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 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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Luis Zamora

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,650

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,650
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2534644660007
Total Pay: $1,650

Luis Zamora holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,650. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Flor Alas

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,650

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,650
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2534644660009
Total Pay: $1,650

At State University, Flor Alas serves as a Special Consultant within Northridge. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,650. They are represented by E99.

Brenda Montes

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,650

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,650
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2534714660003
Total Pay: $1,650

Brenda Montes works as a Special Consultant for State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. Brenda earned $1,650 in 2023. They are represented by E99.

Steve Sanchez

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,650

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,650
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600954660002
Total Pay: $1,650

At State University, Steve Sanchez serves as a Special Consultant within San Jose. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,650. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Robert Finney

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,641

Sub-department: Long Beach
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,641
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,641
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2371334660003
Total Pay: $1,641

Robert Finney holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Long Beach. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,641. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Alison Manchester

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,632

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,632
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,632
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sonoma

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2191374660003
Total Pay: $1,632

Alison Manchester holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Sonoma. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,632. Union affiliation: E99.

Jenell Thompson

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,625

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,625
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,625
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710014660003
Total Pay: $1,625

Jenell Thompson is a Special Consultant at State University within Stanislaus. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $1,625. Union affiliation: E99.

Paul KobrinMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$1,618

Sub-department: Channel Islands
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Ventura
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2657954660004
Total Pay: $1,618

Paul Kobrin appears in State University payroll as a Special Consultant, with $1,618 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Allan Kwok

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,612

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,612
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,612
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2533354660002
Total Pay: $1,612

Allan Kwok works as a Special Consultant for State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. Allan earned $1,612 in 2023. Union affiliation: E99.

Kem French

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,602

Sub-department: Channel Islands
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,602
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,602
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Ventura
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2651104660003
Total Pay: $1,602

Kem French holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Channel Islands. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,602. They are represented by E99.

Divesh Karamchandani

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,600

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,600
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600954660002
Total Pay: $1,600

Divesh Karamchandani holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within San Jose. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,600. Union affiliation: E99.

Daniel Wright

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,600

Sub-department: CA Maritime Academy
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,600
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Solano
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2072104660002
Total Pay: $1,600

Daniel Wright holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within CA Maritime Academy. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,600. Union affiliation: E99.

Kathy Goodson

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$1,600

Sub-department: Long Beach
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,600
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2373564660004
Total Pay: $1,600

Kathy Goodson is a Special Consultant at State University within Long Beach. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $1,600. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Michael Jordan

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,600

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,600
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600964660002
Total Pay: $1,600

Michael Jordan works as a Special Consultant for State University within San Jose. Their status is intermittent. Michael earned $1,600 in 2023. Union affiliation: E99.

Drew FoleyMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,600

Sub-department: Channel Islands
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Ventura
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2657154660007
Total Pay: $1,600

Payroll for Drew Foley (Special Consultant, State University) may cover more than one person; together they account for $1,600 in 2025.

Susan Sanders

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$1,600

Sub-department: Dominguez Hills
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,600
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2310914660003
Total Pay: $1,600

At State University, Susan Sanders serves as a Special Consultant within Dominguez Hills. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,600. They are represented by E99.

David RidgeMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,600

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

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2192244660002
Total Pay: $1,600

David Ridge appears in State University payroll as a Special Consultant, with $1,600 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Lisa Draskovich-Long

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,600

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,600
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2421214660009
Total Pay: $1,600

Lisa Draskovich-Long works as a Special Consultant for State University within Fullerton. Their status is intermittent. Lisa earned $1,600 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Kyle Hertsch

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$1,600

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,600
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600964660003
Total Pay: $1,600

At State University, Kyle Hertsch serves as a Special Consultant within San Jose. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,600. They are represented by E99.

Sarah Novak

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,600

Sub-department: Monterey Bay
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,600
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2261134660001
Total Pay: $1,600

At State University, Sarah Novak serves as a Special Consultant within Monterey Bay. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,600. They are represented by E99.

