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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Dennis Gawlik

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$22,975

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,975
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,975
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2532634660003
Total Pay: $22,975

Dennis Gawlik works as a Special Consultant for State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. Dennis earned $22,975 in 2024. They are represented by E99.

Kent Adams

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$22,932

Sub-department: Monterey Bay
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,932
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,932
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2261184660003
Total Pay: $22,932

Kent Adams is a Special Consultant at State University within Monterey Bay. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $22,932. Union affiliation: E99.

Natasha Brown

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$22,881

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,881
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,881
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2532634660003
Total Pay: $22,881

Natasha Brown is a Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $22,881. They are represented by E99.

Vanessa Goodwin

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$22,776

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,776
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,776
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531264660006
Total Pay: $22,776

Vanessa Goodwin is a Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $22,776. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Amin Lotfizadeh

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$22,530

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,530
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,530
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2534534660003
Total Pay: $22,530

Amin Lotfizadeh holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,530. Union affiliation: E99.

Anthony Trochez

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$22,500

Sub-department: San Francisco
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,500
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Francisco

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2556554660002
Total Pay: $22,500

Anthony Trochez is a Special Consultant at State University within San Francisco. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $22,500. They are represented by E99.

Linda Pham

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$22,400

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,400
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2421374660006
Total Pay: $22,400

At State University, Linda Pham serves as a Special Consultant within Fullerton. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,400. Union affiliation: E99.

Ali Pakzad

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$22,332

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,332
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,332
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531634660003
Total Pay: $22,332

Ali Pakzad works as a Special Consultant for State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. Ali earned $22,332 in 2023. Union affiliation: E99.

Jason Veatch

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$22,317

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,317
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,317
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710194660002
Total Pay: $22,317

Jason Veatch is a Special Consultant at State University within Stanislaus. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $22,317. They are represented by E99.

Christian Bolsmann

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$22,296

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,296
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,296
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2534714660014
Total Pay: $22,296

Christian Bolsmann holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,296. Union affiliation: E99.

Melanie MartinMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$22,250

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

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710114660003
Total Pay: $22,250

This Special Consultant record at State University for Melanie Martin may represent several individuals, totaling $22,250 in 2025.

Micheal Mcalexander

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$22,244

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,244
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,244
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2421154660008
Total Pay: $22,244

Micheal Mcalexander works as a Special Consultant for State University within Fullerton. Their status is intermittent. Micheal earned $22,244 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Dianne Philibosian

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$22,150

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,150
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2533734660008
Total Pay: $22,150

Dianne Philibosian holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,150. Union affiliation: E99.

Md Sahabul Alam

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$22,035

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,035
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,035
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531274660004
Total Pay: $22,035

At State University, Md Sahabul Alam serves as a Special Consultant within Northridge. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,035. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Mechelle Perea-Ryan

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$22,000

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710104660005
Total Pay: $22,000

Mechelle Perea-Ryan works as a Special Consultant for State University within Stanislaus. Their status is intermittent. Mechelle earned $22,000 in 2025. Union affiliation: E99.

Melanie Williams

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$22,000

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531014660024
Total Pay: $22,000

Melanie Williams holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,000. Union affiliation: E99.

Wing To

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$21,903

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,903
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,903
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710194660006
Total Pay: $21,903

At State University, Wing To serves as a Special Consultant within Stanislaus. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,903. Union affiliation: E99.

Jessica Kim

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$21,881

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,881
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,881
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531734660003
Total Pay: $21,881

Jessica Kim is a Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $21,881. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Paul Levesque

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$21,810

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,810
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,810
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2421274660010
Total Pay: $21,810

Paul Levesque is a Special Consultant at State University within Fullerton. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $21,810. They are represented by E99.

Brian HeisterkampMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$21,797

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: 2220864660013
Total Pay: $21,797

Brian Heisterkamp appears in State University payroll as a Special Consultant, with $21,797 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Maliheh Bakhshi

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$21,781

Sub-department: Monterey Bay
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,781
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,781
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Monterey

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2261174660002
Total Pay: $21,781

Maliheh Bakhshi works as a Special Consultant for State University within Monterey Bay. Their status is intermittent. Maliheh earned $21,781 in 2023. Union affiliation: E99.

