California / Fish and Wildlife
Agency file
The Fish and Wildlife protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2023, this agency had 3,649 employees with median total compensation of $74,583; the highest distinct record was $246,051.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 3,649 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($74,583) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $136,096 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $8,285. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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
Highest-paid first / page 22
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Kyle A Bartholomew works as a Fish and Game Warden for Fish and Wildlife. Kyle earned $106,885 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Zachary T Gibson holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $106,877. Union affiliation: R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Jane S Mckeever serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $106,847. Union affiliation: S10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Melissa K Riley serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $106,735. Union affiliation: R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Virginia B Afentoulis holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $106,666. They are represented by R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Samuel L Plemons holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $106,656. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Oil Spill Prevention Specialist/Fish and Wildlife
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James A Foto is a Oil Spill Prevention Specialist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $106,531. They are represented by R07.
Information Technology Specialist I/Fish and Wildlife
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Luis D Perez holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $106,528. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Patrick R Sater serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $106,527. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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Magdalena Barbera holds the role of Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $106,524. They are represented by S01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Christopher W Potter serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $106,520. Union affiliation: R10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Samuel J Schutz works as a Fish and Game Warden for Fish and Wildlife. Samuel earned $106,446 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Todd William Kinnard serves as a Fish and Game Warden. Their 2023 pay totaled $106,346. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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Christine L Thompson works as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) for Fish and Wildlife. Christine earned $106,321 in 2023. They are represented by S10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Amanda Lynn Coleman is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $106,295. They are represented by R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Kari K Daniska holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $106,290. Union affiliation: R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Elijah W Portugal works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Elijah earned $106,260 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Research Scientist II (Microbiological Sciences)/Fish and Wildlife
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Mark S Okihiro holds the role of Research Scientist II (Microbiological Sciences) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $106,245. Union affiliation: R10.
Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Kaleb M Eye serves as a Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor). Their 2023 pay totaled $106,167. They are represented by S07.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Jason V Lombardi works as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) for Fish and Wildlife. Jason earned $106,057 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Senior Management Auditor/Fish and Wildlife
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Edmond Kwan holds the role of Senior Management Auditor at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $106,026. Union affiliation: S01.
Information Officer II/Fish and Wildlife
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Stephen G Gonzalez holds the role of Information Officer II at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $106,024. Union affiliation: S01.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Sean M Allen serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $105,963. They are represented by S10.
Oil Spill Prevention Specialist/Fish and Wildlife
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Michael Caliguire is a Oil Spill Prevention Specialist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $105,928. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Research Scientist II (Microbiological Sciences)/Fish and Wildlife
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Blythe C Marshman works as a Research Scientist II (Microbiological Sciences) for Fish and Wildlife. Blythe earned $105,860 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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Stephanie R Louie holds the role of Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,838. They are represented by S01.
Research Data Specialist II/Fish and Wildlife
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Margaret C Duncan is a Research Data Specialist II at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $105,823. They are represented by R01.
Research Data Specialist II/Fish and Wildlife
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Sandra M Hill works as a Research Data Specialist II for Fish and Wildlife. Sandra earned $105,823 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Research Data Specialist II/Fish and Wildlife
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William M Patterson works as a Research Data Specialist II for Fish and Wildlife. William earned $105,823 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Research Data Specialist II/Fish and Wildlife
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Daniel E Rankin holds the role of Research Data Specialist II at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,823. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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John S Fraley works as a Fish and Game Warden for Fish and Wildlife. John earned $105,810 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Jason J Faridi serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $105,764. Union affiliation: S10.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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John B Straatmann works as a Fish and Game Warden for Fish and Wildlife. John earned $105,608 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Kyle P Brandt holds the role of Fish and Game Warden at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,548. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Kelly D Schmoker-Stanphill serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $105,545. They are represented by R10.
Transportation Engineer (Civil)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Brett R Dippert serves as a Transportation Engineer (Civil). Their 2023 pay totaled $105,529. Union affiliation: R09.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Melanie A Burlaza holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,516. Union affiliation: R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Nicole L Russell holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,263. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor)/Fish and Wildlife
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Matthew H Matzen works as a Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) for Fish and Wildlife. Matthew earned $105,244 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Administrative Officer III, Resources Agency/Fish and Wildlife
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Sofia I Reynoso holds the role of Administrative Officer III, Resources Agency at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,244. Union affiliation: S01.