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 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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Gina Masequesmay

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$4,400

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,400
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531444660008
Total Pay: $4,400

At State University, Gina Masequesmay serves as a Special Consultant within Northridge. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,400. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Alex OjedaMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$4,400

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

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2533274660010
Total Pay: $4,400

This Special Consultant record at State University for Alex Ojeda may represent several individuals, totaling $4,400 in 2024.

Eric Conrad

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$4,375

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,375
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710204660002
Total Pay: $4,375

Eric Conrad is a Special Consultant at State University within Stanislaus. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $4,375. They are represented by E99.

Tyler Ward

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$4,372

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,372
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,372
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600544660002
Total Pay: $4,372

Tyler Ward holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within San Jose. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,372. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Christopher Whalen

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$4,372

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,372
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,372
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600544660003
Total Pay: $4,372

Christopher Whalen works as a Special Consultant for State University within San Jose. Their status is intermittent. Christopher earned $4,372 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Zurine Miguel Malaxechevarri

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$4,343

Sub-department: Monterey Bay
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,343
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,343
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Monterey

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2261624660003
Total Pay: $4,343

At State University, Zurine Miguel Malaxechevarri serves as a Special Consultant within Monterey Bay. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,343. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Mckenzie Floyd

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$4,342

Sub-department: Monterey Bay
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,342
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,342
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2261364660002
Total Pay: $4,342

At State University, Mckenzie Floyd serves as a Special Consultant within Monterey Bay. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,342. They are represented by E99.

Kristen Prochnow

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$4,340

Sub-department: Los Angeles
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,340
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,340
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2334144660002
Total Pay: $4,340

Kristen Prochnow is a Special Consultant at State University within Los Angeles. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $4,340. They are represented by E99.

Xuehu Song

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$4,335

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,335
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,335
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710664660002
Total Pay: $4,335

Xuehu Song works as a Special Consultant for State University within Stanislaus. Their status is intermittent. Xuehu earned $4,335 in 2025. They are represented by E99.

Michael Huff

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$4,320

Sub-department: East Bay
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,320
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,320
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Alameda
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2293604660002
Total Pay: $4,320

Michael Huff works as a Special Consultant for State University within East Bay. Their status is intermittent. Michael earned $4,320 in 2025. They are represented by E99.

Julian Corpeno

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$4,314

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,314
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,314
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531634660004
Total Pay: $4,314

Julian Corpeno is a Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $4,314. They are represented by E99.

Vivian Waldrup Patterson

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$4,304

Sub-department: Monterey Bay
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,304
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,304
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Monterey

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2261174660001
Total Pay: $4,304

Vivian Waldrup Patterson is a Special Consultant at State University within Monterey Bay. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $4,304. They are represented by E99.

Goshu Tefera

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$4,300

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,300
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710534660002
Total Pay: $4,300

Goshu Tefera holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Stanislaus. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,300. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Amna Jaffer

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$4,300

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,300
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600714660002
Total Pay: $4,300

Amna Jaffer works as a Special Consultant for State University within San Jose. Their status is intermittent. Amna earned $4,300 in 2024. Union affiliation: E99.

Ranfeng Qiu

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$4,284

Sub-department: San Bernardino
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,284
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,284
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Bernardino

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2220034660002
Total Pay: $4,284

Ranfeng Qiu works as a Special Consultant for State University within San Bernardino. Their status is intermittent. Ranfeng earned $4,284 in 2025. They are represented by E99.

Ellen Knott

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$4,270

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,270
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,270
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2533354660003
Total Pay: $4,270

Ellen Knott holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,270. They are represented by E99.

Ronda Harden

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$4,254

Sub-department: Los Angeles
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,254
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,254
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2332424660007
Total Pay: $4,254

Ronda Harden is a Special Consultant at State University within Los Angeles. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $4,254. Union affiliation: E99.

Deborah Livingston

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$4,253

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,253
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,253
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2191374660004
Total Pay: $4,253

Deborah Livingston is a Special Consultant at State University within Sonoma. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $4,253. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Paige Diggs

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$4,250

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,250
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2507014660002
Total Pay: $4,250

At State University, Paige Diggs serves as a Special Consultant within San Diego. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,250. Union affiliation: E99.

Janelle Gilbert

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$4,230

Sub-department: San Bernardino
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,230
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,230
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Bernardino

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2220904660018
Total Pay: $4,230

At State University, Janelle Gilbert serves as a Special Consultant within San Bernardino. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,230. Union affiliation: E99.

