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

Job-title file

Computer Science at Department of Agriculture, U.S. Federal Government

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

19 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $119,362, above the department median of $82,148.

Employees: 19
Total payroll: $2.4M
Role median: $119,362
Agency median: $82,148
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$83,401$206,829+

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

How total compensation varies among the 19 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)

Computer Science is held in 29 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $119,362 ranks #27 of 29.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Housing and Urban Development

$218,500 · 1

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$211,014 · 9

National Science Foundation

$207,500 · 51

Nat Archives and Records Administration

$197,200 · 1

Department of Energy

$196,200 · 8

Department of State

$193,850 · 7

Government Publishing Office

$191,850 · 1

Smithsonian Institution

$187,093 · 3

Department of Homeland Security

$185,234 · 15

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$182,415 · 3

Government Printing Office

$180,359 · 1

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$178,204 · 172

Median total compensation for the Computer Science 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

Justin Ronca

Computer Science/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$212,375

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $212,375
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $212,375
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $212,375
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $212,375
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

Justin Ronca works as a Computer Science for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Justin earned $212,375 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Elango Thillai

Computer Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$196,969

Sub-department: Fpac Business Center
Base pay: $195,469
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,969
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Kansas City
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,469
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG99
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 294120095
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

At Department of Agriculture, Elango Thillai serves as a Computer Science based in Kansas City, Missouri. Their 2026 pay totaled $196,969. They are classified at grade 15.

Ralph Thomas

Computer Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$152,535

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $150,935
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,535
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Blacksburg
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

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: 510180121
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

Ralph Thomas works as a Computer Science for Department of Agriculture based in Blacksburg, Virginia. Ralph earned $152,535 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Zhiqiang Yang

Computer Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$149,091

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $149,091
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,091
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Corvallis
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,091
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 410420003
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

At Department of Agriculture, Zhiqiang Yang serves as a Computer Science based in Corvallis, Oregon. Their 2026 pay totaled $149,091. They are classified at grade 13.

Atharv Rana

Computer Science/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$142,026

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $140,526
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,026
Pay grade: 13
Work city: San Jose
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $140,526
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,027
Duty Station Code: 063340085
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

Atharv Rana works as a Computer Science for Department of Agriculture based in San Jose, California. Atharv earned $142,026 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Xiaojun Hu

Computer Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$138,024

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $138,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,024
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Middletown
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,024
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 241000005
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

Xiaojun Hu works as a Computer Science for Department of Agriculture based in Middletown, Maryland. Xiaojun earned $138,024 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Charles Veneklase

Computer Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$132,476

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $129,976
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,476
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,976
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

Charles Veneklase holds the role of Computer Science at Department of Agriculture based in Portland, Oregon. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,476. Their pay grade is 13.

John Benoit

Computer Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$132,178

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $132,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,178
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Riverside
Work state: California
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,178
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,855
Duty Station Code: 063070065
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

John Benoit holds the role of Computer Science at Department of Agriculture based in Riverside, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,178. Their pay grade is 12.

James Solomakos

Computer Science/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$125,606

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $125,606
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,606
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Falcon Heights
Work state: Minnesota
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,606
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $98,422
Duty Station Code: 272300123
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

At Department of Agriculture, James Solomakos serves as a Computer Science based in Falcon Heights, Minnesota. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,606. They are classified at grade 12.

Kelly Peterson

Computer Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$119,362

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $116,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,362
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Pineville
Work state: Louisiana
Middle name: D

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: 221850079
Duty Station State: LA
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

Kelly Peterson is a Computer Science at Department of Agriculture based in Pineville, Louisiana. 2026 total compensation came to $119,362. They are classified at grade 12.

Bryan Lanier

Computer Science/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: Madison
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: L

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): 1550

Bryan Lanier holds the role of Computer Science at Department of Agriculture based in Madison, Wisconsin. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,362. Their pay grade is 12.

Joseph Mccollum

Computer Science/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: Knoxville
Work state: Tennessee
Middle name: M

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: 471300093
Duty Station State: TN
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

At Department of Agriculture, Joseph Mccollum serves as a Computer Science based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,362. They are classified at grade 12.

Daniel Crane

Computer Science/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: Syracuse
Work state: New York
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

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: 366010067
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

At Department of Agriculture, Daniel Crane serves as a Computer Science based in Syracuse, New York. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,213. They are classified at grade 12.

Kirk Moeller

Computer Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$109,959

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $109,959
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,959
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Rochester
Work state: New Hampshire
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,959
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,938
Duty Station Code: 330440017
Duty Station State: NH
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

At Department of Agriculture, Kirk Moeller serves as a Computer Science based in Rochester, New Hampshire. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,959. They are classified at grade 11.

Ethan Hobbs

Computer Science/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$101,094

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $97,079
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,015
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,094
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Chicago
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: Wesley

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,079
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

Ethan Hobbs is a Computer Science at Department of Agriculture based in Chicago, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $101,094. They are classified at grade 12.

Nathan Lighthart

Computer Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$99,241

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $97,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,095
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,241
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,146
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,430
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

Nathan Lighthart is a Computer Science at Department of Agriculture based in Fort Collins, Colorado. 2026 total compensation came to $99,241. They are classified at grade 11.

Nikalas Bledsoe

Computer Science/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$87,462

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,462
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Ocala
Work state: Florida
Middle name: Craig

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Duty Station Code: 122270083
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

Nikalas Bledsoe holds the role of Computer Science at Department of Agriculture based in Ocala, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,462. Their pay grade is 12.

Erika Hozeski

Computer Science/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$84,556

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $81,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,556
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Royal Oak
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: Jane

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,556
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,163
Duty Station Code: 264340125
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

Erika Hozeski works as a Computer Science for Department of Agriculture based in Royal Oak, Michigan. Erika earned $84,556 in 2025. Their pay grade is 11.

Zachary Cope

Computer Science/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$83,401

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $83,401
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,401
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Athens
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: Jeroah Culve

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,401
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,373
Duty Station Code: 130270059
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

Zachary Cope works as a Computer Science for Department of Agriculture based in Athens, Georgia. Zachary earned $83,401 in 2025. Their pay grade is 11.