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

Job-title file

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

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

106 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $60,046, below the department median of $82,148.

Employees: 106
Total payroll: $6.8M
Role median: $60,046
Agency median: $82,148
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$47,584$88,609+

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

How total compensation varies among the 106 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Cooking pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria — about 441,050 people — is $37,450. Department of Agriculture pays a median base salary of $59,699 for this role, 59% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Agriculture sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$28,480

$32,440

$37,450

$44,800

$49,670

Department of Agriculture median · $59,699

The bar is the range of annual wages for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Agriculture’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Agriculture is $60,046, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

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

Cooking is held in 5 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $60,046 ranks #3 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Homeland Security

$67,577 · 17

Department of Health and Human Services

$64,551 · 133

Department of Veterans Affairs

$56,579 · 2,265

Department of Interior

$50,860 · 250

Median total compensation for the Cooking 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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Hoyt Fleming

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$101,240

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $101,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,240
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Harpers Ferry
Work state: West Virginia
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $101,240
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $101,240
Duty Station Code: 541140037
Duty Station State: WV
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Hoyt Fleming is a Cooking at Department of Agriculture based in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $101,240. They are classified at grade 08.

Chi Chang

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$99,005

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $97,505
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,005
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Estacada
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,505
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,505
Duty Station Code: 410650005
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Chi Chang holds the role of Cooking at Department of Agriculture based in Estacada, Oregon. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,005. Their pay grade is 06.

Charles Pezdark

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$88,654

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $87,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,654
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Anaconda
Work state: Montana
Middle name: Mitchell

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,654
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $87,654
Duty Station Code: 300020023
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Charles Pezdark holds the role of Cooking at Department of Agriculture based in Anaconda, Montana. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,654. Their pay grade is 06.

Phyllis Lykins

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$88,204

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $87,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,204
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Darby
Work state: Montana
Middle name: Arlene

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,654
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $87,654
Duty Station Code: 300310081
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Phyllis Lykins holds the role of Cooking at Department of Agriculture based in Darby, Montana. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,204. Their pay grade is 06.

Tamera Leveque

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$86,757

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $86,757
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,757
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Nemo
Work state: South Dakota
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,757
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,757
Duty Station Code: 461937081
Duty Station State: SD
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Tamera Leveque holds the role of Cooking at Department of Agriculture based in Nemo, South Dakota. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,757. Their pay grade is 07.

David Carpenter

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$83,438

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $83,438
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,438
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Coeburn
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,438
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $83,438
Duty Station Code: 510600195
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

David Carpenter holds the role of Cooking at Department of Agriculture based in Coeburn, Virginia. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,438. Their pay grade is 07.

Elizabeth Hearne

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$83,040

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $82,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,040
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Pine Knot
Work state: Kentucky
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,040
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,040
Duty Station Code: 212648147
Duty Station State: KY
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Elizabeth Hearne is a Cooking at Department of Agriculture based in Pine Knot, Kentucky. 2026 total compensation came to $83,040. They are classified at grade 06.

Charles Helms

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$82,790

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $82,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,790
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Frenchburg
Work state: Kentucky
Middle name: Wayne

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,040
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,040
Duty Station Code: 211250165
Duty Station State: KY
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Charles Helms is a Cooking at Department of Agriculture based in Frenchburg, Kentucky. 2026 total compensation came to $82,790. They are classified at grade 06.

Abraham Bund

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $79,327
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,999
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Estacada
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: Lucas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,327
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,327
Duty Station Code: 410650005
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Abraham Bund is a Cooking at Department of Agriculture based in Estacada, Oregon. 2026 total compensation came to $82,326. They are classified at grade 07.

Andrea Rusch

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$82,184

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $81,184
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,184
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Yachats
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: Diane

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,184
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,184
Duty Station Code: 412269041
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Andrea Rusch is a Cooking at Department of Agriculture based in Yachats, Oregon. 2026 total compensation came to $82,184. They are classified at grade 06.

Teresa Slobojanmonaco

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$81,370

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $80,370
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,370
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Anaconda
Work state: Montana
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,370
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,370
Duty Station Code: 300020023
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Teresa Slobojanmonaco is a Cooking at Department of Agriculture based in Anaconda, Montana. 2026 total compensation came to $81,370. They are classified at grade 07.

Sherry Renkas

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$81,056

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $79,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,056
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Laona
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,556
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,556
Duty Station Code: 552580041
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Sherry Renkas holds the role of Cooking at Department of Agriculture based in Laona, Wisconsin. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,056. Their pay grade is 06.

