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 25
Payroll Specialist/State Controller's Office
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Helen D Parker is a Payroll Specialist at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $75,780. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Payroll Specialist/State Controller's Office
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Todd J Valencia works as a Payroll Specialist for State Controller's Office. Todd earned $75,778 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/State Controller's Office
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Bradley S Hill is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $75,726. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Technician/State Controller's Office
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Drue A Vawter works as a Information Technology Technician for State Controller's Office. Drue earned $75,722 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Accounting Analyst/State Controller's Office
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Hau T Le works as a Accounting Analyst for State Controller's Office. Hau earned $75,709 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Accounting Analyst/State Controller's Office
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Ruth Mehari is a Accounting Analyst at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $75,709. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Accounting Analyst/State Controller's Office
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At State Controller's Office, Ricardo T Mendoza serves as a Accounting Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $75,709. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Accounting Analyst/State Controller's Office
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Chanh Q Nguyen is a Associate Accounting Analyst at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $75,685. They are represented by R01.
Information Technology Technician/State Controller's Office
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Elena M Cano is a Information Technology Technician at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $75,646. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/State Controller's Office
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Valerie N West works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for State Controller's Office. Valerie earned $75,342 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Accounting Analyst/State Controller's Office
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Yolanda Garcia works as a Accounting Analyst for State Controller's Office. Yolanda earned $75,327 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/State Controller's Office
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At State Controller's Office, David B Mac Ewan Jr serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $75,192. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/State Controller's Office
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Brandon S Dietz is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $75,191. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Senior Payroll Specialist/State Controller's Office
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Alexis N Boyce works as a Senior Payroll Specialist for State Controller's Office. Alexis earned $75,189 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Analyst/State Controller's Office
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At State Controller's Office, Kala L Dillon serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $75,168. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Management Auditor/State Controller's Office
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Michael Jy Shieh works as a Associate Management Auditor for State Controller's Office. Michael earned $75,168 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Accounting Analyst/State Controller's Office
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At State Controller's Office, Selma Arnautovic serves as a Associate Accounting Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $75,166. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/State Controller's Office
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Chaa'Ka Montgomery holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $75,123. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Payroll Specialist/State Controller's Office
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At State Controller's Office, Deliah R Ynostroza serves as a Payroll Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $75,093. Union affiliation: R01.
Payroll Specialist/State Controller's Office
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Diana D Moran works as a Payroll Specialist for State Controller's Office. Diana earned $75,084 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Personnel Specialist/State Controller's Office
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At State Controller's Office, Zachary J Quilty serves as a Personnel Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $75,046. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Accounting Analyst/State Controller's Office
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Kao Y Saephanh works as a Accounting Analyst for State Controller's Office. Kao earned $75,009 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Accounting Analyst/State Controller's Office
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Vrushali R Pakhale holds the role of Associate Accounting Analyst at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $74,991. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/State Controller's Office
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Karina Webb is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $74,988. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Payroll Specialist/State Controller's Office
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Vanessa Cruz holds the role of Payroll Specialist at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $74,985. Union affiliation: R01.
Payroll Specialist/State Controller's Office
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At State Controller's Office, Elizabeth Martinez serves as a Payroll Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $74,985. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Analyst/State Controller's Office
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Jacob D Parks is a Staff Services Analyst at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $74,969. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Manager I/State Controller's Office
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Kimberly A Alvarez is a Staff Services Manager I at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $74,931. Union affiliation: E48.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/State Controller's Office
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Michelle V Hoang works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for State Controller's Office. Michelle earned $74,930 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E97.
Printing Trades Supervisor I (General)/State Controller's Office
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Donna K Petersen works as a Printing Trades Supervisor I (General) for State Controller's Office. Donna earned $74,925 in 2023. They are represented by S14.
Staff Services Analyst/State Controller's Office
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Patrick S Kong works as a Staff Services Analyst for State Controller's Office. Patrick earned $74,859 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Analyst/State Controller's Office
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At State Controller's Office, Steve P Purser serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $74,859. They are represented by R01.
Payroll Specialist/State Controller's Office
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Amanda Cruz-Golberg is a Payroll Specialist at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $74,662. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Analyst/State Controller's Office
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Sherice M Parker holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $74,599. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/State Controller's Office
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Dominique S Cervantes holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $74,596. Union affiliation: E97.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/State Controller's Office
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Deepanjali U Tavadia is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $74,573. They are represented by E97.
Senior Personnel Specialist/State Controller's Office
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Rozalyn R Medlock works as a Senior Personnel Specialist for State Controller's Office. Rozalyn earned $74,535 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Manager I/State Controller's Office
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Hector Garcia-Gonzalez holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $74,528. They are represented by S01.
Staff Services Analyst/State Controller's Office
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Elisa M Wong holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $74,528. They are represented by R01.
Senior Personnel Specialist/State Controller's Office
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Tyrone T Cook holds the role of Senior Personnel Specialist at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $74,466. Their bargaining unit is R01.