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

Job-title file

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

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

93 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $140,045, above the department median of $82,148.

Employees: 93
Total payroll: $13.3M
Role median: $140,045
Agency median: $82,148
Comparison: Above

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

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How total compensation varies among the 93 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.

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

Plant Physiology is held in 2 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $140,045 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Environmental Protection Agency

$158,501 · 1

Median total compensation for the Plant Physiology 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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Autar Mattoo

Plant Physiology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$219,524

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $219,524
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $219,524
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $219,524
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $219,524
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

Autar Mattoo works as a Plant Physiology for Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. Autar earned $219,524 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Vangimalla Reddy

Plant Physiology/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

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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): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

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

Andrew Mcelrone

Plant Physiology/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: Davis
Work state: California
Middle name: J

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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: 060980113
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

At Department of Agriculture, Andrew Mcelrone serves as a Plant Physiology based in Davis, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $204,510. They are classified at grade 15.

Jorge Ferreira

Plant Physiology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$203,350

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $203,350
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Riverside
Work state: California
Middle name: F S

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: 063070065
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

Jorge Ferreira is a Plant Physiology at Department of Agriculture based in Riverside, California. 2026 total compensation came to $203,350. They are classified at grade 15.

Arland Hotchkiss

Plant Physiology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$203,100

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $203,100
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Wyndmoor
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: T

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): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

Arland Hotchkiss is a Plant Physiology at Department of Agriculture based in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. 2026 total compensation came to $203,100. They are classified at grade 15.

Alan Franzluebbers

Plant Physiology/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: Raleigh
Work state: North Carolina
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): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 373750183
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

Alan Franzluebbers works as a Plant Physiology for Department of Agriculture based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Alan earned $201,350 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Stephen Prior

Plant Physiology/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: Auburn
Work state: Alabama
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: 010200081
Duty Station State: AL
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

At Department of Agriculture, Stephen Prior serves as a Plant Physiology based in Auburn, Alabama. Their 2026 pay totaled $201,350. They are classified at grade 15.

Krishna Reddy

Plant Physiology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$200,641

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $192,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,641
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Stoneville
Work state: Mississippi
Middle name: Narasim

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): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

Krishna Reddy holds the role of Plant Physiology at Department of Agriculture based in Stoneville, Mississippi. In 2026, their total compensation was $200,641. Their pay grade is 15.

Christina Walters

Plant Physiology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$199,200

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $199,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: T

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: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

Christina Walters is a Plant Physiology at Department of Agriculture based in Fort Collins, Colorado. 2026 total compensation came to $199,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Grace Chen

Plant Physiology/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: Albany
Work state: California
Middle name: Qianhong

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: 060020001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

Grace Chen is a Plant Physiology at Department of Agriculture based in Albany, California. 2026 total compensation came to $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Stuart Hardegree

Plant Physiology/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$196,700

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,700
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: P

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: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

Stuart Hardegree holds the role of Plant Physiology at Department of Agriculture based in Fort Collins, Colorado. In 2025, their total compensation was $196,700. Their pay grade is 15.

Gayle Volk

Plant Physiology/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: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $150,159
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

Gayle Volk works as a Plant Physiology for Department of Agriculture based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Gayle earned $195,200 in 2025. Their pay grade is 15.

Gregory Glenn

Plant Physiology/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: Albany
Work state: California
Middle name: M

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: 060020001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

Gregory Glenn holds the role of Plant Physiology at Department of Agriculture based in Albany, California. In 2025, their total compensation was $195,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Douglas Luster

Plant Physiology/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: Frederick
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: G

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: 240580021
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

At Department of Agriculture, Douglas Luster serves as a Plant Physiology based in Frederick, Maryland. Their 2025 pay totaled $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Cai Zhong Jiang

Plant Physiology/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

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): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

At Department of Agriculture, Cai Zhong Jiang serves as a Plant Physiology based in Davis, California. Their 2025 pay totaled $194,846. They are classified at grade 15.

Russell Gesch

Plant Physiology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$193,777

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $182,467
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,777
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Morris
Work state: Minnesota
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,467
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 274930149
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

At Department of Agriculture, Russell Gesch serves as a Plant Physiology based in Morris, Minnesota. Their 2026 pay totaled $193,777. They are classified at grade 15.

Kevin Smith

Plant Physiology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Durham
Work state: New Hampshire
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Duty Station Code: 330100017
Duty Station State: NH
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

Kevin Smith works as a Plant Physiology for Department of Agriculture based in Durham, New Hampshire. Kevin earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Anna Schoettle

Plant Physiology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$191,764

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $191,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,764
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,764
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

At Department of Agriculture, Anna Schoettle serves as a Plant Physiology based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,764. They are classified at grade 15.

Kurt Johnsen

Plant Physiology/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$190,424

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $190,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,424
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Asheville
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,424
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 370170021
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

Kurt Johnsen works as a Plant Physiology for Department of Agriculture based in Asheville, North Carolina. Kurt earned $190,424 in 2025. Their pay grade is 15.

Anne Plotto

Plant Physiology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$190,077

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $189,077
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,077
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Full Time Pierce
Work state: Florida

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): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

At Department of Agriculture, Anne Plotto serves as a Plant Physiology based in Full Time Pierce, Florida. Their 2026 pay totaled $190,077. They are classified at grade 15.

Daniel Cook

Plant Physiology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$189,846

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $177,536
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,846
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Logan
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,536
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 490990005
Duty Station State: UT
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

Daniel Cook is a Plant Physiology at Department of Agriculture based in Logan, Utah. 2026 total compensation came to $189,846. They are classified at grade 15.

