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Water Resources

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

The Water Resources operates public utilities and infrastructure such as water, power, sanitation, or energy services.

In 2023, this agency had 3,841 employees with median total compensation of $110,464; the highest distinct record was $325,405.

Year
2023
Employees
3,841
Median total
$110,464
Highest record
$325,405

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$0$205,743+

How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 3,841 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($110,464) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$100,265 (91%)
  • Overtime$5,462 (5%)
  • Other$4,299 (4%)
  • 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
$38,243
$74,736
$110,464
$149,730
$176,601

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $176,601 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $38,243. 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 50

Christopher V Lopes

Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$108,647
Base pay
$90,916
Overtime
$17,263
Other pay
$469
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,647
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
MERCED

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,707
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8424506265180
Salary Total
$7,707
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$108,647

Christopher V Lopes is a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $108,647. Union affiliation: R12.

Tseng-Jung Chen

Architectural Designer/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$108,635
Base pay
$104,370
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,265
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,635
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,848
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8434203886004
Salary Total
$8,848
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$108,635

Tseng-Jung Chen is a Architectural Designer at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $108,635. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Kent A Leach

Staff Services Manager I/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$108,616
Base pay
$99,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,555
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,616
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,398
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8431104800591
Salary Total
$8,398
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$108,616

Kent A Leach is a Staff Services Manager I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $108,616. They are represented by S01.

Daya Muralidharan

Research Data Specialist III/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$108,595
Base pay
$106,175
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,595
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,430
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8418905770004
Salary Total
$9,430
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$108,595

Daya Muralidharan holds the role of Research Data Specialist III at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $108,595. Union affiliation: R01.

Gail S Tell

Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$108,577
Base pay
$83,919
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,658
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,577
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8402524567900
Salary Total
$7,114
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$108,577

Gail S Tell works as a Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) for Water Resources. Gail earned $108,577 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Michael P Caverhill

Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$108,570
Base pay
$94,766
Overtime
$12,329
Other pay
$1,475
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,570
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,707
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8425506265184
Salary Total
$7,957
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$108,570

Michael P Caverhill works as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources for Water Resources. Michael earned $108,570 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.

Theodore J Swift

Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$108,568
Base pay
$108,268
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,568
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,126
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8403400765008
Salary Total
$9,126
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$108,568

Theodore J Swift holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $108,568. Their bargaining unit is R10.

John L Buck

Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$108,549
Base pay
$20,006
Overtime
$7,365
Other pay
$81,178
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,549
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,075
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8426406456181
Salary Total
$10,075
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$108,549

John L Buck is a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $108,549. Union affiliation: R12.

Aleksey Zaikin

Electrical Engineer/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$108,522
Base pay
$90,490
Overtime
$17,175
Other pay
$857
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,522
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,424
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8427413613001
Salary Total
$7,724
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$108,522

Aleksey Zaikin works as a Electrical Engineer for Water Resources. Aleksey earned $108,522 in 2023. They are represented by R09.

Margarita Macias

Information Officer II/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$108,424
Base pay
$106,004
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,424
Union / bargaining unit
E48
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,783
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8404105595001
Salary Total
$8,983
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$108,424

At Water Resources, Margarita Macias serves as a Information Officer II. Their 2023 pay totaled $108,424. They are represented by E48.

Clinton E Stolberg

Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$108,386
Base pay
$93,366
Overtime
$15,020
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,386
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
BUTTE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,534
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8422406456282
Salary Total
$8,534
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$108,386

Clinton E Stolberg works as a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic I for Water Resources. Clinton earned $108,386 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.

