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State University

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

The State University operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.

In 2023, this agency had 83,047 employees with median total compensation of $27,350; the highest distinct record was $572,387.

Year
2023
Employees
83,047
Median total
$27,350
Highest record
$572,387

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$0$149,430+

How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 83,047 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($27,350) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$39,122 (92%)
  • Overtime$282 (1%)
  • Other$2,891 (7%)
  • 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
$1,812
$6,645
$27,350
$66,998
$103,538

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $103,538 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $1,812. 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

Framroze M Virjee

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$572,387
Sub-department
FULLERTON
Base pay
$428,041
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$144,347
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$572,387
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$27,775
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2427113300001
Salary Total
$27,775
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$572,387

Framroze M Virjee is a Administrator IV at State University within Fullerton. 2023 total compensation came to $572,387. Union affiliation: M80.

Adela I De La Torre

President/State University

2023 total comp
$548,196
Sub-department
SAN DIEGO
Base pay
$533,148
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$15,048
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$548,196
Union / bargaining unit
M98
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$44,429
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2507512977001
Salary Total
$44,429
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$548,196

Adela I De La Torre holds the role of President at State University within San Diego. In 2023, their total compensation was $548,196. Union affiliation: M98.

Lynn M Ponce De Leon

President/State University

2023 total comp
$524,509
Sub-department
SAN FRANCISCO
Base pay
$452,509
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$72,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$524,509
Union / bargaining unit
M98
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$38,632
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2551012977001
Salary Total
$38,632
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$524,509

Lynn M Ponce De Leon is a President at State University within San Francisco. 2023 total compensation came to $524,509. They are represented by M98.

Thomas Anthony Parham

President/State University

2023 total comp
$523,861
Sub-department
DOMINGUEZ HILLS
Base pay
$448,813
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$75,048
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$523,861
Union / bargaining unit
M98
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$37,831
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2310912977001
Salary Total
$37,831
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$523,861

At State University, Thomas Anthony Parham serves as a President within Dominguez Hills. Their 2023 pay totaled $523,861. They are represented by M98.

Erika D Beck

President/State University

2023 total comp
$522,621
Sub-department
NORTHRIDGE
Base pay
$445,069
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$77,552
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$522,621
Union / bargaining unit
M98
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$37,089
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2530012977001
Salary Total
$37,089
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$522,621

At State University, Erika D Beck serves as a President within Northridge. Their 2023 pay totaled $522,621. Their bargaining unit is M98.

Thomas D Morales

President/State University

2023 total comp
$517,220
Sub-department
SAN BERNARDINO
Base pay
$446,276
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$70,944
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$517,220
Union / bargaining unit
M98
Work county
SAN BERNARDINO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$37,190
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2220932977001
Salary Total
$37,190
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$517,220

At State University, Thomas D Morales serves as a President within San Bernardino. Their 2023 pay totaled $517,220. Union affiliation: M98.

Ellen J Neufeldt

President/State University

2023 total comp
$509,815
Sub-department
SAN MARCOS
Base pay
$436,783
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$73,032
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$509,815
Union / bargaining unit
M98
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$36,399
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2510822977001
Salary Total
$36,399
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$509,815

Ellen J Neufeldt works as a President for State University within San Marcos. Ellen earned $509,815 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M98.

Cathy A Sandeen

President/State University

2023 total comp
$491,533
Sub-department
EAST BAY
Base pay
$416,485
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$75,048
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$491,533
Union / bargaining unit
M98
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$34,707
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2290012977001
Salary Total
$34,707
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$491,533

At State University, Cathy A Sandeen serves as a President within East Bay. Their 2023 pay totaled $491,533. They are represented by M98.

Jane Catherine Conoley

President/State University

2023 total comp
$486,117
Sub-department
LONG BEACH
Base pay
$479,505
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,612
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$486,117
Union / bargaining unit
M98
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$39,959
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2377112977001
Salary Total
$39,959
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$486,117

Jane Catherine Conoley holds the role of President at State University within Long Beach. In 2023, their total compensation was $486,117. Their bargaining unit is M98.

David A Patrick

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$475,890
Sub-department
SACRAMENTO
Base pay
$300,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$175,890
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$475,890
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$25,000
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2456853300001
Salary Total
$25,000
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$475,890

David A Patrick holds the role of Administrator IV at State University within Sacramento. In 2023, their total compensation was $475,890. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Thomas A Cropper

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$470,272
Sub-department
CA. MARITIME ACADEMY
Base pay
$371,235
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$99,036
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$470,272
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SOLANO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$22,505
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2075003300001
Salary Total
$22,505
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$470,272

Thomas A Cropper is a Administrator IV at State University within CA. Maritime Academy. 2023 total compensation came to $470,272. Their bargaining unit is M80.

William A Covino

President/State University

2023 total comp
$463,933
Sub-department
LOS ANGELES
Base pay
$297,318
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$166,615
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$463,933
Union / bargaining unit
M98
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$37,592
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2335002977001
Salary Total
$37,592
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$463,933

William A Covino holds the role of President at State University within Los Angeles. In 2023, their total compensation was $463,933. Union affiliation: M98.

