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 $155,128, above the department median of $82,148.

Employees: 21
Total payroll: $3.2M
Role median: $155,128
Agency median: $82,148
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$96,982$199,656+

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 $155,128 ranks #6 of 12.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$203,856 · 4

Department of Transportation

$185,193 · 1

Department of Homeland Security

$166,503 · 8

Department of Commerce

$160,041 · 58

Department of Energy

$156,234 · 11

Environmental Protection Agency

$152,625 · 83

Department of Health and Human Services

$150,857 · 40

Department of Interior

$147,868 · 3

Department of Labor

$125,499 · 8

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$122,652 · 33

Chemical Safety/Hazard Investigation Board

$86,199 · 9

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.

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

Page 1

Rafael Garcia

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$200,440

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,240
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,440
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Wyndmoor
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

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: 429515091
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893

At Department of Agriculture, Rafael Garcia serves as a Chemical Engineering based in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. Their 2026 pay totaled $200,440. They are classified at grade 15.

Bruce Dien

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$198,481

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $192,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,481
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Peoria
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

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: 176850143
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893

At Department of Agriculture, Bruce Dien serves as a Chemical Engineering based in Peoria, Illinois. Their 2026 pay totaled $198,481. They are classified at grade 15.

Nasibuddin Qureshi

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$192,331

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $192,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,331
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Peoria
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

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: 176850143
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893

At Department of Agriculture, Nasibuddin Qureshi serves as a Chemical Engineering based in Peoria, Illinois. Their 2026 pay totaled $192,331. They are classified at grade 15.

Kjell Klasson

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$191,424

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $190,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,424
Pay grade: 15
Work city: New Orleans
Work state: Louisiana
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,424
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 221690071
Duty Station State: LA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893

At Department of Agriculture, Kjell Klasson serves as a Chemical Engineering based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Their 2025 pay totaled $191,424. They are classified at grade 15.

Patricia Slininger

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$188,854

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $186,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,854
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Peoria
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: J Watson

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,854
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Duty Station Code: 176850143
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 44
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893

Patricia Slininger is a Chemical Engineering at Department of Agriculture based in Peoria, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $188,854. They are classified at grade 15.

Sudarsan Mukhopadhyay

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$181,928

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $180,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,928
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Wyndmoor
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,178
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 429515091
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893

At Department of Agriculture, Sudarsan Mukhopadhyay serves as a Chemical Engineering based in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,928. They are classified at grade 14.

Carl Houtman

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$178,936

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $177,536
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,936
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Madison
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,536
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893

Carl Houtman works as a Chemical Engineering for Department of Agriculture based in Madison, Wisconsin. Carl earned $178,936 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Nicole Stark

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$174,604

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $172,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,604
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Madison
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,604
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893

Nicole Stark is a Chemical Engineering at Department of Agriculture based in Madison, Wisconsin. 2026 total compensation came to $174,604. They are classified at grade 15.

Bradley Hernlem

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$166,876

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $166,876
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,876
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Albany
Work state: California
Middle name: Jay

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $166,876
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $114,033
Duty Station Code: 060020001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893

At Department of Agriculture, Bradley Hernlem serves as a Chemical Engineering based in Albany, California. Their 2025 pay totaled $166,876. They are classified at grade 13.

Yaseen Elkasabi

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$165,975

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $161,697
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,278
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,975
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Wyndmoor
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $161,697
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 429515091
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893

Yaseen Elkasabi holds the role of Chemical Engineering at Department of Agriculture based in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,975. Their pay grade is 14.

Dana Miles

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$155,128

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $155,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,128
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Mississippi State
Work state: Mississippi
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $155,128
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 281620105
Duty Station State: MS
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893

Dana Miles is a Chemical Engineering at Department of Agriculture based in Mississippi State, Mississippi. 2026 total compensation came to $155,128. They are classified at grade 14.

Brajendra Sharma

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$151,666

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $147,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,666
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Wyndmoor
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: Kumar

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $147,916
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Duty Station Code: 429515091
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893

Brajendra Sharma holds the role of Chemical Engineering at Department of Agriculture based in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $151,666. Their pay grade is 14.

Ryan Stoklosa

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$135,673

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $132,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,673
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Wyndmoor
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,923
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 429515091
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893

Ryan Stoklosa is a Chemical Engineering at Department of Agriculture based in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. 2026 total compensation came to $135,673. They are classified at grade 13.

Candice Ellison

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$129,763

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $129,013
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,763
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Wyndmoor
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: Raffaela

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,013
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 429515091
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893

Candice Ellison works as a Chemical Engineering for Department of Agriculture based in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. Candice earned $129,763 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Michael Mcanulty

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$124,930

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $121,194
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,736
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,930
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Wyndmoor
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: Justin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,194
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,956
Duty Station Code: 429515091
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893

At Department of Agriculture, Michael Mcanulty serves as a Chemical Engineering based in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,930. They are classified at grade 13.

Valerie Garcianegron

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$121,944

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $121,194
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,944
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Wyndmoor
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,194
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,956
Duty Station Code: 429515091
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893

At Department of Agriculture, Valerie Garcianegron serves as a Chemical Engineering based in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,944. They are classified at grade 13.

Richard Reiner

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$117,762

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $116,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,762
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Madison
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

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: 552780025
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893

At Department of Agriculture, Richard Reiner serves as a Chemical Engineering based in Madison, Wisconsin. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,762. They are classified at grade 12.

Valerie Garcia-Negron

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$116,123

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $116,123
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,123
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Wyndmoor
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,123
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,025
Duty Station Code: 429515091
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893

Valerie Garcia-Negron holds the role of Chemical Engineering at Department of Agriculture based in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,123. Their pay grade is 13.

Winnie Yee

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$105,911

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $105,911
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,911
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Wyndmoor
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,911
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,108
Duty Station Code: 429515091
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893

Winnie Yee is a Chemical Engineering at Department of Agriculture based in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. 2025 total compensation came to $105,911. They are classified at grade 11.

Evan Wegener

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$103,974

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $98,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,515
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,974
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Peoria
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: Charles

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,459
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,110
Duty Station Code: 176850143
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893

At Department of Agriculture, Evan Wegener serves as a Chemical Engineering based in Peoria, Illinois. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,974. They are classified at grade 12.

Franklin Gong

Chemical Engineering/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$96,982

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $95,475
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,507
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,982
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Peoria
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: Leyang

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,475
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,561
Duty Station Code: 176850143
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893

Franklin Gong holds the role of Chemical Engineering at Department of Agriculture based in Peoria, Illinois. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,982. Their pay grade is 12.