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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Phuong Nguyen

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$45,320

Sub-department: Monterey Bay
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $45,320
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,320
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2261254660005
Total Pay: $45,320

Phuong Nguyen works as a Special Consultant for State University within Monterey Bay. Their status is intermittent. Phuong earned $45,320 in 2024. Union affiliation: E99.

Debbie Ma

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$44,352

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $44,352
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,352
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531764660002
Total Pay: $44,352

Debbie Ma is a Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $44,352. They are represented by E99.

Michael Perez

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$43,499

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $43,499
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,499
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2427114660015
Total Pay: $43,499

At State University, Michael Perez serves as a Special Consultant within Fullerton. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $43,499. Union affiliation: E99.

Patricia Stein

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$43,495

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $43,495
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,495
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2192544660005
Total Pay: $43,495

Patricia Stein is a Special Consultant at State University within Sonoma. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $43,495. Their bargaining unit is E99.

David Rose

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$43,120

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $43,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,120
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2508174660002
Total Pay: $43,120

At State University, David Rose serves as a Special Consultant within San Diego. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,120. They are represented by E99.

Katherine Lorenz

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$42,647

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $42,647
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,647
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2533274660016
Total Pay: $42,647

Katherine Lorenz is a Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $42,647. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Yi Jiang

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$42,360

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $42,360
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,360
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2421944660004
Total Pay: $42,360

Yi Jiang is a Special Consultant at State University within Fullerton. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $42,360. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Christopher Rogers

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$41,783

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $41,783
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,783
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531414660006
Total Pay: $41,783

At State University, Christopher Rogers serves as a Special Consultant within Northridge. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,783. Union affiliation: E99.

Hung Yuan Lu

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$41,766

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $41,766
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,766
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2421924660010
Total Pay: $41,766

Hung Yuan Lu is a Special Consultant at State University within Fullerton. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $41,766. Union affiliation: E99.

Terri Patchen

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$40,974

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $40,974
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,974
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2421584660023
Total Pay: $40,974

At State University, Terri Patchen serves as a Special Consultant within Fullerton. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $40,974. They are represented by E99.

Samuel Ogden

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$40,670

Sub-department: Monterey Bay
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $40,670
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,670
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2261234660002
Total Pay: $40,670

Samuel Ogden works as a Special Consultant for State University within Monterey Bay. Their status is intermittent. Samuel earned $40,670 in 2024. Union affiliation: E99.

Nigel Neiche Ho

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$40,320

Sub-department: Long Beach
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $40,320
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,320
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2377714660001
Total Pay: $40,320

Nigel Neiche Ho holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Long Beach. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,320. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Kader Tekkas-Kerman

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$40,243

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $40,243
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,243
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531364660004
Total Pay: $40,243

At State University, Kader Tekkas-Kerman serves as a Special Consultant within Northridge. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,243. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Steven Wantz

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$40,218

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $40,218
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,218
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2532614660009
Total Pay: $40,218

At State University, Steven Wantz serves as a Special Consultant within Northridge. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $40,218. They are represented by E99.

Sumadhur Shakya

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$39,993

Sub-department: Monterey Bay
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $39,993
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,993
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Monterey

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2261524660002
Total Pay: $39,993

At State University, Sumadhur Shakya serves as a Special Consultant within Monterey Bay. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $39,993. Union affiliation: E99.

Joshua Sides

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$39,817

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $39,817
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,817
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2533274660011
Total Pay: $39,817

At State University, Joshua Sides serves as a Special Consultant within Northridge. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,817. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Anais Valiquette L'Heureux

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$39,228

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $39,228
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,228
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2532634660010
Total Pay: $39,228

Anais Valiquette L'Heureux works as a Special Consultant for State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. Anais earned $39,228 in 2024. They are represented by E99.

Ellie Kazemi

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$39,209

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $39,209
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,209
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2532634660008
Total Pay: $39,209

Ellie Kazemi is a Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $39,209. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Debra Wallace

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$38,896

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $38,896
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,896
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2532614660007
Total Pay: $38,896

Debra Wallace works as a Special Consultant for State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. Debra earned $38,896 in 2023. Union affiliation: E99.

