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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Robert Buck

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$20,100

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,100
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2533794660001
Total Pay: $20,100

At State University, Robert Buck serves as a Special Consultant within Northridge. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,100. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Nicholas Johnson

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$20,084

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,084
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,084
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2503014660005
Total Pay: $20,084

At State University, Nicholas Johnson serves as a Special Consultant within San Diego. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,084. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Sonia Diwa

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$20,043

Sub-department: Sacramento
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,043
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,043
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2454504660001
Total Pay: $20,043

At State University, Sonia Diwa serves as a Special Consultant within Sacramento. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,043. Union affiliation: E99.

Taehoon Im

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$20,000

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531014660002
Total Pay: $20,000

Taehoon Im holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,000. They are represented by E99.

Yuan Yuan Lu

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$20,000

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531014660003
Total Pay: $20,000

Yuan Yuan Lu is a Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $20,000. Union affiliation: E99.

Laurel Nakanishi

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$20,000

Sub-department: Monterey Bay
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2261134660001
Total Pay: $20,000

Laurel Nakanishi works as a Special Consultant for State University within Monterey Bay. Their status is intermittent. Laurel earned $20,000 in 2024. They are represented by E99.

Shannon Mcandrews

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$20,000

Sub-department: San Marcos
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2510344660002
Total Pay: $20,000

At State University, Shannon Mcandrews serves as a Special Consultant within San Marcos. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,000. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Sean Michael Ferguson

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$20,000

Sub-department: Channel Islands
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Ventura

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2657674660001
Total Pay: $20,000

Sean Michael Ferguson works as a Special Consultant for State University within Channel Islands. Their status is intermittent. Sean earned $20,000 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Huong Nguyen

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$20,000

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531014660002
Total Pay: $20,000

Huong Nguyen is a Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $20,000. They are represented by E99.

Terence Malley

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$20,000

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600624660002
Total Pay: $20,000

Terence Malley works as a Special Consultant for State University within San Jose. Their status is intermittent. Terence earned $20,000 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Rajan Mishra

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$20,000

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531014660002
Total Pay: $20,000

Rajan Mishra is a Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $20,000. Union affiliation: E99.

Jodi Letkiewicz

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$20,000

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531014660002
Total Pay: $20,000

Jodi Letkiewicz is a Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $20,000. Union affiliation: E99.

Janett Silvers

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$19,955

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,955
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,955
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2534714660002
Total Pay: $19,955

Janett Silvers works as a Special Consultant for State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. Janett earned $19,955 in 2023. They are represented by E99.

Gregory Brown

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$19,928

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,928
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,928
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2423824660014
Total Pay: $19,928

At State University, Gregory Brown serves as a Special Consultant within Fullerton. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,928. They are represented by E99.

Virginia Oberholzer Vandergon

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$19,916

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,916
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,916
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531584660004
Total Pay: $19,916

Virginia Oberholzer Vandergon holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,916. Union affiliation: E99.

Maritza Lozano

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$19,911

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,911
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,911
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2421634660018
Total Pay: $19,911

Maritza Lozano holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Fullerton. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,911. Union affiliation: E99.

Triyakshana Seshadri

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$19,908

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,908
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,908
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2609074660002
Total Pay: $19,908

Triyakshana Seshadri is a Special Consultant at State University within San Jose. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $19,908. Union affiliation: E99.

Nicole Lewis

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$19,843

Sub-department: Channel Islands
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,843
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,843
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Ventura
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2657154660002
Total Pay: $19,843

Nicole Lewis is a Special Consultant at State University within Channel Islands. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $19,843. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Shahnam Mirzaei

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$19,842

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,842
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,842
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531334660008
Total Pay: $19,842

At State University, Shahnam Mirzaei serves as a Special Consultant within Northridge. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $19,842. They are represented by E99.

Marcella Deveaux

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$19,833

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,833
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,833
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2534714660011
Total Pay: $19,833

Marcella Deveaux works as a Special Consultant for State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. Marcella earned $19,833 in 2023. Union affiliation: E99.

