California / State University / President

Job-title file

President

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

31 employees hold this title in State University. Median total compensation for the role is $463,933, above the department median of $31,618.

Employees: 31
Total payroll: $13.1M
Role median: $463,933
Agency median: $31,618
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$60,147$586,179+

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

How total compensation varies among the 31 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.

Compared with the local labor market

President pay vs. California

Across all employers in California, the median wage for Chief Executives — about 34,700 people — is $218,600. State University pays a median base salary of $380,952 for this role, 74% above that figure — about the 78th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where State University sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$85,790

$133,610

$218,600

$351,090

$486,830

State University median · $380,952

The bar is the range of annual wages for Chief Executives across every employer in California, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows State University’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Chief Executives — about 204,350 people — is $213,990. State University’s median base salary is 78% above that national figure, about the 77th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$75,700

$129,540

$213,990

$356,200

$507,730

State University median · $380,952

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the California range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 30 of 31 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at State University is $463,933, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across California

President is held in 4 California departments. In State University, the median of $463,933 ranks #2 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

CA Inst for Regenerative Medical

$576,719 · 1

State Polytech University

$459,734 · 5

CA. Inst for Regenerative Medical

$98,708 · 1

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

Compare jurisdictions

President beyond California

This role is reported in 5 jurisdictions. In California, the median of $460,286 ranks #1 of 5. See President across all of California →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

South Carolina

$309,588 · 9

New York City

$309,143 · 11

New York Public Authorities

$242,981 · 20

Georgia

$229,082 · 60

Median total compensation for comparable President roles 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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Erika Beck

President/State University

2025 total comp

$592,680

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $520,174
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,506
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $592,680
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M98
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $46,918
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2530012977001
Salary Total: $46,918
Total Pay: $592,680

Erika Beck works as a President for State University within Northridge. Their status is full-time. Erika earned $592,680 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is M98.

Berenecea Eanes

President/State University

2025 total comp

$581,845

Sub-department: Los Angeles
Base pay: $506,551
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $75,294
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $581,845
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M98
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $43,419
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2335002977001
Salary Total: $43,419
Total Pay: $581,845

At State University, Berenecea Eanes serves as a President within Los Angeles. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $581,845. Their bargaining unit is M98.

Lynn Ponce De Leon

President/State University

2025 total comp

$566,908

Sub-department: San Francisco
Base pay: $492,560
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $74,348
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $566,908
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M98
Work county: San Francisco
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $43,345
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2551012977001
Salary Total: $43,345
Total Pay: $566,908

Lynn Ponce De Leon works as a President for State University within San Francisco. Their status is full-time. Lynn earned $566,908 in 2025. They are represented by M98.

Adela De La Torre

President/State University

2025 total comp

$560,787

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $544,255
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,532
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $560,787
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M98
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $46,650
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2507512977001
Salary Total: $46,650
Total Pay: $560,787

At State University, Adela De La Torre serves as a President within San Diego. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $560,787. They are represented by M98.

Jonathan Wood

President/State University

2025 total comp

$560,355

Sub-department: Sacramento
Base pay: $488,135
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,220
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $560,355
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M98
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $42,067
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2454672977004
Salary Total: $42,067
Total Pay: $560,355

At State University, Jonathan Wood serves as a President within Sacramento. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $560,355. They are represented by M98.

Thomas Morales

President/State University

2025 total comp

$541,216

Sub-department: San Bernardino
Base pay: $464,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $76,532
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $541,216
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M98
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $39,830
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2220932977001
Salary Total: $39,830
Total Pay: $541,216

Thomas Morales works as a President for State University within San Bernardino. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $541,216 in 2025. They are represented by M98.

Cathy Sandeen

President/State University

2025 total comp

$534,666

Sub-department: East Bay
Base pay: $458,134
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $76,532
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $534,666
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M98
Work county: Alameda
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $38,178
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2290012977001
Salary Total: $38,178
Total Pay: $534,666

Cathy Sandeen works as a President for State University within East Bay. Their status is full-time. Cathy earned $534,666 in 2025. Union affiliation: M98.

