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+

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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 Consultant roles 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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Joseph Gilman

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,970

Sub-department: Sacramento
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,970
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2454674660001
Total Pay: $1,970

At State University, Joseph Gilman serves as a Special Consultant within Sacramento. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,970. They are represented by E99.

Richard Lotter

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,970

Sub-department: Sacramento
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,970
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2454674660002
Total Pay: $1,970

At State University, Richard Lotter serves as a Special Consultant within Sacramento. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,970. They are represented by E99.

Ari Micich

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,970

Sub-department: Sacramento
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,970
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2454674660002
Total Pay: $1,970

Ari Micich works as a Special Consultant for State University within Sacramento. Their status is intermittent. Ari earned $1,970 in 2023. They are represented by E99.

Diane Sharken-Taboada

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$1,958

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,958
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,958
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2191374660003
Total Pay: $1,958

Diane Sharken-Taboada is a Special Consultant at State University within Sonoma. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $1,958. They are represented by E99.

Ileana Hurtado

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$1,954

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,954
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,954
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2533274660009
Total Pay: $1,954

Ileana Hurtado works as a Special Consultant for State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. Ileana earned $1,954 in 2024. Union affiliation: E99.

Nancy Zamora

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,954

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,954
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,954
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710504660003
Total Pay: $1,954

Nancy Zamora is a Special Consultant at State University within Stanislaus. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $1,954. They are represented by E99.

Valbone Memeti

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,951

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,951
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,951
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2426974660009
Total Pay: $1,951

Valbone Memeti holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Fullerton. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,951. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Brian Dutcher

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,950

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,950
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: $1,950

Brian Dutcher is a Special Consultant at State University within San Diego. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $1,950. Union affiliation: E99.

Andrew Price

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,950

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,950
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2507014660001
Total Pay: $1,950

Andrew Price is a Special Consultant at State University within San Diego. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $1,950. Union affiliation: E99.

Cornelia Finkbeiner

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,950

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,950
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600574660008
Total Pay: $1,950

Cornelia Finkbeiner is a Special Consultant at State University within San Jose. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $1,950. Union affiliation: E99.

Shane Phillips

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,950

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,950
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2711004660006
Total Pay: $1,950

Shane Phillips holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Stanislaus. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,950. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Carolyn Johnson

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,944

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,944
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,944
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2191374660002
Total Pay: $1,944

Carolyn Johnson is a Special Consultant at State University within Sonoma. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $1,944. Union affiliation: E99.

Katie Cobb

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$1,925

Sub-department: Monterey Bay
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,925
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,925
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2261234660003
Total Pay: $1,925

At State University, Katie Cobb serves as a Special Consultant within Monterey Bay. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,925. Union affiliation: E99.

Hsin Chun Liu

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,924

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,924
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,924
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710424660003
Total Pay: $1,924

At State University, Hsin Chun Liu serves as a Special Consultant within Stanislaus. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,924. They are represented by E99.

David Shreiner

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,922

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,922
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,922
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2195144660002
Total Pay: $1,922

David Shreiner is a Special Consultant at State University within Sonoma. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $1,922. Union affiliation: E99.

David Kensiski

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$1,920

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,920
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2195144660001
Total Pay: $1,920

David Kensiski is a Special Consultant at State University within Sonoma. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $1,920. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Xiyi Hang

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$1,920

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,920
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531334660015
Total Pay: $1,920

At State University, Xiyi Hang serves as a Special Consultant within Northridge. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,920. They are represented by E99.

Tohbias Juniel

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,920

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,920
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2507014660001
Total Pay: $1,920

Tohbias Juniel works as a Special Consultant for State University within San Diego. Their status is intermittent. Tohbias earned $1,920 in 2023. Union affiliation: E99.

Robert Manuel Rinck

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,920

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,920
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600524660002
Total Pay: $1,920

Robert Manuel Rinck is a Special Consultant at State University within San Jose. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $1,920. Union affiliation: E99.

Mark Wallace

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,902

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,902
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,902
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2192244660002
Total Pay: $1,902

Mark Wallace holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Sonoma. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,902. Union affiliation: E99.