Richard J Miller

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$108,378
Base pay
$86,204
Overtime
$21,270
Other pay
$904
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,378
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
BUTTE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,424
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8422203137003
Salary Total
$7,424
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$108,378

At Water Resources, Richard J Miller serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $108,378. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Angela M Sugar

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$108,320
Base pay
$107,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,320
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,295
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8414813137008
Salary Total
$9,819
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$108,320

Angela M Sugar works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Angela earned $108,320 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Mary L Valdez

Water Services Supervisor/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$108,303
Base pay
$107,653
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,303
Union / bargaining unit
S11
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,010
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8421253045500
Salary Total
$9,086
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$108,303

Mary L Valdez is a Water Services Supervisor at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $108,303. They are represented by S11.

Geoff H Gong

Electrical Engineer/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$108,270
Base pay
$107,970
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,270
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,848
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8415113613002
Salary Total
$9,148
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$108,270

Geoff H Gong is a Electrical Engineer at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $108,270. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Satwinder S Mahil

Electrical Engineer/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$108,258
Base pay
$107,970
Overtime
$288
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,258
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
MERCED

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,848
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8424203613005
Salary Total
$9,148
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$108,258

Satwinder S Mahil is a Electrical Engineer at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $108,258. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Daniel Slobodyanyuk

Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$108,201
Base pay
$107,901
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,201
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,707
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8415223675004
Salary Total
$9,707
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$108,201

Daniel Slobodyanyuk is a Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $108,201. Union affiliation: R09.

Amapola A Francisco

Accounting Administrator II/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$108,192
Base pay
$106,022
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,170
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,192
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,219
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8402524542501
Salary Total
$9,219
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$108,192

Amapola A Francisco is a Accounting Administrator II at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $108,192. They are represented by S01.

Alyse C Briody

Engineering Geologist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$108,161
Base pay
$103,994
Overtime
$3,517
Other pay
$650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,161
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
TEHAMA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,074
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8444003756008
Salary Total
$8,679
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$108,161

Alyse C Briody is a Engineering Geologist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $108,161. Union affiliation: R09.

Robert Neves

Chief of Mobile Equipment Operations/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$108,105
Base pay
$107,830
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$275
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,105
Union / bargaining unit
M12
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,370
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8420056885690
Salary Total
$9,370
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$108,105

Robert Neves is a Chief of Mobile Equipment Operations at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $108,105. Union affiliation: M12.

Abbigail A Zink

Staff Services Manager II (Managerial)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$108,078
Base pay
$101,791
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,287
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,078
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,061
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8407204969691
Salary Total
$9,061
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$108,078

Abbigail A Zink is a Staff Services Manager II (Managerial) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $108,078. Union affiliation: M01.

April A Scholzen

Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$108,033
Base pay
$93,423
Overtime
$8,700
Other pay
$5,910
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,033
Union / bargaining unit
R11
Work county
TEHAMA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,177
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8444003042001
Salary Total
$8,177
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$108,033

April A Scholzen works as a Water Resources Engineering Associate (Specialist) for Water Resources. April earned $108,033 in 2023. They are represented by R11.

Donna M Lane-Mills

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$108,000
Base pay
$107,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,000
Union / bargaining unit
E48
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,950
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8407014801900
Salary Total
$8,950
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$108,000

Donna M Lane-Mills holds the role of Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $108,000. Their bargaining unit is E48.

Harsharon K Sekhon

Attorney/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$107,958
Base pay
$107,658
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,958
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,146
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8401325778099
Salary Total
$9,146
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$107,958

Harsharon K Sekhon is a Attorney at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $107,958. Their bargaining unit is R02.

James D Bonham

Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$107,909
Base pay
$89,688
Overtime
$16,492
Other pay
$1,729
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,909
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
BUTTE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,707
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8422506265085
Salary Total
$7,707
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$107,909

James D Bonham works as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources for Water Resources. James earned $107,909 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.

Philip L Zerkel

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$107,828
Base pay
$103,698
Overtime
$344
Other pay
$3,785
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,828
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SHASTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,587
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8442003137009
Salary Total
$8,587
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$107,828

Philip L Zerkel is a Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $107,828. Union affiliation: R09.

