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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 34

Elizabeth A Edwards

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$50,564
Base pay
$49,384
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,180
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,564
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0512205393705
Salary Total
$7,114
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$50,564

At State Controller's Office, Elizabeth A Edwards serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,564. Union affiliation: R01.

Rhodora B Bravo

Accounting Administrator I (Specialist)/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$50,356
Base pay
$47,677
Overtime
$72
Other pay
$2,606
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,356
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,815
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0514214552081
Salary Total
$6,252
Time Base
PT
Total Pay
$50,356

Rhodora B Bravo holds the role of Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,356. They are represented by R01.

Katelyn M Schleeter

Claim Auditor/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$50,301
Base pay
$48,381
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,920
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,301
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,165
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0516411771080
Salary Total
$4,165
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$50,301

At State Controller's Office, Katelyn M Schleeter serves as a Claim Auditor. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,301. They are represented by R01.

Tercia F Kurk

Program Technician/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$50,260
Base pay
$48,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,820
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,260
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,200
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0515509927108
Salary Total
$4,200
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$50,260

At State Controller's Office, Tercia F Kurk serves as a Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,260. They are represented by R04.

Shenny Widjaja

Program Technician/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$50,260
Base pay
$48,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,820
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,260
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,200
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0515509927065
Salary Total
$4,200
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$50,260

At State Controller's Office, Shenny Widjaja serves as a Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,260. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Ting Zhang

Accountant Trainee/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$50,259
Base pay
$49,599
Overtime
$410
Other pay
$250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,259
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,396
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0514204179173
Salary Total
$4,396
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$50,259

Ting Zhang works as a Accountant Trainee for State Controller's Office. Ting earned $50,259 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Sherrie M Calibo

Payroll Specialist/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$50,243
Base pay
$47,443
Overtime
$380
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,243
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,187
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0512201311112
Salary Total
$4,187
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$50,243

At State Controller's Office, Sherrie M Calibo serves as a Payroll Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,243. Union affiliation: R01.

Paul Jersey G Gravador

Supervising Program Technician II/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$50,167
Base pay
$49,278
Overtime
$889
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,167
Union / bargaining unit
S04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,331
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0515509925001
Salary Total
$4,331
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$50,167

At State Controller's Office, Paul Jersey G Gravador serves as a Supervising Program Technician II. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,167. Their bargaining unit is S04.

Ryan J Burnett

Staff Services Analyst/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$50,160
Base pay
$49,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,160
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,429
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0511505157815
Salary Total
$4,429
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$50,160

Ryan J Burnett holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,160. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Julian A Gutierrez

Office Technician (General)/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$50,098
Base pay
$46,511
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,587
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,098
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,140
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0511401138028
Salary Total
$4,140
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$50,098

At State Controller's Office, Julian A Gutierrez serves as a Office Technician (General). Their 2023 pay totaled $50,098. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Andrea R Chambers

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$50,049
Base pay
$46,603
Overtime
$1,626
Other pay
$1,820
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,049
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,684
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0515505393072
Salary Total
$5,421
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$50,049

Andrea R Chambers works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for State Controller's Office. Andrea earned $50,049 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Nichole L Gobin

Program Technician II/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$50,034
Base pay
$48,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,970
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,034
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,392
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0515509928162
Salary Total
$4,392
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$50,034

Nichole L Gobin is a Program Technician II at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $50,034. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Lynn M Schultz

Program Technician II/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$50,031
Base pay
$47,653
Overtime
$39
Other pay
$2,340
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,031
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,354
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0515509928150
Salary Total
$4,354
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$50,031

Lynn M Schultz is a Program Technician II at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $50,031. Union affiliation: R04.

Krysti M O'Neil

Accounting Analyst/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$50,016
Base pay
$47,501
Overtime
$95
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,016
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,964
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0515504582067
Salary Total
$4,728
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$50,016

Krysti M O'Neil works as a Accounting Analyst for State Controller's Office. Krysti earned $50,016 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Gary M Gervin

Program Technician II/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$49,990
Base pay
$47,134
Overtime
$1,036
Other pay
$1,820
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,990
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,183
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0515509928017
Salary Total
$4,183
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$49,990

Gary M Gervin is a Program Technician II at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $49,990. Union affiliation: R04.

Nancy E Lewis

Office Technician (General)/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$49,798
Base pay
$47,978
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,820
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,798
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,252
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0512201138035
Salary Total
$4,252
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$49,798

Nancy E Lewis works as a Office Technician (General) for State Controller's Office. Nancy earned $49,798 in 2023. They are represented by R04.

Patrick K Malone

Staff Services Analyst/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$49,515
Base pay
$47,578
Overtime
$116
Other pay
$1,820
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,515
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,215
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0515505157749
Salary Total
$4,215
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$49,515

Patrick K Malone is a Staff Services Analyst at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $49,515. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Mercedes M Mcgarity

Program Technician/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$49,288
Base pay
$46,868
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,288
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,946
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0515509927160
Salary Total
$3,946
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$49,288

At State Controller's Office, Mercedes M Mcgarity serves as a Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $49,288. They are represented by R04.

Margaret M Diggs

Digital Print Operator II/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$49,240
Base pay
$47,297
Overtime
$106
Other pay
$1,836
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,240
Union / bargaining unit
R14
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,638
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0511401412904
Salary Total
$5,009
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$49,240

Margaret M Diggs is a Digital Print Operator II at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $49,240. Their bargaining unit is R14.

