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

Job-title file

Plant Pathology at Department of Agriculture, U.S. Federal Government

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

256 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $130,267, above the department median of $82,148.

Employees: 256
Total payroll: $35.8M
Role median: $130,267
Agency median: $82,148
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$65,735$207,994+

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

How total compensation varies among the 256 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)

Plant Pathology is held in 3 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $130,267 ranks #3 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Health and Human Services

$166,403 · 3

Environmental Protection Agency

$136,842 · 6

Median total compensation for the Plant Pathology 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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Niklaus Grunwald

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$224,600

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $218,650
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $224,600
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Corvallis
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $218,650
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $218,650
Duty Station Code: 410420003
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

Niklaus Grunwald works as a Plant Pathology for Department of Agriculture based in Corvallis, Oregon. Niklaus earned $224,600 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

William Wintermantel

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$209,510

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $209,510
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Salinas
Work state: California
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 063180053
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

William Wintermantel holds the role of Plant Pathology at Department of Agriculture based in Salinas, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $209,510. Their pay grade is 15.

Changlin Xiao

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$209,110

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $193,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,810
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $209,110
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Parlier
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $193,300
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 062690019
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

Changlin Xiao holds the role of Plant Pathology at Department of Agriculture based in Parlier, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $209,110. Their pay grade is 15.

Rosemarie Hammond

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$208,010

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,810
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,010
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland

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: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

At Department of Agriculture, Rosemarie Hammond serves as a Plant Pathology based in Beltsville, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $208,010. They are classified at grade 15.

Gary Kinard

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$208,010

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,810
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,010
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: R

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: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

Gary Kinard holds the role of Plant Pathology at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $208,010. Their pay grade is 15.

Walter Mahaffee

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$208,010

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,810
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,010
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Corvallis
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 410420003
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

At Department of Agriculture, Walter Mahaffee serves as a Plant Pathology based in Corvallis, Oregon. Their 2026 pay totaled $208,010. They are classified at grade 15.

Lyndel Meinhardt

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$207,850

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,850
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: W

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: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

Lyndel Meinhardt is a Plant Pathology at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $207,850. They are classified at grade 15.

Timothy Rinehart

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$207,350

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,350
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
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): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

Timothy Rinehart works as a Plant Pathology for Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. Timothy earned $207,350 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

David Gent

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$207,010

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,810
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,010
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Corvallis
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: H

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: 410420003
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

David Gent works as a Plant Pathology for Department of Agriculture based in Corvallis, Oregon. David earned $207,010 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Frank Martin

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$205,010

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,810
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $205,010
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Salinas
Work state: California
Middle name: N

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: 063180053
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

Frank Martin is a Plant Pathology at Department of Agriculture based in Salinas, California. 2026 total compensation came to $205,010. They are classified at grade 15.

Joanne Crouch

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$204,660

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $191,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,810
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,660
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Frederick
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,850
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 240580021
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

Joanne Crouch works as a Plant Pathology for Department of Agriculture based in Frederick, Maryland. Joanne earned $204,660 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

David Weller

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$204,641

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $192,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,641
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Pullman
Work state: Washington
Middle name: M

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: 531760075
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 47
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

David Weller holds the role of Plant Pathology at Department of Agriculture based in Pullman, Washington. In 2026, their total compensation was $204,641. Their pay grade is 15.

James Polashock

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$204,510

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,510
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Chatsworth
Work state: New Jersey
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 340593005
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

At Department of Agriculture, James Polashock serves as a Plant Pathology based in Chatsworth, New Jersey. Their 2026 pay totaled $204,510. They are classified at grade 15.

Stephen Goodwin

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$203,932

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $194,122
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,810
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $203,932
Pay grade: 15
Work city: West Lafayette
Work state: Indiana
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $194,122
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 185200157
Duty Station State: IN
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

Stephen Goodwin is a Plant Pathology at Department of Agriculture based in West Lafayette, Indiana. 2026 total compensation came to $203,932. They are classified at grade 15.

Xianming Chen

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$201,641

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $192,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,641
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Pullman
Work state: Washington

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: 531760075
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

At Department of Agriculture, Xianming Chen serves as a Plant Pathology based in Pullman, Washington. Their 2026 pay totaled $201,641. They are classified at grade 15.

Timothy Paulitz

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$201,641

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $192,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,641
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Pullman
Work state: Washington
Middle name: C

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: 531760075
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

Timothy Paulitz holds the role of Plant Pathology at Department of Agriculture based in Pullman, Washington. In 2026, their total compensation was $201,641. Their pay grade is 15.

Bret Cooper

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$201,350

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,350
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland

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: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

Bret Cooper is a Plant Pathology at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $201,350. They are classified at grade 15.

Linda Hanson

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$201,350

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,350
Pay grade: 15
Work city: East Lansing
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 261430065
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

At Department of Agriculture, Linda Hanson serves as a Plant Pathology based in East Lansing, Michigan. Their 2026 pay totaled $201,350. They are classified at grade 15.

Weidong Chen

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$200,141

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $192,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,810
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,141
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Pullman
Work state: Washington

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: 531760075
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

Weidong Chen holds the role of Plant Pathology at Department of Agriculture based in Pullman, Washington. In 2026, their total compensation was $200,141. Their pay grade is 15.

