Behavior Specialist I
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $5,126 to $6,700 | $61,512 to $80,400 |
| S | $5,702 to $8,897 | $68,424 to $106,764 |
| U | $6,802 to $8,897 | $81,624 to $106,764 |
Representation
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees represents Bargaining Unit R19, Health and Social Services / Professional.
Where these jobs are
49 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Hospitals, Department of State | 42 |
| Department of Developmental Services | 7 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors across all California employers was $39,500 a year in 2016. This classification is authorized from $61,512 to $106,764 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 R1 Range 1 designation — refer to applicable classification specification.