Agronomy at Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Federal Government

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

4 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $140,268, above the department median of $98,459.

Employees: 4
Total payroll: $557.6K
Role median: $140,268
Agency median: $98,459
Comparison: Above

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

Agronomy is held in 3 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Veterans Affairs, the median of $140,268 ranks #1 of 3.

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

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Administrative Officer 3,667
Contact Representative 1,454
Contracting 3,352
Cooking 2,265
Custodial Working 14,820
Dental Assistant 2,344
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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist 5,885
Dietitian and Nutritionist 3,654
Equipment Facilities, and Services 1,776
Financial Administration and Program 2,476
Financial Clerical and Assistance 2,382
Food Service Working 7,281
General Attorney 2,083
General Business and Industry 1,575
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General Health Science 10,103
General Legal and Kindred Administration 3,611
Health Aid and Technician 10,717
Health System Specialist 6,340
Human Resources Assistance 1,613
Human Resources Management 9,616
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Invalid 1,497
Inventory Management 2,932
Mail and File 1,350
Maintenance Mechanic 2,138
Management and Program Analysis 11,274
Materials Handler 1,570
Medical Instrument Technician 4,607
Medical Officer 34,743
Medical Records Technician 4,082
Medical Supply Aide and Technician 3,855
Medical Support Assistance 44,186
Medical Technician 2,198
Medical Technologist 5,693
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 11,855
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 10,377
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Record list

Employees with this title

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Michael Gaussa

Agronomy/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$154,463

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $154,463
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,463
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Oakland
Work state: California
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,463
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAPA
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Duty Station Code: 062480001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

Michael Gaussa works as a Agronomy for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Oakland, California. Michael earned $154,463 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Stephen Ercolino

Agronomy/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$152,971

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $152,471
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,971
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $152,471
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAPA
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

Stephen Ercolino holds the role of Agronomy at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,971. Their pay grade is 13.

Jason Edwards

Agronomy/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$127,564

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $127,564
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,564
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Atlanta
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,564
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAPA
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

Jason Edwards is a Agronomy at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2026 total compensation came to $127,564. They are classified at grade 13.

Shayla Burnett

Agronomy/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$122,629

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $120,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,629
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Montgomery
Work state: Alabama
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,629
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAPA
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 012130101
Duty Station State: AL
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0471

Shayla Burnett is a Agronomy at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Montgomery, Alabama. 2026 total compensation came to $122,629. They are classified at grade 13.