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

Job-title file

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

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

242 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $85,238, above the department median of $82,148.

Employees: 242
Total payroll: $22.1M
Role median: $85,238
Agency median: $82,148
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$49,025$165,218+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 242 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)

Botany is held in 5 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $85,238 ranks #5 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Smithsonian Institution

$187,093 · 7

Department of Health and Human Services

$142,015 · 1

Environmental Protection Agency

$104,350 · 1

Department of Interior

$96,116 · 89

Median total compensation for the Botany 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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Lisa Castlebury

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$208,760

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,560
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,760
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): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

Lisa Castlebury works as a Botany for Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. Lisa earned $208,760 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Richard Olsen

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$203,010

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,810
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $203,010
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: T

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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): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

At Department of Agriculture, Richard Olsen serves as a Botany based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $203,010. They are classified at grade 15.

Delilah Wood

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$182,160

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $172,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,180
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,160
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Albany
Work state: California
Middle name: F

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,980
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 060020001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 48
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

Delilah Wood holds the role of Botany at Department of Agriculture based in Albany, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $182,160. Their pay grade is 13.

William Carromero Marcano

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$173,700

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $172,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,700
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,700
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

William Carromero Marcano holds the role of Botany at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $173,700. Their pay grade is 14.

Timothy Torbett

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$172,980

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $172,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,980
Pay grade: 13
Work city: South San Francisco
Work state: California
Middle name: J

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,980
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 063730081
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 52
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

Timothy Torbett holds the role of Botany at Department of Agriculture based in South San Francisco, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,980. Their pay grade is 13.

Michael Wiemann

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$163,514

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $163,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,514
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Madison
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: C

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,514
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

Michael Wiemann works as a Botany for Department of Agriculture based in Madison, Wisconsin. Michael earned $163,514 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Douglas Goldman

Botany/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
Middle name: Harris

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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): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

Douglas Goldman holds the role of Botany at Department of Agriculture based in Greensboro, North Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $160,821. Their pay grade is 14.

David Pivorunas

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$158,322

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $158,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,322
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,322
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

At Department of Agriculture, David Pivorunas serves as a Botany based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,322. They are classified at grade 13.

Mark Garland

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$152,435

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $150,935
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,435
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Greensboro
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: Albert

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,935
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 371940081
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

Mark Garland is a Botany at Department of Agriculture based in Greensboro, North Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $152,435. They are classified at grade 14.

Cynthia Huebner

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$150,935

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $150,935
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,935
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Morgantown
Work state: West Virginia

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,935
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 541840061
Duty Station State: WV
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

Cynthia Huebner is a Botany at Department of Agriculture based in Morgantown, West Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $150,935. They are classified at grade 14.

Margaret Smither Kopperl

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$147,468

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $145,468
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,468
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Lockeford
Work state: California
Middle name: L

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,468
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 061933077
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

At Department of Agriculture, Margaret Smither Kopperl serves as a Botany based in Lockeford, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,468. They are classified at grade 12.

Melanie Schori

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$145,904

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $138,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,880
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,904
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,024
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

Melanie Schori is a Botany at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $145,904. They are classified at grade 13.

Alex Wiedenhoeft

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$143,049

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $142,549
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,049
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Madison
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,549
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

Alex Wiedenhoeft is a Botany at Department of Agriculture based in Madison, Wisconsin. 2026 total compensation came to $143,049. They are classified at grade 14.

Catalina Salgadosalazar

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$139,644

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,680
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,644
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

At Department of Agriculture, Catalina Salgadosalazar serves as a Botany based in Beltsville, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $139,644. They are classified at grade 13.

Anne Frances

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$138,144

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,180
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,144
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

Anne Frances works as a Botany for Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. Anne earned $138,144 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Keith Clancy

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$136,361

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $133,611
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,361
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Flushing
Work state: New York
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,611
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,855
Duty Station Code: 364170081
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

Keith Clancy holds the role of Botany at Department of Agriculture based in Flushing, New York. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,361. Their pay grade is 12.

Norma Diaz

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$134,945

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $134,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,945
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Houston
Work state: Texas
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,195
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

Norma Diaz works as a Botany for Department of Agriculture based in Houston, Texas. Norma earned $134,945 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Jamal Al Henaid

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$134,317

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $134,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,317
Pay grade: 12
Work city: El Segundo
Work state: California
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,317
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $98,422
Duty Station Code: 061150037
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

At Department of Agriculture, Jamal Al Henaid serves as a Botany based in El Segundo, California. Their 2025 pay totaled $134,317. They are classified at grade 12.

Ana Margina

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$133,611

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $133,611
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,611
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Linden
Work state: New Jersey
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,611
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,855
Duty Station Code: 341700039
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

Ana Margina works as a Botany for Department of Agriculture based in Linden, New Jersey. Ana earned $133,611 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Catalina Salgado-Salazar

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$132,638

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $132,638
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,638
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,638
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,028
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

Catalina Salgado-Salazar works as a Botany for Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. Catalina earned $132,638 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Kristin Fox

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$130,872

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $130,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,872
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Long Beach
Work state: California
Middle name: Eva

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,872
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $95,898
Duty Station Code: 061970037
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

Kristin Fox is a Botany at Department of Agriculture based in Long Beach, California. 2025 total compensation came to $130,872. They are classified at grade 12.