Ellen Neufeldt

President/State University

2025 total comp

$527,747

Sub-department: San Marcos
Base pay: $454,801
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,946
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $527,747
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M98
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $38,983
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2510822977001
Salary Total: $38,983
Total Pay: $527,747

Ellen Neufeldt works as a President for State University within San Marcos. Their status is full-time. Ellen earned $527,747 in 2025. Union affiliation: M98.

Thomas Anthony Parham

President/State University

2025 total comp

$524,503

Sub-department: Dominguez Hills
Base pay: $453,971
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $70,532
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $524,503
Employment type: Full-Time
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
Total Pay: $524,503

At State University, Thomas Anthony Parham serves as a President within Dominguez Hills. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $524,503. They are represented by M98.

Ronald Rochon

President/State University

2025 total comp

$523,302

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $508,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $14,794
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $523,302
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M98
Work county: Orange
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $43,586
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2427112977001
Salary Total: $43,586
Total Pay: $523,302

At State University, Ronald Rochon serves as a President within Fullerton. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $523,302. Their bargaining unit is M98.

Cynthia Matson

President/State University

2025 total comp

$517,970

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $504,518
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,452
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $517,970
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M98
Work county: Santa Clara

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $45,506
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600022977001
Salary Total: $45,506
Total Pay: $517,970

At State University, Cynthia Matson serves as a President within San Jose. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $517,970. Union affiliation: M98.

Saul Jimenez-Sandoval

President/State University

2025 total comp

$508,795

Sub-department: Fresno
Base pay: $495,849
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,946
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $508,795
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M98
Work county: Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $43,635
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2131012977001
Salary Total: $43,635
Total Pay: $508,795

At State University, Saul Jimenez-Sandoval serves as a President within Fresno. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $508,795. They are represented by M98.

Vernon Harper

President/State University

2025 total comp

$495,332

Sub-department: Bakersfield
Base pay: $429,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $65,351
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $495,332
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M98
Work county: Kern
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $35,832
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2737122977001
Salary Total: $35,832
Total Pay: $495,332

Vernon Harper is a President at State University within Bakersfield. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $495,332. Union affiliation: M98.

Jane Catherine Conoley

President/State University

2024 total comp

$493,379

Sub-department: Long Beach
Base pay: $487,323
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,056
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $493,379
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M98
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $41,522
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2377112977001
Salary Total: $41,522
Total Pay: $493,379

Jane Catherine Conoley holds the role of President at State University within Long Beach. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $493,379. Their bargaining unit is M98.

Stephen PerezMay be multiple

President/State University

2025 total comp

$467,703

Sub-department: Chico
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M98
Work county: Butte
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $37,896
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2081502977001
Salary Total: $37,896
Total Pay: $467,703

Payroll for Stephen Perez (President, State University) may cover more than one person; together they account for $467,703 in 2025.

William 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
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M98
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $37,592
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2335002977001
Salary Total: $37,592
Total Pay: $463,933

William Covino is a President at State University within Los Angeles. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $463,933. They are represented by M98.

Robert 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
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M98
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $36,078
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2454672977001
Salary Total: $36,078
Total Pay: $450,350

Robert Nelsen works as a President for State University within Sacramento. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $450,350 in 2023. They are represented by M98.

Emily Cutrer

President/State University

2025 total comp

$447,659

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $362,627
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $85,032
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $447,659
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M98
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $31,784
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2197112977001
Salary Total: $31,784
Total Pay: $447,659

Emily Cutrer holds the role of President at State University within Sonoma. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $447,659. They are represented by M98.

Britt Rios-Ellis

President/State University

2025 total comp

$435,438

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $370,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $65,118
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $435,438
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M98
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $30,860
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710012977001
Salary Total: $30,860
Total Pay: $435,438

Britt Rios-Ellis works as a President for State University within Stanislaus. Their status is full-time. Britt earned $435,438 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is M98.

