California / Statutory Officers / Judge, Superior Court

Job-title file

Judge, Superior Court

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

1,338 employees hold this title in Statutory Officers. Median total compensation for the role is $235,227, above the department median of $235,227.

Employees: 1,338
Total payroll: $276.7M
Role median: $235,227
Agency median: $235,227
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$63$249,622+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 1,338 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Desiree Bruce-Lyle

Judge, Superior Court/Statutory Officers

2023 total comp

$99,825

Sub-department: Judge's Retire System Member
Base pay: $99,825
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,825
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E91
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $19,265
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0032379999902
Salary Total: $19,265
Total Pay: $99,825

Desiree Bruce-Lyle is a Judge, Superior Court at Statutory Officers within Judge's Retire System Member. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $99,825. Their bargaining unit is E91.

Melissa Baloian

Judge, Superior Court/Statutory Officers

2025 total comp

$98,945

Sub-department: Judge's Retire System Member
Base pay: $98,945
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,945
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E91
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $19,602
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0032109999902
Salary Total: $19,602
Total Pay: $98,945

Melissa Baloian is a Judge, Superior Court at Statutory Officers within Judge's Retire System Member. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,945. Their bargaining unit is E91.

Erik Johnson

Judge, Superior Court/Statutory Officers

2025 total comp

$98,945

Sub-department: Judge's Retire System Member
Base pay: $98,945
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,945
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E91
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $19,602
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0032439999902
Salary Total: $19,602
Total Pay: $98,945

Erik Johnson works as a Judge, Superior Court for Statutory Officers within Judge's Retire System Member. Their status is full-time. Erik earned $98,945 in 2025. They are represented by E91.

Patricia Scanlon

Judge, Superior Court/Statutory Officers

2025 total comp

$98,902

Sub-department: Judge's Retire System Member
Base pay: $98,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,902
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E91
Work county: Contra Costa
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $19,602
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0032079999902
Salary Total: $19,602
Total Pay: $98,902

Patricia Scanlon is a Judge, Superior Court at Statutory Officers within Judge's Retire System Member. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,902. They are represented by E91.

Jeffrey Ferguson

Judge, Superior Court/Statutory Officers

2025 total comp

$98,262

Sub-department: Judge's Retire System Member
Base pay: $98,262
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,262
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E91
Work county: Orange
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $20,394
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0032309999902
Salary Total: $20,394
Total Pay: $98,262

Jeffrey Ferguson works as a Judge, Superior Court for Statutory Officers within Judge's Retire System Member. Their status is full-time. Jeffrey earned $98,262 in 2025. Union affiliation: E91.

Vanessa Zecher

Judge, Superior Court/Statutory Officers

2024 total comp

$97,941

Sub-department: Judge's Retire System Member
Base pay: $97,941
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,941
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E91
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $19,082
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0032439999902
Salary Total: $19,082
Total Pay: $97,941

Vanessa Zecher holds the role of Judge, Superior Court at Statutory Officers within Judge's Retire System Member. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,941. They are represented by E91.

Janet Frangie

Judge, Superior Court/Statutory Officers

2024 total comp

$97,941

Sub-department: Judge's Retire System Member
Base pay: $97,941
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,941
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E91
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $19,082
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0032369999902
Salary Total: $19,082
Total Pay: $97,941

Janet Frangie holds the role of Judge, Superior Court at Statutory Officers within Judge's Retire System Member. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,941. Union affiliation: E91.

Marla Osborne-Anderson

Judge, Superior Court/Statutory Officers

2024 total comp

$97,941

Sub-department: Judge's Retire System Member
Base pay: $97,941
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,941
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E91
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $19,082
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0032279999902
Salary Total: $19,082
Total Pay: $97,941

At Statutory Officers, Marla Osborne-Anderson serves as a Judge, Superior Court within Judge's Retire System Member. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $97,941. Their bargaining unit is E91.

Adolfo Corona

Judge, Superior Court/Statutory Officers

2024 total comp

$97,941

Sub-department: Judge's Retire System Member
Base pay: $97,941
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,941
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E91
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $19,082
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0032109999902
Salary Total: $19,082
Total Pay: $97,941

At Statutory Officers, Adolfo Corona serves as a Judge, Superior Court within Judge's Retire System Member. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $97,941. They are represented by E91.

