California / Food and Agriculture

Agency file

Food and Agriculture

Source file: California — State Employee Compensation (SCO Payroll Data Warehouse, CPRA) / ingested Jul 4, 2026

The Food and Agriculture supports agriculture — farming, food safety, livestock, and rural development programs.

In 2025, this agency had 2,156 employees with median total compensation of $63,690; the highest distinct record was $252,718.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $146.8M
Employees: 2,156
Median total: $63,690
Highest record: $252,718

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

-$11,023$180,666+

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

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 2,156 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($63,690) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $65,006 (95%)
Overtime — $1,159 (2%)
Other — $1,923 (3%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$12,070

$33,882

$63,690

$95,504

$127,073

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $127,073 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $12,070. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Environmental Scientist

272 · $86,328

Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal)

203 · $26,116

Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)

155 · $14,563

Associate Governmental Program Analyst

139 · $77,708

Plant Quarantine Inspector

96 · $58,687

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.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2023	$133.8M —	2,196 —	$54,554 —
2024	$145.1M ▲ 8.4%	2,313 ▲ 5.3%	$57,243 ▲ 4.9%
2025	$146.8M ▲ 1.2%	2,156 ▼ 6.8%	$63,690 ▲ 11.3%

Record list

Employees

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Angelica Davis

Agriculture Program Supervisor IV/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$121,176

Base pay: $116,906
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,270
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,176
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,038
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0146951168001
Salary Total: $9,737
Total Pay: $121,176

Angelica Davis works as a Agriculture Program Supervisor IV for Food and Agriculture. Their status is full-time. Angelica earned $121,176 in 2025. Union affiliation: S01.

Natalia Von Ellenrieder

Senior Insect Biosystematist (Specialist)/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$120,852

Base pay: $120,612
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $240
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,852
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,222
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0146200531015
Salary Total: $10,171
Total Pay: $120,852

At Food and Agriculture, Natalia Von Ellenrieder serves as a Senior Insect Biosystematist (Specialist). They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,852. They are represented by R10.

Kevin Batchelor

Agriculture Program Supervisor IV/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$120,626

Base pay: $116,906
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,720
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,626
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,038
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0187501168001
Salary Total: $9,737
Total Pay: $120,626

At Food and Agriculture, Kevin Batchelor serves as a Agriculture Program Supervisor IV. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,626. Union affiliation: S01.

Amber Durant

Research Data Supervisor II/Food and Agriculture

2024 total comp

$120,255

Base pay: $116,535
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,720
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,255
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,970
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0146195737001
Salary Total: $9,970
Total Pay: $120,255

Amber Durant is a Research Data Supervisor II at Food and Agriculture. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $120,255. Union affiliation: S01.

Nicholas Edelman

Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$119,811

Base pay: $80,087
Overtime: $39,422
Other pay: $303
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,811
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,135
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0141100762002
Salary Total: $6,885
Total Pay: $119,811

Nicholas Edelman is a Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $119,811. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Christina Cisneros

Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$119,376

Base pay: $119,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,376
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,321
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0141650762012
Salary Total: $9,368
Total Pay: $119,376

At Food and Agriculture, Christina Cisneros serves as a Environmental Scientist. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,376. They are represented by R10.

Sarah Hanson

Research Data Supervisor II/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$119,151

Base pay: $119,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,151
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,269
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0187725737001
Salary Total: $9,961
Total Pay: $119,151

Sarah Hanson holds the role of Research Data Supervisor II at Food and Agriculture. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,151. They are represented by S01.

Lynn Rodger

Veterinarian (General)/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$119,120

Base pay: $109,334
Overtime: $9,286
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,120
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,456
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0141160177007
Salary Total: $9,409
Total Pay: $119,120

Lynn Rodger holds the role of Veterinarian (General) at Food and Agriculture. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,120. They are represented by R10.

Stephanie Jamis

Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$118,783

Base pay: $110,584
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,199
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,783
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,107
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0140380762002
Salary Total: $8,788
Total Pay: $118,783

Stephanie Jamis holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,783. Their bargaining unit is R10.

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.

Becky Moore

Information Technology Supervisor I/Food and Agriculture

2024 total comp

$118,603

Base pay: $113,051
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,552
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,603
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,014
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0180151403003
Salary Total: $10,014
Total Pay: $118,603

Becky Moore is a Information Technology Supervisor I at Food and Agriculture. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $118,603. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Jesus Lara Artiga

Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$118,527

Base pay: $115,246
Overtime: $3,031
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,527
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,481
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0144530765001
Salary Total: $10,114
Total Pay: $118,527

Jesus Lara Artiga holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Food and Agriculture. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,527. Union affiliation: R10.

Chad Parker

Supervising Special Investigator I (Non-Peace Officer)/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$118,495

Base pay: $118,495
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,495
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,074
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0141848549001
Salary Total: $9,873
Total Pay: $118,495

At Food and Agriculture, Chad Parker serves as a Supervising Special Investigator I (Non-Peace Officer). They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,495. Their bargaining unit is S07.

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.

Alessandra Chaves

Senior Insect Biosystematist (Specialist)/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$118,242

Base pay: $118,242
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,242
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,222
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0146200531016
Salary Total: $9,699
Total Pay: $118,242

Alessandra Chaves works as a Senior Insect Biosystematist (Specialist) for Food and Agriculture. Their status is full-time. Alessandra earned $118,242 in 2025. They are represented by R10.

Kristi Duprey

Staff Services Manager II (Managerial)/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$118,202

Base pay: $114,482
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,720
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,202
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,899
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0140254969001
Salary Total: $9,602
Total Pay: $118,202

Kristi Duprey works as a Staff Services Manager II (Managerial) for Food and Agriculture. Their status is full-time. Kristi earned $118,202 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is M01.

Alexey Tishechkin

Senior Insect Biosystematist (Specialist)/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$117,762

Base pay: $114,545
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,217
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,762
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,989
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0146200531018
Salary Total: $9,939
Total Pay: $117,762

Alexey Tishechkin works as a Senior Insect Biosystematist (Specialist) for Food and Agriculture. Their status is full-time. Alexey earned $117,762 in 2025. Union affiliation: R10.

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.

Daniel Dickason

Veterinarian (General)/Food and Agriculture

2024 total comp

$117,678

Base pay: $112,309
Overtime: $3,882
Other pay: $1,487
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,678
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,136
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0141100177004
Salary Total: $9,410
Total Pay: $117,678

Daniel Dickason holds the role of Veterinarian (General) at Food and Agriculture. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $117,678. Union affiliation: R10.

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.

Lewis Funk

Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture

2025 total comp

$117,351

Base pay: $110,435
Overtime: $6,917
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,351
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,321
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0146770762001
Salary Total: $9,368
Total Pay: $117,351

At Food and Agriculture, Lewis Funk serves as a Environmental Scientist. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,351. They are represented by R10.

Maha Maassarani

Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Food and Agriculture

2023 total comp

$117,126

Base pay: $116,546
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $580
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,126
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S10
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,331
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0147770764001
Salary Total: $10,331
Total Pay: $117,126

Maha Maassarani holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) at Food and Agriculture. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $117,126. Union affiliation: S10.