U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Agriculture / Agronomy

Job-title file

Agronomy at Department of Agriculture, U.S. Federal Government

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

224 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $103,732, above the department median of $82,148.

Employees: 224
Total payroll: $24.8M
Role median: $103,732
Agency median: $82,148
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$194,150+

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How total compensation varies among the 224 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Agronomy is held in 3 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $103,732 ranks #3 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Veterans Affairs

$140,268 · 4

Environmental Protection Agency

$124,409 · 7

Median total compensation for the Agronomy role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Agriculture

Accounting 791
Administrative Officer 342
Agricultural Commodity Aid 1,325
Agricultural Commodity Grading 1,947
Agricultural Engineering 353
Agricultural Marketing 562
Agricultural Program Specialist 432
Animal Health Technician 431
Archeology 712
Biological Science Student Trainee 412
Biological Science Technician 5,482
Budget Analysis 811
Chemistry 346
Civil Engineering 1,383
Consumer Safety 385
Consumer Safety Inspection 6,146
Contracting 879
Ecology 436
Economist 488
Engineering Equipment Operating 632
Engineering Technical 914
Entomology 428
Financial Administration and Program 778
Fish Biology 305
Food Inspection 1,071
Forestry 1,607
Forestry Technician 18,655
General Arts and Information 394
General Business and Industry 2,789
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 7,103
General Physical Science 289
Genetics 348
Grants Management 672
Human Resources Assistance 433
Human Resources Management 1,594
Hydrology 383
Information Technology Management 3,086
Laboring 489
Loan Specialist 3,620
Maintenance Mechanic 389
Management and Program Analysis 3,137
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 527
Microbiology 491
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 7,794
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 1,981
Plant Protection Technician 1,109
Program Management 1,378
Public Affairs 802
Rangeland Management 620
Realty 641
Social Science 476
Soil Conservation 5,359
Soil Conservation Technician 888
Soil Science 828
Statistics 578
Support Services Administration 444
Transportation Specialist 299
Veterinary Medical Science 1,661
Wildland Fire Management 6,410
Wildlife Biology 1,317

Record list

Employees with this title

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Peter Kleinman

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$210,310

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,110
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $210,310
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: J

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

Peter Kleinman holds the role of Agronomy at Department of Agriculture based in Fort Collins, Colorado. In 2026, their total compensation was $210,310. Their pay grade is 15.

Peter Vadas

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$209,010

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,810
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $209,010
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: A

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

Peter Vadas works as a Agronomy for Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. Peter earned $209,010 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Teferi Tsegaye

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$208,510

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,510
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: D

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

Teferi Tsegaye works as a Agronomy for Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. Teferi earned $208,510 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Phillip Owens

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$205,777

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $182,467
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $23,310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $205,777
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Booneville
Work state: Arkansas
Middle name: R

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,467
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 050480083
Duty Station State: AR
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

At Department of Agriculture, Phillip Owens serves as a Agronomy based in Booneville, Arkansas. Their 2026 pay totaled $205,777. They are classified at grade 15.

Jack Mccarty

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$194,831

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $192,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,831
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Mississippi State
Work state: Mississippi
Middle name: Crane

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $192,331
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 281620105
Duty Station State: MS
Length of Service (Years): 51
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

Jack Mccarty holds the role of Agronomy at Department of Agriculture based in Mississippi State, Mississippi. In 2026, their total compensation was $194,831. Their pay grade is 15.

Betsy Dierberger

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$193,350

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $191,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,350
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: S

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,850
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

Betsy Dierberger holds the role of Agronomy at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $193,350. Their pay grade is 15.

Melanie Harrison

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$192,177

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $182,527
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,177
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Griffin
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: L

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,527
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 132510255
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

Melanie Harrison works as a Agronomy for Department of Agriculture based in Griffin, Georgia. Melanie earned $192,177 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Robert Mitchell

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$187,041

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $185,541
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,041
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Lincoln
Work state: Nebraska

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,541
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $158,501
Duty Station Code: 312830109
Duty Station State: NE
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

Robert Mitchell holds the role of Agronomy at Department of Agriculture based in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 2025, their total compensation was $187,041. Their pay grade is 15.

