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State University

Source file: California — State Employee Compensation (SCO Payroll Data Warehouse, CPRA) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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.

Year
2023
Employees
83,047
Median total
$27,350
Highest record
$572,387

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$149,430+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$39,122 (92%)
  • Overtime$282 (1%)
  • Other$2,891 (7%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$1,812
$6,645
$27,350
$66,998
$103,538

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).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 6

April D Phillips

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$235,062
Sub-department
SAN JOSE
Base pay
$235,008
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$54
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$235,062
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SANTA CLARA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$19,584
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2600623300001
Salary Total
$19,584
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$235,062

April D Phillips is a Administrator IV at State University within San Jose. 2023 total compensation came to $235,062. Union affiliation: M80.

Derrick A Odum

Administrator III/State University

2023 total comp
$235,026
Sub-department
SAN JOSE
Base pay
$234,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$138
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$235,026
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SANTA CLARA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$19,574
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2600623306001
Salary Total
$19,574
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$235,026

Derrick A Odum is a Administrator III at State University within San Jose. 2023 total compensation came to $235,026. They are represented by M80.

Andre L Johnson

Administrator III/State University

2023 total comp
$234,423
Sub-department
EAST BAY
Base pay
$234,143
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$280
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$234,423
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$18,011
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2294353306001
Salary Total
$18,011
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$234,423

Andre L Johnson is a Administrator III at State University within East Bay. 2023 total compensation came to $234,423. They are represented by M80.

Michael J Goff

Administrator III/State University

2023 total comp
$234,242
Sub-department
SAN DIEGO
Base pay
$230,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,190
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$234,242
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$19,171
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2507013306001
Salary Total
$19,171
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$234,242

Michael J Goff holds the role of Administrator III at State University within San Diego. In 2023, their total compensation was $234,242. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Tracy E Love-Geffen

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$234,207
Sub-department
SAN DIEGO
Base pay
$228,656
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,551
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$234,207
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$19,388
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2501033300001
Salary Total
$19,388
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$234,207

Tracy E Love-Geffen works as a Administrator IV for State University within San Diego. Tracy earned $234,207 in 2023. They are represented by M80.

Genevieve M Evans-Taylor

Administrator III/State University

2023 total comp
$234,198
Sub-department
NORTHRIDGE
Base pay
$234,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$138
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$234,198
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$19,661
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2530013306001
Salary Total
$19,661
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$234,198

Genevieve M Evans-Taylor works as a Administrator III for State University within Northridge. Genevieve earned $234,198 in 2023. They are represented by M80.

Michele L Lahti

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$233,646
Sub-department
STANISLAUS
Base pay
$233,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$258
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$233,646
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
STANISLAUS

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$19,449
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2710623300001
Salary Total
$19,449
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$233,646

At State University, Michele L Lahti serves as a Administrator IV within Stanislaus. Their 2023 pay totaled $233,646. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Brian C Cook

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$232,323
Sub-department
EAST BAY
Base pay
$124,935
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$107,389
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$232,323
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$16,168
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2293603300001
Salary Total
$16,168
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$232,323

Brian C Cook is a Administrator IV at State University within East Bay. 2023 total compensation came to $232,323. They are represented by M80.

Kathleen A Prunty

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$232,028
Sub-department
SAN JOSE
Base pay
$224,504
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,524
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$232,028
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SANTA CLARA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$17,333
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2600423300001
Salary Total
$17,333
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$232,028

Kathleen A Prunty is a Administrator IV at State University within San Jose. 2023 total compensation came to $232,028. They are represented by M80.

Michelle N Shin

Instructional Faculty, Special Programs -For Credit If Sp Prgms-Credit/State University

2023 total comp
$232,000
Sub-department
SAN DIEGO
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$232,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$232,000
Union / bargaining unit
R03
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2509632322008
Time Base
IND
Total Pay
$232,000

Michelle N Shin holds the role of Instructional Faculty, Special Programs -For Credit If Sp Prgms-Credit at State University within San Diego. In 2023, their total compensation was $232,000. They are represented by R03.

Richard S Leroy

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$231,870
Sub-department
CHANNEL ISLANDS
Base pay
$231,732
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$138
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$231,870
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
VENTURA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$19,311
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2651503300001
Salary Total
$19,311
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$231,870

Richard S Leroy works as a Administrator IV for State University within Channel Islands. Richard earned $231,870 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Jaydee D Luster

Administrator III/State University

2023 total comp
$231,675
Sub-department
SAN DIEGO
Base pay
$231,627
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$48
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$231,675
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$20,063
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2507013306001
Salary Total
$20,334
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$231,675

At State University, Jaydee D Luster serves as a Administrator III within San Diego. Their 2023 pay totaled $231,675. Union affiliation: M80.

