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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Madison Nicole Tarpley

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$288

Sub-department: Bakersfield
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $288
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $288
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Kern

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2737894660003
Total Pay: $288

Madison Nicole Tarpley is a Special Consultant at State University within Bakersfield. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $288. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Ryan A Tengelsen

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$288

Sub-department: Bakersfield
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $288
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $288
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Kern
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2737894660002
Total Pay: $288

Ryan A Tengelsen works as a Special Consultant for State University within Bakersfield. Their status is intermittent. Ryan earned $288 in 2023. Union affiliation: E99.

Phuc Nguyen

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$285

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $285
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $285
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531634660009
Total Pay: $285

Phuc Nguyen works as a Special Consultant for State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. Phuc earned $285 in 2023. Union affiliation: E99.

Barbara Arreguin

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$281

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $281
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $281
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2421444660003
Total Pay: $281

Barbara Arreguin works as a Special Consultant for State University within Fullerton. Their status is intermittent. Barbara earned $281 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Debra Gomez

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$281

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $281
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $281
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710504660002
Total Pay: $281

Debra Gomez holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Stanislaus. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $281. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Anamarie Guichard

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$281

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $281
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $281
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710504660003
Total Pay: $281

Anamarie Guichard works as a Special Consultant for State University within Stanislaus. Their status is intermittent. Anamarie earned $281 in 2024. They are represented by E99.

Shannon Stevens

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$281

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $281
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $281
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710504660002
Total Pay: $281

Shannon Stevens is a Special Consultant at State University within Stanislaus. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $281. Union affiliation: E99.

Isabella Garcia

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$280

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $280
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $280
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600524660005
Total Pay: $280

At State University, Isabella Garcia serves as a Special Consultant within San Jose. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $280. Their bargaining unit is E99.

George Marsh

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$280

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $280
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $280
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2192244660005
Total Pay: $280

George Marsh holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Sonoma. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $280. They are represented by E99.

Curtis Pettygrove

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$280

Sub-department: San Bernardino
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $280
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $280
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2220314660006
Total Pay: $280

Curtis Pettygrove holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within San Bernardino. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $280. They are represented by E99.

Daniel Ramon

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$280

Sub-department: San Bernardino
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $280
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $280
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2220314660002
Total Pay: $280

Daniel Ramon works as a Special Consultant for State University within San Bernardino. Their status is intermittent. Daniel earned $280 in 2025. They are represented by E99.

Sandra Gregory

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$280

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $280
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $280
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2601244660005
Total Pay: $280

Sandra Gregory holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within San Jose. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $280. They are represented by E99.

Sophia Ortquist

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$279

Sub-department: Bakersfield
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $279
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $279
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Kern
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2734174660001
Total Pay: $279

Sophia Ortquist works as a Special Consultant for State University within Bakersfield. Their status is intermittent. Sophia earned $279 in 2023. Union affiliation: E99.

Gauravedeep Grewal

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$278

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $278
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $278
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710384660003
Total Pay: $278

Gauravedeep Grewal works as a Special Consultant for State University within Stanislaus. Their status is intermittent. Gauravedeep earned $278 in 2024. Union affiliation: E99.

Christina Gutierrez

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$275

Sub-department: Bakersfield
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $275
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $275
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Kern
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2738014660002
Total Pay: $275

Christina Gutierrez works as a Special Consultant for State University within Bakersfield. Their status is intermittent. Christina earned $275 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Heather Chu

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$275

Sub-department: Bakersfield
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $275
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $275
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Kern

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2738014660002
Total Pay: $275

Heather Chu is a Special Consultant at State University within Bakersfield. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $275. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Alejandra Bustamante

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$275

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $275
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $275
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2425314660004
Total Pay: $275

At State University, Alejandra Bustamante serves as a Special Consultant within Fullerton. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $275. Union affiliation: E99.

Frank Armstrong

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$275

Sub-department: Chico
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $275
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $275
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Butte
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2085044660004
Total Pay: $275

Frank Armstrong works as a Special Consultant for State University within Chico. Their status is intermittent. Frank earned $275 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Khanik Kerobyan

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$273

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $273
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $273
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531634660007
Total Pay: $273

At State University, Khanik Kerobyan serves as a Special Consultant within Northridge. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $273. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Halie Hall

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$270

Sub-department: Bakersfield
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $270
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $270
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Kern
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2734174660003
Total Pay: $270

Halie Hall is a Special Consultant at State University within Bakersfield. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $270. They are represented by E99.