Tianbao Yang

Plant Physiology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$187,985

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,690
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,985
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

Tianbao Yang is a Plant Physiology at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $187,985. They are classified at grade 14.

David Obenland

Plant Physiology/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$186,476

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $186,476
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,476
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Parlier
Work state: California
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,476
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $158,501
Duty Station Code: 062690019
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

David Obenland works as a Plant Physiology for Department of Agriculture based in Parlier, California. David earned $186,476 in 2025. Their pay grade is 15.

David Horvath

Plant Physiology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$185,707

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $182,467
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,240
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,707
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Fargo
Work state: North Dakota
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,467
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 381020017
Duty Station State: ND
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

David Horvath holds the role of Plant Physiology at Department of Agriculture based in Fargo, North Dakota. In 2026, their total compensation was $185,707. Their pay grade is 15.

Louise Comas

Plant Physiology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$185,603

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $181,453
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,603
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,453
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,023
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

At Department of Agriculture, Louise Comas serves as a Plant Physiology based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $185,603. They are classified at grade 15.

Andrew Price

Plant Physiology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$185,017

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $182,527
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,490
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,017
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Auburn
Work state: Alabama
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,527
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 010200081
Duty Station State: AL
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

Andrew Price is a Plant Physiology at Department of Agriculture based in Auburn, Alabama. 2026 total compensation came to $185,017. They are classified at grade 15.

David Rudell

Plant Physiology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$184,914

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $172,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,914
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Wenatchee
Work state: Washington
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,604
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 532460007
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

At Department of Agriculture, David Rudell serves as a Plant Physiology based in Wenatchee, Washington. Their 2026 pay totaled $184,914. They are classified at grade 15.

Elizabeth Ainsworth

Plant Physiology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$184,772

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $177,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,772
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Urbana
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,272
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Duty Station Code: 178770019
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

Elizabeth Ainsworth holds the role of Plant Physiology at Department of Agriculture based in Urbana, Illinois. In 2024, their total compensation was $184,772. Their pay grade is 15.

Nacer Bellaloui

Plant Physiology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$183,026

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $177,536
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,490
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,026
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Stoneville
Work state: Mississippi

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,536
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 282455151
Duty Station State: MS
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

Nacer Bellaloui is a Plant Physiology at Department of Agriculture based in Stoneville, Mississippi. 2026 total compensation came to $183,026. They are classified at grade 15.

Carl Bernacchi

Plant Physiology/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$182,659

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $180,659
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,659
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Urbana
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: Joseph

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,659
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $154,330
Duty Station Code: 178770019
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

At Department of Agriculture, Carl Bernacchi serves as a Plant Physiology based in Urbana, Illinois. Their 2025 pay totaled $182,659. They are classified at grade 15.

Kent Burkey

Plant Physiology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$181,982

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $179,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,982
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Raleigh
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,982
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Duty Station Code: 373750183
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

Kent Burkey holds the role of Plant Physiology at Department of Agriculture based in Raleigh, North Carolina. In 2024, their total compensation was $181,982. Their pay grade is 15.

Miguel Pineros

Plant Physiology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$177,982

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $167,672
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,982
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Ithaca
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,672
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 362940109
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

At Department of Agriculture, Miguel Pineros serves as a Plant Physiology based in Ithaca, New York. Their 2026 pay totaled $177,982. They are classified at grade 15.

James Smith

Plant Physiology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$170,258

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $170,258
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,258
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Durham
Work state: New Hampshire
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $170,258
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Duty Station Code: 330100017
Duty Station State: NH
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

James Smith works as a Plant Physiology for Department of Agriculture based in Durham, New Hampshire. James earned $170,258 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Gerard Wall

Plant Physiology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$165,931

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $165,931
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,931
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $165,931
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 040297021
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

Gerard Wall is a Plant Physiology at Department of Agriculture based in Maricopa, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $165,931. They are classified at grade 14.

Mary Sword Sayer

Plant Physiology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$163,514

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $163,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,514
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Pineville
Work state: Louisiana
Middle name: Anne

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,514
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 221850079
Duty Station State: LA
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

Mary Sword Sayer holds the role of Plant Physiology at Department of Agriculture based in Pineville, Louisiana. In 2026, their total compensation was $163,514. Their pay grade is 14.

Heping Cao

Plant Physiology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$162,740

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $162,740
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,740
Pay grade: 15
Work city: New Orleans
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,740
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,023
Duty Station Code: 221690071
Duty Station State: LA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

Heping Cao is a Plant Physiology at Department of Agriculture based in New Orleans, Louisiana. 2026 total compensation came to $162,740. They are classified at grade 15.

Sean Gleason

Plant Physiology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$162,467

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $158,939
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,528
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,467
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,939
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

At Department of Agriculture, Sean Gleason serves as a Plant Physiology based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $162,467. They are classified at grade 14.

Varaprasad Bandaru

Plant Physiology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$154,666

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $144,726
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,940
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,666
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,726
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 040297021
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

Varaprasad Bandaru works as a Plant Physiology for Department of Agriculture based in Maricopa, Arizona. Varaprasad earned $154,666 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

John Butnor

Plant Physiology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$154,016

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $154,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,016
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Burlington
Work state: Vermont
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,016
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 500120007
Duty Station State: VT
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

At Department of Agriculture, John Butnor serves as a Plant Physiology based in Burlington, Vermont. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,016. They are classified at grade 14.

Maria Jenderek

Plant Physiology/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$152,753

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $152,753
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,753
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $152,753
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,034
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0435

Maria Jenderek works as a Plant Physiology for Department of Agriculture based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Maria earned $152,753 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.