Amy S Arghestani

Associate Management Auditor/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$49,188
Base pay
$48,588
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,188
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,238
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0516404159627
Salary Total
$4,119
Time Base
PT
Total Pay
$49,188

At State Controller's Office, Amy S Arghestani serves as a Associate Management Auditor. Their 2023 pay totaled $49,188. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Jarrett A Laquian

Staff Services Management Auditor/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$48,723
Base pay
$47,183
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,540
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,723
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,425
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0516405841352
Salary Total
$5,028
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$48,723

Jarrett A Laquian is a Staff Services Management Auditor at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $48,723. Union affiliation: R01.

David W Porter

Information Technology Specialist I/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$48,479
Base pay
$48,479
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,479
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,932
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0513401402901
Salary Total
$57
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$48,479

David W Porter is a Information Technology Specialist I at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $48,479. They are represented by R01.

Henry S Adkisson

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$48,262
Base pay
$47,482
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$780
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,262
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,684
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0511405393793
Salary Total
$5,684
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$48,262

Henry S Adkisson works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for State Controller's Office. Henry earned $48,262 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Jessica L Mostranski

Office Technician (Typing)/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$47,960
Base pay
$45,490
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,470
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,960
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,092
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0516411139022
Salary Total
$4,092
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$47,960

At State Controller's Office, Jessica L Mostranski serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $47,960. They are represented by R04.

Lucas R Farrens

Office Technician (General)/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$47,891
Base pay
$45,471
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,891
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,014
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0512201138037
Salary Total
$4,014
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$47,891

Lucas R Farrens holds the role of Office Technician (General) at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $47,891. They are represented by R04.

Lilian P Makama

Accounting Analyst/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$47,890
Base pay
$47,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,890
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,471
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0515504582058
Salary Total
$5,471
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$47,890

Lilian P Makama is a Accounting Analyst at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $47,890. Their bargaining unit is R01.

John W Neahusan Jr

Program Technician II/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$47,579
Base pay
$47,134
Overtime
$445
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,579
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,183
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0515509928134
Salary Total
$4,183
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$47,579

John W Neahusan Jr is a Program Technician II at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $47,579. Union affiliation: R04.

Jasmeet K Singh

Payroll Specialist/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$47,372
Base pay
$45,302
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,070
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,372
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,986
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0512201311136
Salary Total
$3,986
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$47,372

Jasmeet K Singh holds the role of Payroll Specialist at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $47,372. They are represented by R01.

Yvonne M Emch

Key Data Operator/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$47,352
Base pay
$46,897
Overtime
$455
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,352
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,083
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0511401419019
Salary Total
$4,083
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$47,352

Yvonne M Emch works as a Key Data Operator for State Controller's Office. Yvonne earned $47,352 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.

Melissa S Cowan

Accounting Analyst/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$47,332
Base pay
$27,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19,720
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,332
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,033
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0515504582054
Salary Total
$6,033
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$47,332

Melissa S Cowan holds the role of Accounting Analyst at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $47,332. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Marsha D Agee

Key Data Operator/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$47,302
Base pay
$44,458
Overtime
$1,024
Other pay
$1,820
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,302
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,930
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0511401419026
Salary Total
$3,930
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$47,302

Marsha D Agee holds the role of Key Data Operator at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $47,302. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Salvador E Garcia

Claim Auditor/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$47,147
Base pay
$47,097
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,147
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,024
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0516411771084
Salary Total
$4,024
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$47,147

Salvador E Garcia is a Claim Auditor at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $47,147. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Frendely P Fakih

Program Technician II/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$46,793
Base pay
$40,817
Overtime
$4,155
Other pay
$1,820
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,793
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,648
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0515509928147
Salary Total
$3,475
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$46,793

Frendely P Fakih works as a Program Technician II for State Controller's Office. Frendely earned $46,793 in 2023. They are represented by R04.

Ashlee M Abella

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$46,713
Base pay
$41,985
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,728
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,713
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,265
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0515505393729
Salary Total
$6,265
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$46,713

Ashlee M Abella holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at State Controller's Office. In 2023, their total compensation was $46,713. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Marissa E Rodriguez

Claim Auditor/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$46,496
Base pay
$44,544
Overtime
$132
Other pay
$1,820
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,496
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,995
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0516411771085
Salary Total
$3,995
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$46,496

At State Controller's Office, Marissa E Rodriguez serves as a Claim Auditor. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,496. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Dzung P Nguyen

Program Technician II/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$46,467
Base pay
$40,192
Overtime
$866
Other pay
$5,409
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,467
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,528
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0515509928125
Salary Total
$4,528
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$46,467

At State Controller's Office, Dzung P Nguyen serves as a Program Technician II. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,467. They are represented by R04.

Sarah E Rowland

Office Technician (General)/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$46,027
Base pay
$46,027
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,027
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,101
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0512201138027
Salary Total
$4,101
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$46,027

Sarah E Rowland works as a Office Technician (General) for State Controller's Office. Sarah earned $46,027 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Coralee J Smith

Program Technician II/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$46,023
Base pay
$41,329
Overtime
$2,799
Other pay
$1,895
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,023
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,648
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0515509928196
Salary Total
$3,648
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$46,023

Coralee J Smith is a Program Technician II at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $46,023. They are represented by R04.

Jessica R Spracklin

Personnel Specialist/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$45,834
Base pay
$43,564
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,270
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,834
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,988
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0512201303040
Salary Total
$4,988
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$45,834

Jessica R Spracklin works as a Personnel Specialist for State Controller's Office. Jessica earned $45,834 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Andrew J Lutfi

Information Technology Technician/State Controller's Office

2023 total comp
$45,832
Base pay
$45,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,832
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,650
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
0513401400010
Salary Total
$4,719
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$45,832

Andrew J Lutfi is a Information Technology Technician at State Controller's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $45,832. Their bargaining unit is R01.