Anthony Beckworth

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$79,743

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $78,743
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,743
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Anaconda
Work state: Montana
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,743
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,743
Duty Station Code: 300020023
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Anthony Beckworth holds the role of Cooking at Department of Agriculture based in Anaconda, Montana. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,743. Their pay grade is 08.

Susan Barbee

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$79,217

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $76,217
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,217
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Collbran
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Elaine

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,217
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,217
Duty Station Code: 080420077
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

At Department of Agriculture, Susan Barbee serves as a Cooking based in Collbran, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,217. They are classified at grade 06.

Anthony Hansen

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$78,719

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $76,969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,719
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Nemo
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,969
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,969
Duty Station Code: 461937081
Duty Station State: SD
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

At Department of Agriculture, Anthony Hansen serves as a Cooking based in Nemo, South Dakota. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,719. They are classified at grade 06.

Stephen Studer

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$77,490

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $77,490
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,490
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Darby
Work state: Montana
Middle name: Mathew

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,490
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $77,490
Duty Station Code: 300310081
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

At Department of Agriculture, Stephen Studer serves as a Cooking based in Darby, Montana. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,490. They are classified at grade 07.

Lynn Phillips

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$77,405

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $76,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,405
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Nemo
Work state: South Dakota
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,405
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,405
Duty Station Code: 461937081
Duty Station State: SD
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Lynn Phillips works as a Cooking for Department of Agriculture based in Nemo, South Dakota. Lynn earned $77,405 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Michael Brown

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$77,134

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $76,134
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,134
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Ozark
Work state: Arkansas
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,134
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,134
Duty Station Code: 053000047
Duty Station State: AR
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Michael Brown works as a Cooking for Department of Agriculture based in Ozark, Arkansas. Michael earned $77,134 in 2026. Their pay grade is 06.

Willie Jones

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$76,948

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $76,948
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,948
Pay grade: 06
Work city: White Swan
Work state: Washington
Middle name: Mack

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,948
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,948
Duty Station Code: 532507077
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Willie Jones is a Cooking at Department of Agriculture based in White Swan, Washington. 2025 total compensation came to $76,948. They are classified at grade 06.

Kimberly Kiser

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$76,800

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $75,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,800
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Coeburn
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Deniese

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,800
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,800
Duty Station Code: 510600195
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

At Department of Agriculture, Kimberly Kiser serves as a Cooking based in Coeburn, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,800. They are classified at grade 06.

Regina Stacy

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$76,237

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $75,487
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,237
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Bristol
Work state: Tennessee
Middle name: Dawn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,487
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,487
Duty Station Code: 470290163
Duty Station State: TN
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Regina Stacy holds the role of Cooking at Department of Agriculture based in Bristol, Tennessee. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,237. Their pay grade is 06.

Teresa Slobojan-Monaco

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$75,911

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $75,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,911
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Anaconda
Work state: Montana
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,111
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,111
Duty Station Code: 300020023
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Teresa Slobojan-Monaco is a Cooking at Department of Agriculture based in Anaconda, Montana. 2025 total compensation came to $75,911. They are classified at grade 07.

Melba Avery

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$75,716

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $75,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,716
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Pisgah Forest
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,716
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,716
Duty Station Code: 373655175
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Melba Avery works as a Cooking for Department of Agriculture based in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. Melba earned $75,716 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Kathy Kimbro

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$73,939

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $71,939
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,939
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Ogden
Work state: Utah
Middle name: Jean

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $71,939
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $71,939
Duty Station Code: 491350057
Duty Station State: UT
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Kathy Kimbro holds the role of Cooking at Department of Agriculture based in Ogden, Utah. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,939. Their pay grade is 06.

Courtney Wiest

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$73,878

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $72,878
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,878
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Chadron
Work state: Nebraska
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,878
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,878
Duty Station Code: 310960045
Duty Station State: NE
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

At Department of Agriculture, Courtney Wiest serves as a Cooking based in Chadron, Nebraska. Their 2024 pay totaled $73,878. They are classified at grade 06.

Caleb Schumer

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$73,775

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $73,775
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,775
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Puxico
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,775
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,775
Duty Station Code: 296550207
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Caleb Schumer holds the role of Cooking at Department of Agriculture based in Puxico, Missouri. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,775. Their pay grade is 06.

