About Us

Transparent California is a public records platform that collects, organizes, and publishes official government salary and pension data to help Californians understand how public funds are spent.

How We Collect and Verify Data

Employee Salaries & Wages

Base pay reported by public agencies.

Overtime & Additional Pay

Extra compensation, bonuses, and adjustments.

Benefits & Pensions

Employer-paid benefits and retirement contributions.

Historical Records

Multi-year compensation data by agency and employee.

Our Commitment to Accuracy

Accuracy and neutrality are central to our work. Transparent California uses only official public records, labels all sources clearly, and updates information when agencies release corrections or revisions.

Support Open Government Data

Transparent California relies on public support to maintain the platform, process new records, and expand access to public information.