Curtis E Karnow

Judge, Superior Court/Statutory Officers

2025 total comp

$97,120

Sub-department: Judge's Retire System Member
Base pay: $97,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,120
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E91
Work county: San Francisco
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $19,602
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0032389999902
Salary Total: $19,602
Total Pay: $97,120

Curtis E Karnow is a Judge, Superior Court at Statutory Officers within Judge's Retire System Member. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,120. Their bargaining unit is E91.

Robert Dahlquist

Judge, Superior Court/Statutory Officers

2024 total comp

$96,480

Sub-department: Judge's Retire System Member
Base pay: $96,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,480
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E91
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $19,873
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0032379999902
Salary Total: $19,873
Total Pay: $96,480

Robert Dahlquist works as a Judge, Superior Court for Statutory Officers within Judge's Retire System Member. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $96,480 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is E91.

James Crandall

Judge, Superior Court/Statutory Officers

2023 total comp

$96,024

Sub-department: Judge's Retire System Member
Base pay: $90,605
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,419
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,024
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E91
Work county: Orange
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $18,473
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0032309999902
Salary Total: $18,473
Total Pay: $96,024

James Crandall works as a Judge, Superior Court for Statutory Officers within Judge's Retire System Member. Their status is full-time. James earned $96,024 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E91.

Peter Gallagher

Judge, Superior Court/Statutory Officers

2023 total comp

$95,405

Sub-department: Judge's Retire System Member
Base pay: $95,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,405
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E91
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $19,265
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0032379999902
Salary Total: $19,265
Total Pay: $95,405

Peter Gallagher is a Judge, Superior Court at Statutory Officers within Judge's Retire System Member. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $95,405. They are represented by E91.

Hugo Loza

Judge, Superior Court/Statutory Officers

2024 total comp

$94,673

Sub-department: Judge's Retire System Member
Base pay: $94,673
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,673
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E91
Work county: Tulare
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $19,873
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0032549999902
Salary Total: $19,873
Total Pay: $94,673

At Statutory Officers, Hugo Loza serves as a Judge, Superior Court within Judge's Retire System Member. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,673. They are represented by E91.

Drew Takaichi

Judge, Superior Court/Statutory Officers

2025 total comp

$93,556

Sub-department: Judge's Retire System Member
Base pay: $93,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,556
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E91
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $19,602
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0032439999902
Salary Total: $19,602
Total Pay: $93,556

Drew Takaichi holds the role of Judge, Superior Court at Statutory Officers within Judge's Retire System Member. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,556. Their bargaining unit is E91.

Jack Jacobson

Judge, Superior Court/Statutory Officers

2023 total comp

$92,653

Sub-department: Judge's Retire System Member
Base pay: $92,653
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,653
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E91
Work county: Stanislaus
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $19,265
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0032509999902
Salary Total: $19,265
Total Pay: $92,653

At Statutory Officers, Jack Jacobson serves as a Judge, Superior Court within Judge's Retire System Member. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,653. Their bargaining unit is E91.

Eddie Sturgeon

Judge, Superior Court/Statutory Officers

2024 total comp

$91,963

Sub-department: Judge's Retire System Member
Base pay: $91,963
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,963
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E91
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $19,873
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0032379999902
Salary Total: $19,873
Total Pay: $91,963

Eddie Sturgeon works as a Judge, Superior Court for Statutory Officers within Judge's Retire System Member. Their status is full-time. Eddie earned $91,963 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is E91.

Mary Arand

Judge, Superior Court/Statutory Officers

2025 total comp

$91,774

Sub-department: Judge's Retire System Member
Base pay: $91,774
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,774
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E91
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $19,602
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0032439999902
Salary Total: $19,602
Total Pay: $91,774

At Statutory Officers, Mary Arand serves as a Judge, Superior Court within Judge's Retire System Member. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,774. They are represented by E91.

David Moranda

Judge, Superior Court/Statutory Officers

2023 total comp

$91,736

Sub-department: Judge's Retire System Member
Base pay: $91,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,736
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E91
Work county: Merced
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $19,265
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0032249999902
Salary Total: $19,265
Total Pay: $91,736

David Moranda works as a Judge, Superior Court for Statutory Officers within Judge's Retire System Member. Their status is full-time. David earned $91,736 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E91.

Claudia Silbar

Judge, Superior Court/Statutory Officers

2023 total comp

$91,485

Sub-department: Judge's Retire System Member
Base pay: $91,485
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,485
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E91
Work county: Orange

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $18,473
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0032309999902
Salary Total: $18,473
Total Pay: $91,485

Claudia Silbar works as a Judge, Superior Court for Statutory Officers within Judge's Retire System Member. Their status is full-time. Claudia earned $91,485 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E91.

