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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 86

Victor P Orozco

Business Service Assistant (Specialist)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$44,950
Base pay
$42,880
Overtime
$226
Other pay
$1,844
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,950
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,027
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8406804707003
Salary Total
$3,841
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$44,950

Victor P Orozco works as a Business Service Assistant (Specialist) for Water Resources. Victor earned $44,950 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Mario A Ambriz

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$44,907
Base pay
$30,314
Overtime
$14,150
Other pay
$443
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,907
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
YOLO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,175
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8438133137007
Salary Total
$6,175
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$44,907

Mario A Ambriz holds the role of Engineer, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $44,907. Union affiliation: R09.

Hannah R Tom

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$44,840
Base pay
$44,540
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,840
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,175
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8420203137002
Salary Total
$6,175
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$44,840

Hannah R Tom works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Hannah earned $44,840 in 2023. They are represented by R09.

Dallas Deatherage

Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$44,634
Base pay
$39,437
Overtime
$5,197
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,634
Union / bargaining unit
R12
Work county
BUTTE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,704
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8422506265185
Salary Total
$6,704
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$44,634

Dallas Deatherage holds the role of Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $44,634. Their bargaining unit is R12.

John Trageser

Hydroelectric Plant Mechanical Supervisor/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$44,563
Base pay
$44,513
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,563
Union / bargaining unit
E48
Work county
CONTRA COSTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,520
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8423406452900
Salary Total
$55
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$44,563

John Trageser holds the role of Hydroelectric Plant Mechanical Supervisor at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $44,563. They are represented by E48.

Breannah I Corriea

Personnel Specialist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$44,562
Base pay
$40,762
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,562
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,800
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8407501303011
Salary Total
$3,800
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$44,562

Breannah I Corriea works as a Personnel Specialist for Water Resources. Breannah earned $44,562 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Dakota L Ogaz

Personnel Specialist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$44,550
Base pay
$42,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,660
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,550
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,825
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8407501303040
Salary Total
$3,825
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$44,550

Dakota L Ogaz holds the role of Personnel Specialist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $44,550. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Lorraine Costanzo

Hydroelectric Plant Operations Superintendent/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$44,223
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$44,223
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,223
Union / bargaining unit
S12
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,607
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8426606460900
Salary Total
$13,607
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$44,223

Lorraine Costanzo is a Hydroelectric Plant Operations Superintendent at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $44,223. Union affiliation: S12.

Jamila Ubaidullah

Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$44,173
Base pay
$43,702
Overtime
$171
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,173
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,825
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8433301139001
Salary Total
$3,825
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$44,173

Jamila Ubaidullah works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Water Resources. Jamila earned $44,173 in 2023. They are represented by R04.

Cassandra M Bicakci

Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$44,160
Base pay
$42,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,640
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,160
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,962
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8408015157900
Salary Total
$29
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$44,160

Cassandra M Bicakci holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $44,160. They are represented by R01.

Sandra J Layne

Executive Secretary I/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$44,133
Base pay
$37,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,189
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,133
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,885
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8418001247001
Salary Total
$4,885
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$44,133

Sandra J Layne holds the role of Executive Secretary I at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $44,133. Union affiliation: R04.

Caitlin D Mclaughlin

Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$43,952
Base pay
$41,452
Overtime
$255
Other pay
$2,245
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,952
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,643
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8412011139001
Salary Total
$3,643
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$43,952

At Water Resources, Caitlin D Mclaughlin serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $43,952. They are represented by R04.

