California / Transportation / Attorney III

Job-title file

Attorney III

Provide legal advice, draft and review documents, and represent the agency in legal matters.

22 employees hold this title in Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $122,988, above the department median of $94,114.

Employees: 22
Total payroll: $2.3M
Role median: $122,988
Agency median: $94,114
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$5,533$173,630+

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

How total compensation varies among the 22 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Attorney III pay vs. California

Across all employers in California, the median wage for Lawyers — about 95,770 people — is $195,080. Transportation pays a median base salary of $140,678 for this role, 28% below that figure — about the 29th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Transportation sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$97,950

$131,120

$195,080

$277,140

$369,180

Transportation median · $140,678

The bar is the range of annual wages for Lawyers across every employer in California, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Transportation’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Lawyers — about 754,500 people — is $159,670. Transportation’s median base salary is 12% below that national figure, about the 42nd percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$78,360

$102,990

$159,670

$221,370

$351,600

Transportation median · $140,678

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the California range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 160 of 172 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Transportation is $141,558, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across California

Attorney III is held in 101 California departments. In Transportation, the median of $122,988 ranks #83 of 101.

Highest-paying departments for this role

San Francisco Bay Con&Dev Cm

$178,075 · 1

California State Library

$177,588 · 1

Delta Stewardship Council

$177,413 · 1

CA. Earthquake Authority

$177,238 · 3

Santa Monica Mts Conservancy

$177,238 · 1

State Council on Devl Disabl

$173,135 · 2

CA. Coastal Commission

$172,192 · 7

State Comp Insurance Fund

$168,880 · 156

Real Estate

$167,852 · 18

Rehabilitation

$165,991 · 1

CDCR

$163,704 · 102

Gov Off Bus & Economic Devl

$163,049 · 1

Median total compensation for the Attorney III role in other Californiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Attorney beyond California

This role is reported in 14 jurisdictions. In California, the median of $150,234 ranks #2 of 14. See Attorney across all of California →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$273,500 · 508

$124,428 · 1,280

$108,190 · 29

$102,516 · 7

$102,000 · 359

$85,943 · 269

$83,880 · 608

Louisville Metro, Kentucky

$80,774 · 7

Median total compensation for comparable Attorney roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Nancy Naylor

Attorney III/Transportation

2025 total comp

$177,588

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $177,238
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,588
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $15,325
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010035795002
Salary Total: $14,617
Total Pay: $177,588

At Transportation, Nancy Naylor serves as a Attorney III within Transportation/Administration. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $177,588. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Rebecca Levi

Attorney III/Transportation

2024 total comp

$168,165

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $167,565
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,165
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,707
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010045795007
Salary Total: $12,707
Total Pay: $168,165

At Transportation, Rebecca Levi serves as a Attorney III within Transportation/Administration. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $168,165. They are represented by R02.

Breanne Denning

Attorney III/Transportation

2025 total comp

$146,061

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $145,711
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,061
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,201
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010035795009
Salary Total: $12,670
Total Pay: $146,061

Breanne Denning holds the role of Attorney III at Transportation within Transportation/Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $146,061. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Ashley Denning

Attorney III/Transportation

2025 total comp

$146,061

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $145,711
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,061
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,201
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010035795008
Salary Total: $12,670
Total Pay: $146,061

Ashley Denning works as a Attorney III for Transportation within Transportation/Administration. Their status is full-time. Ashley earned $146,061 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Harinet Sahle

Attorney III/Transportation

2025 total comp

$143,231

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $142,853
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $378
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,231
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Alameda

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,648
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010025795013
Salary Total: $12,064
Total Pay: $143,231

Harinet Sahle holds the role of Attorney III at Transportation within Transportation/Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,231. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Christine Sahakian

Attorney III/Transportation

2023 total comp

$142,327

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $136,524
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,803
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,327
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,207
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010035795007
Salary Total: $12,207
Total Pay: $142,327

Christine Sahakian holds the role of Attorney III at Transportation within Transportation/Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $142,327. Union affiliation: R02.

Manelki Anthony

Attorney III/Transportation

2025 total comp

$141,092

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $140,742
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Alameda

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,395
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010025795012
Salary Total: $12,122
Total Pay: $141,092

Manelki Anthony holds the role of Attorney III at Transportation within Transportation/Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,092. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Benjamin Chandler

Attorney III/Transportation

2025 total comp

$141,013

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $140,612
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $401
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,013
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,973
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010015795009
Salary Total: $12,095
Total Pay: $141,013

Benjamin Chandler is a Attorney III at Transportation within Transportation/Administration. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $141,013. They are represented by R02.

