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

Job-title file

Chemical Engineering

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

21 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $158,754, above the department median of $77,955.

Employees: 21
Total payroll: $3.2M
Role median: $158,754
Agency median: $77,955
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$92,759$192,775+

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

How total compensation varies among the 21 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)

Chemical Engineering is held in 12 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $158,754 ranks #4 of 12.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$191,900 · 3

Department of Transportation

$179,462 · 1

Department of Homeland Security

$167,276 · 9

Department of Commerce

$151,455 · 52

Department of Energy

$149,422 · 11

Environmental Protection Agency

$144,266 · 74

Department of Interior

$139,883 · 2

Department of Health and Human Services

$138,173 · 40

Department of Labor

$120,341 · 8

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$118,643 · 28

Chemical Safety/Hazard Investigation Bd

$74,942 · 3

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Rafael Garcia

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$193,275

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,275
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Wyndmoor
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 429515091
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Rafael Garcia serves as a Chemical Engineering based in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. Their 2024 pay totaled $193,275. They are classified at grade 15.

Margaret Tomasula

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$192,025

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $125
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,025
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Wyndmoor
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 429515091
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Margaret Tomasula works as a Chemical Engineering for Department of Agriculture based in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. Margaret earned $192,025 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Kjell Klasson

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$188,354

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $186,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,354
Pay grade: 15
Work city: New Orleans
Work county: Orleans
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,854
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221690071
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Kjell Klasson serves as a Chemical Engineering based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Their 2024 pay totaled $188,354. They are classified at grade 15.

Bruce Dien

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$186,854

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $186,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,854
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Peoria
Work county: Peoria
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,854
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 176850143
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Bruce Dien serves as a Chemical Engineering based in Peoria, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $186,854. They are classified at grade 15.

Nasibuddin Qureshi

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$186,854

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $186,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,854
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Peoria
Work county: Peoria
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,854
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 176850143
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Nasibuddin Qureshi serves as a Chemical Engineering based in Peoria, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $186,854. They are classified at grade 15.

Patricia Slininger

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$186,854

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $186,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,854
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Peoria
Work county: Peoria
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,854
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 176850143
Length of Service (Years): 44
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Patricia Slininger is a Chemical Engineering at Department of Agriculture based in Peoria, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $186,854. They are classified at grade 15.

Robert Dunn

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$177,272

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $177,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,272
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Peoria
Work county: Peoria
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,272
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 176850143
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robert Dunn works as a Chemical Engineering for Department of Agriculture based in Peoria, Illinois. Robert earned $177,272 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Sudarsan Mukhopadhyay

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$170,329

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $170,329
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,329
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Wyndmoor
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $170,329
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 429515091
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Sudarsan Mukhopadhyay serves as a Chemical Engineering based in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. Their 2024 pay totaled $170,329. They are classified at grade 14.

Carl Houtman

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$167,690

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $167,690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,690
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Madison
Work county: Dane
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,690
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carl Houtman works as a Chemical Engineering for Department of Agriculture based in Madison, Wisconsin. Carl earned $167,690 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Nicole Stark

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$162,900

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $162,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Madison
Work county: Dane
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nicole Stark is a Chemical Engineering at Department of Agriculture based in Madison, Wisconsin. 2024 total compensation came to $162,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Bradley Hernlem

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$158,754

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $158,754
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,754
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Albany
Work county: Alameda
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,754
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060020001
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Bradley Hernlem serves as a Chemical Engineering based in Albany, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $158,754. They are classified at grade 13.

Brajendra Sharma

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$149,166

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $147,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,166
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Wyndmoor
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $147,916
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 429515091
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brajendra Sharma holds the role of Chemical Engineering at Department of Agriculture based in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $149,166. Their pay grade is 14.

Yaseen Elkasabi

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$148,291

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $147,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,291
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Wyndmoor
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $147,916
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 429515091
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Yaseen Elkasabi holds the role of Chemical Engineering at Department of Agriculture based in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $148,291. Their pay grade is 14.

Dana Miles

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$146,639

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $146,639
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,639
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Mississippi State
Work county: Oktibbeha
Work state: Mississippi

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,639
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 281620105
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dana Miles is a Chemical Engineering at Department of Agriculture based in Mississippi State, Mississippi. 2024 total compensation came to $146,639. They are classified at grade 14.

Ryan Stoklosa

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$126,423

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $125,173
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,423
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Wyndmoor
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,173
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 429515091
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ryan Stoklosa is a Chemical Engineering at Department of Agriculture based in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $126,423. They are classified at grade 13.

Candice Ellison

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$117,836

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $117,586
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,836
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Wyndmoor
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,586
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 429515091
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Candice Ellison works as a Chemical Engineering for Department of Agriculture based in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. Candice earned $117,836 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Richard Reiner

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$110,148

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $110,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,148
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Madison
Work county: Dane
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,148
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,289
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Richard Reiner serves as a Chemical Engineering based in Madison, Wisconsin. Their 2024 pay totaled $110,148. They are classified at grade 12.

Valerie Garcia-Negron

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$106,762

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $105,262
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,762
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Wyndmoor
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,262
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 429515091
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Valerie Garcia-Negron holds the role of Chemical Engineering at Department of Agriculture based in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $106,762. Their pay grade is 12.

Winnie Yee

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$103,787

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $103,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,787
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Wyndmoor
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $103,787
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 429515091
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Winnie Yee is a Chemical Engineering at Department of Agriculture based in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $103,787. They are classified at grade 11.

Michael Mcanulty

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$103,073

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $102,073
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,073
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Wyndmoor
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,073
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 429515091
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Michael Mcanulty serves as a Chemical Engineering based in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. Their 2024 pay totaled $103,073. They are classified at grade 12.

Evan Wegener

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$92,759

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $92,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,759
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Peoria
Work county: Peoria
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 176850143
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Evan Wegener serves as a Chemical Engineering based in Peoria, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $92,759. They are classified at grade 12.