Shawn Ching

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$4,224

Sub-department: Channel Islands
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,224
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,224
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Ventura

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2656254660003
Total Pay: $4,224

Shawn Ching works as a Special Consultant for State University within Channel Islands. Their status is intermittent. Shawn earned $4,224 in 2025. Union affiliation: E99.

Aaron Lanser

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$4,218

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,218
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,218
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710144660003
Total Pay: $4,218

At State University, Aaron Lanser serves as a Special Consultant within Stanislaus. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,218. They are represented by E99.

Joseph Heras

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$4,200

Sub-department: San Bernardino
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,200
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Bernardino

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2220554660002
Total Pay: $4,200

Joseph Heras is a Special Consultant at State University within San Bernardino. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $4,200. Union affiliation: E99.

Heather Molloy

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$4,200

Sub-department: Channel Islands
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,200
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Ventura
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2655904660002
Total Pay: $4,200

Heather Molloy holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Channel Islands. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,200. They are represented by E99.

William Sheehan

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$4,200

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,200
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2424414660001
Total Pay: $4,200

At State University, William Sheehan serves as a Special Consultant within Fullerton. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,200. They are represented by E99.

Min-Lin Lo

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$4,200

Sub-department: San Bernardino
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,200
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Bernardino

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2220554660002
Total Pay: $4,200

At State University, Min-Lin Lo serves as a Special Consultant within San Bernardino. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,200. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Savanna Schuermann

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$4,200

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,200
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2504514660005
Total Pay: $4,200

At State University, Savanna Schuermann serves as a Special Consultant within San Diego. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,200. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Nicole Dubus

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$4,200

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,200
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600494660004
Total Pay: $4,200

At State University, Nicole Dubus serves as a Special Consultant within San Jose. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,200. They are represented by E99.

Yan ZhangMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$4,190

Sub-department: San Bernardino
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Bernardino

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2220504660009
Total Pay: $4,190

Payroll for Yan Zhang (Special Consultant, State University) may cover more than one person; together they account for $4,190 in 2023.

Jermaine Thomas

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$4,186

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,186
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,186
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600624660001
Total Pay: $4,186

Jermaine Thomas holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within San Jose. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,186. They are represented by E99.

Kelly Opdycke

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$4,150

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,150
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2530984660006
Total Pay: $4,150

Kelly Opdycke holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,150. They are represented by E99.

Daniel Reyes

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$4,136

Sub-department: San Bernardino
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,136
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,136
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2220034660003
Total Pay: $4,136

At State University, Daniel Reyes serves as a Special Consultant within San Bernardino. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,136. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Mia Settles-Tidwell

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$4,125

Sub-department: Sacramento
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,125
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,125
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2455644660002
Total Pay: $4,125

At State University, Mia Settles-Tidwell serves as a Special Consultant within Sacramento. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,125. They are represented by E99.

Connie S Wong

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$4,101

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,101
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,101
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531264660004
Total Pay: $4,101

Connie S Wong holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,101. Union affiliation: E99.

Jamie Gravell

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$4,100

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,100
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710434660002
Total Pay: $4,100

Jamie Gravell works as a Special Consultant for State University within Stanislaus. Their status is intermittent. Jamie earned $4,100 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Alejandro Santos

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$4,095

Sub-department: Bakersfield
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,095
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,095
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Kern

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2737724660001
Total Pay: $4,095

Alejandro Santos is a Special Consultant at State University within Bakersfield. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $4,095. They are represented by E99.

Tracey Aurelia Ramirez

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$4,086

Sub-department: Monterey Bay
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,086
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,086
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Monterey

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2261154660002
Total Pay: $4,086

Tracey Aurelia Ramirez holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Monterey Bay. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,086. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Sean Carrington

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$4,060

Sub-department: Sacramento
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,060
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,060
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2456844660004
Total Pay: $4,060

Sean Carrington holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Sacramento. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,060. Union affiliation: E99.

Christopher Ala Hopper

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$4,050

Sub-department: Channel Islands
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,050
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,050
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Ventura

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2657504660001
Total Pay: $4,050

Christopher Ala Hopper works as a Special Consultant for State University within Channel Islands. Their status is intermittent. Christopher earned $4,050 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Alok Arun

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$4,050

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,050
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,050
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2711004660002
Total Pay: $4,050

Alok Arun works as a Special Consultant for State University within Stanislaus. Their status is intermittent. Alok earned $4,050 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is E99.