California / State University
Agency file
The State University operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.
In 2023, this agency had 83,047 employees with median total compensation of $27,350; the highest distinct record was $572,387.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 83,047 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($27,350) — 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 $103,538 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $1,812. 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 25
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Heather A Kennedy appears in State University payroll as a Physician - Primary Care, with $170,220 reported in 2023 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Administrator III/State University
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At State University, Kandace L Harris serves as a Administrator III within Northridge. Their 2023 pay totaled $170,207. They are represented by M80.
Administrator III/State University
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Jennifer L Milo-Nunes holds the role of Administrator III at State University within San Marcos. In 2023, their total compensation was $170,142. Union affiliation: M80.
Grant-Related/Specially Funded Instructional Faculty - 12Mo/State University
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At State University, David I Anderson serves as a Grant-Related/Specially Funded Instructional Faculty - 12Mo within San Francisco. Their 2023 pay totaled $170,124. Their bargaining unit is R03.
Administrator III/State University
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Cuc N Du holds the role of Administrator III at State University within Long Beach. In 2023, their total compensation was $170,069. They are represented by M80.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Armand Gilinsky Jr holds the role of Instructional Faculty - Academic Year at State University within Sonoma. In 2023, their total compensation was $170,025. Their bargaining unit is R03.
Administrator II/State University
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Tamie L Nguyen holds the role of Administrator II at State University within Los Angeles. In 2023, their total compensation was $170,005. Union affiliation: M80.
Administrator III/State University
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Brian D Orr holds the role of Administrator III at State University within Sonoma. In 2023, their total compensation was $169,986. Their bargaining unit is M80.
Administrator III/State University
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At State University, Amanda K Visser serves as a Administrator III within Sonoma. Their 2023 pay totaled $169,986. Union affiliation: M80.
Administrator IV/State University
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Vivienne J Mcclendon works as a Administrator IV for State University within Monterey Bay. Vivienne earned $169,975 in 2023. They are represented by M80.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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At State University, Sanjay B Varshney serves as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year within Sacramento. Their 2023 pay totaled $169,956. Their bargaining unit is R03.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Clarence A Martin is a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year at State University within Dominguez Hills. 2023 total compensation came to $169,956. They are represented by R03.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Angela M Young holds the role of Instructional Faculty - Academic Year at State University within Los Angeles. In 2023, their total compensation was $169,956. Union affiliation: R03.
Administrator III/State University
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Daniel J Oconnor is a Administrator III at State University within Long Beach. 2023 total compensation came to $169,900. Their bargaining unit is M80.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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John K Tan holds the role of Instructional Faculty - Academic Year at State University within East Bay. In 2023, their total compensation was $169,868. They are represented by R03.
Administrator II/State University
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At State University, Barbara M Moore serves as a Administrator II within Sonoma. Their 2023 pay totaled $169,768. They are represented by M80.
Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Mechanic/State University
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Hoa N Pham works as a Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Mechanic for State University within Los Angeles. Hoa earned $169,759 in 2023. They are represented by R06.
Administrator III/State University
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John Gates holds the role of Administrator III at State University within San Francisco. In 2023, their total compensation was $169,679. Union affiliation: M80.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Myungsoo Son is a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year at State University within Fullerton. 2023 total compensation came to $169,672. They are represented by R03.
Administrator IV/State University
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Ryan W Patten is a Administrator IV at State University within Chico. 2023 total compensation came to $169,671. Their bargaining unit is M80.
Administrator III/State University
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At State University, Noah G Price serves as a Administrator III within San Francisco. Their 2023 pay totaled $169,537. They are represented by M80.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Marie Eileen Francois is a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year at State University within Channel Islands. 2023 total compensation came to $169,505. Union affiliation: R03.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Chanwit Phengpis holds the role of Instructional Faculty - Academic Year at State University within Long Beach. In 2023, their total compensation was $169,488. Union affiliation: R03.
Administrator III/State University
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Drake Massey works as a Administrator III for State University within Channel Islands. Drake earned $169,396 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M80.
Physician - Primary Care/State University
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Ricky Dang is a Physician - Primary Care at State University within Sonoma. 2023 total compensation came to $169,296. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Administrator IV/State University
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Jonathan A Krause is a Administrator IV at State University within San Diego. 2023 total compensation came to $169,286. Their bargaining unit is M80.
Administrator III/State University
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Bryan D Berrett is a Administrator III at State University within Fresno. 2023 total compensation came to $169,260. They are represented by M80.
Department Chair - 12 Month/State University
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Vivek Mande works as a Department Chair - 12 Month for State University within Fullerton. Vivek earned $169,236 in 2023. They are represented by R03.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Rene L Castro holds the role of Instructional Faculty - Academic Year at State University within Dominguez Hills. In 2023, their total compensation was $169,224. Their bargaining unit is R03.
Department Chair - 12 Month/State University
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At State University, Saurav K Dutta serves as a Department Chair - 12 Month within Chico. Their 2023 pay totaled $169,219. They are represented by R03.
President/State University
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Leroy M Morishita holds the role of President at State University within Los Angeles. In 2023, their total compensation was $169,164. Their bargaining unit is M98.
Administrator III/State University
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Rita G Good is a Administrator III at State University within Sacramento. 2023 total compensation came to $169,137. Union affiliation: M80.
Administrator III/State University
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Regan L Linderman is a Administrator III at State University within Stanislaus. 2023 total compensation came to $169,038. Their bargaining unit is M80.
Administrator IV/State University
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At State University, Daniel S Grassian serves as a Administrator IV within Chico. Their 2023 pay totaled $168,874. They are represented by M80.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Tammie X Mosley is a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year at State University within East Bay. 2023 total compensation came to $168,824. They are represented by R03.
Administrator III/State University
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Fanny Yeung is a Administrator III at State University within East Bay. 2023 total compensation came to $168,769. Their bargaining unit is M80.
Administrator II/State University
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Rafael Agustin C Gacel-Sinclair is a Administrator II at State University within Sacramento. 2023 total compensation came to $168,762. Their bargaining unit is M80.
Administrator III/State University
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Jennifer Aguirre holds the role of Administrator III at State University within San Bernardino. In 2023, their total compensation was $168,676. Their bargaining unit is M80.
Administrator III/State University
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Laura B Williams holds the role of Administrator III at State University within Sonoma. In 2023, their total compensation was $168,676. Union affiliation: M80.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Anthony W Chen is a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year at State University within Fullerton. 2023 total compensation came to $168,587. Union affiliation: R03.