Mary Whaley

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,900

Sub-department: Monterey Bay
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,900
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2265014660002
Total Pay: $1,900

Mary Whaley is a Special Consultant at State University within Monterey Bay. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $1,900. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Angelic Cricchio

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,900

Sub-department: Monterey Bay
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,900
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Monterey

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2261174660001
Total Pay: $1,900

Angelic Cricchio works as a Special Consultant for State University within Monterey Bay. Their status is intermittent. Angelic earned $1,900 in 2023. Union affiliation: E99.

Deborah Silguero

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$1,899

Sub-department: Monterey Bay
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,899
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,899
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Monterey

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2261174660003
Total Pay: $1,899

At State University, Deborah Silguero serves as a Special Consultant within Monterey Bay. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,899. Union affiliation: E99.

Heidi Herrmann

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,890

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,890
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,890
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2192844660003
Total Pay: $1,890

Heidi Herrmann holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Sonoma. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,890. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Natalie Daily

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,888

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,888
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,888
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2191374660001
Total Pay: $1,888

Natalie Daily is a Special Consultant at State University within Sonoma. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $1,888. They are represented by E99.

Michelle La Monte

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,885

Sub-department: Channel Islands
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,885
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,885
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Ventura
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2657454660002
Total Pay: $1,885

Michelle La Monte holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Channel Islands. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,885. They are represented by E99.

Susan Sigler

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,885

Sub-department: Channel Islands
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,885
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,885
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Ventura
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2657454660002
Total Pay: $1,885

Susan Sigler holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Channel Islands. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,885. They are represented by E99.

Sarah Benefield

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,878

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,878
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,878
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2191374660001
Total Pay: $1,878

At State University, Sarah Benefield serves as a Special Consultant within Sonoma. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,878. Union affiliation: E99.

Deanna Lowe

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,875

Sub-department: Chico
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,875
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,875
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Butte
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2083374660009
Total Pay: $1,875

Deanna Lowe holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Chico. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,875. They are represented by E99.

Maia Illa

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$1,875

Sub-department: Chico
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,875
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,875
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Butte
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2083374660004
Total Pay: $1,875

At State University, Maia Illa serves as a Special Consultant within Chico. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,875. They are represented by E99.

Miena Sidiqi

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$1,875

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,875
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,875
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2533524660002
Total Pay: $1,875

Miena Sidiqi holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,875. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Yuliya Gerasimchuk

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,875

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,875
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,875
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710454660006
Total Pay: $1,875

Yuliya Gerasimchuk holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Stanislaus. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,875. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Alena Gutierrez

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$1,867

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,867
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,867
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531634660001
Total Pay: $1,867

Alena Gutierrez holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,867. They are represented by E99.

Kristjan Bondesson

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$1,853

Sub-department: Monterey Bay
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,853
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,853
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2265014660004
Total Pay: $1,853

Kristjan Bondesson is a Special Consultant at State University within Monterey Bay. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $1,853. Union affiliation: E99.

Anaya LeeMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,850

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

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2738424660004
Total Pay: $1,850

Payroll for Anaya Lee (Special Consultant, State University) may cover more than one person; together they account for $1,850 in 2025.

Lucia Arias

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$1,846

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,846
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,846
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531264660004
Total Pay: $1,846

Lucia Arias is a Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $1,846. They are represented by E99.

William Stevenson

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,837

Sub-department: San Bernardino
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,837
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,837
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2220034660007
Total Pay: $1,837

William Stevenson works as a Special Consultant for State University within San Bernardino. Their status is intermittent. William earned $1,837 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Steven Runyon

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,833

Sub-department: CA Maritime Academy
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,833
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,833
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Solano
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2074954660002
Total Pay: $1,833

Steven Runyon is a Special Consultant at State University within CA Maritime Academy. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $1,833. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Jennifer Pierson

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,833

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,833
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,833
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600714660002
Total Pay: $1,833

Jennifer Pierson is a Special Consultant at State University within San Jose. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $1,833. They are represented by E99.

Ramsey Musallam

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,831

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,831
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,831
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sonoma

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2191374660003
Total Pay: $1,831

Ramsey Musallam holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Sonoma. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,831. Their bargaining unit is E99.