Vanya Quinones

President/State University

2025 total comp

$405,035

Sub-department: Monterey Bay
Base pay: $391,583
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,452
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $405,035
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M98
Work county: Monterey

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $35,150
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2265012977001
Salary Total: $35,150
Total Pay: $405,035

Vanya Quinones works as a President for State University within Monterey Bay. Their status is full-time. Vanya earned $405,035 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is M98.

Richard Yao

President/State University

2025 total comp

$388,799

Sub-department: Channel Islands
Base pay: $249,639
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $139,160
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $388,799
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M98
Work county: Ventura
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $30,854
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2651102977001
Salary Total: $30,854
Total Pay: $388,799

Richard Yao works as a President for State University within Channel Islands. Their status is full-time. Richard earned $388,799 in 2025. Union affiliation: M98.

Ellen 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
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M98
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $30,860
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710012977001
Salary Total: $30,860
Total Pay: $384,395

Ellen Junn holds the role of President at State University within Stanislaus. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $384,395. Union affiliation: M98.

Gayle 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
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M98
Work county: Butte
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $34,451
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2081502977002
Salary Total: $34,451
Total Pay: $384,164

At State University, Gayle Hutchinson serves as a President within Chico. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $384,164. Their bargaining unit is M98.

Susan Borrego

President/State University

2024 total comp

$321,806

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $249,685
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $321,806
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M98
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $30,860
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710012977001
Salary Total: $30,860
Total Pay: $321,806

Susan Borrego holds the role of President at State University within Stanislaus. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $321,806. Their bargaining unit is M98.

Susan Andrzejewski

President/State University

2025 total comp

$313,436

Sub-department: Channel Islands
Base pay: $289,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $24,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $313,436
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M98
Work county: Ventura
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $30,854
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2651102977001
Salary Total: $30,854
Total Pay: $313,436

Susan Andrzejewski holds the role of President at State University within Channel Islands. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $313,436. They are represented by M98.

Michael Dumont

President/State University

2025 total comp

$290,689

Sub-department: CA Maritime Academy
Base pay: $215,971
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $74,718
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $290,689
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M98
Work county: Solano

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $30,853
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2075002977001
Salary Total: $30,853
Total Pay: $290,689

At State University, Michael Dumont serves as a President within CA Maritime Academy. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $290,689. They are represented by M98.

Ming-Tung Lee

President/State University

2024 total comp

$256,170

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $174,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $81,358
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $256,170
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M98
Work county: Sonoma

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $31,784
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2197112977001
Salary Total: $31,784
Total Pay: $256,170

Ming-Tung Lee works as a President for State University within Sonoma. Their status is full-time. Ming-Tung earned $256,170 in 2024. Union affiliation: M98.

Lynnette Zelezny

President/State University

2024 total comp

$166,087

Sub-department: Bakersfield
Base pay: $32,574
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $133,513
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,087
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M98
Work county: Kern
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $32,574
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2737122977001
Salary Total: $32,574
Total Pay: $166,087

Lynnette Zelezny holds the role of President at State University within Bakersfield. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $166,087. They are represented by M98.

Sylvia Alva

President/State University

2023 total comp

$164,545

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $160,545
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,545
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M98
Work county: Orange
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $39,685
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2427112977001
Salary Total: $39,685
Total Pay: $164,545

Sylvia Alva works as a President for State University within Fullerton. Their status is full-time. Sylvia earned $164,545 in 2023. Union affiliation: M98.

George Jones

President/State University

2025 total comp

$135,393

Sub-department: Long Beach
Base pay: $134,003
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,390
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,393
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M98
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $41,522
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2377112977003
Salary Total: $41,522
Total Pay: $135,393

George Jones works as a President for State University within Long Beach. Their status is full-time. George earned $135,393 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is M98.

Leroy Morishita

President/State University

2024 total comp

$60,147

Sub-department: Los Angeles
Base pay: $60,147
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,147
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M98
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $41,351
Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2335002977001
Salary Total: $41,351
Total Pay: $60,147

At State University, Leroy Morishita serves as a President within Los Angeles. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $60,147. Union affiliation: M98.