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 52
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Monica Suelyn Tonty is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $65,295. Union affiliation: R10.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Miguel A Cabral holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $65,277. They are represented by R11.
Associate Personnel Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Kaljit K Dosanjh serves as a Associate Personnel Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,260. They are represented by R01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Brian T Leo is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $65,156. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Kevin J Ignacio holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $65,043. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Ian E Pritchard is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $65,029. Union affiliation: R10.
Personnel Specialist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Terrica M Green serves as a Personnel Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,012. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Russell H Landers serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $64,997. Union affiliation: R10.
Wildlife Habitat Assistant/Fish and Wildlife
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Heather Hlusak is a Wildlife Habitat Assistant at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $64,855. They are represented by R11.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Nosakare Robinson-Balla holds the role of Accounting Officer (Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $64,840. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Personnel Specialist/Fish and Wildlife
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Shannon D Ferguson is a Personnel Specialist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $64,836. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Tracy L Sullivan serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $64,704. They are represented by R01.
Fish Hatchery Manager I/Fish and Wildlife
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Mary L Noel holds the role of Fish Hatchery Manager I at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $64,697. Union affiliation: S11.
Fish Habitat Assistant/Fish and Wildlife
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Andrew P Kelly is a Fish Habitat Assistant at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $64,575. They are represented by R11.
Wildlife Habitat Assistant/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Michael K Farmer serves as a Wildlife Habitat Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $64,575. Union affiliation: R11.
Wildlife Habitat Assistant/Fish and Wildlife
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Ashley R Hext works as a Wildlife Habitat Assistant for Fish and Wildlife. Ashley earned $64,575 in 2023. They are represented by R11.
Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Fish and Wildlife
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Babak Bafandehedalat is a Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $64,561. Union affiliation: R01.
Tractor Operator-Laborer/Fish and Wildlife
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Tyler W Grover is a Tractor Operator-Laborer at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $64,458. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Lowry P Pierich Jr serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $64,449. Union affiliation: R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Jennifer A Ludovissy works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Fish and Wildlife. Jennifer earned $64,342 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Jake M Aucelluzzo works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Jake earned $64,240 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Marina C Hagen holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $64,235. Union affiliation: R11.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Savannah D Morgan works as a Fish and Game Warden for Fish and Wildlife. Savannah earned $64,220 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Personnel Specialist/Fish and Wildlife
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Ryan J Hall holds the role of Personnel Specialist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $64,176. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Ebony R Lazaro is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $64,164. Union affiliation: R01.
Fish Habitat Assistant/Fish and Wildlife
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Joseph S Amoroso holds the role of Fish Habitat Assistant at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $64,154. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Grecia M Almaguer holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $64,152. They are represented by R10.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Lane M Bennett holds the role of Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,943. Union affiliation: R11.
Tractor Operator-Laborer/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Bryce A Schreindl serves as a Tractor Operator-Laborer. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,940. Union affiliation: R12.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Charles B Peterson is a Fish and Wildlife Technician at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $63,855. They are represented by R11.
Wildlife Habitat Assistant/Fish and Wildlife
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Erick E Anderson works as a Wildlife Habitat Assistant for Fish and Wildlife. Erick earned $63,715 in 2023. They are represented by R11.
Associate Personnel Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Chandler J Florez is a Associate Personnel Analyst at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $63,707. They are represented by R01.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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Jason N Rogers works as a Fish and Wildlife Technician for Fish and Wildlife. Jason earned $63,702 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Fish and Wildlife Technician/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, Steven Wilsey serves as a Fish and Wildlife Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,669. They are represented by R11.
Fish and Game Warden/Fish and Wildlife
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Omar E Vallejo Estrada works as a Fish and Game Warden for Fish and Wildlife. Omar earned $63,587 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Senior Hydraulic Engineer/Fish and Wildlife
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At Fish and Wildlife, George C Heise serves as a Senior Hydraulic Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,566. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Carlee J Cockrum is a Environmental Scientist at Fish and Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $63,557. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Kyle R Maxwell works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Kyle earned $63,538 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Fish and Wildlife
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Haley Marie R Jones works as a Environmental Scientist for Fish and Wildlife. Haley earned $63,481 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Staff Services Analyst/Fish and Wildlife
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Francisco J Moreno works as a Staff Services Analyst for Fish and Wildlife. Francisco earned $63,406 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.