Seth M Bascue

Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$107,799
Base pay
$83,516
Overtime
$23,849
Other pay
$434
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,799
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
MERCED

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,039
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8424506265081
Salary Total
$7,039
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$107,799

Seth M Bascue is a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $107,799. Union affiliation: R12.

David Ismailyan

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$107,782
Base pay
$106,280
Overtime
$902
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,782
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,731
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8408203137015
Salary Total
$9,731
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$107,782

At Water Resources, David Ismailyan serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $107,782. Union affiliation: R09.

Eric J Peirce

Engineering Geologist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$107,706
Base pay
$107,106
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,706
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,749
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8411413756001
Salary Total
$9,299
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$107,706

Eric J Peirce works as a Engineering Geologist for Water Resources. Eric earned $107,706 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Tyler J Mcclellon

Hydroelectric Plant Operator Apprentice/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$107,608
Base pay
$73,586
Overtime
$26,785
Other pay
$7,238
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,608
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
CONTRA COSTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$40
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8493306469900
Salary Total
$42
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$107,608

Tyler J Mcclellon works as a Hydroelectric Plant Operator Apprentice for Water Resources. Tyler earned $107,608 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.

Pieter L Van Tatenhove

Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$107,587
Base pay
$105,167
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,587
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,048
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8405501402006
Salary Total
$9,048
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$107,587

At Water Resources, Pieter L Van Tatenhove serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $107,587. They are represented by R01.

Mike A Wilson

Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$107,478
Base pay
$82,859
Overtime
$17,144
Other pay
$7,476
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,478
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
MERCED

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,707
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8424506265184
Salary Total
$7,707
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$107,478

Mike A Wilson holds the role of Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $107,478. Their bargaining unit is R12.

Christopher D Camarillo

Information Technology Specialist I/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$107,328
Base pay
$106,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,328
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,048
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8405501402007
Salary Total
$9,048
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$107,328

At Water Resources, Christopher D Camarillo serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $107,328. Union affiliation: R01.

Jasraj Singh

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$107,276
Base pay
$103,812
Overtime
$2,759
Other pay
$705
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,276
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SUTTER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,345
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8414243137017
Salary Total
$9,345
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$107,276

Jasraj Singh holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $107,276. Union affiliation: R09.

Shawn R Bega

Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$107,249
Base pay
$93,916
Overtime
$11,449
Other pay
$1,884
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,249
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,707
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8425406265080
Salary Total
$7,957
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$107,249

Shawn R Bega works as a Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources for Water Resources. Shawn earned $107,249 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.

Scott C Mitchell

Engineering Geologist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$107,180
Base pay
$104,393
Overtime
$2,437
Other pay
$350
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,180
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
FRESNO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,137
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8476003756002
Salary Total
$9,137
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$107,180

At Water Resources, Scott C Mitchell serves as a Engineering Geologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $107,180. They are represented by R09.

Arianne K Heath

Attorney/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$107,129
Base pay
$106,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,129
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,408
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8401345778094
Salary Total
$9,408
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$107,129

Arianne K Heath is a Attorney at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $107,129. Union affiliation: R02.

David William Pfluger

Precision Electronics Specialist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$107,115
Base pay
$106,739
Overtime
$76
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,115
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,621
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8427616926008
Salary Total
$9,095
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$107,115

David William Pfluger works as a Precision Electronics Specialist for Water Resources. David earned $107,115 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Nicholas L Rasmussen

Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$107,112
Base pay
$106,812
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,112
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
YOLO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,126
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8403700765009
Salary Total
$9,126
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$107,112

At Water Resources, Nicholas L Rasmussen serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $107,112. Union affiliation: R10.

Truc T Le

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$107,069
Base pay
$102,906
Overtime
$3,863
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,069
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,244
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8420623137008
Salary Total
$9,244
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$107,069

At Water Resources, Truc T Le serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $107,069. Union affiliation: R09.