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

Job-title file

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

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

828 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $103,523, above the department median of $82,148.

Employees: 828
Total payroll: $90.1M
Role median: $103,523
Agency median: $82,148
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$41,676$195,200+

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

How total compensation varies among the 828 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)

Soil Science is held in 3 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $103,523 ranks #3 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Environmental Protection Agency

$172,604 · 3

Department of Interior

$103,831 · 17

Median total compensation for the Soil Science role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Agriculture

Accounting 791
Administrative Officer 342
Agricultural Commodity Aid 1,325
Agricultural Commodity Grading 1,947
Agricultural Engineering 353
Agricultural Marketing 562
Agricultural Program Specialist 432
Animal Health Technician 431
Archeology 712
Biological Science Student Trainee 412
Biological Science Technician 5,482
Budget Analysis 811
Chemistry 346
Civil Engineering 1,383
Consumer Safety 385
Consumer Safety Inspection 6,146
Contracting 879
Ecology 436
Economist 488
Engineering Equipment Operating 632
Engineering Technical 914
Entomology 428
Financial Administration and Program 778
Fish Biology 305
Food Inspection 1,071
Forestry 1,607
Forestry Technician 18,655
General Arts and Information 394
General Business and Industry 2,789
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 7,103
General Physical Science 289
Genetics 348
Grants Management 672
Human Resources Assistance 433
Human Resources Management 1,594
Hydrology 383
Information Technology Management 3,086
Laboring 489
Loan Specialist 3,620
Maintenance Mechanic 389
Management and Program Analysis 3,137
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 527
Microbiology 491
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 7,794
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 1,981
Plant Protection Technician 1,109
Program Management 1,378
Public Affairs 802
Rangeland Management 620
Realty 641
Social Science 476
Soil Conservation 5,359
Soil Conservation Technician 888
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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Yakov Pachepsky

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$233,317

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $227,367
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $233,317
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $227,367
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $227,367
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

Yakov Pachepsky is a Soil Science at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $233,317. They are classified at grade 00.

Matias Vanotti

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$225,029

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $225,029
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $225,029
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Florence
Work state: South Carolina
Middle name: B

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $225,029
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $225,029
Duty Station Code: 450870041
Duty Station State: SC
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

Matias Vanotti holds the role of Soil Science at Department of Agriculture based in Florence, South Carolina. In 2025, their total compensation was $225,029. Their pay grade is 00.

Scott Bradford

Soil Science/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: Davis
Work state: California
Middle name: Alan

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: 060980113
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

Scott Bradford works as a Soil Science for Department of Agriculture based in Davis, California. Scott earned $209,510 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Douglas Smith

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$208,141

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $192,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,810
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,141
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Temple
Work state: Texas
Middle name: R

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: 486810027
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

Douglas Smith works as a Soil Science for Department of Agriculture based in Temple, Texas. Douglas earned $208,141 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Henry Torbert

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$207,510

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,510
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): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

Henry Torbert works as a Soil Science for Department of Agriculture based in Auburn, Alabama. Henry earned $207,510 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Dennis Timlin

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$205,760

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,560
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $205,760
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
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: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

Dennis Timlin works as a Soil Science for Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. Dennis earned $205,760 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Steven Evett

Soil Science/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: Bushland
Work state: Texas
Middle name: R

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: 481045375
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

At Department of Agriculture, Steven Evett serves as a Soil Science based in Bushland, Texas. Their 2026 pay totaled $204,641. They are classified at grade 15.

Karamat Sistani

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$201,481

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $192,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,481
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Bowling Green
Work state: Kentucky
Middle name: R

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: 210350227
Duty Station State: KY
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

Karamat Sistani is a Soil Science at Department of Agriculture based in Bowling Green, Kentucky. 2026 total compensation came to $201,481. They are classified at grade 15.

David Huggins

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$199,709

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $187,399
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $199,709
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Pullman
Work state: Washington
Middle name: R

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: 531760075
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

David Huggins holds the role of Soil Science at Department of Agriculture based in Pullman, Washington. In 2026, their total compensation was $199,709. Their pay grade is 15.

