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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Dave Moon

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$17,000

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2532584660012
Total Pay: $17,000

Dave Moon is a Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $17,000. They are represented by E99.

Christopher Paolini

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$16,935

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,935
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,935
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2505014660006
Total Pay: $16,935

At State University, Christopher Paolini serves as a Special Consultant within San Diego. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,935. They are represented by E99.

Gaojian HuangMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$16,931

Sub-department: San Jose
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Santa Clara

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2600854660003
Total Pay: $16,931

This Special Consultant record at State University for Gaojian Huang may represent several individuals, totaling $16,931 in 2025.

Sami Maalouf

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$16,834

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,834
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,834
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2533084660009
Total Pay: $16,834

At State University, Sami Maalouf serves as a Special Consultant within Northridge. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $16,834. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Priyanka Yalamanchili

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$16,813

Sub-department: San Bernardino
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,813
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,813
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Bernardino

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2220194660005
Total Pay: $16,813

Priyanka Yalamanchili holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within San Bernardino. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,813. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Eric Rabitoy

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$16,810

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,810
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,810
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2421614660005
Total Pay: $16,810

Eric Rabitoy is a Special Consultant at State University within Fullerton. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $16,810. They are represented by E99.

Karen Lopez

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$16,800

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,800
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531194660001
Total Pay: $16,800

Karen Lopez holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,800. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Julie Brice

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$16,799

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,799
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,799
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2421714660005
Total Pay: $16,799

At State University, Julie Brice serves as a Special Consultant within Fullerton. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $16,799. Union affiliation: E99.

Pete Goldschmidt

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$16,743

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,743
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,743
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2530684660007
Total Pay: $16,743

At State University, Pete Goldschmidt serves as a Special Consultant within Northridge. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $16,743. Union affiliation: E99.

Cathy Rusch

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$16,609

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,609
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,609
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531414660003
Total Pay: $16,609

Cathy Rusch works as a Special Consultant for State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. Cathy earned $16,609 in 2025. Union affiliation: E99.

Bennett Cherry

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$16,555

Sub-department: San Marcos
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,555
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,555
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2510824660002
Total Pay: $16,555

Bennett Cherry holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within San Marcos. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,555. They are represented by E99.

Judith Canner

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$16,497

Sub-department: Monterey Bay
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,497
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,497
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2261154660004
Total Pay: $16,497

At State University, Judith Canner serves as a Special Consultant within Monterey Bay. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $16,497. They are represented by E99.

Regan Maas

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$16,483

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,483
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,483
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531704660011
Total Pay: $16,483

Regan Maas holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,483. They are represented by E99.

Jesse SugarmannMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$16,358

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

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2738004660002
Total Pay: $16,358

Payroll for Jesse Sugarmann (Special Consultant, State University) may cover more than one person; together they account for $16,358 in 2024.

Babken Basmadzhyan

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$16,354

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,354
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,354
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531074660005
Total Pay: $16,354

Babken Basmadzhyan is a Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $16,354. Union affiliation: E99.

Dan ZhouMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$16,352

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

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2738854660004
Total Pay: $16,352

Dan Zhou appears in State University payroll as a Special Consultant, with $16,352 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

John Buonamassa

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$16,327

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,327
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,327
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2534714660016
Total Pay: $16,327

John Buonamassa holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,327. Union affiliation: E99.

Joel HaneyMay be multiple

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$16,270

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

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2738014660002
Total Pay: $16,270

Joel Haney appears in State University payroll as a Special Consultant, with $16,270 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Tricia Kasamatsu

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$16,262

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,262
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,262
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2421714660006
Total Pay: $16,262

Tricia Kasamatsu is a Special Consultant at State University within Fullerton. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $16,262. They are represented by E99.

Lohuwa Mamudu

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$16,235

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,235
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,235
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2424904660009
Total Pay: $16,235

Lohuwa Mamudu works as a Special Consultant for State University within Fullerton. Their status is intermittent. Lohuwa earned $16,235 in 2023. They are represented by E99.

Chassion Griggs

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$16,185

Sub-department: San Diego
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,185
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,185
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2507014660001
Total Pay: $16,185

At State University, Chassion Griggs serves as a Special Consultant within San Diego. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,185. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Pariza Karamali

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$16,147

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,147
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,147
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531404660004
Total Pay: $16,147

Pariza Karamali holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,147. They are represented by E99.