Paulina C Johnson

Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$43,752
Base pay
$43,032
Overtime
$320
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,752
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,789
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8414831139003
Salary Total
$3,789
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$43,752

Paulina C Johnson works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Water Resources. Paulina earned $43,752 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Ryan P Bradley

Information Officer I (Specialist)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$43,709
Base pay
$43,660
Overtime
$49
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,709
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,684
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8404505601002
Salary Total
$5,684
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$43,709

At Water Resources, Ryan P Bradley serves as a Information Officer I (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $43,709. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Devin A Stringfellow

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$43,596
Base pay
$41,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,810
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,596
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,578
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8407705393001
Salary Total
$6,578
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$43,596

Devin A Stringfellow works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Water Resources. Devin earned $43,596 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Kathleena J Jones-Ramsey

Personnel Specialist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$42,990
Base pay
$40,945
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,045
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,990
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,825
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8407601303001
Salary Total
$3,825
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$42,990

Kathleena J Jones-Ramsey is a Personnel Specialist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $42,990. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Joanne J Alcala

Business Service Officer I (Specialist)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$42,936
Base pay
$17,232
Overtime
$1,628
Other pay
$24,076
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,936
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
KERN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,916
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8425104720001
Salary Total
$5,916
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$42,936

Joanne J Alcala works as a Business Service Officer I (Specialist) for Water Resources. Joanne earned $42,936 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.

Rebecca J Mills

Legal Secretary/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$42,797
Base pay
$42,297
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,797
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,120
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8401391282002
Salary Total
$4,120
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$42,797

At Water Resources, Rebecca J Mills serves as a Legal Secretary. Their 2023 pay totaled $42,797. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Arturo Briseno

Chief Hydroelectric Plant Operator/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$42,783
Base pay
$33,220
Overtime
$780
Other pay
$8,783
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,783
Union / bargaining unit
S12
Work county
BUTTE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$11,252
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8422306461501
Salary Total
$11,252
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$42,783

Arturo Briseno is a Chief Hydroelectric Plant Operator at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $42,783. Union affiliation: S12.

Kathleen D Wright

Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Specialist)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$42,517
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$42,517
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,517
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,228
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8421253674001
Salary Total
$8,373
Time Base
PT
Total Pay
$42,517

Kathleen D Wright works as a Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Specialist) for Water Resources. Kathleen earned $42,517 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.

Bruce Forsterer

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$42,446
Base pay
$42,446
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,446
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,114
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8401705393900
Salary Total
$41
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$42,446

Bruce Forsterer holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $42,446. Union affiliation: R01.

Samuel A Harris

Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$42,422
Base pay
$40,468
Overtime
$59
Other pay
$1,895
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,422
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,609
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8432601139002
Salary Total
$3,609
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$42,422

Samuel A Harris works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Water Resources. Samuel earned $42,422 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Maison J Simas

Water Resources Technician I/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$42,273
Base pay
$23,166
Overtime
$7,501
Other pay
$11,606
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,273
Union / bargaining unit
R11
Work county
MERCED

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,214
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8424303044180
Salary Total
$4,214
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$42,273

At Water Resources, Maison J Simas serves as a Water Resources Technician I. Their 2023 pay totaled $42,273. Their bargaining unit is R11.

Chavez C D'Augustine

Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$42,260
Base pay
$40,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,599
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,260
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,017
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8408015157900
Salary Total
$4,017
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$42,260

Chavez C D'Augustine holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $42,260. They are represented by R01.

Kristina K Fong

Staff Services Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$42,211
Base pay
$41,836
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$375
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,211
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,723
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8406515157001
Salary Total
$3,723
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$42,211

Kristina K Fong is a Staff Services Analyst at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $42,211. They are represented by R01.

Kevin C Watson

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$42,196
Base pay
$40,706
Overtime
$1,440
Other pay
$50
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,196
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,244
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8434803137047
Salary Total
$8,391
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$42,196

Kevin C Watson works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Kevin earned $42,196 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.

Mai G Moua

Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$42,141
Base pay
$39,483
Overtime
$238
Other pay
$2,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,141
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,643
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8414201139003
Salary Total
$3,470
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$42,141

At Water Resources, Mai G Moua serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $42,141. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Cecil E Fuller

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$41,925
Base pay
$41,775
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$150
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,925
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,175
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8403853137003
Salary Total
$6,175
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$41,925

Cecil E Fuller works as a Engineer, Water Resources for Water Resources. Cecil earned $41,925 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.

