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.

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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 Consultant 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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Melissa Boscarino

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$384

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $384
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $384
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2507014660002
Total Pay: $384

Melissa Boscarino works as a Special Consultant for State University within San Diego. Their status is intermittent. Melissa earned $384 in 2025. They are represented by E99.

Diane Young

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$384

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $384
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $384
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2533524660006
Total Pay: $384

At State University, Diane Young serves as a Special Consultant within Northridge. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $384. Union affiliation: E99.

Abigael Flachmann

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$382

Sub-department: Bakersfield
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $382
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $382
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Kern
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2734164660002
Total Pay: $382

Abigael Flachmann works as a Special Consultant for State University within Bakersfield. Their status is intermittent. Abigael earned $382 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Mary Reynolds

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$382

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $382
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $382
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2191374660004
Total Pay: $382

Mary Reynolds is a Special Consultant at State University within Sonoma. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $382. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Roselva Merida

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$375

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $375
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2533524660004
Total Pay: $375

Roselva Merida works as a Special Consultant for State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. Roselva earned $375 in 2024. They are represented by E99.

Emily Watson

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$375

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $375
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2503014660006
Total Pay: $375

Emily Watson is a Special Consultant at State University within San Diego. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $375. They are represented by E99.

Eric May

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$375

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $375
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2422334660004
Total Pay: $375

Eric May holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Fullerton. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $375. They are represented by E99.

John PinedaMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$375

Sub-department: Fullerton
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2425314660006
Total Pay: $375

This Special Consultant record at State University for John Pineda may represent several individuals, totaling $375 in 2023.

Shira Brill

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$375

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $375
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2533524660003
Total Pay: $375

At State University, Shira Brill serves as a Special Consultant within Northridge. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $375. They are represented by E99.

Kevin Hatcher

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$375

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $375
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2533524660003
Total Pay: $375

Kevin Hatcher works as a Special Consultant for State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. Kevin earned $375 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Nikiya Mcwilliams

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$375

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $375
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2533524660002
Total Pay: $375

Nikiya Mcwilliams holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $375. They are represented by E99.

Catherine Close

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$375

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $375
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2503014660004
Total Pay: $375

At State University, Catherine Close serves as a Special Consultant within San Diego. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $375. Union affiliation: E99.

Patrick Spieldenner

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$375

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $375
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2507014660003
Total Pay: $375

Patrick Spieldenner works as a Special Consultant for State University within San Diego. Their status is intermittent. Patrick earned $375 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Nina Drammissi

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$375

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $375
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2503014660004
Total Pay: $375

Nina Drammissi works as a Special Consultant for State University within San Diego. Their status is intermittent. Nina earned $375 in 2025. They are represented by E99.

Dennis Gildehaus

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$375

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $375
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2503014660002
Total Pay: $375

Dennis Gildehaus is a Special Consultant at State University within San Diego. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $375. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Vivan Tran

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$375

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $375
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600994660001
Total Pay: $375

Vivan Tran works as a Special Consultant for State University within San Jose. Their status is intermittent. Vivan earned $375 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Christopher Koelzer

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$375

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $375
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600954660003
Total Pay: $375

Christopher Koelzer holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within San Jose. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $375. They are represented by E99.

Christopher Ineich

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$363

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $363
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $363
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2191374660006
Total Pay: $363

Christopher Ineich holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Sonoma. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $363. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Rodney Thomson Jr

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$360

Sub-department: Chico
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $360
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $360
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Butte
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2080124660008
Total Pay: $360

At State University, Rodney Thomson Jr serves as a Special Consultant within Chico. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $360. They are represented by E99.

Kristin Gibson

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$360

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $360
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $360
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2503014660002
Total Pay: $360

Kristin Gibson holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within San Diego. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $360. Union affiliation: E99.

Benjamin Contreras

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$360

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $360
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $360
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2507014660001
Total Pay: $360

At State University, Benjamin Contreras serves as a Special Consultant within San Diego. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $360. They are represented by E99.