Christine E Erickson

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$231,582
Sub-department
STANISLAUS
Base pay
$231,444
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$138
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$231,582
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
STANISLAUS

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$19,287
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2710693300002
Salary Total
$19,287
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$231,582

Christine E Erickson holds the role of Administrator IV at State University within Stanislaus. In 2023, their total compensation was $231,582. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Jonathan L Wood

President/State University

2023 total comp
$231,531
Sub-department
SACRAMENTO
Base pay
$180,391
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$51,140
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$231,531
Union / bargaining unit
M98
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$39,686
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2454672977004
Salary Total
$39,686
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$231,531

Jonathan L Wood works as a President for State University within Sacramento. Jonathan earned $231,531 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M98.

Grace C Johnson

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$231,218
Sub-department
LOS ANGELES
Base pay
$230,960
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$258
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$231,218
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$22,084
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2333593300001
Salary Total
$22,084
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$231,218

Grace C Johnson works as a Administrator IV for State University within Los Angeles. Grace earned $231,218 in 2023. Union affiliation: M80.

Richelle K Marracino Ghazal

Physician - Primary Care/State University

2023 total comp
$230,884
Sub-department
SAN BERNARDINO
Base pay
$228,384
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$230,884
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SAN BERNARDINO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$19,032
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2221237737001
Salary Total
$19,032
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$230,884

Richelle K Marracino Ghazal works as a Physician - Primary Care for State University within San Bernardino. Richelle earned $230,884 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Robert Y Avalos

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$230,814
Sub-department
LOS ANGELES
Base pay
$230,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$762
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$230,814
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$19,171
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2335023300001
Salary Total
$19,171
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$230,814

Robert Y Avalos is a Administrator IV at State University within Los Angeles. 2023 total compensation came to $230,814. They are represented by M80.

Preston D Grice

Administrator III/State University

2023 total comp
$230,806
Sub-department
SAN DIEGO
Base pay
$174,510
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$56,296
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$230,806
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$17,451
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2507013306001
Salary Total
$17,451
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$230,806

Preston D Grice is a Administrator III at State University within San Diego. 2023 total compensation came to $230,806. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Laleh B Graylee

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$230,520
Sub-department
FULLERTON
Base pay
$230,112
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$408
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$230,520
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
ORANGE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$19,302
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2427043300001
Salary Total
$19,302
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$230,520

At State University, Laleh B Graylee serves as a Administrator IV within Fullerton. Their 2023 pay totaled $230,520. Union affiliation: M80.

Steven Michael Karp

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$230,281
Sub-department
SONOMA
Base pay
$119,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$110,982
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$230,281
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SONOMA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,154
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2197133300001
Salary Total
$15,154
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$230,281

At State University, Steven Michael Karp serves as a Administrator IV within Sonoma. Their 2023 pay totaled $230,281. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Jessica L Lavariega Monforti

Administrator III/State University

2023 total comp
$230,250
Sub-department
CHANNEL ISLANDS
Base pay
$230,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$90
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$230,250
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
VENTURA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$19,180
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2655003306001
Salary Total
$19,180
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$230,250

Jessica L Lavariega Monforti works as a Administrator III for State University within Channel Islands. Jessica earned $230,250 in 2023. Union affiliation: M80.

Stefan A Hyman

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$230,142
Sub-department
SAN DIEGO
Base pay
$230,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$90
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$230,142
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$19,171
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2501063300001
Salary Total
$19,171
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$230,142

Stefan A Hyman is a Administrator IV at State University within San Diego. 2023 total compensation came to $230,142. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Mary Oling Sisay

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$229,992
Sub-department
SAN MARCOS
Base pay
$226,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,396
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$229,992
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$18,883
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2511893300001
Salary Total
$18,883
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$229,992

Mary Oling Sisay holds the role of Administrator IV at State University within San Marcos. In 2023, their total compensation was $229,992. They are represented by M80.

Manish Malik

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$229,357
Sub-department
SAN FRANCISCO
Base pay
$229,332
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$229,357
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$19,111
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2555263300001
Salary Total
$19,111
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$229,357

Manish Malik holds the role of Administrator IV at State University within San Francisco. In 2023, their total compensation was $229,357. Union affiliation: M80.

Michael J Crawford

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$229,246
Sub-department
SAN JOSE
Base pay
$227,083
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,163
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$229,246
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SANTA CLARA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$19,439
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2600023300001
Salary Total
$19,439
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$229,246

Michael J Crawford works as a Administrator IV for State University within San Jose. Michael earned $229,246 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Julianne M Malveaux

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$229,152
Sub-department
LOS ANGELES
Base pay
$227,916
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,236
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$229,152
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$18,993
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2332513300001
Salary Total
$18,993
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$229,152

Julianne M Malveaux works as a Administrator IV for State University within Los Angeles. Julianne earned $229,152 in 2023. Union affiliation: M80.

