California / Food and Agriculture / Information Technology Specialist I

Job-title file

Information Technology Specialist I

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

24 employees hold this title in Food and Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $107,449, above the department median of $63,690.

Employees: 24
Total payroll: $2.2M
Role median: $107,449
Agency median: $63,690
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$693$123,314+

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

How total compensation varies among the 24 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

Information Technology Specialist I pay vs. California

Across all employers in California, the median wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators — about 26,170 people — is $106,440. Food and Agriculture pays a median base salary of $117,161 for this role, 10% above that figure — about the 60th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Food and Agriculture sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$72,400

$88,680

$106,440

$134,190

$166,730

Food and Agriculture median · $117,161

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

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators — about 314,340 people — is $99,130. Food and Agriculture’s median base salary is 18% above that national figure, about the 66th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$62,640

$78,010

$99,130

$126,640

$155,050

Food and Agriculture median · $117,161

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 37 of 40 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in 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 Food and Agriculture is $117,571, 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.

Compare departments

This role across California

Information Technology Specialist I is held in 110 California departments. In Food and Agriculture, the median of $107,449 ranks #47 of 110.

Highest-paying departments for this role

CA State Auditor's Office

$132,366 · 1

State Comp Insurance Fund

$128,717 · 265

CA. Coastal Commission

$128,247 · 2

CA Department of Human Resources

$124,141 · 21

Wildlife Conservation Board

$123,314 · 1

Department of Tax and Fee Administrative

$123,314 · 166

California Horse Racing Board

$123,314 · 3

Arts Council

$123,314 · 1

Department of Child Support Service

$123,314 · 197

Sierra Nevada Conservancy

$123,014 · 1

Real Estate

$122,714 · 17

Legislative Counsel Bureau

$121,780 · 155

Median total compensation for the Information Technology Specialist I role in other Californiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Information Technology Specialist beyond California

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In California, the median of $116,489 ranks #2 of 2. See Information Technology Specialist across all of California →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Los Angeles County

$302,249 · 100

Median total compensation for comparable Information Technology Specialist roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Sharon Buenafe

Information Technology Specialist I/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$123,314

Base pay: $122,714
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,314
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,537
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0140151402001
Salary Total: $10,221
Total Pay: $123,314

Sharon Buenafe is a Information Technology Specialist I at Food and Agriculture. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $123,314. They are represented by R01.

Jarrett Heather

Information Technology Specialist I/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$123,314

Base pay: $122,714
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,314
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,537
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0180151402006
Salary Total: $10,221
Total Pay: $123,314

Jarrett Heather is a Information Technology Specialist I at Food and Agriculture. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $123,314. Union affiliation: R01.

Michael Begley

Information Technology Specialist I/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$123,314

Base pay: $122,714
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,314
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,537
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0180151402002
Salary Total: $10,221
Total Pay: $123,314

Michael Begley is a Information Technology Specialist I at Food and Agriculture. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $123,314. They are represented by R01.

John Eaton

Information Technology Specialist I/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$123,314

Base pay: $122,714
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,314
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,537
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0180151402001
Salary Total: $10,221
Total Pay: $123,314

John Eaton works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Food and Agriculture. Their status is full-time. John earned $123,314 in 2025. Union affiliation: R01.

Liquan Ma

Information Technology Specialist I/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$123,314

Base pay: $122,714
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,314
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,537
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0140151402012
Salary Total: $10,221
Total Pay: $123,314

At Food and Agriculture, Liquan Ma serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,314. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Joseph Espena

Information Technology Specialist I/Food and Agriculture

2023 total comp

$118,636

Base pay: $116,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,636
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,932
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0140151402014
Salary Total: $9,932
Total Pay: $118,636

Joseph Espena is a Information Technology Specialist I at Food and Agriculture. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $118,636. They are represented by R01.

John Pedigo

Information Technology Specialist I/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$118,422

Base pay: $117,822
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,422
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,537
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0140151402003
Salary Total: $10,221
Total Pay: $118,422

At Food and Agriculture, John Pedigo serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,422. They are represented by R01.

Qi Shen

Information Technology Specialist I/Food and Agriculture

2023 total comp

$117,761

Base pay: $117,161
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,761
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,932
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0140151402013
Salary Total: $9,932
Total Pay: $117,761

Qi Shen holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Food and Agriculture. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $117,761. Union affiliation: R01.

