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 99
Administrator II/State University
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Anh P Ly works as a Administrator II for State University within San Jose. Anh earned $124,262 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M80.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Mahmoud F Suleiman works as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year for State University within Bakersfield. Mahmoud earned $124,257 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R03.
Administrator II/State University
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C Dianne Wilson Graham is a Administrator II at State University within Channel Islands. 2023 total compensation came to $124,242. They are represented by M80.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Michael H Way holds the role of Instructional Faculty - Academic Year at State University within Bakersfield. In 2023, their total compensation was $124,224. They are represented by R03.
Administrator II/State University
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Hsin Lee works as a Administrator II for State University within Long Beach. Hsin earned $124,218 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M80.
Administrator III/State University
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Nichole E Hollingsworth is a Administrator III at State University within Monterey Bay. 2023 total compensation came to $124,198. Their bargaining unit is M80.
Plumber/State University
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Oscar L Zavala is a Plumber at State University within Channel Islands. 2023 total compensation came to $124,186. Union affiliation: R06.
Police Officer/State University
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At State University, Blakely J Mcclintock serves as a Police Officer within San Marcos. Their 2023 pay totaled $124,182. They are represented by R08.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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David D Cho is a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year at State University within Fullerton. 2023 total compensation came to $124,175. Union affiliation: R03.
Administrator III/State University
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Catherine M Mcleod is a Administrator III at State University within Northridge. 2023 total compensation came to $124,158. Union affiliation: M80.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Yu-Fu Ko works as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year for State University within Long Beach. Yu-Fu earned $124,152 in 2023. Union affiliation: R03.
Administrator II/State University
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Mary Nguyen holds the role of Administrator II at State University within Long Beach. In 2023, their total compensation was $124,142. Union affiliation: M80.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Mikel M Hogan is a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year at State University within Fullerton. 2023 total compensation came to $124,134. Their bargaining unit is R03.
Librarian - 12 Month/State University
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Lynn D Lampert holds the role of Librarian - 12 Month at State University within Northridge. In 2023, their total compensation was $124,131. They are represented by R03.
Information Technology Consultant -12/State University
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Daniel E Olsen is a Information Technology Consultant -12 at State University within Long Beach. 2023 total compensation came to $124,128. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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At State University, Victor M Torres serves as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year within Fresno. Their 2023 pay totaled $124,126. Their bargaining unit is R03.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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At State University, Anil Shrestha serves as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year within Fresno. Their 2023 pay totaled $124,116. Union affiliation: R03.
Administrative Analyst/Specialist -12 Month/State University
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Dena M Sexton works as a Administrative Analyst/Specialist -12 Month for State University within San Jose. Dena earned $124,116 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Administrative Analyst/Specialist -12 Month/State University
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Isabel N Vallejo works as a Administrative Analyst/Specialist -12 Month for State University within San Jose. Isabel earned $124,116 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Equipment Systems Specialist -12/State University
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Dean T Giyer works as a Equipment Systems Specialist -12 for State University within San Diego. Dean earned $124,114 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Robert M Francescotti works as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year for State University within San Diego. Robert earned $124,104 in 2023. Union affiliation: R03.
Department Chair - 12 Month/State University
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Stephanie A Bluestein works as a Department Chair - 12 Month for State University within Northridge. Stephanie earned $124,103 in 2023. Union affiliation: R03.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Peter C Atterton is a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year at State University within San Diego. 2023 total compensation came to $124,086. Union affiliation: R03.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Sophia U Raczkowski works as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year for State University within Bakersfield. Sophia earned $124,084 in 2023. They are represented by R03.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Ricardo J Gomes works as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year for State University within San Francisco. Ricardo earned $124,077 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R03.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Joseph M Cervantes works as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year for State University within Fullerton. Joseph earned $124,056 in 2023. They are represented by R03.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Kelly M Estrada works as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year for State University within Sonoma. Kelly earned $124,047 in 2023. They are represented by R03.
Administrator II/State University
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Tabitha M Leeds is a Administrator II at State University within Sacramento. 2023 total compensation came to $124,038. They are represented by M80.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Gerardo M Gonzalez works as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year for State University within San Marcos. Gerardo earned $124,026 in 2023. Union affiliation: R03.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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At State University, John G Symons serves as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year within San Francisco. Their 2023 pay totaled $124,021. Their bargaining unit is R03.
Administrator II/State University
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Kristin H Cook is a Administrator II at State University within Fullerton. 2023 total compensation came to $124,002. They are represented by M80.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Nicole B Bourniasvardiabasis holds the role of Instructional Faculty - Academic Year at State University within San Bernardino. In 2023, their total compensation was $123,996. They are represented by R03.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Lubo Liu works as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year for State University within Fresno. Lubo earned $123,984 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R03.
Administrator II/State University
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Josephine L Capiral is a Administrator II at State University within East Bay. 2023 total compensation came to $123,976. Their bargaining unit is M80.
Analyst/Programmer -12/State University
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Pavan K Chinthapanti is a Analyst/Programmer -12 at State University within San Diego. 2023 total compensation came to $123,975. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Analyst/Programmer -12/State University
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Helen P Remigio holds the role of Analyst/Programmer -12 at State University within Dominguez Hills. In 2023, their total compensation was $123,972. They are represented by R09.
Lecturer - Academic Year/State University
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Jeffrey S Rodrigues holds the role of Lecturer - Academic Year at State University within Long Beach. In 2023, their total compensation was $123,966. Their bargaining unit is R03.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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At State University, Craig A Gallet serves as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year within Sacramento. Their 2023 pay totaled $123,966. Their bargaining unit is R03.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Carole M Casten works as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year for State University within Dominguez Hills. Carole earned $123,963 in 2023. They are represented by R03.
Instructional Faculty - Academic Year/State University
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Eric Setten works as a Instructional Faculty - Academic Year for State University within Fullerton. Eric earned $123,956 in 2023. They are represented by R03.