Vijayasankar Raman

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$129,904

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $129,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,904
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,904
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,987
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

Vijayasankar Raman holds the role of Botany at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,904. Their pay grade is 13.

Gregory Stull

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$129,844

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $128,619
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,225
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,844
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Wakely

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,619
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,027
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

Gregory Stull works as a Botany for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Gregory earned $129,844 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Todd Erickson

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$129,281

Sub-department: Agricultural Marketing Service
Base pay: $129,281
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,281
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Gastonia
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,281
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG02
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,031
Duty Station Code: 371800071
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

At Department of Agriculture, Todd Erickson serves as a Botany based in Gastonia, North Carolina. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,281. They are classified at grade 13.

Beatriz Ortiz Santana

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$127,725

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $127,725
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,725
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Madison
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,725
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

At Department of Agriculture, Beatriz Ortiz Santana serves as a Botany based in Madison, Wisconsin. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,725. They are classified at grade 13.

Kathryn Kennedy

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$127,400

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $125,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,400
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,400
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

At Department of Agriculture, Kathryn Kennedy serves as a Botany based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their 2024 pay totaled $127,400. They are classified at grade 13.

Mark Pistrang

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Cleveland
Work state: Tennessee
Middle name: Jay

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Duty Station Code: 470420011
Duty Station State: TN
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

Mark Pistrang is a Botany at Department of Agriculture based in Cleveland, Tennessee. 2024 total compensation came to $124,093. They are classified at grade 13.

Leovaldo Castaneda

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$123,927

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $123,927
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,927
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Miami
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,927
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 122010086
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 45
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

Leovaldo Castaneda works as a Botany for Department of Agriculture based in Miami, Florida. Leovaldo earned $123,927 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Tova Spector

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$123,879

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $120,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,879
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Mancos
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Leanne

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,629
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 081580083
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

At Department of Agriculture, Tova Spector serves as a Botany based in Mancos, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,879. They are classified at grade 13.

Matthew Sewell

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$121,785

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $121,785
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,785
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,785
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,925
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

Matthew Sewell is a Botany at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $121,785. They are classified at grade 13.

Clint Emerson

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$119,435

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $119,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,435
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bend
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: J

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,435
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $102,029
Duty Station Code: 410190017
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

Clint Emerson holds the role of Botany at Department of Agriculture based in Bend, Oregon. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,435. Their pay grade is 13.

Amanda Hendrix

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$119,081

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $117,081
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,081
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Missoula
Work state: Montana
Middle name: L

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,081
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 300830063
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

At Department of Agriculture, Amanda Hendrix serves as a Botany based in Missoula, Montana. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,081. They are classified at grade 13.

Chelsea Monks

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$118,483

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $115,733
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,483
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Corvallis
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: S

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,733
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,757
Duty Station Code: 410420003
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

At Department of Agriculture, Chelsea Monks serves as a Botany based in Corvallis, Oregon. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,483. They are classified at grade 12.

Gary Kauffman

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$117,047

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $113,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,047
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Asheville
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: L

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,047
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Duty Station Code: 370170021
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

Gary Kauffman works as a Botany for Department of Agriculture based in Asheville, North Carolina. Gary earned $117,047 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

David Taylor

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$116,362

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $116,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,362
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Winchester
Work state: Kentucky
Middle name: D

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,362
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 213610049
Duty Station State: KY
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

At Department of Agriculture, David Taylor serves as a Botany based in Winchester, Kentucky. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,362. They are classified at grade 12.

Thomas Philipps

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$115,213

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $115,213
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,213
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Lufkin
Work state: Texas
Middle name: C

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,213
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $98,422
Duty Station Code: 484160005
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

Thomas Philipps is a Botany at Department of Agriculture based in Lufkin, Texas. 2025 total compensation came to $115,213. They are classified at grade 12.

Zhenglian Xia

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$112,744

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $111,087
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,657
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,744
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $111,087
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,938
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

At Department of Agriculture, Zhenglian Xia serves as a Botany based in Beltsville, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,744. They are classified at grade 11.

Dirk Netz

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$112,578

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $110,828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,578
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Sparks
Work state: Nevada
Middle name: W

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,828
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,306
Duty Station Code: 320190031
Duty Station State: NV
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

Dirk Netz works as a Botany for Department of Agriculture based in Sparks, Nevada. Dirk earned $112,578 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

David Moore

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$112,258

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $112,258
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,258
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Pineville
Work state: Louisiana
Middle name: C

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,258
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $95,898
Duty Station Code: 221850079
Duty Station State: LA
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

David Moore holds the role of Botany at Department of Agriculture based in Pineville, Louisiana. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,258. Their pay grade is 12.

Anitra Walker

Botany/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$111,306

Sub-department: Agricultural Marketing Service
Base pay: $109,806
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,306
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Gastonia
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: D

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,806
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG02
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,757
Duty Station Code: 371800071
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

At Department of Agriculture, Anitra Walker serves as a Botany based in Gastonia, North Carolina. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,306. They are classified at grade 12.