Tracey Welker

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$73,521

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $71,021
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,521
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Moses Lake
Work state: Washington
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $71,021
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $71,021
Duty Station Code: 531390025
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Tracey Welker works as a Cooking for Department of Agriculture based in Moses Lake, Washington. Tracey earned $73,521 in 2026. Their pay grade is 06.

Nicole Clyde

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$72,022

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $72,022
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,022
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Estacada
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,022
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,022
Duty Station Code: 410650005
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Nicole Clyde holds the role of Cooking at Department of Agriculture based in Estacada, Oregon. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,022. Their pay grade is 06.

William Yates

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$71,981

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $71,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,981
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Mammoth Cave
Work state: Kentucky
Middle name: Dale

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $71,981
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $71,981
Duty Station Code: 212155061
Duty Station State: KY
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

William Yates holds the role of Cooking at Department of Agriculture based in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,981. Their pay grade is 06.

Diana Valentine

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$71,706

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $69,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,706
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Cherokee
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,706
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $69,706
Duty Station Code: 370875173
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Diana Valentine works as a Cooking for Department of Agriculture based in Cherokee, North Carolina. Diana earned $71,706 in 2026. Their pay grade is 06.

Shawn Patterson

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$71,601

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $69,601
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,601
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Glide
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,601
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $69,601
Duty Station Code: 410814019
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Shawn Patterson is a Cooking at Department of Agriculture based in Glide, Oregon. 2026 total compensation came to $71,601. They are classified at grade 06.

Joshua Laufer

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$70,288

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $68,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,288
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Curlew
Work state: Washington
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,788
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,788
Duty Station Code: 530485019
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Joshua Laufer works as a Cooking for Department of Agriculture based in Curlew, Washington. Joshua earned $70,288 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.

Douglas Johannes

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$70,227

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $69,727
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,227
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Frenchburg
Work state: Kentucky
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,727
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $69,727
Duty Station Code: 211250165
Duty Station State: KY
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Douglas Johannes is a Cooking at Department of Agriculture based in Frenchburg, Kentucky. 2026 total compensation came to $70,227. They are classified at grade 07.

Melinda Bolstad

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$68,347

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $67,347
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,347
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Anaconda
Work state: Montana
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,347
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,347
Duty Station Code: 300020023
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Melinda Bolstad works as a Cooking for Department of Agriculture based in Anaconda, Montana. Melinda earned $68,347 in 2026. Their pay grade is 06.

Amy Johnson

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$68,347

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $67,347
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,347
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Anaconda
Work state: Montana
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,347
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,347
Duty Station Code: 300020023
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Amy Johnson is a Cooking at Department of Agriculture based in Anaconda, Montana. 2026 total compensation came to $68,347. They are classified at grade 06.

Kenneth James

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$66,637

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $66,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,637
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Moses Lake
Work state: Washington
Middle name: Brient

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,137
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,137
Duty Station Code: 531390025
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

At Department of Agriculture, Kenneth James serves as a Cooking based in Moses Lake, Washington. Their 2024 pay totaled $66,637. They are classified at grade 06.

Angela Poole

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$65,761

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $65,761
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,761
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Franklin
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,761
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,761
Duty Station Code: 371710113
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Angela Poole is a Cooking at Department of Agriculture based in Franklin, North Carolina. 2025 total compensation came to $65,761. They are classified at grade 06.

Thomas Dixson

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$65,094

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $65,094
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,094
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Harpers Ferry
Work state: West Virginia
Middle name: Franklin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,094
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,094
Duty Station Code: 541140037
Duty Station State: WV
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

At Department of Agriculture, Thomas Dixson serves as a Cooking based in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,094. They are classified at grade 06.

Andrew Marnhout

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$64,675

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $63,925
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,675
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Pine Knot
Work state: Kentucky
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,925
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,925
Duty Station Code: 212648147
Duty Station State: KY
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Andrew Marnhout works as a Cooking for Department of Agriculture based in Pine Knot, Kentucky. Andrew earned $64,675 in 2025. Their pay grade is 07.

Hettie Merchen

Cooking/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$64,234

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $62,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,234
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Chadron
Work state: Nebraska
Middle name: Lorene

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,234
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,234
Duty Station Code: 310960045
Duty Station State: NE
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Hettie Merchen is a Cooking at Department of Agriculture based in Chadron, Nebraska. 2026 total compensation came to $64,234. They are classified at grade 06.