Salvador Garciavigil

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$16,100

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,100
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sonoma

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2191374660006
Total Pay: $16,100

Salvador Garciavigil is a Special Consultant at State University within Sonoma. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $16,100. Their bargaining unit is E99.

James Lawson Jr

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$16,011

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,011
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,011
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2532194660003
Total Pay: $16,011

James Lawson Jr works as a Special Consultant for State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. James earned $16,011 in 2023. Union affiliation: E99.

Sydnee Mari Woodland

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$16,000

Sub-department: San Bernardino
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Bernardino

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2220034660003
Total Pay: $16,000

Sydnee Mari Woodland is a Special Consultant at State University within San Bernardino. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $16,000. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Sheila Thomas

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$16,000

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,000
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710664660001
Total Pay: $16,000

At State University, Sheila Thomas serves as a Special Consultant within Stanislaus. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $16,000. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Williams Flores

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$15,930

Sub-department: Bakersfield
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,930
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,930
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Kern

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2734104660002
Total Pay: $15,930

At State University, Williams Flores serves as a Special Consultant within Bakersfield. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,930. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Maria Gurrola

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$15,910

Sub-department: Monterey Bay
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,910
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,910
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2261204660003
Total Pay: $15,910

At State University, Maria Gurrola serves as a Special Consultant within Monterey Bay. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $15,910. They are represented by E99.

Netta Avineri

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$15,893

Sub-department: Monterey Bay
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,893
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,893
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2261134660002
Total Pay: $15,893

Netta Avineri works as a Special Consultant for State University within Monterey Bay. Their status is intermittent. Netta earned $15,893 in 2024. They are represented by E99.

Erdem Ucar

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$15,845

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,845
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,845
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2421944660002
Total Pay: $15,845

Erdem Ucar holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Fullerton. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $15,845. They are represented by E99.

John Haan

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$15,818

Sub-department: Fullerton
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,818
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,818
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Orange
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2421584660013
Total Pay: $15,818

John Haan holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Fullerton. Their status is intermittent. In 2023, their total compensation was $15,818. They are represented by E99.

Jemery Morales

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$15,776

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,776
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,776
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2192574660004
Total Pay: $15,776

Jemery Morales is a Special Consultant at State University within Sonoma. They work intermittent. 2024 total compensation came to $15,776. Union affiliation: E99.

Erick Gordon

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$15,750

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,750
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sonoma

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2191374660001
Total Pay: $15,750

Erick Gordon is a Special Consultant at State University within Sonoma. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $15,750. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Joannie Aguayo

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$15,690

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,690
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,690
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2531224660009
Total Pay: $15,690

Joannie Aguayo is a Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. They work intermittent. 2023 total compensation came to $15,690. Union affiliation: E99.

Lisa Guerette

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$15,681

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,681
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,681
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2534694660008
Total Pay: $15,681

Lisa Guerette holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,681. Union affiliation: E99.

Julie Lewis

Special Consultant/State University

2023 total comp

$15,600

Sub-department: Stanislaus
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,600
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2710644660001
Total Pay: $15,600

At State University, Julie Lewis serves as a Special Consultant within Stanislaus. They work intermittent. Their 2023 pay totaled $15,600. They are represented by E99.

Garry Lennon

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$15,600

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,600
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2530994660008
Total Pay: $15,600

Garry Lennon works as a Special Consultant for State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. Garry earned $15,600 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Nathaniel Burch

Special Consultant/State University

2024 total comp

$15,600

Sub-department: San Francisco
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,600
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: San Francisco

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2554044660001
Total Pay: $15,600

At State University, Nathaniel Burch serves as a Special Consultant within San Francisco. They work intermittent. Their 2024 pay totaled $15,600. Their bargaining unit is E99.

Jennifer Mannwieler

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$15,500

Sub-department: Sonoma
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,500
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2196174660004
Total Pay: $15,500

At State University, Jennifer Mannwieler serves as a Special Consultant within Sonoma. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,500. They are represented by E99.

Ani Nahapetian

Special Consultant/State University

2025 total comp

$15,500

Sub-department: Northridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,500
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu: Csu
Position Number: 2530874660003
Total Pay: $15,500

Ani Nahapetian holds the role of Special Consultant at State University within Northridge. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,500. Their bargaining unit is E99.