Nayan Ramirez

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$21,780

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,780
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,780
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2534714660009
Total Pay: $21,780

At State University, Nayan Ramirez serves as a Special Consultant within Northridge. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $21,780. They are represented by E99.

Eric Gamino

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$21,686

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,686
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,686
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2533274660006
Total Pay: $21,686

Eric Gamino works as a Special Consultant for State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. Eric earned $21,686 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Leslie BoniMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$21,560

Sub-department: Monterey Bay
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2261524660003
Total Pay: $21,560

Leslie Boni appears in State University payroll as a Special Consultant, with $21,560 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Thomas LongMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$21,510

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

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2220904660014
Total Pay: $21,510

Thomas Long appears in State University payroll as a Special Consultant, with $21,510 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Tanya Wicks

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$21,378

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,378
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,378
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531414660007
Total Pay: $21,378

Tanya Wicks holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $21,378. They are represented by E99.

Nakeya Fields

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$21,302

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,302
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,302
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2532634660002
Total Pay: $21,302

Nakeya Fields holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,302. They are represented by E99.

Arianna Huhn

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$21,204

Sub-department: San Bernardino
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,204
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,204
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2220874660011
Total Pay: $21,204

Arianna Huhn works as a Special Consultant for State University within San Bernardino. Their status is intermittent. Arianna earned $21,204 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Ana Reyes

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$21,176

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,176
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,176
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2421624660005
Total Pay: $21,176

Ana Reyes works as a Special Consultant for State University within Fullerton. Their status is intermittent. Ana earned $21,176 in 2023. They are represented by E99.

Amy Kimaara

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$21,151

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,151
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,151
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2533274660004
Total Pay: $21,151

Amy Kimaara holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $21,151. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Kristy Michaud

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$20,978

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,978
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,978
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2534714660019
Total Pay: $20,978

Kristy Michaud works as a Special Consultant for State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. Kristy earned $20,978 in 2024. Union affiliation: E99.

Christina Ayala-Alcantar

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$20,850

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,850
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,850
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: U

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531474660004
Total Pay: $20,850

Christina Ayala-Alcantar works as a Special Consultant for State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. Christina earned $20,850 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Matthew Soria

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$20,800

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,800
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2507014660002
Total Pay: $20,800

Matthew Soria is a Special Consultant at State University within San Diego. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $20,800. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Kandice Grote

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$20,788

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,788
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,788
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2533454660015
Total Pay: $20,788

Kandice Grote holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $20,788. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Justin Morris

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$20,700

Sub-department: San Marcos
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,700
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2514204660002
Total Pay: $20,700

Justin Morris holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within San Marcos. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $20,700. They are represented by E99.

Douglas Carranza

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$20,617

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,617
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,617
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531444660006
Total Pay: $20,617

Douglas Carranza works as a Special Consultant for State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. Douglas earned $20,617 in 2024. Union affiliation: E99.

Suzanne Mateus

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$20,602

Sub-department: Monterey Bay
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,602
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,602
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2261134660002
Total Pay: $20,602

Suzanne Mateus works as a Special Consultant for State University within Monterey Bay. Their status is intermittent. Suzanne earned $20,602 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Eugene Barrera

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$20,568

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,568
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,568
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710434660003
Total Pay: $20,568

Eugene Barrera works as a Special Consultant for State University within Stanislaus. Their status is intermittent. Eugene earned $20,568 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Erin Ramirez

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$20,496

Sub-department: Monterey Bay
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,496
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,496
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2261134660002
Total Pay: $20,496

Erin Ramirez works as a Special Consultant for State University within Monterey Bay. Their status is intermittent. Erin earned $20,496 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Brian Lovato

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$20,289

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,289
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,289
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2421274660007
Total Pay: $20,289

Brian Lovato holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Fullerton. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $20,289. They are represented by E99.