Zahra Sharifiheris

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$38,480

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $38,480
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,480
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531364660005
Total Pay: $38,480

Zahra Sharifiheris is a Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $38,480. They are represented by E99.

Yvette RoblesMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$38,280

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

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2556554660002
Total Pay: $38,280

This Special Consultant record at State University for Yvette Robles may represent several individuals, totaling $38,280 in 2023.

Omar Ruvalcaba

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$38,222

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $38,222
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,222
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531594660005
Total Pay: $38,222

Omar Ruvalcaba is a Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $38,222. Union affiliation: E99.

Bao Johri

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$38,000

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $38,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710544660001
Total Pay: $38,000

Bao Johri is a Special Consultant at State University within Stanislaus. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $38,000. Union affiliation: E99.

Hongxin HeMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$37,988

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

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2738704660003
Total Pay: $37,988

Hongxin He appears in State University payroll as a Special Consultant, with $37,988 reported in 2023 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Daniel Soper

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$37,880

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $37,880
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,880
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2421974660018
Total Pay: $37,880

At State University, Daniel Soper serves as a Special Consultant within Fullerton. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $37,880. Union affiliation: E99.

Edward Kohn

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$37,825

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $37,825
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,825
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531194660001
Total Pay: $37,825

Edward Kohn is a Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $37,825. Union affiliation: E99.

Patricia Sevene

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$37,803

Sub-department: Monterey Bay
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $37,803
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,803
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2261184660004
Total Pay: $37,803

At State University, Patricia Sevene serves as a Special Consultant within Monterey Bay. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $37,803. Union affiliation: E99.

Suzanne Beaumaster

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$37,783

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $37,783
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,783
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2532614660010
Total Pay: $37,783

Suzanne Beaumaster holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $37,783. They are represented by E99.

Doris AbrishamiMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$37,672

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

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531414660014
Total Pay: $37,672

Doris Abrishami appears in State University payroll as a Special Consultant, with $37,672 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Christine Scher

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$37,200

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $37,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,200
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2423504660011
Total Pay: $37,200

Christine Scher is a Special Consultant at State University within Fullerton. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $37,200. Union affiliation: E99.

Dana Tappen

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$36,993

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $36,993
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,993
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2532624660003
Total Pay: $36,993

Dana Tappen holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,993. They are represented by E99.

Sara Berzenski

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$36,773

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $36,773
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,773
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531764660003
Total Pay: $36,773

Sara Berzenski is a Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $36,773. They are represented by E99.

Ryan Jenkins

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$36,500

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $36,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,500
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2193034660001
Total Pay: $36,500

Ryan Jenkins holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Sonoma. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $36,500. Union affiliation: E99.

Carrie Pullen

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$36,319

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $36,319
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,319
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531414660009
Total Pay: $36,319

Carrie Pullen works as a Special Consultant for State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. Carrie earned $36,319 in 2024. They are represented by E99.

Yuhlin Her

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$36,000

Sub-department: Los Angeles
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $36,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2333364660002
Total Pay: $36,000

Yuhlin Her holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Los Angeles. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $36,000. They are represented by E99.

Reggie Christiansen

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$36,000

Sub-department: Sacramento
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $36,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2456844660002
Total Pay: $36,000

Reggie Christiansen works as a Special Consultant for State University within Sacramento. Their status is intermittent. Reggie earned $36,000 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Bronislava Kaganovich

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$35,360

Sub-department: Los Angeles
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $35,360
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,360
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2333364660002
Total Pay: $35,360

Bronislava Kaganovich is a Special Consultant at State University within Los Angeles. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $35,360. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Russell Ke Espinoza

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$34,623

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $34,623
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,623
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2423504660020
Total Pay: $34,623

At State University, Russell Ke Espinoza serves as a Special Consultant within Fullerton. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $34,623. They are represented by E99.

Robert LeviMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$34,606

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

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2221224660001
Total Pay: $34,606

Robert Levi appears in State University payroll as a Special Consultant, with $34,606 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Lauren Stewart

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$34,200

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $34,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,200
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2197114660002
Total Pay: $34,200

Lauren Stewart is a Special Consultant at State University within Sonoma. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $34,200. Their bargaining unit is E99.