Ramon Prasad

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$270

Sub-department: Bakersfield
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $270
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $270
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Kern
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2734174660003
Total Pay: $270

Ramon Prasad holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Bakersfield. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $270. They are represented by E99.

Lilia Postell

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$264

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $264
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $264
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531184660003
Total Pay: $264

Lilia Postell holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $264. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Victoria Cortez

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$260

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $260
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $260
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710504660004
Total Pay: $260

Victoria Cortez holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Stanislaus. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $260. They are represented by E99.

Shannon Hernandez

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$260

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $260
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $260
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710504660005
Total Pay: $260

Shannon Hernandez works as a Special Consultant for State University within Stanislaus. Their status is intermittent. Shannon earned $260 in 2023. Union affiliation: E99.

Bree Merschel

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$260

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $260
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $260
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2506014660009
Total Pay: $260

Bree Merschel holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within San Diego. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $260. They are represented by E99.

Troy MikanovichMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$260

Sub-department: San Diego
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2506014660001
Total Pay: $260

This Special Consultant record at State University for Troy Mikanovich may represent several individuals, totaling $260 in 2025.

Justin Thomas Gilmore

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$260

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $260
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $260
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710504660002
Total Pay: $260

At State University, Justin Thomas Gilmore serves as a Special Consultant within Stanislaus. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $260. They are represented by E99.

Sherry Guidi

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$260

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $260
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $260
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710504660003
Total Pay: $260

Sherry Guidi is a Special Consultant at State University within Stanislaus. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $260. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Jennifer Andersen

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$257

Sub-department: San Bernardino
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $257
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $257
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2220324660003
Total Pay: $257

At State University, Jennifer Andersen serves as a Special Consultant within San Bernardino. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $257. Union affiliation: E99.

David Goldberg

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$256

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $256
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $256
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531184660002
Total Pay: $256

David Goldberg holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $256. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Michelle Katz

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$256

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $256
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $256
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531184660004
Total Pay: $256

Michelle Katz is a Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $256. Union affiliation: E99.

Susan Simpson

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$256

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $256
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $256
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531184660002
Total Pay: $256

At State University, Susan Simpson serves as a Special Consultant within Northridge. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $256. Union affiliation: E99.

Sheila Silver

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$256

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $256
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $256
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2421584660003
Total Pay: $256

Sheila Silver works as a Special Consultant for State University within Fullerton. Their status is intermittent. Sheila earned $256 in 2024. Union affiliation: E99.

Amanda Jones

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$256

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $256
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $256
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531184660002
Total Pay: $256

Amanda Jones is a Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $256. Union affiliation: E99.

Pamela Loew

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$256

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $256
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $256
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531184660002
Total Pay: $256

Pamela Loew is a Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $256. Union affiliation: E99.

Mallory Gardner

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$250

Sub-department: Bakersfield
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $250
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Kern
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2738234660003
Total Pay: $250

Mallory Gardner is a Special Consultant at State University within Bakersfield. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $250. Union affiliation: E99.

Paul Palutikof

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$250

Sub-department: Bakersfield
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $250
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Kern

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2737194660003
Total Pay: $250

Paul Palutikof works as a Special Consultant for State University within Bakersfield. Their status is intermittent. Paul earned $250 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Rachel Oldfield

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$250

Sub-department: Bakersfield
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $250
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Kern
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2734164660006
Total Pay: $250

At State University, Rachel Oldfield serves as a Special Consultant within Bakersfield. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $250. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Helen Yohannes Abeye

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$250

Sub-department: Long Beach
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $250
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2371334660002
Total Pay: $250

Helen Yohannes Abeye holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Long Beach. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $250. They are represented by E99.

Rosa Rivera Furumoto

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$250

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $250
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2530874660005
Total Pay: $250

Rosa Rivera Furumoto is a Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $250. Their bargaining unit is E99.