Job-title file

Cook I

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

16 employees hold this title in State University. Median total compensation for the role is $13,751, below the department median of $31,618.

Employees: 16
Total payroll: $377.1K
Role median: $13,751
Agency median: $31,618
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$501$52,076+

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How total compensation varies among the 16 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

Cook I is held in 2 California departments. In State University, the median of $13,751 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

State Polytech University

$3,454 · 3

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

Compare jurisdictions

Cook beyond California

This role is reported in 20 jurisdictions. In California, the median of $15,759 ranks #15 of 20. See Cook across all of California →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$121,457 · 38

Los Angeles County

$106,337 · 8

Massachusetts

$56,973 · 108

New York Public Authorities

$52,186 · 18

New York City

$51,280 · 94

Illinois

$48,700 · 115

Minnesota

$47,360 · 113

Chicago Public Schools

$46,984 · 300

Median total compensation for comparable Cookroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Ruth Salazar

Cook I/State University

2025 total comp

$53,079

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $52,848
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $231
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,079
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,056
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2197160304001
Salary Total: $4,056
Total Pay: $53,079

Ruth Salazar works as a Cook I for State University within Sonoma. Their status is full-time. Ruth earned $53,079 in 2025. They are represented by R05.

Allan Timblin

Cook I/State University

2025 total comp

$49,734

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $48,942
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $792
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,734
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,056
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2197160304001
Salary Total: $4,056
Total Pay: $49,734

Allan Timblin is a Cook I at State University within Sonoma. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $49,734. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Daniel White

Cook I/State University

2025 total comp

$49,674

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $47,922
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,752
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,674
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,976
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2197160304001
Salary Total: $3,976
Total Pay: $49,674

At State University, Daniel White serves as a Cook I within Sonoma. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,674. They are represented by R05.

Michael Kinton

Cook I/State University

2025 total comp

$49,173

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $48,942
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $231
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,173
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,056
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2197160304001
Salary Total: $4,056
Total Pay: $49,173

Michael Kinton works as a Cook I for State University within Sonoma. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $49,173 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Madolyn Savage

Cook I/State University

2025 total comp

$47,608

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $46,992
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $616
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,608
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,976
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2197160304001
Salary Total: $3,976
Total Pay: $47,608

Madolyn Savage is a Cook I at State University within Sonoma. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $47,608. They are represented by R05.

Donald Duvall

Cook I/State University

2025 total comp

$45,878

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $39,508
Overtime: $281
Other pay: $6,088
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,878
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,024
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2197160304001
Salary Total: $4,024
Total Pay: $45,878

Donald Duvall holds the role of Cook I at State University within Sonoma. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,878. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Malena Rico

Cook I/State University

2025 total comp

$15,759

Sub-department: Long Beach
Base pay: $14,566
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,193
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,759
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,748
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2371270304001
Salary Total: $2,811
Total Pay: $15,759

Malena Rico is a Cook I at State University within Long Beach. They work part-time. 2025 total compensation came to $15,759. They are represented by R05.

Sakher Halasa

Cook I/State University

2023 total comp

$14,841

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $11,589
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,252
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,841
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,541
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2197160304001
Salary Total: $3,541
Total Pay: $14,841

Sakher Halasa holds the role of Cook I at State University within Sonoma. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,841. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Courtney Brooks

Cook I/State University

2025 total comp

$12,662

Sub-department: Long Beach
Base pay: $12,662
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,662
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,271
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2371270304001
Salary Total: $3,203
Total Pay: $12,662

Courtney Brooks holds the role of Cook I at State University within Long Beach. Their status is part-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,662. They are represented by R05.

Jesus Martinez Barrera

Cook I/State University

2024 total comp

$11,996

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $10,556
Overtime: $238
Other pay: $1,202
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,996
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Sonoma

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,718
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2197160304001
Salary Total: $3,718
Total Pay: $11,996

Jesus Martinez Barrera holds the role of Cook I at State University within Sonoma. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $11,996. Union affiliation: R05.

Sheila Hardin

Cook I/State University

2023 total comp

$11,149

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $8,656
Overtime: $96
Other pay: $2,396
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,149
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Sonoma

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,541
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2197160304001
Salary Total: $20
Total Pay: $11,149

Sheila Hardin is a Cook I at State University within Sonoma. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $11,149. They are represented by R05.

Kirstie Colman

Cook I/State University

2023 total comp

$6,034

Sub-department: Long Beach
Base pay: $4,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,034
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,468
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2371270304001
Salary Total: $2,601
Total Pay: $6,034

Kirstie Colman works as a Cook I for State University within Long Beach. Their status is part-time. Kirstie earned $6,034 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Christopher Keller

Cook I/State University

2024 total comp

$4,566

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $4,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $167
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,566
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,541
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2197160304001
Salary Total: $3,541
Total Pay: $4,566

Christopher Keller works as a Cook I for State University within Sonoma. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $4,566 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is R05.

John Schneider

Cook I/State University

2025 total comp

$3,418

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $3,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $149
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,418
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,680
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2601020304001
Salary Total: $21
Total Pay: $3,418

John Schneider holds the role of Cook I at State University within San Jose. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,418. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Seth Lofton

Cook I/State University

2024 total comp

$981

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $813
Overtime: $125
Other pay: $43
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $981
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,719
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2197160304001
Salary Total: $3,719
Total Pay: $981

Seth Lofton is a Cook I at State University within Sonoma. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $981. Their bargaining unit is R05.

Sydney Heuton

Cook I/State University

2024 total comp

$501

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $405
Overtime: $1
Other pay: $95
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $501
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R05
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,718
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2197160304001
Salary Total: $21
Total Pay: $501

Sydney Heuton holds the role of Cook I at State University within Sonoma. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $501. Union affiliation: R05.