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

Agency file

Department of Agriculture

Source file: U.S. Office of Personnel Management — Federal Civilian Workforce (non-Defense, FOIA 25-0777-F, Mar 2024) / ingested Jul 3, 2026

The Department of Agriculture supports agriculture — farming, food safety, livestock, and rural development programs.

In 2024, this agency had 90,908 employees with median total compensation of $77,955; the highest distinct record was $287,270.

Year: 2024
Total payroll: $7.8B
Employees: 90,908
Median total: $77,955
Highest record: $287,270

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$185,533+

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

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 90,908 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($77,955) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $85,744 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $355 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$44,117

$58,831

$77,955

$108,068

$138,541

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $138,541 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $44,117. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Forestry Technician

10,710 · $50,921

Miscellaneous Administration and Program

6,484 · $100,606

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences

5,915 · $96,664

Consumer Safety Inspection

5,156 · $73,202

Soil Conservation

4,794 · $80,529

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

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Sherrie Grimm

Management and Program Analysis/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$162,629

Sub-department: Fpac Business Center
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,629
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Chester
Work county: Queen Anne's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240309035
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0343
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sherrie Grimm works as a Management and Program Analysis for Department of Agriculture based in Chester, Maryland. Sherrie earned $162,629 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Heather Wengerd

Financial Administration and Program/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$162,629

Sub-department: Fpac Business Center
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,629
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Davidsonville
Work county: Anne Arundel
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240419003
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0501
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Heather Wengerd serves as a Financial Administration and Program based in Davidsonville, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $162,629. They are classified at grade 14.

Nicole Jones

Supply Program Management/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$162,629

Sub-department: Departmental Administration
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,629
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Beltsville
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 2003
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nicole Jones is a Supply Program Management at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $162,629. They are classified at grade 14.

Muetzel Munoz

General Education and Training/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$162,629

Sub-department: Departmental Administration
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,629
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1701
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Muetzel Munoz serves as a General Education and Training based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $162,629. They are classified at grade 14.

Herman Clanton

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$162,629

Sub-department: Farm Service Agency
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,629
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Westminster
Work county: Carroll
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241670013
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Herman Clanton serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Westminster, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $162,629. They are classified at grade 14.

Rebecca Csutoras

Agricultural Program Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$162,629

Sub-department: Farm Service Agency
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,629
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Mount Wolf
Work county: York
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 425620133
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1145
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rebecca Csutoras is a Agricultural Program Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $162,629. They are classified at grade 14.

Kerry Sefton

Agricultural Program Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$162,629

Sub-department: Farm Service Agency
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,629
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Denton
Work county: Caroline
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240440011
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1145
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kerry Sefton holds the role of Agricultural Program Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Denton, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $162,629. Their pay grade is 14.

David Timmons

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$162,629

Sub-department: Homeland Security Staff
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,629
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Timmons holds the role of Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $162,629. Their pay grade is 14.

Islelly Castillo

Information Technology Management/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$162,629

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Information Officer
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,629
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 2210
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Islelly Castillo serves as a Information Technology Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $162,629. They are classified at grade 14.

Margaret Smith

Information Technology Management/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$162,629

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Information Officer
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,629
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 2210
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Margaret Smith serves as a Information Technology Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $162,629. They are classified at grade 14.

Jason Evenhuis

Microbiology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$162,629

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,629
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Leetown
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 541442037
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0403
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jason Evenhuis holds the role of Microbiology at Department of Agriculture based in Leetown, West Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $162,629. Their pay grade is 14.

Matthew Travis

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$162,629

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,629
Pay grade: 14
Work city: New Market
Work county: Frederick
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241090021
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0401
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Travis works as a General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences for Department of Agriculture based in New Market, Maryland. Matthew earned $162,629 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Allen Austin

Information Technology Management/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$162,629

Sub-department: Food and Nutrition Service
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,629
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fredericksburg
Work county: Fredericksburg
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511020630
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 2210
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Allen Austin works as a Information Technology Management for Department of Agriculture based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Allen earned $162,629 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Patricia Mcnamee

General Legal and Kindred Administration/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$162,629

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,629
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Jessup
Work county: Anne Arundel
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240833003
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0901
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Patricia Mcnamee holds the role of General Legal and Kindred Administration at Department of Agriculture based in Jessup, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $162,629. Their pay grade is 14.

Michael Watson

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$162,629

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,629
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0401
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Watson works as a General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Michael earned $162,629 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Jesse Pleger

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$162,629

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,629
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jesse Pleger is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $162,629. They are classified at grade 14.

Tesfamariam Mengistu

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$162,629

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,629
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Riverdale
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241330033
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0401
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Tesfamariam Mengistu serves as a General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences based in Riverdale, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $162,629. They are classified at grade 14.

Gary Lougee

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$162,629

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,629
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Mount Airy
Work county: Frederick
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241050021
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0401
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gary Lougee is a General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences at Department of Agriculture based in Mount Airy, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $162,629. They are classified at grade 14.

Elizabeth Bontrager

Dietitian and Nutritionist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$162,629

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,629
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0630
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Elizabeth Bontrager works as a Dietitian and Nutritionist for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Elizabeth earned $162,629 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Kenneth Kriese

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$162,629

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,629
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0401
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kenneth Kriese works as a General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Kenneth earned $162,629 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Michael Huneke

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$162,629

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,629
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Huneke is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $162,629. They are classified at grade 14.

Wenbin Li

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$162,629

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,629
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Laurel Acres
Work county: Anne Arundel
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240901003
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0401
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Wenbin Li holds the role of General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences at Department of Agriculture based in Laurel Acres, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $162,629. Their pay grade is 14.

Andrea Lemay

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$162,518

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $161,518
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,518
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Raleigh
Work county: Wake
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $161,518
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 373750183
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0401
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andrea Lemay is a General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences at Department of Agriculture based in Raleigh, North Carolina. 2024 total compensation came to $162,518. They are classified at grade 14.

Jean Lin

Veterinary Medical Science/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$162,518

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $161,518
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,518
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Raleigh
Work county: Wake
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $161,518
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 373750183
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0701
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jean Lin works as a Veterinary Medical Science for Department of Agriculture based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Jean earned $162,518 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Ileana Brugueras

General Attorney/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$162,467

Sub-department: Office of the General Counsel
Base pay: $159,267
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,467
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,267
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Ileana Brugueras serves as a General Attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $162,467. They are classified at grade 14.

Steven Herran

Appraising/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$162,416

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $162,416
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,416
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,416
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1171
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Steven Herran is a Appraising at Department of Agriculture based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $162,416. They are classified at grade 14.

Matthew Henschel

Program Management/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$162,377

Sub-department: Food and Nutrition Service
Base pay: $162,377
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,377
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,377
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Henschel is a Program Management at Department of Agriculture based in Boston, Massachusetts. 2024 total compensation came to $162,377. They are classified at grade 15.

Meriam Karlsson

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$162,365

Sub-department: National Institute of Food & Agriculture
Base pay: $162,365
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,365
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Fairbanks
Work county: Fairbanks North Star
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,365
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 020770090
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0401
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Meriam Karlsson is a General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences at Department of Agriculture based in Fairbanks, Alaska. 2024 total compensation came to $162,365. They are classified at grade 15.

Raymond Anthony

Social Science/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$162,365

Sub-department: National Institute of Food & Agriculture
Base pay: $162,365
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,365
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Anchorage
Work county: Anchorage
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,365
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 020130020
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Raymond Anthony is a Social Science at Department of Agriculture based in Anchorage, Alaska. 2024 total compensation came to $162,365. They are classified at grade 15.