California / State University
Agency file
The State University operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.
In 2025, this agency had 80,881 employees with median total compensation of $31,618; the highest distinct record was $774,753.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 80,881 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($31,618) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $115,887 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $1,500. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 110
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Yajayra Tovar appears in State University payroll as a Administrator II, with $138,683 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Yuanyuan Gao is a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year at State University within East Bay. 2025 total compensation came to $138,658. Their bargaining unit is R03.
Administrator III/State University
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At State University, Jennifer S Moulton serves as a Administrator III within San Bernardino. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,655. They are represented by M80.
Administrator II/State University
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At State University, Joel H Menezes serves as a Administrator II within San Diego. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,654. Their bargaining unit is M80.
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Payroll for Lori A Brown (Instructional Faculty - Academic Year, State University) may cover more than one person; together they account for $138,648 in 2025.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Marcia E Raggio works as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year for State University within San Francisco. Marcia earned $138,648 in 2025. They are represented by R03.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Laree A Huntsman holds the role of Instructional Faculty - Academic Year at State University within San Jose. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,642. Union affiliation: R03.
Operating Systems Analyst -12/State University
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John D Kennedy holds the role of Operating Systems Analyst -12 at State University within Chico. In 2024, their total compensation was $138,629. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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At State University, Antonio F Jimenez Jimenez serves as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year within Channel Islands. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,612. Their bargaining unit is R03.
Administrator III/State University
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Kathryn B Mcfarland works as a Administrator III for State University within San Marcos. Kathryn earned $138,581 in 2025. They are represented by M80.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Ryan P Fuller is a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year at State University within Sacramento. 2025 total compensation came to $138,564. Union affiliation: R03.
Department Chair - 12 Month/State University
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Aimie F Kachingwe holds the role of Department Chair - 12 Month at State University within Northridge. In 2024, their total compensation was $138,554. They are represented by R03.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Meegan R Payne is a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year at State University within San Marcos. 2025 total compensation came to $138,552. Their bargaining unit is R03.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Yuzhang Han is a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year at State University within San Marcos. 2025 total compensation came to $138,552. They are represented by R03.
Supervising Building Service Engineer/State University
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David Rodriguez works as a Supervising Building Service Engineer for State University within San Marcos. David earned $138,546 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R06.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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At State University, Jessica Federman serves as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year within Dominguez Hills. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,540. They are represented by R03.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Sahrok Kim works as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year for State University within Stanislaus. Sahrok earned $138,534 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R03.
Administrator II/State University
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Sabrina K Sanders holds the role of Administrator II at State University within Dominguez Hills. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,511. They are represented by M80.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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At State University, Vasanthy Narayanaswami serves as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year within Long Beach. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,504. Their bargaining unit is R03.
Police Officer/State University
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At State University, Frederick L Reyes serves as a Police Officer within Bakersfield. Their 2023 pay totaled $138,496. Union affiliation: R08.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Adelbert Cheng holds the role of Instructional Faculty - Academic Year at State University within San Francisco. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,492. Their bargaining unit is R03.
Corporal/State University
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Andrew J Hardenburgh works as a Corporal for State University within East Bay. Andrew earned $138,486 in 2025. They are represented by R08.
Department Chair - 12 Month/State University
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Jennifer M Porter holds the role of Department Chair - 12 Month at State University within Sacramento. In 2024, their total compensation was $138,473. They are represented by R03.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Michelle T Barrack Gardner holds the role of Instructional Faculty - Academic Year at State University within Long Beach. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,468. They are represented by R03.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Abigail J Nappier Cherup is a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year at State University within San Marcos. 2025 total compensation came to $138,468. Union affiliation: R03.
Grant-Related/Specially Funded Instructional Faculty - Ay/State University
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At State University, Valerie A Carr serves as a Grant-Related/Specially Funded Instructional Faculty - Ay within San Jose. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,462. Union affiliation: R03.
Lecturer - 12 Month/State University
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Heather J Kitching is a Lecturer - 12 Month at State University within Dominguez Hills. 2025 total compensation came to $138,456. They are represented by R03.
Administrator II/State University
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Julio C Arevalo holds the role of Administrator II at State University within San Bernardino. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,455. They are represented by M80.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Guillaume E Faddoul works as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year for State University within San Francisco. Guillaume earned $138,444 in 2025. Union affiliation: R03.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Chenghao Hu works as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year for State University within San Francisco. Chenghao earned $138,444 in 2025. They are represented by R03.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Merryl R Goldberg holds the role of Instructional Faculty - Academic Year at State University within San Marcos. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,432. Union affiliation: R03.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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At State University, Tzvia Abramson serves as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year within San Jose. Their 2024 pay totaled $138,415. Union affiliation: R03.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Clare M Weber works as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year for State University within San Bernardino. Clare earned $138,408 in 2025. They are represented by R03.
Administrator II/State University
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Rebekah H Rabiroff works as a Administrator II for State University within Sacramento. Rebekah earned $138,403 in 2025. Union affiliation: M80.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Yun Tian works as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year for State University within Fullerton. Yun earned $138,402 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R03.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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At State University, Molly E Ahearne serves as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year within San Diego. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,396. Union affiliation: R03.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Devin J Rapp holds the role of Instructional Faculty - Academic Year at State University within San Diego. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,396. Their bargaining unit is R03.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Michael H Graham works as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year for State University within San Jose. Michael earned $138,391 in 2025. They are represented by R03.
Administrator II/State University
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At State University, Josephine R Almeida serves as a Administrator II within Fresno. Their 2024 pay totaled $138,387. They are represented by M80.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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At State University, Sai Ke serves as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year within Long Beach. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,372. Their bargaining unit is R03.