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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 80

Kyle R Miller

Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$60,873
Base pay
$60,773
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,873
Union / bargaining unit
S10
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,331
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8416300764505
Salary Total
$10,331
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$60,873

Kyle R Miller holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $60,873. Their bargaining unit is S10.

Dustin R Kuehne

Utility Craftsworker Apprentice, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$60,860
Base pay
$47,688
Overtime
$12,062
Other pay
$1,111
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,860
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
SUTTER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,525
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8414836267187
Salary Total
$4,525
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$60,860

Dustin R Kuehne is a Utility Craftsworker Apprentice, Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $60,860. Their bargaining unit is R12.

Samuel A Pitts

Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$60,820
Base pay
$57,613
Overtime
$212
Other pay
$2,995
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,820
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,962
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8406705157028
Salary Total
$4,962
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$60,820

Samuel A Pitts works as a Staff Services Analyst for Water Resources. Samuel earned $60,820 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Christian Paradiso

Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$60,765
Base pay
$51,358
Overtime
$3,157
Other pay
$6,249
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,765
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
MERCED

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,891
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8494306463900
Salary Total
$46
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$60,765

Christian Paradiso is a Hydroelectric Plant Operator at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $60,765. Their bargaining unit is R12.

Christina M Carretta

Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$60,692
Base pay
$58,261
Overtime
$11
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,692
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,978
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8417525157007
Salary Total
$4,978
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$60,692

Christina M Carretta is a Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $60,692. They are represented by R01.

Emily R Martinez

Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$60,598
Base pay
$54,293
Overtime
$3,118
Other pay
$3,187
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,598
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,788
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8425105157008
Salary Total
$4,788
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$60,598

Emily R Martinez holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $60,598. Union affiliation: R01.

Carolina Palafox

Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$60,541
Base pay
$57,197
Overtime
$1,224
Other pay
$2,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,541
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,966
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8420115157018
Salary Total
$4,966
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$60,541

Carolina Palafox is a Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $60,541. Union affiliation: R01.

Dennis J I Finger

Environmental Scientist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$60,531
Base pay
$59,975
Overtime
$257
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,531
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
YOLO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,289
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8403800762007
Salary Total
$5,289
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$60,531

Dennis J I Finger holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $60,531. They are represented by R10.

Clint Walker

Business Service Officer I (Specialist)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$60,529
Base pay
$58,434
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,095
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,529
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,179
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8414844720001
Salary Total
$5,179
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$60,529

Clint Walker is a Business Service Officer I (Specialist) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $60,529. They are represented by R01.

Janet D Harris

Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$60,458
Base pay
$59,858
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,458
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,471
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8402564546008
Salary Total
$5,471
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$60,458

Janet D Harris holds the role of Accounting Officer (Specialist) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $60,458. Union affiliation: R01.

Marlin R Kirby

Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$60,441
Base pay
$55,797
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,644
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,441
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,964
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8402564546034
Salary Total
$4,964
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$60,441

At Water Resources, Marlin R Kirby serves as a Accounting Officer (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $60,441. They are represented by R01.

Michelle Silva

Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$60,353
Base pay
$58,219
Overtime
$14
Other pay
$2,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,353
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,027
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8401055157004
Salary Total
$5,027
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$60,353

Michelle Silva is a Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $60,353. Union affiliation: R01.

Cynthia D Pollard

Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$60,263
Base pay
$59,988
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$275
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,263
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,711
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8415015157002
Salary Total
$5,711
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$60,263

Cynthia D Pollard is a Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $60,263. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Gabriella D Parmentier

Guide I Historical Monument/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$60,260
Base pay
$55,846
Overtime
$2,161
Other pay
$2,253
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,260
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
BUTTE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,829
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8422102794001
Salary Total
$4,829
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$60,260

Gabriella D Parmentier is a Guide I Historical Monument at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $60,260. They are represented by R01.

Hamed Khorasani

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$60,132
Base pay
$60,007
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$125
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,132
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,071
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8420623137005
Salary Total
$7,071
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$60,132

Hamed Khorasani works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Hamed earned $60,132 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.

Jacqueline A Tozer

Executive Secretary I/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$59,923
Base pay
$56,677
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,246
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,923
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,885
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8419001247003
Salary Total
$4,885
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$59,923

Jacqueline A Tozer holds the role of Executive Secretary I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $59,923. Union affiliation: R04.

Karen M Wood

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$59,913
Base pay
$59,613
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,913
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8433295393900
Salary Total
$41
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$59,913

Karen M Wood is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $59,913. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Ryan L Lucchini

Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$59,804
Base pay
$57,384
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,804
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,962
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8402305157009
Salary Total
$4,962
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$59,804

Ryan L Lucchini holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $59,804. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Blake Morris King

Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$59,804
Base pay
$57,384
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,804
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,962
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8406515157003
Salary Total
$4,962
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$59,804

Blake Morris King holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $59,804. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Susanna G Real

Environmental Scientist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$59,674
Base pay
$59,124
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$550
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,674
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,289
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8414630762012
Salary Total
$4,801
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$59,674

Susanna G Real is a Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $59,674. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Marilyn A Salsa

Water Resources Technician II/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$59,585
Base pay
$8,558
Overtime
$3,268
Other pay
$47,759
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,585
Union / bargaining unit
R11
Work county
MERCED

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,340
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8424203043900
Salary Total
$37
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$59,585

Marilyn A Salsa holds the role of Water Resources Technician II at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $59,585. They are represented by R11.