Barbara Smith

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$197,981

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $192,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,981
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Poplarville
Work state: Mississippi
Middle name: J

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: 282020109
Duty Station State: MS
Length of Service (Years): 49
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

Barbara Smith is a Plant Pathology at Department of Agriculture based in Poplarville, Mississippi. 2026 total compensation came to $197,981. They are classified at grade 15.

Qi Huang

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$197,950

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,950
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

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: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

Qi Huang holds the role of Plant Pathology at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,950. Their pay grade is 15.

John Hammond

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$197,800

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,800
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland

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: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

John Hammond holds the role of Plant Pathology at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,800. Their pay grade is 15.

Ramon Jordan

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: L

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: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 43
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

At Department of Agriculture, Ramon Jordan serves as a Plant Pathology based in Beltsville, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Brendan Niemira

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$196,200

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Wyndmoor
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 429515091
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

Brendan Niemira is a Plant Pathology at Department of Agriculture based in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. 2025 total compensation came to $196,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Matthew Moscou

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$196,108

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $182,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,108
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Saint Paul
Work state: Minnesota
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,798
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 276330123
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

At Department of Agriculture, Matthew Moscou serves as a Plant Pathology based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Their 2026 pay totaled $196,108. They are classified at grade 15.

Anthony Glenn

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$196,052

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $187,742
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,052
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Athens
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,742
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 130270059
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

Anthony Glenn is a Plant Pathology at Department of Agriculture based in Athens, Georgia. 2026 total compensation came to $196,052. They are classified at grade 15.

Kai Shu Ling

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$196,049

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $187,399
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,049
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,399
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 450410019
Duty Station State: SC
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

Kai Shu Ling works as a Plant Pathology for Department of Agriculture based in Charleston, South Carolina. Kai earned $196,049 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Christina Cowger

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$195,442

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $190,542
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,442
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Raleigh
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,542
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 373750183
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

Christina Cowger works as a Plant Pathology for Department of Agriculture based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Christina earned $195,442 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Ned Klopfenstein

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$195,328

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $195,328
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,328
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Moscow
Work state: Idaho
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,328
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $195,328
Duty Station Code: 161140057
Duty Station State: ID
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

At Department of Agriculture, Ned Klopfenstein serves as a Plant Pathology based in Moscow, Idaho. Their 2026 pay totaled $195,328. They are classified at grade 00.

Kendra Baumgartner

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Davis
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $154,330
Duty Station Code: 060980113
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

Kendra Baumgartner is a Plant Pathology at Department of Agriculture based in Davis, California. 2025 total compensation came to $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Yue Jin

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Saint Paul
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 276330123
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

Yue Jin is a Plant Pathology at Department of Agriculture based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. 2025 total compensation came to $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Inga Zasada

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Corvallis
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $158,501
Duty Station Code: 410420003
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

Inga Zasada holds the role of Plant Pathology at Department of Agriculture based in Corvallis, Oregon. In 2025, their total compensation was $195,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Greg Browne

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$194,846

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $194,846
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,846
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Davis
Work state: California
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $194,846
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $150,159
Duty Station Code: 060980113
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

Greg Browne is a Plant Pathology at Department of Agriculture based in Davis, California. 2025 total compensation came to $194,846. They are classified at grade 15.

Yulin Jia

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$194,831

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $192,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,831
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Stuttgart
Work state: Arkansas

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: 053730001
Duty Station State: AR
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

Yulin Jia works as a Plant Pathology for Department of Agriculture based in Stuttgart, Arkansas. Yulin earned $194,831 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Hamed Abbas

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$194,821

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $192,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,490
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,821
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Stoneville
Work state: Mississippi
Middle name: K

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: 282455151
Duty Station State: MS
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

Hamed Abbas works as a Plant Pathology for Department of Agriculture based in Stoneville, Mississippi. Hamed earned $194,821 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Richard Jones

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$194,400

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,400
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

Richard Jones holds the role of Plant Pathology at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $194,400. Their pay grade is 15.

Shaobin Zhong

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$193,608

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $182,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,810
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,608
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Saint Paul
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,798
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 276330123
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

At Department of Agriculture, Shaobin Zhong serves as a Plant Pathology based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Their 2026 pay totaled $193,608. They are classified at grade 15.

Clive Bock

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$193,577

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $189,077
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,577
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Full Time Pierce
Work state: Florida
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,077
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 121080111
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

Clive Bock works as a Plant Pathology for Department of Agriculture based in Full Time Pierce, Florida. Clive earned $193,577 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Wayne Jurick

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$193,517

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $186,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,517
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,207
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,023
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

Wayne Jurick holds the role of Plant Pathology at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $193,517. Their pay grade is 15.

Lisa Keith

Plant Pathology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$193,156

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $185,346
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,810
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,156
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Hilo
Work state: Hawaii
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,346
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 151900001
Duty Station State: HI
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0434

Lisa Keith holds the role of Plant Pathology at Department of Agriculture based in Hilo, Hawaii. In 2026, their total compensation was $193,156. Their pay grade is 15.