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 31
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Michelle C Smith Mcdonald appears in State University payroll as a Administrator III, with $160,266 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, Julie S Glass serves as a Administrator III within East Bay. Their 2023 pay totaled $160,266. They are represented by M80.
Administrator III/State University
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Noel C Bezette holds the role of Administrator III at State University within San Diego. In 2023, their total compensation was $160,266. Their bargaining unit is M80.
Department Chair - 12 Month/State University
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Arif E Engin works as a Department Chair - 12 Month for State University within San Diego. Arif earned $160,227 in 2023. They are represented by R03.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Yuming Li is a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year at State University within Fullerton. 2023 total compensation came to $160,206. Union affiliation: R03.
Administrator IV/State University
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Harald Barkhoff works as a Administrator IV for State University within Monterey Bay. Harald earned $160,203 in 2023. They are represented by M80.
Head Coach - 12 Month/State University
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At State University, Terence S White serves as a Head Coach - 12 Month within San Jose. Their 2023 pay totaled $160,192. Their bargaining unit is R03.
Department Chair - 12 Month/State University
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Elizabeth V Grace is a Department Chair - 12 Month at State University within San Jose. 2023 total compensation came to $160,176. They are represented by R03.
Administrator III/State University
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Cameron R Law holds the role of Administrator III at State University within Sacramento. In 2023, their total compensation was $160,171. Union affiliation: M80.
Administrator III/State University
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Michael A Murray works as a Administrator III for State University within CA. Maritime Academy. Michael earned $160,146 in 2023. Union affiliation: M80.
Administrator II/State University
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Ana L Molina-Rodriguez works as a Administrator II for State University within San Diego. Ana earned $160,146 in 2023. They are represented by M80.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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At State University, Ghulam Sarwar serves as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year within San Bernardino. Their 2023 pay totaled $160,142. They are represented by R03.
Administrator II/State University
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At State University, Nidavone Niravanh serves as a Administrator II within Los Angeles. Their 2023 pay totaled $160,134. Union affiliation: M80.
Administrator II/State University
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Celina L Zacarias is a Administrator II at State University within Channel Islands. 2023 total compensation came to $160,128. They are represented by M80.
Administrator II/State University
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Matthew D Brown is a Administrator II at State University within San Diego. 2023 total compensation came to $160,098. Union affiliation: M80.
Administrator III/State University
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Courtney P Watts works as a Administrator III for State University within Fullerton. Courtney earned $160,062 in 2023. Union affiliation: M80.
Department Chair - 12 Month/State University
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Dong-Woo Lee is a Department Chair - 12 Month at State University within Los Angeles. 2023 total compensation came to $160,061. Union affiliation: R03.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Matthew L Meuter holds the role of Instructional Faculty - Academic Year at State University within Chico. In 2023, their total compensation was $160,032. Union affiliation: R03.
Administrator III/State University
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Kristi Marian is a Administrator III at State University within Stanislaus. 2023 total compensation came to $160,008. Union affiliation: M80.
Department Chair - 12 Month/State University
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George J Beneck holds the role of Department Chair - 12 Month at State University within Long Beach. In 2023, their total compensation was $159,966. They are represented by R03.
Sergeant/State University
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John W Bedell is a Sergeant at State University within Fullerton. 2023 total compensation came to $159,867. Their bargaining unit is R08.
Department Chair - 12 Month/State University
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Jianbiao Pan is a Department Chair - 12 Month at State University within Northridge. 2023 total compensation came to $159,852. Union affiliation: R03.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Michelle A Dean is a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year at State University within San Diego. 2023 total compensation came to $159,768. They are represented by R03.
Administrator II/State University
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Johnny Leyva is a Administrator II at State University within Long Beach. 2023 total compensation came to $159,746. Their bargaining unit is M80.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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At State University, Ivano W Aiello serves as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year within San Jose. Their 2023 pay totaled $159,737. They are represented by R03.
Administrator IV/State University
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At State University, Kathleen M Perlmutter serves as a Administrator IV within CA. Maritime Academy. Their 2023 pay totaled $159,719. They are represented by M80.
Administrator III/State University
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Jessica Ann S Trask holds the role of Administrator III at State University within San Jose. In 2023, their total compensation was $159,670. They are represented by M80.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Wikrom Prombutr works as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year for State University within Long Beach. Wikrom earned $159,666 in 2023. They are represented by R03.
Administrator III/State University
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Evangelita A Vojtech is a Administrator III at State University within Sacramento. 2023 total compensation came to $159,649. Their bargaining unit is M80.
Administrator III/State University
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At State University, Adam R Kleitman serves as a Administrator III within CA. Maritime Academy. Their 2023 pay totaled $159,619. Union affiliation: M80.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Micah P Frankel holds the role of Instructional Faculty - Academic Year at State University within East Bay. In 2023, their total compensation was $159,600. Union affiliation: R03.
Administrator III/State University
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Lori H Brockett holds the role of Administrator III at State University within San Marcos. In 2023, their total compensation was $159,570. Their bargaining unit is M80.
Administrator III/State University
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Emily Acevedo is a Administrator III at State University within Los Angeles. 2023 total compensation came to $159,534. Union affiliation: M80.
Administrator III/State University
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Jason M Schreiber works as a Administrator III for State University within San Marcos. Jason earned $159,522 in 2023. They are represented by M80.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Samuel K Kassegne holds the role of Instructional Faculty - Academic Year at State University within San Diego. In 2023, their total compensation was $159,468. They are represented by R03.
Administrator II/State University
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Brent W Hilliard holds the role of Administrator II at State University within San Diego. In 2023, their total compensation was $159,398. They are represented by M80.
Administrator III/State University
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Katherine Weiss holds the role of Administrator III at State University within Los Angeles. In 2023, their total compensation was $159,398. Their bargaining unit is M80.
Administrator IV/State University
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Lena M Chao-Benedict is a Administrator IV at State University within Los Angeles. 2023 total compensation came to $159,262. Union affiliation: M80.
Administrator III/State University
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At State University, Alison Mccurdy serves as a Administrator III within Los Angeles. Their 2023 pay totaled $159,260. Their bargaining unit is M80.
Administrator III/State University
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Robert M Nissen is a Administrator III at State University within Los Angeles. 2023 total compensation came to $159,260. Their bargaining unit is M80.