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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Veraann Barile

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$26,400

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $26,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,400
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2506084660001
Total Pay: $26,400

Veraann Barile works as a Special Consultant for State University within San Diego. Their status is intermittent. Veraann earned $26,400 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Jennifer Kalfsbeek

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$26,388

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $26,388
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,388
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2532634660007
Total Pay: $26,388

Jennifer Kalfsbeek holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,388. They are represented by E99.

Caroline Jones

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$26,377

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $26,377
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,377
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2421254660011
Total Pay: $26,377

Caroline Jones holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Fullerton. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,377. They are represented by E99.

Arvli Ward

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$26,375

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $26,375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,375
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2530954660003
Total Pay: $26,375

Arvli Ward holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $26,375. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Christina Sibul

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$26,166

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $26,166
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,166
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2530924660004
Total Pay: $26,166

Christina Sibul works as a Special Consultant for State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. Christina earned $26,166 in 2025. Union affiliation: E99.

Santosh Nagaraj

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$26,088

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $26,088
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,088
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2505014660006
Total Pay: $26,088

Santosh Nagaraj holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within San Diego. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,088. They are represented by E99.

Kyung-Mo Han

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$26,030

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $26,030
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,030
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531424660004
Total Pay: $26,030

Kyung-Mo Han holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,030. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Pollie Bith-Melander

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$25,987

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,987
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,987
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710304660006
Total Pay: $25,987

At State University, Pollie Bith-Melander serves as a Special Consultant within Stanislaus. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,987. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Santosh Khadka

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$25,761

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,761
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,761
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2533454660024
Total Pay: $25,761

Santosh Khadka works as a Special Consultant for State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. Santosh earned $25,761 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Melisa Galvan

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$25,664

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,664
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,664
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2533274660022
Total Pay: $25,664

Melisa Galvan is a Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $25,664. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Salina Faith Lopez

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$25,636

Sub-department: Monterey Bay
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,636
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,636
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Monterey

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2261174660007
Total Pay: $25,636

Salina Faith Lopez works as a Special Consultant for State University within Monterey Bay. Their status is intermittent. Salina earned $25,636 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Sharon Uyeno

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$25,600

Sub-department: Fresno
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,600
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Fresno

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2131754660001
Total Pay: $25,600

Sharon Uyeno works as a Special Consultant for State University within Fresno. Their status is intermittent. Sharon earned $25,600 in 2025. Union affiliation: E99.

Doina Bein

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$25,595

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,595
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,595
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2425314660012
Total Pay: $25,595

Doina Bein holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Fullerton. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,595. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Dale DeardorffMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$25,562

Sub-department: Northridge
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2532624660005
Total Pay: $25,562

Dale Deardorff appears in State University payroll as a Special Consultant, with $25,562 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Sinjini Mitra

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$25,435

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,435
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,435
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2425314660024
Total Pay: $25,435

Sinjini Mitra works as a Special Consultant for State University within Fullerton. Their status is intermittent. Sinjini earned $25,435 in 2023. They are represented by E99.

Karenna Gm Pullen

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$25,428

Sub-department: Sacramento
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,428
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,428
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2454694660002
Total Pay: $25,428

Karenna Gm Pullen works as a Special Consultant for State University within Sacramento. Their status is intermittent. Karenna earned $25,428 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Veronica Popovic

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$25,418

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,418
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,418
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2425854660001
Total Pay: $25,418

Veronica Popovic is a Special Consultant at State University within Fullerton. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $25,418. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Regina Cash

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$25,350

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,350
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange
Middle name: Q

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2426604660001
Total Pay: $25,350

Regina Cash is a Special Consultant at State University within Fullerton. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $25,350. Union affiliation: E99.

Shanell TyusMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$25,200

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

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2737724660002
Total Pay: $25,200

Payroll for Shanell Tyus (Special Consultant, State University) may cover more than one person; together they account for $25,200 in 2025.

Loretta Donovan

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$25,124

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,124
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,124
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2421384660020
Total Pay: $25,124

At State University, Loretta Donovan serves as a Special Consultant within Fullerton. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $25,124. They are represented by E99.

Kristi Kanel

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$25,070

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,070
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,070
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2424254660017
Total Pay: $25,070

At State University, Kristi Kanel serves as a Special Consultant within Fullerton. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $25,070. Union affiliation: E99.

Michael Newstrom

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$25,000

Sub-department: Bakersfield
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Kern
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2734174660001
Total Pay: $25,000

At State University, Michael Newstrom serves as a Special Consultant within Bakersfield. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $25,000. Union affiliation: E99.

James Gustafson

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$24,985

Sub-department: Monterey Bay
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $24,985
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,985
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2261404660002
Total Pay: $24,985

James Gustafson holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Monterey Bay. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $24,985. Union affiliation: E99.