Roger Cheng

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$59,490
Base pay
$59,090
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,490
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,244
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8414613137019
Salary Total
$7,964
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$59,490

At Water Resources, Roger Cheng serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $59,490. Union affiliation: R09.

Martha P Blake

Business Service Assistant (Specialist)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$59,473
Base pay
$59,173
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,473
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,130
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8431114707001
Salary Total
$5,130
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$59,473

At Water Resources, Martha P Blake serves as a Business Service Assistant (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $59,473. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Rocco Campagna

Business Service Officer I (Supervisor)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$59,462
Base pay
$57,317
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,145
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,462
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,117
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8406514722502
Salary Total
$5,117
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$59,462

Rocco Campagna works as a Business Service Officer I (Supervisor) for Water Resources. Rocco earned $59,462 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Emmanine J Ilankatharan

Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$59,451
Base pay
$58,801
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,451
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,212
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8402564546007
Salary Total
$5,212
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$59,451

Emmanine J Ilankatharan holds the role of Accounting Officer (Specialist) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $59,451. They are represented by R01.

Timothy M Ramirez

Board Member, Central Valley Flood Protection Board/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$59,436
Base pay
$59,436
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,436
Union / bargaining unit
E50
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,645
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8408303272094
Salary Total
$4,645
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$59,436

Timothy M Ramirez works as a Board Member, Central Valley Flood Protection Board for Water Resources. Timothy earned $59,436 in 2023. They are represented by E50.

Kiana J Austell

Management Services Technician/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$59,416
Base pay
$54,359
Overtime
$1,193
Other pay
$3,864
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,416
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,743
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8426105278002
Salary Total
$4,743
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$59,416

Kiana J Austell is a Management Services Technician at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $59,416. They are represented by R01.

Oralia W Cooper

Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$59,412
Base pay
$54,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,505
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,412
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,518
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8433301139003
Salary Total
$4,518
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$59,412

Oralia W Cooper is a Office Technician (Typing) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $59,412. They are represented by R04.

Cory R Furuoka

Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$59,339
Base pay
$58,529
Overtime
$250
Other pay
$560
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,339
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,962
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8420115157900
Salary Total
$29
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$59,339

Cory R Furuoka holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $59,339. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Daniel P Hodge

Utility Craftsworker Apprentice, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$59,336
Base pay
$47,795
Overtime
$10,387
Other pay
$1,153
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,336
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
SUTTER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,525
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8414836267089
Salary Total
$4,525
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$59,336

Daniel P Hodge holds the role of Utility Craftsworker Apprentice, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $59,336. Their bargaining unit is R12.

Katherine B Wadsworth

Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$59,268
Base pay
$54,756
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,512
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,268
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,126
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8403500765005
Salary Total
$4,563
Time Base
PT
Total Pay
$59,268

Katherine B Wadsworth works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Water Resources. Katherine earned $59,268 in 2023. They are represented by R10.

Kimberly R Murray

Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$59,238
Base pay
$34,603
Overtime
$5,069
Other pay
$19,566
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,238
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,891
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8496306463900
Salary Total
$46
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$59,238

Kimberly R Murray is a Hydroelectric Plant Operator at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $59,238. Union affiliation: R12.

Theo G Claire

Environmental Scientist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$59,223
Base pay
$55,347
Overtime
$3,260
Other pay
$617
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,223
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,375
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8411510762001
Salary Total
$6,375
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$59,223

Theo G Claire holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $59,223. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Kira L Haynes

Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$59,184
Base pay
$53,980
Overtime
$740
Other pay
$4,464
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,184
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,788
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8401005157001
Salary Total
$4,788
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$59,184

Kira L Haynes holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $59,184. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Vinona M Tang

Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$59,110
Base pay
$56,690
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,110
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,962
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8406535157014
Salary Total
$4,962
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$59,110

Vinona M Tang is a Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $59,110. Union affiliation: R01.

Justine A Duplissey

Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$59,103
Base pay
$56,454
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,649
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,103
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,962
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8419005157001
Salary Total
$4,962
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$59,103

Justine A Duplissey is a Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $59,103. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Samantha Bell

Administrative Officer II, Resources Agency/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$58,987
Base pay
$51,672
Overtime
$1,697
Other pay
$5,618
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,987
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
BUTTE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,579
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8422104558502
Salary Total
$6,579
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$58,987

Samantha Bell works as a Administrative Officer II, Resources Agency for Water Resources. Samantha earned $58,987 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Cierra V Isom

Personnel Specialist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$58,975
Base pay
$53,908
Overtime
$247
Other pay
$4,820
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,975
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,754
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8407601303002
Salary Total
$4,754
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$58,975

Cierra V Isom works as a Personnel Specialist for Water Resources. Cierra earned $58,975 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Tujun Ou

Utility Craftsworker Apprentice, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$58,926
Base pay
$49,548
Overtime
$8,898
Other pay
$480
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,926
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
SUTTER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,525
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8414846267183
Salary Total
$4,525
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$58,926

At Water Resources, Tujun Ou serves as a Utility Craftsworker Apprentice, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $58,926. Their bargaining unit is R12.

Tonianne F Pezzetti

Senior Engineering Geologist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$58,905
Base pay
$58,905
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,905
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$12,208
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8418403751900
Salary Total
$70
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$58,905

Tonianne F Pezzetti is a Senior Engineering Geologist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $58,905. They are represented by R09.