California / State University / Administrator I

Job-title file

Administrator I

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

1,198 employees hold this title in State University. Median total compensation for the role is $85,476, above the department median of $31,618.

Employees: 1,198
Total payroll: $94.8M
Role median: $85,476
Agency median: $31,618
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$190$127,899+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 1,198 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across California

Administrator I is held in 3 California departments. In State University, the median of $85,476 ranks #3 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

State Polytech University

$92,522 · 251

Chancellor's Office

$88,785 · 70

Median total compensation for the Administrator I role in other Californiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Russell Levin

Administrator I/State University

2023 total comp

$51,188

Sub-department: Chico
Base pay: $27,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $23,460
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,188
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: Butte
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,432
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2081533318001
Salary Total: $3,567
Total Pay: $51,188

Russell Levin is a Administrator I at State University within Chico. They work part-time. 2023 total compensation came to $51,188. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Elaine Rother

Administrator I/State University

2025 total comp

$51,006

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $33,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17,994
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,006
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,253
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2504513318001
Salary Total: $8,253
Total Pay: $51,006

At State University, Elaine Rother serves as a Administrator I within San Diego. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,006. Union affiliation: M80.

Joanna Michelle Rowe

Administrator I/State University

2023 total comp

$50,975

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $32,335
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,640
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,975
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: Orange

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,859
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2424123318001
Salary Total: $6,859
Total Pay: $50,975

At State University, Joanna Michelle Rowe serves as a Administrator I within Fullerton. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,975. They are represented by M80.

Diane Volpp

Administrator I/State University

2023 total comp

$50,924

Sub-department: Fresno
Base pay: $35,792
Overtime: $1,665
Other pay: $13,467
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,924
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,948
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2131553318001
Salary Total: $8,948
Total Pay: $50,924

Diane Volpp works as a Administrator I for State University within Fresno. Their status is full-time. Diane earned $50,924 in 2023. Union affiliation: M80.

Caroline Pearce

Administrator I/State University

2025 total comp

$50,414

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $50,381
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $33
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,414
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,135
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2197133318001
Salary Total: $4,135
Total Pay: $50,414

At State University, Caroline Pearce serves as a Administrator I within Sonoma. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,414. Union affiliation: M80.

Lisa Bickly

Administrator I/State University

2023 total comp

$50,308

Sub-department: Los Angeles
Base pay: $48,468
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,840
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,308
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,924
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2335313318001
Salary Total: $6,924
Total Pay: $50,308

Lisa Bickly works as a Administrator I for State University within Los Angeles. Their status is full-time. Lisa earned $50,308 in 2023. Union affiliation: M80.

Casilda Pagan

Administrator I/State University

2024 total comp

$50,230

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $46,818
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,412
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,230
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,086
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2507623318001
Salary Total: $6,086
Total Pay: $50,230

Casilda Pagan is a Administrator I at State University within San Diego. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $50,230. Union affiliation: M80.

Blake Greenwood

Administrator I/State University

2025 total comp

$50,144

Sub-department: Fresno
Base pay: $40,941
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,204
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,144
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: Q

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,563
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2131653318001
Salary Total: $6,563
Total Pay: $50,144

At State University, Blake Greenwood serves as a Administrator I within Fresno. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,144. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Myron Cotton

Administrator I/State University

2024 total comp

$50,086

Sub-department: Los Angeles
Base pay: $23,391
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $26,694
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,086
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,917
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2338153318001
Salary Total: $7,917
Total Pay: $50,086

At State University, Myron Cotton serves as a Administrator I within Los Angeles. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $50,086. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Jonathan Hidalgo

Administrator I/State University

2024 total comp

$50,031

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $48,218
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,813
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,031
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,613
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2532013318001
Salary Total: $7,613
Total Pay: $50,031

Jonathan Hidalgo holds the role of Administrator I at State University within Northridge. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $50,031. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Dias Leonardo

Administrator I/State University

2024 total comp

$49,971

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $35,830
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $14,141
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,971
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: San Diego

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,916
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2508093318001
Salary Total: $5,916
Total Pay: $49,971

Dias Leonardo holds the role of Administrator I at State University within San Diego. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $49,971. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Marissa Len

Administrator I/State University

2025 total comp

$49,970

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $39,633
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,337
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,970
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: Sonoma

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,040
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2196603318001
Salary Total: $5,040
Total Pay: $49,970

Marissa Len holds the role of Administrator I at State University within Sonoma. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,970. They are represented by M80.