John Punzal

Information Technology Specialist I/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$117,382

Base pay: $116,782
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,382
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,314
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0140151402005
Salary Total: $10,005
Total Pay: $117,382

John Punzal is a Information Technology Specialist I at Food and Agriculture. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $117,382. Union affiliation: R01.

Zachary Barlow

Information Technology Specialist I/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$112,388

Base pay: $111,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,388
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,599
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0140151402009
Salary Total: $9,311
Total Pay: $112,388

At Food and Agriculture, Zachary Barlow serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,388. Union affiliation: R01.

Paul Paiz Jr

Information Technology Specialist I/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$111,614

Base pay: $111,314
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,614
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,599
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0140151402010
Salary Total: $9,311
Total Pay: $111,614

Paul Paiz Jr is a Information Technology Specialist I at Food and Agriculture. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $111,614. Union affiliation: R01.

Frederick Janney

Information Technology Specialist I/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$108,822

Base pay: $108,222
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,822
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,558
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0180151402010
Salary Total: $9,271
Total Pay: $108,822

Frederick Janney works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Food and Agriculture. Their status is full-time. Frederick earned $108,822 in 2025. Union affiliation: R01.

Celeste Payne

Information Technology Specialist I/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$106,076

Base pay: $105,476
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,076
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,166
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0180151402011
Salary Total: $8,891
Total Pay: $106,076

Celeste Payne works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Food and Agriculture. Their status is full-time. Celeste earned $106,076 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Dennis Nguyen

Information Technology Specialist I/Food and Agriculture

2024 total comp

$103,221

Base pay: $102,621
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,221
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,838
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0140151402016
Salary Total: $8,838
Total Pay: $103,221

At Food and Agriculture, Dennis Nguyen serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $103,221. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Daniel Godinez

Information Technology Specialist I/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$97,562

Base pay: $96,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,562
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,540
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0180151402008
Salary Total: $7,314
Total Pay: $97,562

Daniel Godinez is a Information Technology Specialist I at Food and Agriculture. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,562. They are represented by R01.

Ernesto Mercado

Information Technology Specialist I/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$96,537

Base pay: $96,537
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,537
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,729
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0140151402007
Salary Total: $8,467
Total Pay: $96,537

Ernesto Mercado holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Food and Agriculture. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,537. Union affiliation: R01.

Harika Gadde

Information Technology Specialist I/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$94,296

Base pay: $93,496
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,296
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,258
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0180151402004
Salary Total: $8,010
Total Pay: $94,296

Harika Gadde is a Information Technology Specialist I at Food and Agriculture. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,296. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Michael Diego

Information Technology Specialist I/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$85,463

Base pay: $40,495
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $44,968
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,463
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,280
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0140151402006
Salary Total: $9,280
Total Pay: $85,463

Michael Diego works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Food and Agriculture. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $85,463 in 2025. They are represented by R01.

Sirish Madireddy

Information Technology Specialist I/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$61,900

Base pay: $61,525
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,864
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0140151402982
Salary Total: $7,628
Total Pay: $61,900

Sirish Madireddy holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Food and Agriculture. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,900. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Aaron Le

Information Technology Specialist I/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$48,817

Base pay: $43,277
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,817
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,017
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0140151402013
Salary Total: $8,017
Total Pay: $48,817

Aaron Le works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Food and Agriculture. Their status is full-time. Aaron earned $48,817 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Sandhya Vaitla

Information Technology Specialist I/Food and Agriculture

2024 total comp

$44,602

Base pay: $39,282
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,320
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,602
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,011
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0180151402004
Salary Total: $9,011
Total Pay: $44,602

Sandhya Vaitla holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Food and Agriculture. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $44,602. They are represented by R01.

Jordan Penaloza

Information Technology Specialist I/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$17,635

Base pay: $17,535
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,635
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,513
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0140151402006
Salary Total: $6,318
Total Pay: $17,635

Jordan Penaloza holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Food and Agriculture. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,635. Union affiliation: R01.

Richard Matsufuji

Information Technology Specialist I/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$2,918

Base pay: $2,918
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,918
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,537
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0140151402982
Salary Total: $61
Total Pay: $2,918

Richard Matsufuji holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Food and Agriculture. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,918. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Venkatesh Janakiraman

Information Technology Specialist I/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$693

Base pay: $693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $693
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,864
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0140151402982
Salary Total: $7,628
Total Pay: $693

Venkatesh Janakiraman works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Food and Agriculture. Their status is full-time. Venkatesh earned $693 in 2025. They are represented by R01.