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California Offers High-Paying State Jobs Up to $47K Monthly

2/27/2026

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California is advertising high-paying state government jobs, led by CalPERS' deputy chief investment officer with a monthly base salary of $28,325–$47,208 to support a pension fund of $599.5 billion.
A prison health care executive role pays $33,740 to $42,090 monthly.
State prisons also offer chief psychiatrist roles at $34,420 to $35,280 per month.
Many positions include performance-based incentives that can raise total compensation.

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Story summary

California is advertising high-paying state government jobs, led by CalPERS' deputy chief investment officer with a monthly base salary of $28,325–$47,208 to support a pension fund of $599.5 billion.
A prison health care executive role pays $33,740 to $42,090 monthly.
State prisons also offer chief psychiatrist roles at $34,420 to $35,280 per month.
Many positions include performance-based incentives that can raise total compensation.