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 4
Senior Land Surveyor/Fish and Wildlife
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Daniel R Schwartz is a Senior Land Surveyor at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $167,427. Union affiliation: S09.
Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor)/Fish and Wildlife
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Richard C Brunke holds the role of Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $167,383. Union affiliation: S07.
Chief Deputy Director, Fish and Wildlife/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Valerie L Termini serves as a Chief Deputy Director, Fish and Wildlife. Their 2023 pay totaled $166,568. Union affiliation: E99.
Attorney IV/Fish and Wildlife
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Crystal R D'Souza works as a Attorney IV for Fish and Wildlife. Crystal earned $166,253 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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James A Hobbs works as a Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) for Fish and Wildlife. James earned $166,191 in 2023. They are represented by S10.
C.E.A./Fish and Wildlife
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Tonya M Marshall holds the role of C.E.A. at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $166,169. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Senior Hydraulic Engineer/Fish and Wildlife
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Seth W Lawrence works as a Senior Hydraulic Engineer for Fish and Wildlife. Seth earned $165,999 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Fish and Game Assistant Chief/Fish and Wildlife
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Robert J Pelzman is a Fish and Game Assistant Chief at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $165,694. Their bargaining unit is S07.
Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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Kenneth N Kundargi is a Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $165,659. They are represented by S10.
Fish and Game Captain/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Patrick J Foy serves as a Fish and Game Captain. Their 2023 pay totaled $164,834. They are represented by S07.
Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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Michael R Harris is a Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $164,772. They are represented by S10.
Senior Electrical Engineer/Fish and Wildlife
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Brian J Silva works as a Senior Electrical Engineer for Fish and Wildlife. Brian earned $164,748 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Fish and Game Captain/Fish and Wildlife
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Steven R Schindler Ii holds the role of Fish and Game Captain at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $164,732. They are represented by S07.
Fish and Game Captain/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Weston C Boyle serves as a Fish and Game Captain. Their 2023 pay totaled $164,058. Their bargaining unit is S07.
Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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Sarah J Paulson is a Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $163,472. They are represented by S10.
Senior Hydraulic Engineer/Fish and Wildlife
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Dale Stanton holds the role of Senior Hydraulic Engineer at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $163,430. Union affiliation: R09.
Fish and Game Assistant Chief/Fish and Wildlife
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Bart M Bundesen works as a Fish and Game Assistant Chief for Fish and Wildlife. Bart earned $163,388 in 2023. Union affiliation: S07.
Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor)/Fish and Wildlife
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Michael M Beals is a Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $163,379. They are represented by S07.
Warden-Pilot Department of Fish and Game/Fish and Wildlife
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Michael Greenhill holds the role of Warden-Pilot Department of Fish and Game at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $162,794. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor)/Fish and Wildlife
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Kyle C Kroll works as a Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor) for Fish and Wildlife. Kyle earned $161,795 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S07.
Attorney IV/Fish and Wildlife
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Steffanie L Mello holds the role of Attorney IV at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $161,293. Union affiliation: R02.
Senior Hydraulic Engineer/Fish and Wildlife
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Ryan P Cooper holds the role of Senior Hydraulic Engineer at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $161,148. They are represented by R09.
Fish and Game Captain/Fish and Wildlife
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Danny Stevenson is a Fish and Game Captain at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $161,129. Union affiliation: S07.
Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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Peter John Figura holds the role of Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $161,117. They are represented by S10.
Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor)/Fish and Wildlife
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Jacob A Nicholas is a Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $160,857. Union affiliation: S07.
Fish and Game Assistant Chief/Fish and Wildlife
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Joshua M Nicholas works as a Fish and Game Assistant Chief for Fish and Wildlife. Joshua earned $160,523 in 2023. Union affiliation: S07.
Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor)/Fish and Wildlife
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Noel J Richards holds the role of Fish and Game Lieutenant (Supervisor) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $160,441. They are represented by S07.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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Hans Sin is a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $160,252. They are represented by S10.
Fish and Game Captain/Fish and Wildlife
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Ryan D Detrick holds the role of Fish and Game Captain at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $160,094. Union affiliation: S07.
Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Joanna M Grebel serves as a Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $159,743. Their bargaining unit is S10.
Senior Engineering Geologist/Fish and Wildlife
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Joseph A Klamecki is a Senior Engineering Geologist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $159,709. Union affiliation: R09.
Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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Timothy E Dillingham is a Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $159,048. Union affiliation: S10.
Senior Hydraulic Engineer/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Gang Zhao serves as a Senior Hydraulic Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $158,428. Union affiliation: R09.
Fish and Game Captain/Fish and Wildlife
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Douglas J Willson holds the role of Fish and Game Captain at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $157,975. They are represented by S07.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Adam C Mckannay serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $157,943. They are represented by S10.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Paul N Reilly serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $157,853. They are represented by S10.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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David D Vigil works as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) for Fish and Wildlife. David earned $157,853 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S10.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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Bruce M Joab holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $157,853. They are represented by S10.
Senior Hydraulic Engineer/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Elizabeth A Lawson serves as a Senior Hydraulic Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $157,851. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Jeff M Brandt serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $157,803. Their bargaining unit is S10.