These 10 California state jobs pay up to $30,000 a month with work-from-home perk
Looking for state jobs with remote work in California?
Despite Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order requiring most state employees to return to the office four days a week by July 1, some state jobs still offer the option of working from home.
As of Thursday, May 1, California was hiring for several full-time positions with hybrid and telework work schedules.
State jobs are known for offering competitive benefits and enrollment in the nation’s largest state public pension plan. Many of the following jobs have specific requirements, which are linked below.
Here were some of the latest available positions with telework options on the CalCareers website, as of Thursday, May 1:
Air resources engineer | Permanent, full-time
- Department: State Air Resources Board
- Location: Sacramento County
- Salary: $6,299 to $11,798 per month
The air resources engineer develops air pollution data and uses advanced models to study air quality across California, according to the listing.
This position offers a hybrid schedule with some telework. However, beginning July 1, employees must be in the office four days a week under the new state order.
The application for this position closes on Thursday, May 15.
Customer Service Technician | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Housing and Community Development
- Location: Sacramento County
- Salary: $3,721 to $4,664 monthly
The customer service technician answers calls from customers to handle questions about housing-related programs and providing accurate information based on laws and regulations.
This position offers hybrid telework and can allow full-time remote work under certain circumstances.
Applicants must live in California.
The application period closes on Monday, May 12.
Labor relations officer | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Financial Protection and Innovation
- Location: Sacramento County
- Salary: $6,963 to $8,650 per month
The labor relations officer advises on labor relations and telework policies by representing the department and helping ensure smooth employee-employer relations.
This is a hybrid position. In-person office days will increase to four days a week starting July 1.
The application for this position closes on Thursday, May 8.
Legal analyst | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Insurance
- Location: Sacramento County
- Salary: $5,368 to $6,720 per month
The legal analyst supports attorneys by processing cases, gathering data, tracking progress and conducting legal research.
This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
The application for this position closes on Wednesday, May 28.
Office technician | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Real Estate
- Location: Los Angeles County
- Salary: $3,717 to $4,654 monthly
The office technician is responsible for handling clerical and technical tasks, including setting up case files, looking up case and license information and responding to public requests.
While the position offers a hybrid work schedule, the “telework policy is subject to change, and additional in-office days may be required,” according to the CalCareers website.
The application for this position closes on Tuesday, May 13.
Program manager | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Housing and Community Development
- Location: Sacramento County
- Salary: $6,963 to $8,650 monthly
The program manager oversees teams managing disaster recovery and resiliency programs, guiding project design, funding decisions and compliance.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
The application for this position closes on Wednesday, May 14.
Program representative | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Housing and Community Development
- Location: Sacramento County
- Salary: $6,146 to $7,698 monthly
The program representative helps design and run the HOME-ARP Program by handling loan closings and program setup.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Applicants must live in California.
The application period ends on Tuesday, May 6.
Psychiatrist supervisor | Permanent, full-time
- Department: State Hospitals
- Location: Fresno County
- Salary: $25,096 to $30,542 per month
The psychiatrist supervisor oversees physicians and other professionals providing psychiatric care to individuals with mental illness. They also provide psychiatric care to persons with developmental or mental disorders.
This position is primarily remote, with occasional on-site work.
The application for this position closes on Tuesday, May 13.
Senior risk and process evaluation analyst | Permanent, full-time
- Department: State Lottery
- Location: Sacramento County
- Salary: $8,374 to $11,220 monthly
The senior risk and process evaluation analyst helps lead the successful rollout of department projects. This role involves managing, coordinating and overseeing efforts to make sure the projects align with the department’s goals.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. However, employees must be available to report to their assigned headquarters office in Sacramento as needed and at their own expense.
The application period ends on Thursday, May 22.
Staff services manager | Limited term, full-time
- Department: General Services
- Location: Yolo County
- Salary: $6,963 to $8,650 monthly
The staff services manager leads a team that ensures other employees get quality training. They also help improve services by suggesting new and effective ways to meet staff needs.
This position currently offers a hybrid schedule with up to three remote workdays per week, though candidates must live in California. Beginning July 1, employees will be required to work on-site four days a week.
The application period closes on Wednesday, May 14.
Wildfire mitigation plan supervisor | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety
- Location: Multiple
- Salary: $12,196 to $15,266 per month
The wildfire mitigation plan supervisor helps lead electric company wildfire safety efforts by overseeing plan reviews, shaping safety policies and managing staff members.
This remote-centered position allows for up to three days of telework per week.
To be eligible, employees must live in California and report to the office as needed. The reporting location will be the nearest office to the selected candidate’s home in Sacramento, San Francisco or Los Angeles.
The application period ends on Sunday, May 11.
This story was originally published May 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM with the headline "These 10 California state jobs pay up to $30,000 a month with work-from-home perk."