Kenneth Barnum

Judge, Superior Court/Statutory Officers

2023 total comp

$91,485

Sub-department: Judge's Retire System Member
Base pay: $91,485
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,485
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E91
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $18,473
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0032439999902
Salary Total: $18,473
Total Pay: $91,485

Kenneth Barnum is a Judge, Superior Court at Statutory Officers within Judge's Retire System Member. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $91,485. Union affiliation: E91.

Timothy Kams

Judge, Superior Court/Statutory Officers

2023 total comp

$91,485

Sub-department: Judge's Retire System Member
Base pay: $91,485
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,485
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E91
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $18,473
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0032109999902
Salary Total: $18,473
Total Pay: $91,485

Timothy Kams is a Judge, Superior Court at Statutory Officers within Judge's Retire System Member. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $91,485. They are represented by E91.

Eunice Lee

Judge, Superior Court/Statutory Officers

2025 total comp

$90,883

Sub-department: Judge's Retire System Member
Base pay: $90,883
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,883
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E91
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $19,602
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0032439999902
Salary Total: $19,602
Total Pay: $90,883

Eunice Lee holds the role of Judge, Superior Court at Statutory Officers within Judge's Retire System Member. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,883. Their bargaining unit is E91.

Suzanne Ramos Bolanos

Judge, Superior Court/Statutory Officers

2025 total comp

$90,883

Sub-department: Judge's Retire System Member
Base pay: $90,883
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,883
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E91
Work county: San Francisco

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $19,602
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0032389999902
Salary Total: $19,602
Total Pay: $90,883

At Statutory Officers, Suzanne Ramos Bolanos serves as a Judge, Superior Court within Judge's Retire System Member. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,883. Union affiliation: E91.

Julianne Savage

Judge, Superior Court/Statutory Officers

2025 total comp

$90,883

Sub-department: Judge's Retire System Member
Base pay: $90,883
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,883
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E91
Work county: Santa Clara

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $19,602
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0032439999902
Salary Total: $19,602
Total Pay: $90,883

At Statutory Officers, Julianne Savage serves as a Judge, Superior Court within Judge's Retire System Member. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,883. They are represented by E91.

Brian Mccarville

Judge, Superior Court/Statutory Officers

2024 total comp

$90,135

Sub-department: Judge's Retire System Member
Base pay: $90,135
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,135
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E91
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $19,082
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0032369999902
Salary Total: $19,082
Total Pay: $90,135

At Statutory Officers, Brian Mccarville serves as a Judge, Superior Court within Judge's Retire System Member. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $90,135. Their bargaining unit is E91.

Patricia Lucas

Judge, Superior Court/Statutory Officers

2023 total comp

$89,753

Sub-department: Judge's Retire System Member
Base pay: $89,725
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $28
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,753
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E91
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $18,473
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0032439999902
Salary Total: $18,473
Total Pay: $89,753

Patricia Lucas works as a Judge, Superior Court for Statutory Officers within Judge's Retire System Member. Their status is full-time. Patricia earned $89,753 in 2023. Union affiliation: E91.

Vincent Chiarello

Judge, Superior Court/Statutory Officers

2024 total comp

$88,401

Sub-department: Judge's Retire System Member
Base pay: $88,401
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,401
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E91
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $19,082
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0032439999902
Salary Total: $19,082
Total Pay: $88,401

Vincent Chiarello works as a Judge, Superior Court for Statutory Officers within Judge's Retire System Member. Their status is full-time. Vincent earned $88,401 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is E91.

Peter Kirwan

Judge, Superior Court/Statutory Officers

2024 total comp

$88,401

Sub-department: Judge's Retire System Member
Base pay: $88,401
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,401
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E91
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $19,082
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0032439999902
Salary Total: $19,082
Total Pay: $88,401

Peter Kirwan is a Judge, Superior Court at Statutory Officers within Judge's Retire System Member. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $88,401. They are represented by E91.

James Waltz

Judge, Superior Court/Statutory Officers

2025 total comp

$88,210

Sub-department: Judge's Retire System Member
Base pay: $88,210
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,210
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E91
Work county: Orange
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $19,602
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0032309999902
Salary Total: $19,602
Total Pay: $88,210

James Waltz works as a Judge, Superior Court for Statutory Officers within Judge's Retire System Member. Their status is full-time. James earned $88,210 in 2025. They are represented by E91.