California / Food and Agriculture
Agency file
The Food and Agriculture supports agriculture — farming, food safety, livestock, and rural development programs.
In 2023, this agency had 2,196 employees with median total compensation of $54,554; the highest distinct record was $237,685.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 2,196 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($54,554) — 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 $112,528 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $9,428. 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 12
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Tanya K Goodson works as a Environmental Scientist for Food and Agriculture. Tanya earned $94,752 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Andrew B Adkins is a Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $94,707. They are represented by R10.
Staff Services Manager I/Food and Agriculture
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John D Martin holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,660. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Agriculture Program Supervisor I/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Griselda Alvarado serves as a Agriculture Program Supervisor I. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,630. They are represented by S01.
Staff Services Manager I/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Laura H Rodriguez serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,589. Union affiliation: S01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Joanna J Fisher serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $94,571. They are represented by R10.
Agriculture Program Supervisor I/Food and Agriculture
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Lee R Harrison is a Agriculture Program Supervisor I at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $94,539. Union affiliation: S01.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Israfiel A Mohammed works as a Environmental Scientist for Food and Agriculture. Israfiel earned $94,531 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Obediah C Sage works as a Environmental Scientist for Food and Agriculture. Obediah earned $94,531 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Yirga F Jebessa holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,391. They are represented by R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Deborah Cordova serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $94,376. They are represented by R10.
Information Technology Specialist I/Food and Agriculture
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Frederick G Janney is a Information Technology Specialist I at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $94,352. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Joshua S Messinger works as a Environmental Scientist for Food and Agriculture. Joshua earned $94,184 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Sonia Oran holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,044. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Nighat Sami Ahmed is a Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $94,031. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Wei Cui is a Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $94,031. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Ryanne K Mason serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,031. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Monica A Negrete holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,031. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Liping Nie is a Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $94,031. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Grishma R Parikh serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,031. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Yee Vue holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,031. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Zhe Wang works as a Environmental Scientist for Food and Agriculture. Zhe earned $94,031 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Patrick W Woods holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,031. They are represented by R10.
Special Investigator/Food and Agriculture
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Juan A Pitta works as a Special Investigator for Food and Agriculture. Juan earned $93,985 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Agriculture Program Supervisor I/Food and Agriculture
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Rose M Hoff works as a Agriculture Program Supervisor I for Food and Agriculture. Rose earned $93,939 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Oscar H Torres Urquidy works as a Environmental Scientist for Food and Agriculture. Oscar earned $93,873 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Ying Yi Guo serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $93,854. They are represented by R10.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Nicholas A Anicich serves as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $93,774. Union affiliation: S01.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Sara Khalid is a Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $93,746. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Bariso N Garbaba is a Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $93,688. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Kimberly C Schneider holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $93,688. Union affiliation: R10.
Information Technology Specialist I/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Zachary B Barlow serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $93,665. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Special Investigator/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Paul D Moen serves as a Special Investigator. Their 2023 pay totaled $93,570. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Supervising Special Investigator I (Non-Peace Officer)/Food and Agriculture
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Matthew E Douglas is a Supervising Special Investigator I (Non-Peace Officer) at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $93,458. They are represented by S07.
Senior Emergency Services Coordinator, Office of Emergency Services/Food and Agriculture
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Jessica L Dampier holds the role of Senior Emergency Services Coordinator, Office of Emergency Services at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $93,428. Union affiliation: R07.
Agriculture Program Supervisor I/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Laurel A Rudolph serves as a Agriculture Program Supervisor I. Their 2023 pay totaled $93,417. Union affiliation: S01.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Bryson M Ribeiro works as a Environmental Scientist for Food and Agriculture. Bryson earned $93,332 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Staff Services Manager I/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Andrew J Halbert serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $93,133. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Carlie G Hughes serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,976. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Sadia Naseem holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,740. Their bargaining unit is R10.