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A pay differential is special additional pay recognizing unusual competencies, circumstances, or working conditions applying to some or all incumbents in select classes. Pay Differentials are typically initiated through the collective bargaining process but may also be the result of a classification proposal. Creating and issuing a pay differential may be needed in order to recognize:

  • Recruitment and retention difficulties
  • Special professional or educational certification
  • Undesirable work location or shift assignment
  • Performance of atypical duties
  • Recognition of special but temporary responsibilities
  • Acquisition or possession of special licenses, skills, or training
  • Incentive-based pay
  • Other special considerations that impact a subgroup within a given class

There are over 400 Pay Differentials available to State employees who meet established standards. Be advised that this search feature will only display results of text included in the Pay Differential. If you are having trouble locating an item, try searching for the specific class title, class code, bargaining unit, and/or department. Please contact your HR office if you have any questions regarding Pay Differentials.

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All Pay Differentials
NumberTitle
481 On-Call Differential Pay - Bargaining Unit 16
480 Continuing Medical Education Pay - Bargaining Unit 16 and Related Excluded Employees
479 Psychiatrist In-Person Direct Patient Care Recruitment and Retention Differential - Bargaining Unit 16 and Excluded Employees
478 Mental Health and Wellness Differential - Bargaining Unit 06 and Related Excluded Employees
477 Psychologist Additional Caseload Differential Pay – Bargaining Unit 19
476 Retention Incentive Differential Pay For Hard-To-Keep/Fill Institutions – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation – Bargaining Unit 06 and Excluded Employees
475 Location Incentive Bonus – Bargaining Unit 06 Employees
474 Commercial Driver's License Differential – Bargaining Unit 06 and Excluded Employees
473 Health Care Facility Retention and Wildfire Emergency Response Payment - Bargaining Unit 12 and Related Excluded Employees
472 Cargo Tank Inspection Differential - Bargaining Unit 12 Employees
471 Workforce Stability Stipend - Bargaining Unit 12 and Related Excluded Employees
470 Caltrans Winter Operations Pay Differential - Bargaining Unit 12 and Related Excluded Employees
469 Recruitment and Retention Differential - Caltrans Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Bargaining Unit 12
468 Health Care Facility Retention Payment - Bargaining Units 01, 03, 04, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21 and Related Excluded Employees
467 Health Provider Recognition Payment - Bargaining Unit 16 and Related Excludeds
466 Health Care Facility Retention and Wildfire Emergency Response Payment - Bargaining Unit 13 and Related Excluded Employees
465 Health Care Facility Retention Payment - Bargaining Unit 19 and Related Excluded Employees
464 Temporary Recruitment and Retention Differential Pay - Bargaining Unit 02
463 Longevity Pay Differential - Bargaining Unit 18 and Excluded Employees
462 Mental Health and Wellnes Stipend 2022 - Bargaining Unit 18 and Related Excluded Employees
461 Public Safety Recognition Payment - Bargaining Unit 08 and Related Excluded Employees (Abolished)
460 HEALTH CARE FACILITY RETENTION PAYMENT – BARGAINING UNIT 10 AND RELATED EXCLUDED EMPLOYEES
459 Testing Observer Pay Differential - Excluded Employees (Abolished)
458 Health Care Facility Retention Payment - Bargaining Unit 06, 18 and Related Excluded Employees
457 Public Safety Recognition Payment - Bargaining Units 05, 07 and Related Excluded Employees (ABOLISHED)
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