Lynnette C Zelezny

President/State University

2023 total comp
$463,874
Sub-department
BAKERSFIELD
Base pay
$393,660
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$70,215
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$463,874
Union / bargaining unit
M98
Work county
KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$32,574
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2737122977001
Salary Total
$32,574
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$463,874

Lynnette C Zelezny is a President at State University within Bakersfield. 2023 total compensation came to $463,874. They are represented by M98.

Ming-Tung Lee

President/State University

2023 total comp
$454,993
Sub-department
SONOMA
Base pay
$381,409
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$73,584
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$454,993
Union / bargaining unit
M98
Work county
SONOMA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$31,784
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2197112977001
Salary Total
$31,784
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$454,993

Ming-Tung Lee works as a President for State University within Sonoma. Ming-Tung earned $454,993 in 2023. Union affiliation: M98.

Robert S Nelsen

President/State University

2023 total comp
$450,350
Sub-department
SACRAMENTO
Base pay
$268,943
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$181,407
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$450,350
Union / bargaining unit
M98
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$36,078
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2454672977001
Salary Total
$36,078
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$450,350

Robert S Nelsen is a President at State University within Sacramento. 2023 total compensation came to $450,350. They are represented by M98.

Cynthia Matson

President/State University

2023 total comp
$436,035
Sub-department
SAN JOSE
Base pay
$417,284
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,751
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$436,035
Union / bargaining unit
M98
Work county
SANTA CLARA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$39,570
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2600022977001
Salary Total
$39,570
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$436,035

At State University, Cynthia Matson serves as a President within San Jose. Their 2023 pay totaled $436,035. Union affiliation: M98.

Richard D Yao

President/State University

2023 total comp
$434,210
Sub-department
CHANNEL ISLANDS
Base pay
$362,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$72,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$434,210
Union / bargaining unit
M98
Work county
VENTURA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$30,184
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2651102977001
Salary Total
$30,184
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$434,210

Richard D Yao is a President at State University within Channel Islands. 2023 total compensation came to $434,210. Their bargaining unit is M98.

Saul Jimenez-Sandoval

President/State University

2023 total comp
$385,361
Sub-department
FRESNO
Base pay
$372,809
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$12,552
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$385,361
Union / bargaining unit
M98
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$31,067
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2131012977001
Salary Total
$31,067
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$385,361

At State University, Saul Jimenez-Sandoval serves as a President within Fresno. Their 2023 pay totaled $385,361. They are represented by M98.

Ellen N Junn

President/State University

2023 total comp
$384,395
Sub-department
STANISLAUS
Base pay
$246,879
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$137,516
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$384,395
Union / bargaining unit
M98
Work county
STANISLAUS

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$30,860
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2710012977001
Salary Total
$30,860
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$384,395

Ellen N Junn works as a President for State University within Stanislaus. Ellen earned $384,395 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M98.

Gayle E Hutchinson

President/State University

2023 total comp
$384,164
Sub-department
CHICO
Base pay
$241,159
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$143,004
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$384,164
Union / bargaining unit
M98
Work county
BUTTE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$34,451
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2081502977002
Salary Total
$34,451
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$384,164

Gayle E Hutchinson holds the role of President at State University within Chico. In 2023, their total compensation was $384,164. Their bargaining unit is M98.

Vanya Quinones

President/State University

2023 total comp
$383,584
Sub-department
MONTEREY BAY
Base pay
$370,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,584
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$383,584
Union / bargaining unit
M98
Work county
MONTEREY

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$30,833
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2265012977001
Salary Total
$30,833
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$383,584

Vanya Quinones works as a President for State University within Monterey Bay. Vanya earned $383,584 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M98.

Melissa L MilloraMay be multiple

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$376,639
Sub-department
SAN JOSE
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SANTA CLARA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$24,672
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2600023300001
Salary Total
$24,672
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$376,639

Payroll for Melissa L Millora (Administrator IV, State University) may cover more than one person; together they account for $376,639 in 2023.

Brian J Dutcher

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$373,454
Sub-department
SAN DIEGO
Base pay
$353,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,354
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$373,454
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$29,425
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2507013300001
Salary Total
$29,425
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$373,454

Brian J Dutcher holds the role of Administrator IV at State University within San Diego. In 2023, their total compensation was $373,454. They are represented by M80.

Gitanjali Kaul

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$368,195
Sub-department
STANISLAUS
Base pay
$258,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$109,794
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$368,195
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
STANISLAUS

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$19,877
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2710553300001
Salary Total
$19,877
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$368,195

Gitanjali Kaul holds the role of Administrator IV at State University within Stanislaus. In 2023, their total compensation was $368,195. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Mark C Orr

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$366,086
Sub-department
SACRAMENTO
Base pay
$297,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$68,090
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$366,086
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$24,833
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2456833300001
Salary Total
$24,833
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$366,086

Mark C Orr is a Administrator IV at State University within Sacramento. 2023 total compensation came to $366,086. Union affiliation: M80.