Chay Bettencourt

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$19,680

Sub-department: Sacramento
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,680
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,680
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2451004660001
Total Pay: $19,680

Chay Bettencourt holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Sacramento. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $19,680. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Katie Hughes

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$19,626

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,626
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,626
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2505014660002
Total Pay: $19,626

Katie Hughes holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within San Diego. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $19,626. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Eddy Alvarez

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$19,339

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,339
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,339
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2423884660010
Total Pay: $19,339

Eddy Alvarez holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Fullerton. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,339. They are represented by E99.

Mario Obando Jr

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$19,326

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,326
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,326
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2423884660008
Total Pay: $19,326

Mario Obando Jr is a Special Consultant at State University within Fullerton. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $19,326. Union affiliation: E99.

Jocelyn Burridge

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$19,275

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,275
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,275
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2505014660003
Total Pay: $19,275

Jocelyn Burridge is a Special Consultant at State University within San Diego. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $19,275. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Di WuMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$19,153

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

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2738854660007
Total Pay: $19,153

Di Wu appears in State University payroll as a Special Consultant, with $19,153 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Shukura Umi

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$19,131

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,131
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,131
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600524660001
Total Pay: $19,131

At State University, Shukura Umi serves as a Special Consultant within San Jose. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,131. They are represented by E99.

Noelle Won

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$19,100

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,100
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710424660008
Total Pay: $19,100

Noelle Won holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Stanislaus. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,100. They are represented by E99.

Jeffrey Goodman

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$19,081

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,081
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,081
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2532634660003
Total Pay: $19,081

Jeffrey Goodman works as a Special Consultant for State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. Jeffrey earned $19,081 in 2023. Union affiliation: E99.

Minsung Kwon

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$19,080

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,080
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,080
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531244660008
Total Pay: $19,080

Minsung Kwon is a Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $19,080. They are represented by E99.

Sara Kassis

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$18,996

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,996
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,996
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sonoma

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2195144660013
Total Pay: $18,996

Sara Kassis is a Special Consultant at State University within Sonoma. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $18,996. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Andrew Wagner

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$18,940

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,940
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,940
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710434660010
Total Pay: $18,940

Andrew Wagner holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Stanislaus. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,940. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Jessica Naranjo Larios

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$18,880

Sub-department: San Bernardino
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,880
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,880
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Bernardino

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2221234660004
Total Pay: $18,880

Jessica Naranjo Larios holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within San Bernardino. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,880. They are represented by E99.

Sigalit Ronen

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$18,837

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,837
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,837
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531044660008
Total Pay: $18,837

At State University, Sigalit Ronen serves as a Special Consultant within Northridge. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,837. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Christiane Wood

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$18,750

Sub-department: San Marcos
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,750
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2511504660002
Total Pay: $18,750

Christiane Wood holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within San Marcos. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,750. They are represented by E99.

Julie Yoo

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$18,633

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,633
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,633
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2533454660011
Total Pay: $18,633

Julie Yoo works as a Special Consultant for State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. Julie earned $18,633 in 2025. They are represented by E99.

Andrew Wallace

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$18,577

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,577
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,577
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2195794660014
Total Pay: $18,577

Andrew Wallace is a Special Consultant at State University within Sonoma. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $18,577. Union affiliation: E99.

Edie Warkentin

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$18,552

Sub-department: Bakersfield
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,552
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,552
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Kern
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2738124660003
Total Pay: $18,552

Edie Warkentin is a Special Consultant at State University within Bakersfield. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $18,552. They are represented by E99.

Anthony RathburnMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$18,532

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

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2738714660002
Total Pay: $18,532

Anthony Rathburn appears in State University payroll as a Special Consultant, with $18,532 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Kimberly Garcia

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$18,521

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,521
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,521
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531244660004
Total Pay: $18,521

Kimberly Garcia holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,521. Union affiliation: E99.