $130,917. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist II/State Controller's Office
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Kari A Bryant holds the role of Information Technology Specialist II at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $130,647. They are represented by E97.
Information Technology Manager I/State Controller's Office
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At State Controller's Office, Bernadine T Schultz serves as a Information Technology Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $130,641. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Information Technology Specialist II/State Controller's Office
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Hung N Sy holds the role of Information Technology Specialist II at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $130,113. Union affiliation: R01.
Financial Accountant III/State Controller's Office
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Gabriel Flores works as a Financial Accountant III for State Controller's Office. Gabriel earned $129,984 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Staff Services Manager II (Managerial)/State Controller's Office
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Monique F Langer holds the role of Staff Services Manager II (Managerial) at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $129,982. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Information Technology Specialist II/State Controller's Office
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Thu A Tran works as a Information Technology Specialist II for State Controller's Office. Thu earned $129,840 in 2023. Union affiliation: E97.
Financial Accountant III/State Controller's Office
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Prince A Greene holds the role of Financial Accountant III at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $129,155. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Information Technology Supervisor II/State Controller's Office
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Cynthia A Biggers works as a Information Technology Supervisor II for State Controller's Office. Cynthia earned $129,121 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Information Technology Supervisor II/State Controller's Office
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At State Controller's Office, Tina L Fawcett serves as a Information Technology Supervisor II. Their 2023 pay totaled $129,121. Union affiliation: S01.
Information Technology Supervisor II/State Controller's Office
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At State Controller's Office, Dan L Irwin serves as a Information Technology Supervisor II. Their 2023 pay totaled $129,121. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Information Technology Supervisor II/State Controller's Office
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Naga Radhika Kandisetty holds the role of Information Technology Supervisor II at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $129,121. Union affiliation: S01.
Information Technology Supervisor II/State Controller's Office
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Wanchi Kong works as a Information Technology Supervisor II for State Controller's Office. Wanchi earned $129,121 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Information Technology Supervisor II/State Controller's Office
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Rodney E Renteria is a Information Technology Supervisor II at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $129,121. Union affiliation: S01.
Information Technology Supervisor II/State Controller's Office
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Bhavna D Talwar works as a Information Technology Supervisor II for State Controller's Office. Bhavna earned $129,121 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.