Taras Mckey

Administrator I/State University

2024 total comp

$49,788

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $39,687
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,101
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,788
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,040
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2196603318001
Salary Total: $5,040
Total Pay: $49,788

At State University, Taras Mckey serves as a Administrator I within Sonoma. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,788. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Jennifer Sanchez Montes

Administrator I/State University

2023 total comp

$49,636

Sub-department: Long Beach
Base pay: $42,314
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,322
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,636
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,420
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2377713318001
Salary Total: $6,420
Total Pay: $49,636

Jennifer Sanchez Montes holds the role of Administrator I at State University within Long Beach. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $49,636. Union affiliation: M80.

Hung NguyenMay be multiple

Administrator I/State University

2025 total comp

$49,600

Sub-department: San Jose
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,050
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600023318001
Salary Total: $9,050
Total Pay: $49,600

Payroll for Hung Nguyen (Administrator I, State University) may cover more than one person; together they account for $49,600 in 2025.

Jennifer Mersman

Administrator I/State University

2024 total comp

$48,912

Sub-department: San Bernardino
Base pay: $48,912
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,912
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,062
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2221223318001
Salary Total: $9,062
Total Pay: $48,912

Jennifer Mersman works as a Administrator I for State University within San Bernardino. Their status is full-time. Jennifer earned $48,912 in 2024. They are represented by M80.

Celeste Seaton

Administrator I/State University

2025 total comp

$48,750

Sub-department: Bakersfield
Base pay: $48,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,750
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: Kern
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,500
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2737123318001
Salary Total: $6,500
Total Pay: $48,750

Celeste Seaton is a Administrator I at State University within Bakersfield. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $48,750. Union affiliation: M80.

Aaron Freitas

Administrator I/State University

2025 total comp

$48,690

Sub-department: East Bay
Base pay: $48,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $36
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,690
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: Alameda
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,708
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2290053318001
Salary Total: $5,708
Total Pay: $48,690

Aaron Freitas holds the role of Administrator I at State University within East Bay. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,690. Union affiliation: M80.

Bianca Bisi

Administrator I/State University

2023 total comp

$48,472

Sub-department: Dominguez Hills
Base pay: $36,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,209
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,472
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,335
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2312353318001
Salary Total: $8,335
Total Pay: $48,472

Bianca Bisi works as a Administrator I for State University within Dominguez Hills. Their status is full-time. Bianca earned $48,472 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Ashlee Whitmire

Administrator I/State University

2025 total comp

$48,408

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $47,283
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,125
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,408
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,770
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2193923318001
Salary Total: $4,770
Total Pay: $48,408

Ashlee Whitmire is a Administrator I at State University within Sonoma. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $48,408. Union affiliation: M80.

Barbara Sainz

Administrator I/State University

2025 total comp

$48,322

Sub-department: San Marcos
Base pay: $16,986
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $31,336
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,322
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,493
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2511243318001
Salary Total: $8,493
Total Pay: $48,322

Barbara Sainz is a Administrator I at State University within San Marcos. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $48,322. They are represented by M80.

Madeline Lopez

Administrator I/State University

2024 total comp

$48,226

Sub-department: Fresno
Base pay: $47,718
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $508
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,226
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,240
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2134193318001
Salary Total: $6,240
Total Pay: $48,226

Madeline Lopez is a Administrator I at State University within Fresno. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $48,226. They are represented by M80.

Nicholas Holmes

Administrator I/State University

2025 total comp

$48,125

Sub-department: San Francisco
Base pay: $48,125
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,125
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: San Francisco
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,625
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2556253318009
Salary Total: $9,625
Total Pay: $48,125

Nicholas Holmes holds the role of Administrator I at State University within San Francisco. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,125. They are represented by M80.

Adam Gainey

Administrator I/State University

2025 total comp

$48,080

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $30,802
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17,278
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,080
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,209
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2507713318001
Salary Total: $7,209
Total Pay: $48,080

At State University, Adam Gainey serves as a Administrator I within San Diego. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,080. They are represented by M80.

Maryann Aydenian

Administrator I/State University

2025 total comp

$47,891

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $13,672
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $34,219
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,891
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,836
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710773318003
Salary Total: $6,836
Total Pay: $47,891

Maryann Aydenian is a Administrator I at State University within Stanislaus. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $47,891. Union affiliation: M80.

Alexander Duenas

Administrator I/State University

2025 total comp

$47,023

Sub-department: Chico
Base pay: $42,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,023
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,023
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: Butte
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,000
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2080263318003
Salary Total: $7,000
Total Pay: $47,023

Alexander Duenas holds the role of Administrator I at State University within Chico. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,023. They are represented by M80.

