Deputy Secretary for Legislative Affairs

Enforce laws and maintain public safety — patrol, respond to incidents, investigate crimes, and make arrests.

1 employees hold this title in Food and Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $171,166, above the department median of $63,690.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $171.2K
Role median: $171,166
Agency median: $63,690
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Deputy Secretary for Legislative Affairs is held in 2 California departments. In Food and Agriculture, the median of $171,166 ranks #2 of 2.

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Office of Secty Envirmtl Protect

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Rachael O'Brien

Deputy Secretary for Legislative Affairs/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$171,166

Base pay: $147,889
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $23,277
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,166
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E97
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,378
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0180010007001
Salary Total: $13,947
Total Pay: $171,166

Rachael O'Brien holds the role of Deputy Secretary for Legislative Affairs at Food and Agriculture. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $171,166. They are represented by E97.