Lauren Walter

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,600

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,600
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2532624660004
Total Pay: $1,600

Lauren Walter works as a Special Consultant for State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. Lauren earned $1,600 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Christina Marie Ada

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,600

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,600
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2503014660001
Total Pay: $1,600

Christina Marie Ada is a Special Consultant at State University within San Diego. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $1,600. Union affiliation: E99.

Thomas Hornig

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,600

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,600
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600954660002
Total Pay: $1,600

At State University, Thomas Hornig serves as a Special Consultant within San Jose. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,600. Union affiliation: E99.

Bryce Leafman

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,600

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,600
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600954660002
Total Pay: $1,600

Bryce Leafman works as a Special Consultant for State University within San Jose. Their status is intermittent. Bryce earned $1,600 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Dominique Harrison

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,600

Sub-department: San Marcos
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,600
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2511124660004
Total Pay: $1,600

Dominique Harrison works as a Special Consultant for State University within San Marcos. Their status is intermittent. Dominique earned $1,600 in 2023. Union affiliation: E99.

Scott Fallstrom

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,600

Sub-department: San Marcos
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,600
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2513394660001
Total Pay: $1,600

At State University, Scott Fallstrom serves as a Special Consultant within San Marcos. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,600. They are represented by E99.

Jonathan Fabio

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$1,600

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,600
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2197114660001
Total Pay: $1,600

At State University, Jonathan Fabio serves as a Special Consultant within Sonoma. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,600. Their bargaining unit is E99.

John Garcia

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$1,600

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,600
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710304660004
Total Pay: $1,600

At State University, John Garcia serves as a Special Consultant within Stanislaus. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,600. They are represented by E99.

Ayat Hatem

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,600

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,600
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2711004660002
Total Pay: $1,600

Ayat Hatem is a Special Consultant at State University within Stanislaus. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $1,600. They are represented by E99.

Diane Nevarez

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$1,600

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,600
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710434660004
Total Pay: $1,600

At State University, Diane Nevarez serves as a Special Consultant within Stanislaus. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,600. They are represented by E99.

Ryan Terrill

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,600

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,600
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2711004660002
Total Pay: $1,600

Ryan Terrill works as a Special Consultant for State University within Stanislaus. Their status is intermittent. Ryan earned $1,600 in 2023. They are represented by E99.

Santosh Chandrasekhar

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$1,600

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,600
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710114660001
Total Pay: $1,600

At State University, Santosh Chandrasekhar serves as a Special Consultant within Stanislaus. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,600. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Karen KaiserMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$1,579

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

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2220164660003
Total Pay: $1,579

This Special Consultant record at State University for Karen Kaiser may represent several individuals, totaling $1,579 in 2024.

Rachelle A Martinez

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,575

Sub-department: San Marcos
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,575
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,575
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2511414660001
Total Pay: $1,575

At State University, Rachelle A Martinez serves as a Special Consultant within San Marcos. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,575. Union affiliation: E99.

Mary Taylor Kleinman

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,575

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,575
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,575
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2195144660001
Total Pay: $1,575

Mary Taylor Kleinman is a Special Consultant at State University within Sonoma. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $1,575. Union affiliation: E99.

Audrey Meehan

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,575

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,575
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,575
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2195144660001
Total Pay: $1,575

Audrey Meehan holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Sonoma. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,575. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Tricia Van Laar

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$1,574

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,574
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,574
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2711004660005
Total Pay: $1,574

Tricia Van Laar works as a Special Consultant for State University within Stanislaus. Their status is intermittent. Tricia earned $1,574 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Jonathan Redmond

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,568

Sub-department: San Jose
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,568
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,568
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600624660010
Total Pay: $1,568

Jonathan Redmond works as a Special Consultant for State University within San Jose. Their status is intermittent. Jonathan earned $1,568 in 2023. Union affiliation: E99.

Barbara Finnell

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$1,563

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,563
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,563
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2421384660014
Total Pay: $1,563

Barbara Finnell holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Fullerton. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,563. Union affiliation: E99.

David Veloz

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$1,562

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,562
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,562
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710054660006
Total Pay: $1,562

David Veloz is a Special Consultant at State University within Stanislaus. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $1,562. They are represented by E99.