Jerry J Sheehan

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$365,735
Sub-department
SAN DIEGO
Base pay
$295,420
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$70,316
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$365,735
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$24,521
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2508023300001
Salary Total
$24,521
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$365,735

Jerry J Sheehan holds the role of Administrator IV at State University within San Diego. In 2023, their total compensation was $365,735. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Brady P Hoke

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$365,395
Sub-department
SAN DIEGO
Base pay
$353,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$12,295
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$365,395
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$29,425
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2507013300001
Salary Total
$29,425
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$365,395

Brady P Hoke holds the role of Administrator IV at State University within San Diego. In 2023, their total compensation was $365,395. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Jeffrey T Roberts

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$363,600
Sub-department
SAN DIEGO
Base pay
$330,636
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,964
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$363,600
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$27,553
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2502013300001
Salary Total
$27,553
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$363,600

Jeffrey T Roberts works as a Administrator IV for State University within San Diego. Jeffrey earned $363,600 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Kurt R Mattix

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$357,290
Sub-department
SAN DIEGO
Base pay
$353,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,190
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$357,290
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$29,425
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2507013300001
Salary Total
$29,425
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$357,290

Kurt R Mattix works as a Administrator IV for State University within San Diego. Kurt earned $357,290 in 2023. Union affiliation: M80.

Stephen J PerezMay be multiple

President/State University

2023 total comp
$357,009
Sub-department
CHICO
Union / bargaining unit
M98
Work county
BUTTE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$37,896
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2081502977001
Salary Total
$37,896
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$357,009

This President record at State University for Stephen J Perez may represent several individuals, totaling $357,009 in 2023.

Timothy S Miles

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$353,358
Sub-department
SAN JOSE
Base pay
$353,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$258
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$353,358
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SANTA CLARA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$29,425
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2600623300001
Salary Total
$29,425
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$353,358

Timothy S Miles holds the role of Administrator IV at State University within San Jose. In 2023, their total compensation was $353,358. Union affiliation: M80.

Brent M Brennan

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$353,238
Sub-department
SAN JOSE
Base pay
$353,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$138
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$353,238
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SANTA CLARA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$29,425
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2600623300001
Salary Total
$29,425
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$353,238

Brent M Brennan works as a Administrator IV for State University within San Jose. Brent earned $353,238 in 2023. Union affiliation: M80.

Adrienne Vargas

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$345,663
Sub-department
SAN DIEGO
Base pay
$310,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$35,355
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$345,663
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$25,859
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2507633300001
Salary Total
$25,859
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$345,663

Adrienne Vargas is a Administrator IV at State University within San Diego. 2023 total compensation came to $345,663. Union affiliation: M80.

Janet Franklin

Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University

2023 total comp
$335,004
Sub-department
SAN DIEGO
Base pay
$335,004
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$335,004
Union / bargaining unit
R03
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,395
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2504612360001
Salary Total
$27,917
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$335,004

Janet Franklin is a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year at State University within San Diego. 2023 total compensation came to $335,004. They are represented by R03.

Hala Madanat

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$333,051
Sub-department
SAN DIEGO
Base pay
$317,899
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$15,152
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$333,051
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$26,483
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2501033300001
Salary Total
$26,483
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$333,051

Hala Madanat is a Administrator IV at State University within San Diego. 2023 total compensation came to $333,051. They are represented by M80.

Jeffrey R Tedford

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$330,396
Sub-department
FRESNO
Base pay
$330,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$396
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$330,396
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$27,500
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2131043300001
Salary Total
$27,500
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$330,396

Jeffrey R Tedford is a Administrator IV at State University within Fresno. 2023 total compensation came to $330,396. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Agnes Wong Nickerson

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$330,396
Sub-department
SAN DIEGO
Base pay
$321,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,396
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$330,396
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$26,750
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2508013300001
Salary Total
$26,750
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$330,396

Agnes Wong Nickerson is a Administrator IV at State University within San Diego. 2023 total compensation came to $330,396. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Meera Komarraju

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$328,248
Sub-department
NORTHRIDGE
Base pay
$307,549
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,699
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$328,248
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$27,959
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2530443300001
Salary Total
$27,959
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$328,248

Meera Komarraju holds the role of Administrator IV at State University within Northridge. In 2023, their total compensation was $328,248. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Vincent J DelcasinoMay be multiple

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$327,698
Sub-department
SAN JOSE
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SANTA CLARA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$28,284
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2600203300001
Salary Total
$28,284
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$327,698

Vincent J Delcasino appears in State University payroll as a Administrator IV, with $327,698 reported in 2023 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Terence J Lau

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$326,915
Sub-department
CHICO
Base pay
$294,468
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,447
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$326,915
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
BUTTE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$25,834
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2081213300001
Salary Total
$25,834
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$326,915

Terence J Lau holds the role of Administrator IV at State University within Chico. In 2023, their total compensation was $326,915. Their bargaining unit is M80.