Kipling Balkcom

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$186,677

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $182,527
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,677
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Auburn
Work state: Alabama
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,527
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 010200081
Duty Station State: AL
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

Kipling Balkcom works as a Agronomy for Department of Agriculture based in Auburn, Alabama. Kipling earned $186,677 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Paul Adler

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$185,457

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $182,467
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,990
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,457
Pay grade: 15
Work city: State College
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,467
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 428100027
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

Paul Adler is a Agronomy at Department of Agriculture based in State College, Pennsylvania. 2026 total compensation came to $185,457. They are classified at grade 15.

John Grabber

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$184,957

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $182,467
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,490
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,957
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Madison
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,467
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

At Department of Agriculture, John Grabber serves as a Agronomy based in Madison, Wisconsin. Their 2026 pay totaled $184,957. They are classified at grade 15.

Joseph Bagdon

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$182,661

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $182,661
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,661
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Amherst
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,661
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 250030015
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

Joseph Bagdon holds the role of Agronomy at Department of Agriculture based in Amherst, Massachusetts. In 2025, their total compensation was $182,661. Their pay grade is 14.

Cameron Douglass

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$180,813

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Economist
Base pay: $178,613
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,813
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Scarborough
Work state: Maine
Middle name: Hale

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $178,613
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG38
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Duty Station Code: 237265005
Duty Station State: ME
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

At Department of Agriculture, Cameron Douglass serves as a Agronomy based in Scarborough, Maine. Their 2024 pay totaled $180,813. They are classified at grade 15.

Kyle Mankin

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$179,656

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $179,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,656
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,656
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $137,646
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

Kyle Mankin works as a Agronomy for Department of Agriculture based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Kyle earned $179,656 in 2025. Their pay grade is 15.

Shannon Osborne

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$177,632

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $172,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,028
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,632
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Brookings
Work state: South Dakota
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,604
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 460360011
Duty Station State: SD
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

Shannon Osborne holds the role of Agronomy at Department of Agriculture based in Brookings, South Dakota. In 2026, their total compensation was $177,632. Their pay grade is 15.

Haile Tewolde

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$177,536

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $177,536
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,536
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Mississippi State
Work state: Mississippi

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,536
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 281620105
Duty Station State: MS
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

At Department of Agriculture, Haile Tewolde serves as a Agronomy based in Mississippi State, Mississippi. Their 2026 pay totaled $177,536. They are classified at grade 15.

Richard Johnson

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$172,631

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $163,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,117
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,631
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Houma
Work state: Louisiana
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,514
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 221070109
Duty Station State: LA
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

Richard Johnson is a Agronomy at Department of Agriculture based in Houma, Louisiana. 2026 total compensation came to $172,631. They are classified at grade 14.

Marty Schmer

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$171,550

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $162,740
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,810
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,550
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Lincoln
Work state: Nebraska
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,740
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,023
Duty Station Code: 312830109
Duty Station State: NE
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

Marty Schmer works as a Agronomy for Department of Agriculture based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Marty earned $171,550 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Giulio Ferruzzi

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$169,960

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $169,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,960
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,960
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $134,750
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

Giulio Ferruzzi works as a Agronomy for Department of Agriculture based in Portland, Oregon. Giulio earned $169,960 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Joseph Massey

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$164,857

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $162,740
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,117
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,857
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Jonesboro
Work state: Arkansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,740
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,023
Duty Station Code: 052070031
Duty Station State: AR
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

At Department of Agriculture, Joseph Massey serves as a Agronomy based in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,857. They are classified at grade 15.

William Stevens

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$162,375

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $150,935
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,440
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,375
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Sidney
Work state: Montana
Middle name: Bart

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,935
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 301070083
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

William Stevens works as a Agronomy for Department of Agriculture based in Sidney, Montana. William earned $162,375 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Ronald Sorensen

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$161,889

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $161,889
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,889
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Dawson
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $161,889
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 131580273
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

Ronald Sorensen works as a Agronomy for Department of Agriculture based in Dawson, Georgia. Ronald earned $161,889 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Tibor Horvath

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$160,821

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $159,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,821
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Greensboro
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,321
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 371940081
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

Tibor Horvath works as a Agronomy for Department of Agriculture based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Tibor earned $160,821 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Stephen Woodruff

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$156,887

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $154,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,887
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Greensboro
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,787
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Duty Station Code: 371940081
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

Stephen Woodruff is a Agronomy at Department of Agriculture based in Greensboro, North Carolina. 2024 total compensation came to $156,887. They are classified at grade 14.

