California / Fish and Wildlife / Fish and Game Warden

Job-title file

Fish and Game Warden

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

359 employees hold this title in Fish and Wildlife. Median total compensation for the role is $110,349, above the department median of $83,440.

Employees: 359
Total payroll: $37.4M
Role median: $110,349
Agency median: $83,440
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$202$159,773+

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

How total compensation varies among the 359 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Fish and Game Warden pay vs. California

Across all employers in California, the median wage for Fish and Game Wardens — about 330 people — is $100,090. Fish and Wildlife pays a median base salary of $92,209 for this role, 8% below that figure — about the 42nd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Fish and Wildlife sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$69,710

$74,790

$100,090

$110,780

$116,330

Fish and Wildlife median · $92,209

The bar is the range of annual wages for Fish and Game Wardens across every employer in California, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Fish and Wildlife’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Fish and Game Wardens — about 5,770 people — is $74,060. Fish and Wildlife’s median base salary is 25% above that national figure, about the 79th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$50,990

$61,430

$74,060

$89,110

$100,980

Fish and Wildlife median · $92,209

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the California range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 330 of 359 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Fish and Wildlife is $110,349, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Kevin Derose

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$135,601

Base pay: $112,353
Overtime: $21,798
Other pay: $1,449
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,601
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,802
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5667728421109
Salary Total: $9,366
Total Pay: $135,601

Kevin Derose is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $135,601. They are represented by R07.

Ching Tu

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$135,449

Base pay: $108,753
Overtime: $25,445
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,449
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Yolo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,802
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5660718421008
Salary Total: $9,066
Total Pay: $135,449

Ching Tu is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $135,449. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Casey Thomas

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2023 total comp

$134,883

Base pay: $100,155
Overtime: $33,448
Other pay: $1,280
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,883
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,833
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5660408421138
Salary Total: $8,490
Total Pay: $134,883

Casey Thomas holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $134,883. Union affiliation: R07.

Neil Altimari

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$134,312

Base pay: $104,360
Overtime: $26,683
Other pay: $3,269
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,312
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Mendocino
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,802
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5660718421051
Salary Total: $9,066
Total Pay: $134,312

Neil Altimari holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,312. Union affiliation: R07.

Austen Buff

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$133,926

Base pay: $101,572
Overtime: $30,985
Other pay: $1,369
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,926
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,090
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5662918421133
Salary Total: $8,333
Total Pay: $133,926

Austen Buff is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $133,926. They are represented by R07.

Tyson Hulse

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$133,884

Base pay: $109,458
Overtime: $23,016
Other pay: $1,410
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,884
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Butte
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,802
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5662918421101
Salary Total: $9,242
Total Pay: $133,884

Tyson Hulse works as a Fish and Game Warden for Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Tyson earned $133,884 in 2025. Union affiliation: R07.

Cheol-Ho Randle

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$133,517

Base pay: $106,250
Overtime: $24,462
Other pay: $2,806
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,517
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Kern
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,802
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5664918421129
Salary Total: $9,066
Total Pay: $133,517

Cheol-Ho Randle is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $133,517. They are represented by R07.

Israel Magana

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2024 total comp

$133,342

Base pay: $110,504
Overtime: $15,841
Other pay: $6,998
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,342
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Santa Barbara

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,629
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5665918421270
Salary Total: $9,560
Total Pay: $133,342

Israel Magana holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $133,342. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Angel Tapia

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$133,166

Base pay: $111,153
Overtime: $21,383
Other pay: $629
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,166
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Butte

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,802
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5660718421018
Salary Total: $9,266
Total Pay: $133,166

Angel Tapia holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $133,166. They are represented by R07.

Aramais Bagmanian

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$133,059

Base pay: $104,742
Overtime: $24,953
Other pay: $3,364
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,059
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,222
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5665918421003
Salary Total: $8,826
Total Pay: $133,059

Aramais Bagmanian works as a Fish and Game Warden for Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Aramais earned $133,059 in 2025. Union affiliation: R07.

Taylor Plarisan

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$133,032

Base pay: $103,691
Overtime: $28,252
Other pay: $1,088
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,032
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Placer
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,802
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5660408421008
Salary Total: $8,846
Total Pay: $133,032

Taylor Plarisan works as a Fish and Game Warden for Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Taylor earned $133,032 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Jeremiah Preffer

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$132,723

Base pay: $112,353
Overtime: $18,372
Other pay: $1,998
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,723
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,802
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5667728421071
Salary Total: $9,366
Total Pay: $132,723

At Fish and Wildlife, Jeremiah Preffer serves as a Fish and Game Warden. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,723. Union affiliation: R07.

Garrett Barclay

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$132,601

Base pay: $91,854
Overtime: $39,487
Other pay: $1,260
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,601
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,453
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5660408421183
Salary Total: $7,878
Total Pay: $132,601

Garrett Barclay holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,601. They are represented by R07.

Chris Giertych

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2024 total comp

$132,585

Base pay: $105,197
Overtime: $22,984
Other pay: $4,404
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,585
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Merced
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,629
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5664918421177
Salary Total: $8,845
Total Pay: $132,585

Chris Giertych holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $132,585. Union affiliation: R07.

Kyle Sommer

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$132,419

Base pay: $104,670
Overtime: $25,116
Other pay: $2,633
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,419
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: San Benito
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,802
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5667728421105
Salary Total: $9,066
Total Pay: $132,419

At Fish and Wildlife, Kyle Sommer serves as a Fish and Game Warden. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,419. Union affiliation: R07.