Kelsey Straw

Administrator I/State University

2023 total comp

$46,968

Sub-department: San Francisco
Base pay: $43,445
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,522
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,968
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: San Francisco

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,900
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2554563318001
Salary Total: $5,900
Total Pay: $46,968

Kelsey Straw is a Administrator I at State University within San Francisco. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $46,968. Union affiliation: M80.

Constantine Harrison

Administrator I/State University

2025 total comp

$46,947

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $36,648
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,299
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,947
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,891
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2501513318001
Salary Total: $6,891
Total Pay: $46,947

Constantine Harrison is a Administrator I at State University within San Diego. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $46,947. Union affiliation: M80.

Rebecca Chung

Administrator I/State University

2024 total comp

$46,606

Sub-department: Dominguez Hills
Base pay: $44,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,506
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,606
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,300
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2313013318001
Salary Total: $6,300
Total Pay: $46,606

Rebecca Chung works as a Administrator I for State University within Dominguez Hills. Their status is full-time. Rebecca earned $46,606 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Francesca Ruggeri

Administrator I/State University

2025 total comp

$46,568

Sub-department: CA Maritime Academy
Base pay: $6,818
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $39,749
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,568
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: Solano
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,000
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2075073318001
Salary Total: $10,000
Total Pay: $46,568

Francesca Ruggeri is a Administrator I at State University within CA Maritime Academy. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $46,568. Union affiliation: M80.

Theresa Cosgrove

Administrator I/State University

2023 total comp

$46,545

Sub-department: CA. Maritime Academy
Base pay: $46,545
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,545
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: Solano
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,083
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2075223318001
Salary Total: $7,083
Total Pay: $26,400

At State University, Theresa Cosgrove serves as a Administrator I within CA. Maritime Academy. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,545. They are represented by M80.

Claire Pelley

Administrator I/State University

2025 total comp

$46,535

Sub-department: Chico
Base pay: $34,705
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,830
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,535
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: Butte
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,000
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2081393318001
Salary Total: $7,000
Total Pay: $46,535

At State University, Claire Pelley serves as a Administrator I within Chico. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,535. Union affiliation: M80.

Stephanie Morawo

Administrator I/State University

2025 total comp

$46,331

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $41,098
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,233
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,331
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,955
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2508073318001
Salary Total: $6,955
Total Pay: $46,331

At State University, Stephanie Morawo serves as a Administrator I within San Diego. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,331. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Patricia Micciche

Administrator I/State University

2025 total comp

$46,269

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $33,477
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,792
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,269
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: San Diego

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,292
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2503013318001
Salary Total: $7,292
Total Pay: $46,269

Patricia Micciche holds the role of Administrator I at State University within San Diego. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,269. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Filiberto Tavarez Jr

Administrator I/State University

2025 total comp

$45,947

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $45,909
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $38
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,947
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,000
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2508153318001
Salary Total: $10,000
Total Pay: $45,947

Filiberto Tavarez Jr is a Administrator I at State University within San Diego. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $45,947. Union affiliation: M80.

Mahinaohokulan Gannet

Administrator I/State University

2025 total comp

$45,379

Sub-department: Chico
Base pay: $39,687
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,692
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,379
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: Butte
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,084
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2081393318001
Salary Total: $7,084
Total Pay: $45,379

Mahinaohokulan Gannet works as a Administrator I for State University within Chico. Their status is full-time. Mahinaohokulan earned $45,379 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Kevin Haynes

Administrator I/State University

2024 total comp

$45,230

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $34,298
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,932
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,230
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,850
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2507013318001
Salary Total: $5,850
Total Pay: $45,230

Kevin Haynes is a Administrator I at State University within San Diego. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $45,230. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Sara Benignus

Administrator I/State University

2025 total comp

$45,177

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $30,220
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $14,957
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,177
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,555
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2507713318001
Salary Total: $7,555
Total Pay: $45,177

Sara Benignus works as a Administrator I for State University within San Diego. Their status is full-time. Sara earned $45,177 in 2025. Union affiliation: M80.

James Fabionar Jr

Administrator I/State University

2025 total comp

$45,035

Sub-department: Sacramento
Base pay: $39,997
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,038
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,035
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M80
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

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Base Pay: $9,166
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2455963318004
Salary Total: $9,166
Total Pay: $45,035

James Fabionar Jr holds the role of Administrator I at State University within Sacramento. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,035. They are represented by M80.