Jessica Cook Rentto

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$229,074
Sub-department
SAN DIEGO
Base pay
$228,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$90
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$229,074
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$19,082
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2508013300001
Salary Total
$19,082
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$229,074

Jessica Cook Rentto is a Administrator IV at State University within San Diego. 2023 total compensation came to $229,074. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Kaia J Tollefson

Administrator III/State University

2023 total comp
$228,780
Sub-department
CHANNEL ISLANDS
Base pay
$228,384
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$396
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$228,780
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
VENTURA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$19,032
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2651103306001
Salary Total
$19,032
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$228,780

Kaia J Tollefson works as a Administrator III for State University within Channel Islands. Kaia earned $228,780 in 2023. Union affiliation: M80.

Michele G Goetz

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$228,576
Sub-department
SAN DIEGO
Base pay
$228,180
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$396
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$228,576
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$19,015
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2501033300001
Salary Total
$19,015
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$228,576

Michele G Goetz is a Administrator IV at State University within San Diego. 2023 total compensation came to $228,576. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Crist S Khachikian

Grant-Related/Specially Funded Instructional Faculty - Ay/State University

2023 total comp
$228,564
Sub-department
NORTHRIDGE
Base pay
$228,564
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$228,564
Union / bargaining unit
R03
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$18,626
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2532972387001
Salary Total
$19,047
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$228,564

At State University, Crist S Khachikian serves as a Grant-Related/Specially Funded Instructional Faculty - Ay within Northridge. Their 2023 pay totaled $228,564. They are represented by R03.

Kevin D Mcgiven

Administrator III/State University

2023 total comp
$228,126
Sub-department
SAN JOSE
Base pay
$228,036
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$90
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$228,126
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SANTA CLARA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$19,003
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2600623306001
Salary Total
$19,003
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$228,126

Kevin D Mcgiven works as a Administrator III for State University within San Jose. Kevin earned $228,126 in 2023. They are represented by M80.

Lori Beth Way

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$228,018
Sub-department
SAN FRANCISCO
Base pay
$227,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$90
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$228,018
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$18,994
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2554263300001
Salary Total
$18,994
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$228,018

Lori Beth Way works as a Administrator IV for State University within San Francisco. Lori earned $228,018 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Meha J Patel

Physician - Specialty Services/State University

2023 total comp
$228,000
Sub-department
NORTHRIDGE
Base pay
$228,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$228,000
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$19,000
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2531867750001
Salary Total
$19,000
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$228,000

Meha J Patel works as a Physician - Specialty Services for State University within Northridge. Meha earned $228,000 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Imelda M Hau

Administrator III/State University

2023 total comp
$227,899
Sub-department
SAN FRANCISCO
Base pay
$215,004
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$12,895
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$227,899
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$17,917
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2554783306001
Salary Total
$17,917
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$227,899

Imelda M Hau holds the role of Administrator III at State University within San Francisco. In 2023, their total compensation was $227,899. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Nancy J Warter-Perez

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$227,730
Sub-department
LOS ANGELES
Base pay
$227,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$363
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$227,730
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$19,167
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2331503300002
Salary Total
$19,167
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$227,730

Nancy J Warter-Perez works as a Administrator IV for State University within Los Angeles. Nancy earned $227,730 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M80.

Susan A Andrzejewski

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$226,944
Sub-department
CHANNEL ISLANDS
Base pay
$226,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$226,944
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
VENTURA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$18,912
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2657153300001
Salary Total
$18,912
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$226,944

Susan A Andrzejewski holds the role of Administrator IV at State University within Channel Islands. In 2023, their total compensation was $226,944. They are represented by M80.

James Reinhart

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$226,541
Sub-department
SACRAMENTO
Base pay
$175,083
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$51,458
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$226,541
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$20,380
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2458073300001
Salary Total
$20,380
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$226,541

James Reinhart is a Administrator IV at State University within Sacramento. 2023 total compensation came to $226,541. They are represented by M80.

Ken O'Donnell

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$226,374
Sub-department
DOMINGUEZ HILLS
Base pay
$226,116
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$258
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$226,374
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$18,843
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2317723300001
Salary Total
$18,843
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$226,374

Ken O'Donnell holds the role of Administrator IV at State University within Dominguez Hills. In 2023, their total compensation was $226,374. They are represented by M80.

Rhonda D Schreiber

Administrator IV/State University

2023 total comp
$226,354
Sub-department
SAN DIEGO
Base pay
$214,892
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,462
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$226,354
Union / bargaining unit
M80
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$18,725
Cs/csu
CSU
Position Number
2504513300003
Salary Total
$18,725
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$226,354

Rhonda D Schreiber holds the role of Administrator IV at State University within San Diego. In 2023, their total compensation was $226,354. Their bargaining unit is M80.