Clinton Williams

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$199,520

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $185,710
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,810
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $199,520
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,710
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 040297021
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

Clinton Williams holds the role of Soil Science at Department of Agriculture based in Maricopa, Arizona. In 2026, their total compensation was $199,520. Their pay grade is 15.

Philip Moore

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$199,481

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $192,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $199,481
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Fayetteville
Work state: Arkansas
Middle name: A

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: 051310143
Duty Station State: AR
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

At Department of Agriculture, Philip Moore serves as a Soil Science based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Their 2026 pay totaled $199,481. They are classified at grade 15.

Gary Banuelos

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$199,110

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $193,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,810
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $199,110
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Parlier
Work state: California
Middle name: S

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): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

At Department of Agriculture, Gary Banuelos serves as a Soil Science based in Parlier, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $199,110. They are classified at grade 15.

Robert Lascano

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$198,831

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $192,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,831
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Lubbock
Work state: Texas
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: 484140303
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

At Department of Agriculture, Robert Lascano serves as a Soil Science based in Lubbock, Texas. Their 2026 pay totaled $198,831. They are classified at grade 15.

Liwang Ma

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$198,700

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,700
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado

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: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

At Department of Agriculture, Liwang Ma serves as a Soil Science based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $198,700. They are classified at grade 15.

Jonathan Smith

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$198,400

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,400
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

Jonathan Smith holds the role of Soil Science at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $198,400. Their pay grade is 15.

Veronica Acosta Martinez

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$196,331

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $192,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,331
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Lubbock
Work state: Texas

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: 484140303
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

At Department of Agriculture, Veronica Acosta Martinez serves as a Soil Science based in Lubbock, Texas. Their 2026 pay totaled $196,331. They are classified at grade 15.

Sarah Beebout

Soil Science/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: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Elizabeth

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: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

At Department of Agriculture, Sarah Beebout serves as a Soil Science based in Beltsville, Maryland. Their 2025 pay totaled $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Michel Cavigelli

Soil Science/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: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
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): $154,330
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

At Department of Agriculture, Michel Cavigelli serves as a Soil Science based in Beltsville, Maryland. Their 2025 pay totaled $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Gregory Mccarty

Soil Science/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: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: W

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: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

Gregory Mccarty is a Soil Science at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. 2025 total compensation came to $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Timothy Pilkowski

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Charles

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $145,988
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

Timothy Pilkowski is a Soil Science at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Kerri Steenwerth

Soil Science/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: L

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): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

At Department of Agriculture, Kerri Steenwerth serves as a Soil Science based in Davis, California. Their 2025 pay totaled $194,846. They are classified at grade 15.

Sharon Schneider

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$194,777

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $182,467
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,777
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Brookings
Work state: South Dakota
Middle name: K

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: 460360011
Duty Station State: SD
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

Sharon Schneider works as a Soil Science for Department of Agriculture based in Brookings, South Dakota. Sharon earned $194,777 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

John Prueger

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$193,892

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $193,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,892
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Ames
Work state: Iowa
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $193,892
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 190230169
Duty Station State: IA
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

John Prueger works as a Soil Science for Department of Agriculture based in Ames, Iowa. John earned $193,892 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Krishna Reddy

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$193,854

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $186,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,854
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Stoneville
Work state: Mississippi
Middle name: Narasim

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,854
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Duty Station Code: 282455151
Duty Station State: MS
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

Krishna Reddy is a Soil Science at Department of Agriculture based in Stoneville, Mississippi. 2024 total compensation came to $193,854. They are classified at grade 15.

Kelly Thorp

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$193,846

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $177,536
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,846
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Temple
Work state: Texas
Middle name: R

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: 486810027
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

Kelly Thorp is a Soil Science at Department of Agriculture based in Temple, Texas. 2026 total compensation came to $193,846. They are classified at grade 15.

