California / State University / Special Consultant

Job-title file

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.

Compare departments

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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Dawn Marie Paulsen

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Bernardino
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Bernardino

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2221044660005
Total Pay: $1,000

At State University, Dawn Marie Paulsen serves as a Special Consultant within San Bernardino. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,000. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Monique Dixon

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Bernardino
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Bernardino

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2221044660006
Total Pay: $1,000

Monique Dixon holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within San Bernardino. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,000. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Carolina Fiallo

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Bernardino
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Bernardino

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2221044660005
Total Pay: $1,000

Carolina Fiallo works as a Special Consultant for State University within San Bernardino. Their status is intermittent. Carolina earned $1,000 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Kirsten Ellison Hill

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Bernardino
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Bernardino

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2221044660002
Total Pay: $1,000

Kirsten Ellison Hill works as a Special Consultant for State University within San Bernardino. Their status is intermittent. Kirsten earned $1,000 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Frank Houlihan

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Bernardino
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2221044660004
Total Pay: $1,000

Frank Houlihan works as a Special Consultant for State University within San Bernardino. Their status is intermittent. Frank earned $1,000 in 2023. Union affiliation: E99.

Mary Ann Mcguire

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Bernardino
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2220904660007
Total Pay: $1,000

Mary Ann Mcguire is a Special Consultant at State University within San Bernardino. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $1,000. Union affiliation: E99.

Ariel Newell

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Bernardino
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2221044660005
Total Pay: $1,000

At State University, Ariel Newell serves as a Special Consultant within San Bernardino. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,000. They are represented by E99.

Sarah Patzold

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Bernardino
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2220904660005
Total Pay: $1,000

Sarah Patzold holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within San Bernardino. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,000. Their bargaining unit is E99.

David Ready

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Bernardino
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2221044660004
Total Pay: $1,000

At State University, David Ready serves as a Special Consultant within San Bernardino. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,000. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Roberto Rivera

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Bernardino
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2221044660002
Total Pay: $1,000

Roberto Rivera works as a Special Consultant for State University within San Bernardino. Their status is intermittent. Roberto earned $1,000 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Eman Shweikeh

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Bernardino
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Bernardino

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2221044660003
Total Pay: $1,000

Eman Shweikeh is a Special Consultant at State University within San Bernardino. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $1,000. They are represented by E99.

Leslie Winston

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Bernardino
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2220904660003
Total Pay: $1,000

Leslie Winston works as a Special Consultant for State University within San Bernardino. Their status is intermittent. Leslie earned $1,000 in 2023. They are represented by E99.

Guadalupe Alatorre

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Bernardino
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Bernardino

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2221044660006
Total Pay: $1,000

Guadalupe Alatorre works as a Special Consultant for State University within San Bernardino. Their status is intermittent. Guadalupe earned $1,000 in 2023. Union affiliation: E99.

Edmund Balsdon

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2504514660004
Total Pay: $1,000

Edmund Balsdon holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within San Diego. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,000. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Donald Hopkins

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2501514660003
Total Pay: $1,000

Donald Hopkins is a Special Consultant at State University within San Diego. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $1,000. Union affiliation: E99.

Sureshi Jayawardene

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2504514660004
Total Pay: $1,000

Sureshi Jayawardene is a Special Consultant at State University within San Diego. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $1,000. Union affiliation: E99.

Sasha Reschechtko

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2504074660003
Total Pay: $1,000

Sasha Reschechtko works as a Special Consultant for State University within San Diego. Their status is intermittent. Sasha earned $1,000 in 2023. They are represented by E99.

Gabriel Doyle

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2504514660003
Total Pay: $1,000

Gabriel Doyle works as a Special Consultant for State University within San Diego. Their status is intermittent. Gabriel earned $1,000 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Elizabeth Pollard

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2504514660002
Total Pay: $1,000

Elizabeth Pollard is a Special Consultant at State University within San Diego. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $1,000. They are represented by E99.

Jessica Pressman

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2504514660003
Total Pay: $1,000

Jessica Pressman is a Special Consultant at State University within San Diego. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $1,000. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Kylie Sago

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2504514660002
Total Pay: $1,000

Kylie Sago holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within San Diego. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,000. Union affiliation: E99.

Mathias Schulze

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2504514660003
Total Pay: $1,000

Mathias Schulze is a Special Consultant at State University within San Diego. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $1,000. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Paula Stigler Granados

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Marcos
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2510034660001
Total Pay: $1,000

Paula Stigler Granados is a Special Consultant at State University within San Marcos. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $1,000. Union affiliation: E99.

Lori Tuttle

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2504074660004
Total Pay: $1,000

At State University, Lori Tuttle serves as a Special Consultant within San Diego. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,000. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Adam Pine

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
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: $1,000

Adam Pine works as a Special Consultant for State University within San Diego. Their status is intermittent. Adam earned $1,000 in 2025. Union affiliation: E99.

Poppy Fitch

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2503014660002
Total Pay: $1,000

Poppy Fitch holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within San Diego. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,000. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Ashanti Hands

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2503014660002
Total Pay: $1,000

Ashanti Hands works as a Special Consultant for State University within San Diego. Their status is intermittent. Ashanti earned $1,000 in 2024. They are represented by E99.

Tina King

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2503014660003
Total Pay: $1,000

At State University, Tina King serves as a Special Consultant within San Diego. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,000. Union affiliation: E99.

Miguel Angel Gutierrez

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2507014660001
Total Pay: $1,000

At State University, Miguel Angel Gutierrez serves as a Special Consultant within San Diego. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,000. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Allison Kendrix

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2501084660002
Total Pay: $1,000

Allison Kendrix holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within San Diego. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,000. Union affiliation: E99.

Madison Valenzuela

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2507014660001
Total Pay: $1,000

At State University, Madison Valenzuela serves as a Special Consultant within San Diego. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,000. They are represented by E99.

Katharine Studer

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600264660004
Total Pay: $1,000

Katharine Studer holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within San Jose. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,000. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Kristina Lehmkuhl Dakhwe

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600714660004
Total Pay: $1,000

At State University, Kristina Lehmkuhl Dakhwe serves as a Special Consultant within San Jose. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,000. They are represented by E99.

Michael Carroll

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Marcos
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2510514660001
Total Pay: $1,000

Michael Carroll works as a Special Consultant for State University within San Marcos. Their status is intermittent. Michael earned $1,000 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Cole Armstrong

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600024660005
Total Pay: $1,000

Cole Armstrong is a Special Consultant at State University within San Jose. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $1,000. They are represented by E99.

Riana Juhn Betzler

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600884660003
Total Pay: $1,000

Riana Juhn Betzler is a Special Consultant at State University within San Jose. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $1,000. They are represented by E99.

Daniel Robert Bohigian

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600184660004
Total Pay: $1,000

Daniel Robert Bohigian is a Special Consultant at State University within San Jose. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $1,000. They are represented by E99.

Jill Citron

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600264660007
Total Pay: $1,000

Jill Citron works as a Special Consultant for State University within San Jose. Their status is intermittent. Jill earned $1,000 in 2023. They are represented by E99.

Mark DowdyMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Jose
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600904660004
Total Pay: $1,000

Mark Dowdy appears in State University payroll as a Special Consultant, with $1,000 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Jie GaoMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: San Jose
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600024660006
Total Pay: $1,000

This Special Consultant record at State University for Jie Gao may represent several individuals, totaling $1,000 in 2025.