Tina Tang

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$41,848
Base pay
$40,148
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,700
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,848
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,744
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8401805393029
Salary Total
$5,744
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$41,848

Tina Tang holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $41,848. They are represented by R01.

Jessica L Mcqueen

Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$41,574
Base pay
$41,142
Overtime
$131
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,574
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,643
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8420111139001
Salary Total
$3,643
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$41,574

Jessica L Mcqueen holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $41,574. Union affiliation: R04.

Jacob E Farrall

Office Technician (Typing)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$41,477
Base pay
$41,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,477
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,643
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8431101139005
Salary Total
$3,643
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$41,477

Jacob E Farrall is a Office Technician (Typing) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $41,477. Union affiliation: R04.

Michael S Salvador

Assistant Utility Craftsworker Superintendent, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$41,357
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$41,357
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,357
Union / bargaining unit
S12
Work county
YOLO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,464
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8414846262501
Salary Total
$9,514
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$41,357

At Water Resources, Michael S Salvador serves as a Assistant Utility Craftsworker Superintendent, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $41,357. Union affiliation: S12.

Phu L Huynh

Supervising Engineer Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$41,345
Base pay
$12,712
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,632
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,345
Union / bargaining unit
E48
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,531
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8417403258900
Salary Total
$13,318
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$41,345

Phu L Huynh is a Supervising Engineer Water Resources at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $41,345. Their bargaining unit is E48.

Stephen E Barker

Office Assistant (Typing)/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$41,175
Base pay
$39,055
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,175
Union / bargaining unit
R04
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,512
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8406521379006
Salary Total
$3,345
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$41,175

Stephen E Barker is a Office Assistant (Typing) at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $41,175. They are represented by R04.

Dona L Calder

Engineer, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$41,039
Base pay
$41,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,039
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$11,567
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8444003137900
Salary Total
$69
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$41,039

At Water Resources, Dona L Calder serves as a Engineer, Water Resources. Their 2023 pay totaled $41,039. They are represented by R09.

David M Roy

Associate Telecommunications Engineer/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$40,991
Base pay
$38,610
Overtime
$2,381
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,991
Union / bargaining unit
R09
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,244
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8427613640002
Salary Total
$9,544
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$40,991

David M Roy is a Associate Telecommunications Engineer at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $40,991. They are represented by R09.

Sarah C Heffner

Environmental Scientist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$40,976
Base pay
$34,808
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,167
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,976
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
YOLO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,380
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8403250762009
Salary Total
$7,380
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$40,976

Sarah C Heffner holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Water Resources. In 2023, their total compensation was $40,976. Union affiliation: R10.

Tina M Benoit

Personnel Specialist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$40,975
Base pay
$40,925
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,975
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$3,800
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8407501303900
Salary Total
$3,800
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$40,975

Tina M Benoit is a Personnel Specialist at Water Resources. 2023 total compensation came to $40,975. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Andres Reyna

Administrative Officer II, Resources Agency/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$40,842
Base pay
$24,852
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$15,990
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,842
Union / bargaining unit
S01
Work county
CONTRA COSTA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,418
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8424104558504
Salary Total
$7,418
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$40,842

At Water Resources, Andres Reyna serves as a Administrative Officer II, Resources Agency. Their 2023 pay totaled $40,842. They are represented by S01.

Evan H Showers

Environmental Scientist/Water Resources

2023 total comp
$40,815
Base pay
$39,523
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,292
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,815
Union / bargaining unit
R10
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,145
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
8433200762900
Salary Total
$24
Time Base
INT
Total Pay
$40,815

Evan H Showers works as a Environmental Scientist for Water Resources. Evan earned $40,815 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.