PR26:21 SCO Newsroom For Immediate Release [email protected] 7/29/2026 Controller Malia M. Cohen Publishes 2025 Payroll Data for State Government, Superior Courts, and CSU Institutions SACRAMENTO — State Controller Malia M. Cohen announces the publication of 2025 payroll data for state departments, superior courts, and California State University (CSU) institutions on the Government Compensation in California (GCC) website. CSU institutions reported nearly $4.8 billion in total wages, $2 billion in retirement and health contributions, and $6.8 billion in total compensation. Superior courts reported nearly $1.8 billion in total wages, $586 million in retirement and health contributions, and $2.4 billion in total compensation. The State Controller also maintains and publishes salary data for state agencies, CSU institutions, and judges paid through the state’s Personnel and Payroll Services Division (PPSD). Follow the California State Controller’s Office on X, Facebook, and YouTube at @CAController and on Instagram at @CaliforniaController.