Ruth Brown-Dawson

Attorney III/Transportation

2025 total comp

$140,964

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $140,614
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,964
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,965
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010015795017
Salary Total: $12,095
Total Pay: $140,964

Ruth Brown-Dawson is a Attorney III at Transportation within Transportation/Administration. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $140,964. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Aine Thein

Attorney III/Transportation

2025 total comp

$136,804

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $136,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,804
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,648
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010035795024
Salary Total: $12,064
Total Pay: $136,804

Aine Thein works as a Attorney III for Transportation within Transportation/Administration. Their status is full-time. Aine earned $136,804 in 2025. They are represented by R02.

Sophia Luber

Attorney III/Transportation

2025 total comp

$130,171

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $78,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $51,969
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,171
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,202
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010045795008
Salary Total: $12,592
Total Pay: $130,171

Sophia Luber is a Attorney III at Transportation within Transportation/Administration. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $130,171. They are represented by R02.

Bahar Hamidi

Attorney III/Transportation

2025 total comp

$115,805

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $91,801
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $24,004
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,805
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,852
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010055795012
Salary Total: $12,046
Total Pay: $115,805

Bahar Hamidi is a Attorney III at Transportation within Transportation/Administration. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $115,805. Union affiliation: R02.

Sandra Patlan

Attorney III/Transportation

2025 total comp

$87,323

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $87,323
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,323
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,852
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010035795021
Salary Total: $11,545
Total Pay: $87,323

At Transportation, Sandra Patlan serves as a Attorney III within Transportation/Administration. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,323. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Adam Barkl

Attorney III/Transportation

2025 total comp

$81,113

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $81,113
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,113
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Alameda
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,852
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010025795014
Salary Total: $11,545
Total Pay: $81,113

Adam Barkl works as a Attorney III for Transportation within Transportation/Administration. Their status is full-time. Adam earned $81,113 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Justin Nishioka

Attorney III/Transportation

2025 total comp

$81,113

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $81,113
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,113
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,852
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010035795601
Salary Total: $11,545
Total Pay: $81,113

Justin Nishioka holds the role of Attorney III at Transportation within Transportation/Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,113. Union affiliation: R02.

Sydnee Robinson

Attorney III/Transportation

2025 total comp

$81,113

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $81,113
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,113
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Alameda
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,852
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010025795005
Salary Total: $11,545
Total Pay: $81,113

At Transportation, Sydnee Robinson serves as a Attorney III within Transportation/Administration. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,113. They are represented by R02.

David Avila

Attorney III/Transportation

2024 total comp

$80,392

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $75,915
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,392
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010035795021
Salary Total: $13,526
Total Pay: $80,392

At Transportation, David Avila serves as a Attorney III within Transportation/Administration. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $80,392. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Robin Fine

Attorney III/Transportation

2025 total comp

$48,912

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $14,021
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $34,892
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,912
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,852
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010015795020
Salary Total: $11,545
Total Pay: $48,912

Robin Fine holds the role of Attorney III at Transportation within Transportation/Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,912. They are represented by R02.

Emily Doty

Attorney III/Transportation

2023 total comp

$39,717

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $38,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,296
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,717
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,807
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010035795916
Salary Total: $12,807
Total Pay: $39,717

Emily Doty is a Attorney III at Transportation within Transportation/Administration. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $39,717. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Peter Borruso

Attorney III/Transportation

2025 total comp

$34,109

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $34,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,109
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,852
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010015795016
Salary Total: $11,545
Total Pay: $34,109

Peter Borruso is a Attorney III at Transportation within Transportation/Administration. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $34,109. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Elizabeth Strahlstrom

Attorney III/Transportation

2024 total comp

$31,618

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $29,758
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,860
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,618
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Alameda

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,879
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010025795005
Salary Total: $14,879
Total Pay: $31,618

Elizabeth Strahlstrom holds the role of Attorney III at Transportation within Transportation/Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $31,618. Union affiliation: R02.

Matthew Zandi

Attorney III/Transportation

2025 total comp

$5,533

Sub-department: Transportation/Administration
Base pay: $5,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,533
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 7010035795916
Salary Total: $13,526
Total Pay: $5,533

Matthew Zandi is a Attorney III at Transportation within Transportation/Administration. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $5,533. Their bargaining unit is R02.