Christopher Foster

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2024 total comp

$132,114

Base pay: $99,847
Overtime: $24,095
Other pay: $8,171
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,114
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Placer
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,629
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5660408421028
Salary Total: $9,060
Total Pay: $132,114

Christopher Foster works as a Fish and Game Warden for Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $132,114 in 2024. Union affiliation: R07.

Jonathan Fielder

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$131,960

Base pay: $94,506
Overtime: $35,135
Other pay: $2,319
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,960
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Kern
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,826
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5660718421041
Salary Total: $8,061
Total Pay: $131,960

Jonathan Fielder holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,960. They are represented by R07.

Amanda Johnson

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$131,948

Base pay: $112,353
Overtime: $18,304
Other pay: $1,290
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,948
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: San Francisco
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,802
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5660718421011
Salary Total: $9,366
Total Pay: $131,948

Amanda Johnson holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,948. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Jacob Murray

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$131,754

Base pay: $112,993
Overtime: $18,072
Other pay: $688
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,754
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Ventura

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,802
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5665918421245
Salary Total: $9,366
Total Pay: $131,754

Jacob Murray is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $131,754. They are represented by R07.

Romero Crawford

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$131,507

Base pay: $106,249
Overtime: $17,202
Other pay: $8,056
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,507
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,802
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5660718421002
Salary Total: $9,366
Total Pay: $131,507

At Fish and Wildlife, Romero Crawford serves as a Fish and Game Warden. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $131,507. Union affiliation: R07.

Timothy Bolla

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2023 total comp

$131,420

Base pay: $100,635
Overtime: $27,836
Other pay: $2,948
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,420
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Solano
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,460
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5660408421004
Salary Total: $8,885
Total Pay: $131,420

At Fish and Wildlife, Timothy Bolla serves as a Fish and Game Warden. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $131,420. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Douglas Wall

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$131,270

Base pay: $106,869
Overtime: $22,778
Other pay: $1,623
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,270
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,802
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5667728421144
Salary Total: $8,926
Total Pay: $131,270

Douglas Wall holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,270. They are represented by R07.

Joseph Emmi

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$130,953

Base pay: $108,753
Overtime: $21,250
Other pay: $949
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,953
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Amador

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,802
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5664918421144
Salary Total: $9,066
Total Pay: $130,953

Joseph Emmi is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $130,953. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Michael Mccain

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$130,685

Base pay: $112,353
Overtime: $17,405
Other pay: $926
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,685
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,802
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5665918421216
Salary Total: $9,366
Total Pay: $130,685

At Fish and Wildlife, Michael Mccain serves as a Fish and Game Warden. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,685. They are represented by R07.

David Battles

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$129,778

Base pay: $112,353
Overtime: $16,163
Other pay: $1,262
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,778
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,802
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5665918421226
Salary Total: $9,366
Total Pay: $129,778

David Battles holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,778. They are represented by R07.

Mario Noriega

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$129,682

Base pay: $93,593
Overtime: $31,516
Other pay: $4,573
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,682
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,102
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5665918421186
Salary Total: $8,168
Total Pay: $129,682

Mario Noriega is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $129,682. Union affiliation: R07.

Dominic Orlando

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$129,220

Base pay: $112,353
Overtime: $16,022
Other pay: $845
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,220
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Contra Costa
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,802
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5667728421226
Salary Total: $9,366
Total Pay: $129,220

At Fish and Wildlife, Dominic Orlando serves as a Fish and Game Warden. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,220. Union affiliation: R07.

Ricky Pica

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$128,951

Base pay: $108,753
Overtime: $17,884
Other pay: $2,313
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,951
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: El Dorado
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,802
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5662918421153
Salary Total: $9,066
Total Pay: $128,951

Ricky Pica is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $128,951. Union affiliation: R07.

John Luna

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$128,894

Base pay: $92,214
Overtime: $33,686
Other pay: $2,994
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,894
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Kern
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,102
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5660408421142
Salary Total: $8,068
Total Pay: $128,894

At Fish and Wildlife, John Luna serves as a Fish and Game Warden. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,894. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Austin Smith

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2023 total comp

$128,793

Base pay: $99,068
Overtime: $15,252
Other pay: $14,473
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,793
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,225
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5665918421226
Salary Total: $8,650
Total Pay: $128,793

Austin Smith is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $128,793. They are represented by R07.

Brian Laird

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$128,670

Base pay: $106,945
Overtime: $20,474
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,670
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Butte
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,802
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5660408421099
Salary Total: $9,066
Total Pay: $128,670

Brian Laird holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,670. They are represented by R07.

John Amis

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$128,589

Base pay: $108,753
Overtime: $18,585
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,589
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Butte
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,802
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5660718421037
Salary Total: $9,066
Total Pay: $128,589

John Amis is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $128,589. They are represented by R07.

Edgar Corona-Alvarez

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$128,251

Base pay: $99,006
Overtime: $24,844
Other pay: $4,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,251
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,826
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5667728421235
Salary Total: $8,261
Total Pay: $128,251

At Fish and Wildlife, Edgar Corona-Alvarez serves as a Fish and Game Warden. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,251. Union affiliation: R07.

Byron Hernandez

Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$128,088

Base pay: $111,452
Overtime: $15,386
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,088
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Plumas
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,802
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5661918421156
Salary Total: $9,374
Total Pay: $128,088

Byron Hernandez is a Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $128,088. Their bargaining unit is R07.