Randall Kolka

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$192,331

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $192,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,331
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Grand Rapids
Work state: Minnesota
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $192,331
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 272850061
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

Randall Kolka holds the role of Soil Science at Department of Agriculture based in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. In 2026, their total compensation was $192,331. Their pay grade is 15.

Dennis Corwin

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Riverside
Work state: California
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Duty Station Code: 063070065
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 44
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

Dennis Corwin works as a Soil Science for Department of Agriculture based in Riverside, California. Dennis earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Jorge Delgado

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: A

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: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

Jorge Delgado holds the role of Soil Science at Department of Agriculture based in Fort Collins, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Suduan Gao

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$191,697

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $183,387
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,697
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Parlier
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $183,387
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 062690019
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

Suduan Gao works as a Soil Science for Department of Agriculture based in Parlier, California. Suduan earned $191,697 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Kurt Spokas

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$191,633

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $191,633
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,633
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Saint Paul
Work state: Minnesota
Middle name: Arnold

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,633
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $150,159
Duty Station Code: 276330123
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

Kurt Spokas holds the role of Soil Science at Department of Agriculture based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. In 2025, their total compensation was $191,633. Their pay grade is 15.

Dong Wang

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$191,384

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $191,384
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,384
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Parlier
Work state: California

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,384
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 062690019
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

At Department of Agriculture, Dong Wang serves as a Soil Science based in Parlier, California. Their 2025 pay totaled $191,384. They are classified at grade 15.

Carl Trettin

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$190,924

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $190,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,924
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Cordesville
Work state: South Carolina
Middle name: C

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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: 450555015
Duty Station State: SC
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

Carl Trettin works as a Soil Science for Department of Agriculture based in Cordesville, South Carolina. Carl earned $190,924 in 2025. Their pay grade is 15.

Mark Liebig

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$190,617

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $182,467
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,617
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Mandan
Work state: North Dakota
Middle name: A

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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: 381990059
Duty Station State: ND
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

Mark Liebig works as a Soil Science for Department of Agriculture based in Mandan, North Dakota. Mark earned $190,617 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Stephen Del Grosso

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$190,544

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $190,544
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,544
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: J

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,544
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $145,988
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

Stephen Del Grosso works as a Soil Science for Department of Agriculture based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Stephen earned $190,544 in 2025. Their pay grade is 15.

Jeffrey Herrick

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$190,424

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $190,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,424
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Las Cruces
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,424
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 350470013
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

Jeffrey Herrick holds the role of Soil Science at Department of Agriculture based in Las Cruces, New Mexico. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,424. Their pay grade is 15.

April Leytem

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$190,424

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $190,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,424
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Kimberly
Work state: Idaho
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,424
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 160890083
Duty Station State: ID
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

At Department of Agriculture, April Leytem serves as a Soil Science based in Kimberly, Idaho. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,424. They are classified at grade 15.

Martin Locke

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$190,424

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $190,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,424
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Oxford
Work state: Mississippi
Middle name: Anderson

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,424
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 281860071
Duty Station State: MS
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

Martin Locke is a Soil Science at Department of Agriculture based in Oxford, Mississippi. 2025 total compensation came to $190,424. They are classified at grade 15.

Daniel Manter

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$189,952

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $186,952
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,952
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: K

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,952
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

Daniel Manter is a Soil Science at Department of Agriculture based in Fort Collins, Colorado. 2026 total compensation came to $189,952. They are classified at grade 15.

John Kovar

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$188,948

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $183,948
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,948
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Ames
Work state: Iowa
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $183,948
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 190230169
Duty Station State: IA
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

John Kovar works as a Soil Science for Department of Agriculture based in Ames, Iowa. John earned $188,948 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Rodney Venterea

Soil Science/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$188,733

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $187,733
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,733
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Saint Paul
Work state: Minnesota
Middle name: T

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,733
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Duty Station Code: 276330123
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0470

At Department of Agriculture, Rodney Venterea serves as a Soil Science based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Their 2024 pay totaled $188,733. They are classified at grade 15.