Kamvar Farahbod

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$355

Sub-department: San Bernardino
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $355
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $355
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Bernardino

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2220034660007
Total Pay: $355

Kamvar Farahbod works as a Special Consultant for State University within San Bernardino. Their status is intermittent. Kamvar earned $355 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Rebecca Dolhinow

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$350

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $350
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2421274660010
Total Pay: $350

At State University, Rebecca Dolhinow serves as a Special Consultant within Fullerton. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $350. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Osvaldo Ramirez

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$350

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $350
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sonoma

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2192244660001
Total Pay: $350

At State University, Osvaldo Ramirez serves as a Special Consultant within Sonoma. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $350. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Brandon Hearron

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$350

Sub-department: Bakersfield
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $350
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Kern
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2734174660001
Total Pay: $350

At State University, Brandon Hearron serves as a Special Consultant within Bakersfield. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $350. They are represented by E99.

Brendan Lodge

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$350

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $350
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600954660002
Total Pay: $350

At State University, Brendan Lodge serves as a Special Consultant within San Jose. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $350. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Holli Gonzalez

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$350

Sub-department: Bakersfield
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $350
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Kern
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2738424660003
Total Pay: $350

Holli Gonzalez holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Bakersfield. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $350. They are represented by E99.

Jason Corbally

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$350

Sub-department: Bakersfield
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $350
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Kern
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2734174660001
Total Pay: $350

Jason Corbally works as a Special Consultant for State University within Bakersfield. Their status is intermittent. Jason earned $350 in 2023. They are represented by E99.

Kristen O'Connor

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$350

Sub-department: Bakersfield
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $350
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Kern
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2738414660006
Total Pay: $350

At State University, Kristen O'Connor serves as a Special Consultant within Bakersfield. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $350. Union affiliation: E99.

Monique Turner

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$350

Sub-department: Dominguez Hills
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $350
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2317714660005
Total Pay: $350

Monique Turner is a Special Consultant at State University within Dominguez Hills. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $350. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Patricia Cherin

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$350

Sub-department: Dominguez Hills
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $350
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2314034660004
Total Pay: $350

Patricia Cherin works as a Special Consultant for State University within Dominguez Hills. Their status is intermittent. Patricia earned $350 in 2024. They are represented by E99.

Gitanjali Singh

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$350

Sub-department: Dominguez Hills
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $350
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2317184660006
Total Pay: $350

Gitanjali Singh holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Dominguez Hills. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $350. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Math Cuajungco

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$350

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $350
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2421274660008
Total Pay: $350

Math Cuajungco works as a Special Consultant for State University within Fullerton. Their status is intermittent. Math earned $350 in 2023. They are represented by E99.

Margaret Palmer

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$350

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $350
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2426974660003
Total Pay: $350

Margaret Palmer works as a Special Consultant for State University within Fullerton. Their status is intermittent. Margaret earned $350 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Beth Roybal

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$350

Sub-department: Monterey Bay
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $350
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2261134660002
Total Pay: $350

Beth Roybal works as a Special Consultant for State University within Monterey Bay. Their status is intermittent. Beth earned $350 in 2024. They are represented by E99.

Cynthia Ryman

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$350

Sub-department: Monterey Bay
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $350
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2261134660002
Total Pay: $350

Cynthia Ryman is a Special Consultant at State University within Monterey Bay. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $350. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Paul Steward

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$350

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $350
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2197114660002
Total Pay: $350

Paul Steward is a Special Consultant at State University within Sonoma. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $350. Union affiliation: E99.

Brian Ciach

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$350

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $350
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600954660002
Total Pay: $350

At State University, Brian Ciach serves as a Special Consultant within San Jose. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $350. They are represented by E99.

Michael Kuszajewski

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$350

Sub-department: San Marcos
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $350
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2510404660001
Total Pay: $350

Michael Kuszajewski is a Special Consultant at State University within San Marcos. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $350. They are represented by E99.

Emily Kattawar

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$341

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $341
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $341
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2506124660003
Total Pay: $341

Emily Kattawar is a Special Consultant at State University within San Diego. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $341. Their bargaining unit is E99.