California / State University / Special Consultant

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Special Consultant

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

5,677 employees hold this title in State University. Median total compensation for the role is $1,500, below the department median of $31,618.

Employees: 5,677
Total payroll: $25.3M
Role median: $1,500
Agency median: $31,618
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$29,393+

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

How total compensation varies among the 5,677 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

Special Consultant is held in 47 California departments. In State University, the median of $1,500 ranks #40 of 47.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Franchise Tax Board

$267,163 · 1

Department of Cannabis Control

$242,253 · 1

State Comp Insurance Fund

$215,804 · 2

CA. Law Revision Commission

$181,791 · 1

Supreme Court

$171,527 · 2

Industrial Relations

$153,826 · 2

Office of Emergency Services

$125,876 · 5

State Controller's Office

$113,547 · 7

Water Resources Control Board

$100,729 · 2

Delta Protection Commission

$78,649 · 1

Office of Tax Appeals Ota

$75,198 · 1

Governor's Office

$72,144 · 1

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

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Special Consultant beyond California

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In California, the median of $1,500 ranks #2 of 2. See Special Consultant across all of California →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

New York City

$86,556 · 39

Median total compensation for comparable Special Consultantroles 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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Jesse Knepper

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$10,459

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,459
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,459
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2532614660005
Total Pay: $10,459

Jesse Knepper holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $10,459. Union affiliation: E99.

Rebecca Lustig

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$10,421

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,421
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,421
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2534714660006
Total Pay: $10,421

Rebecca Lustig is a Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $10,421. Union affiliation: E99.

Kyle ConderMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$10,416

Sub-department: Bakersfield
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Kern
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2737184660002
Total Pay: $10,416

This Special Consultant record at State University for Kyle Conder may represent several individuals, totaling $10,416 in 2024.

Weimin Sun

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$10,401

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,401
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,401
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2532634660019
Total Pay: $10,401

Weimin Sun is a Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $10,401. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Aguek Arop

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$10,400

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,400
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2507014660004
Total Pay: $10,400

Aguek Arop holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within San Diego. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,400. They are represented by E99.

Alex Amir Modarresi

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$10,360

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,360
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,360
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531324660005
Total Pay: $10,360

Alex Amir Modarresi holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,360. They are represented by E99.

Sara Bakhtiari

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$10,319

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,319
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,319
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531634660002
Total Pay: $10,319

At State University, Sara Bakhtiari serves as a Special Consultant within Northridge. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,319. They are represented by E99.

Amanda Fuller

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$10,302

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,302
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,302
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2501074660005
Total Pay: $10,302

Amanda Fuller holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within San Diego. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $10,302. They are represented by E99.