J Williams

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$156,542

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $156,542
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,542
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: Joseph

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,542
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $124,112
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

J Williams works as a Agronomy for Department of Agriculture based in Portland, Oregon. J earned $156,542 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Benjamin Reed

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$156,470

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $154,970
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,470
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fort Worth
Work state: Texas
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,970
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 482450439
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

Benjamin Reed holds the role of Agronomy at Department of Agriculture based in Fort Worth, Texas. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,470. Their pay grade is 14.

Christopher Coreil

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$156,470

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $154,970
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,470
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fort Worth
Work state: Texas
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,970
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 482450439
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

Christopher Coreil is a Agronomy at Department of Agriculture based in Fort Worth, Texas. 2026 total compensation came to $156,470. They are classified at grade 14.

Shannon Carpenter

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$152,337

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $150,837
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,337
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Isanti
Work state: Minnesota
Middle name: Rae

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,837
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 273530059
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

At Department of Agriculture, Shannon Carpenter serves as a Agronomy based in Isanti, Minnesota. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,337. They are classified at grade 14.

Brett Allen

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$148,859

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $146,742
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,117
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,859
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Sidney
Work state: Montana
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,742
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 301070083
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

Brett Allen holds the role of Agronomy at Department of Agriculture based in Sidney, Montana. In 2026, their total compensation was $148,859. Their pay grade is 14.

Svetlana Yurgel

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$147,296

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $138,356
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,940
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,296
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Prosser
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,356
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 531750005
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

Svetlana Yurgel works as a Agronomy for Department of Agriculture based in Prosser, Washington. Svetlana earned $147,296 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Zahangir Kabir

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$146,832

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $141,582
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,832
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Davis
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,582
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 060980113
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

Zahangir Kabir is a Agronomy at Department of Agriculture based in Davis, California. 2026 total compensation came to $146,832. They are classified at grade 13.

Steven Boetger

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$146,639

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $146,639
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,639
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Greensboro
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,639
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Duty Station Code: 371940081
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

Steven Boetger holds the role of Agronomy at Department of Agriculture based in Greensboro, North Carolina. In 2024, their total compensation was $146,639. Their pay grade is 14.

Saseendran Anapalli

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$146,077

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $142,549
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,528
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,077
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Stoneville
Work state: Mississippi
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,549
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 282455151
Duty Station State: MS
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

At Department of Agriculture, Saseendran Anapalli serves as a Agronomy based in Stoneville, Mississippi. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,077. They are classified at grade 14.

Phillip Wadl

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$143,884

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $138,356
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,528
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,884
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,356
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 450410019
Duty Station State: SC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

At Department of Agriculture, Phillip Wadl serves as a Agronomy based in Charleston, South Carolina. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,884. They are classified at grade 14.

Susan Tallman

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$142,794

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $141,294
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,794
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fort Worth
Work state: Texas
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,294
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,028
Duty Station Code: 482450439
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

Susan Tallman is a Agronomy at Department of Agriculture based in Fort Worth, Texas. 2026 total compensation came to $142,794. They are classified at grade 14.

Mark Bernards

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$141,885

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $141,135
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,885
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Morris
Work state: Minnesota
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,135
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $120,566
Duty Station Code: 274930149
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

Mark Bernards holds the role of Agronomy at Department of Agriculture based in Morris, Minnesota. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,885. Their pay grade is 14.

Arlene Advientoborbe

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$141,884

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $138,356
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,528
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,884
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Jonesboro
Work state: Arkansas
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,356
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 052070031
Duty Station State: AR
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

At Department of Agriculture, Arlene Advientoborbe serves as a Agronomy based in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,884. They are classified at grade 14.

Hudson Minshew

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$141,582

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $141,582
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,582
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Davis
Work state: California
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,582
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 060980113
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

Hudson Minshew holds the role of Agronomy at Department of Agriculture based in Davis, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,582. Their pay grade is 13.

Karen Lowell

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$141,507

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $138,007
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,507
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Salinas
Work state: California
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,007
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,306
Duty Station Code: 063180053
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

At Department of Agriculture, Karen Lowell serves as a Agronomy based in Salinas, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,507. They are classified at grade 12.

William Durham

Agronomy/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$141,299

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $141,299
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,299
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fort Worth
Work state: Texas
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,299
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,032
Duty Station Code: 482450439
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

At Department of Agriculture, William Durham serves as a Agronomy based in Fort Worth, Texas. Their 2025 pay totaled $141,299. They are classified at grade 13.