Chief Physician and Surgeon
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| B | $14,246 to $18,808 | $170,952 to $225,696 |
| C | $14,948 to $21,196 | $179,376 to $254,352 |
| S | $18,789 to $23,559 | $225,468 to $282,708 |
| T | $19,834 to $24,868 | $238,008 to $298,416 |
| U | $20,878 to $28,801 | $250,536 to $345,612 |
| V | $22,210 to $23,559 | $266,520 to $282,708 |
| W | $23,442 to $24,868 | $281,304 to $298,416 |
| Y | $24,679 to $28,801 | $296,148 to $345,612 |
Representation
Association of California State Supervisors represents Bargaining Unit M16.
Where these jobs are
13 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Hospitals, Department of State | 8 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 5 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Family Medicine Physicians across all California employers was $252,010 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $170,952 to $345,612 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)
- Footnote P8 Pay differential code 8 — refer to applicable MOU or DPA rule for specific conditions.