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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Kristen Wonder

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$7,490

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,490
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,490
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600064660004
Total Pay: $7,490

At State University, Kristen Wonder serves as a Special Consultant within San Jose. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,490. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Joseph Buck

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$7,476

Sub-department: CA Maritime Academy
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,476
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,476
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Solano
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2079034660001
Total Pay: $7,476

At State University, Joseph Buck serves as a Special Consultant within CA Maritime Academy. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,476. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Adam SawyerMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$7,473

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

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2734234660006
Total Pay: $7,473

Payroll for Adam Sawyer (Special Consultant, State University) may cover more than one person; together they account for $7,473 in 2025.

Michelle Lorimer

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$7,465

Sub-department: San Bernardino
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,465
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,465
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2220694660011
Total Pay: $7,465

Michelle Lorimer holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within San Bernardino. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,465. Union affiliation: E99.

Joel Krantz

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$7,465

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,465
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,465
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2530924660002
Total Pay: $7,465

Joel Krantz works as a Special Consultant for State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. Joel earned $7,465 in 2025. Union affiliation: E99.

Tim Firch

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$7,465

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,465
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,465
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710454660007
Total Pay: $7,465

At State University, Tim Firch serves as a Special Consultant within Stanislaus. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,465. They are represented by E99.

Zhenning XuMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$7,464

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

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2734164660002
Total Pay: $7,464

This Special Consultant record at State University for Zhenning Xu may represent several individuals, totaling $7,464 in 2025.

Allan Aquino

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$7,464

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,464
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,464
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2532184660005
Total Pay: $7,464

Allan Aquino works as a Special Consultant for State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. Allan earned $7,464 in 2025. Union affiliation: E99.

Karlee Posteher

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$7,442

Sub-department: Monterey Bay
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,442
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,442
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2261084660002
Total Pay: $7,442

Karlee Posteher is a Special Consultant at State University within Monterey Bay. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $7,442. They are represented by E99.

Lena Allen

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$7,440

Sub-department: Monterey Bay
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,440
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,440
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2261204660004
Total Pay: $7,440

At State University, Lena Allen serves as a Special Consultant within Monterey Bay. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,440. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Steven Brownson

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$7,410

Sub-department: Los Angeles
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,410
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,410
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2331424660006
Total Pay: $7,410

Steven Brownson is a Special Consultant at State University within Los Angeles. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $7,410. Union affiliation: E99.

Scott Waltz

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$7,400

Sub-department: Monterey Bay
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,400
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2261124660002
Total Pay: $7,400

Scott Waltz is a Special Consultant at State University within Monterey Bay. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $7,400. They are represented by E99.

Jonathan HallMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$7,400

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

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2220174660004
Total Pay: $7,400

This Special Consultant record at State University for Jonathan Hall may represent several individuals, totaling $7,400 in 2024.

Jacquelyn GuilfordMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$7,380

Sub-department: Sonoma
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2195164660017
Total Pay: $7,380

Jacquelyn Guilford appears in State University payroll as a Special Consultant, with $7,380 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Katia Monterrey

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$7,360

Sub-department: Sacramento
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,360
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,360
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2456624660005
Total Pay: $7,360

At State University, Katia Monterrey serves as a Special Consultant within Sacramento. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,360. They are represented by E99.