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 14
Special Investigator/Food and Agriculture
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Arthur M Ortega works as a Special Investigator for Food and Agriculture. Arthur earned $89,468 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Special Investigator/Food and Agriculture
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Lucy L Merrill is a Special Investigator at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $89,422. Union affiliation: R07.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Evan R Robinson serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $89,353. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Jason L Phan serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $89,288. They are represented by R10.
Veterinarian (General)/Food and Agriculture
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Daniel E Dickason holds the role of Veterinarian (General) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $89,276. Union affiliation: R10.
Veterinarian (General)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Katherine A Murray serves as a Veterinarian (General). Their 2023 pay totaled $89,223. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Stephanie Jamis holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $89,217. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Staff Services Manager I/Food and Agriculture
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Annika S Paulsen holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $89,088. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Special Investigator/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Nancy C Del Cid serves as a Special Investigator. Their 2023 pay totaled $88,946. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Food and Agriculture
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Chandrasekar Venkitasamy is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $88,929. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Robert M Soltero is a Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $88,910. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Diedra L Rios is a Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $88,616. Union affiliation: R10.
Administrative Assistant II/Food and Agriculture
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Carol S Tate is a Administrative Assistant II at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $88,577. They are represented by C01.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Ashwin A Pal serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $88,560. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Staff Services Manager I/Food and Agriculture
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Adriana Avalos works as a Staff Services Manager I for Food and Agriculture. Adriana earned $88,291 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Kevin C R Wedman is a Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $88,201. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Viola Popescu is a Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $88,174. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Minal D Patel serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $88,107. They are represented by R10.
Attorney IV/Food and Agriculture
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Mary T Horst holds the role of Attorney IV at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $88,069. They are represented by R02.
Staff Services Manager I/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Robyn L Ypema serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $87,979. Union affiliation: S01.
Agriculture Program Supervisor II/Food and Agriculture
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Sarah P Pelle works as a Agriculture Program Supervisor II for Food and Agriculture. Sarah earned $87,930 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Kevin T Wall works as a Environmental Scientist for Food and Agriculture. Kevin earned $87,803 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Associate Personnel Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Leeandreia M Lane serves as a Associate Personnel Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $87,802. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Research Data Specialist I/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Allyson J Rathkamp serves as a Research Data Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $87,662. They are represented by R01.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Food and Agriculture
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Ana M Nistor is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $87,575. Union affiliation: R10.
Staff Services Manager I/Food and Agriculture
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Silvia Covarrubias is a Staff Services Manager I at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $87,567. They are represented by S01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Rodolfo Martinez holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $87,539. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Maegan A Salinas serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $87,420. Union affiliation: R10.
Staff Services Manager I/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Kelly L Thornburg serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $87,409. They are represented by S01.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Brian Guell works as a Environmental Scientist for Food and Agriculture. Brian earned $87,156 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Food and Agriculture
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Briana L Russell holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $86,961. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Tzong J Vang works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Food and Agriculture. Tzong earned $86,930 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Joe A Pena Sr works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Food and Agriculture. Joe earned $86,919 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Nancy Jauregui works as a Environmental Scientist for Food and Agriculture. Nancy earned $86,716 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Analiza G De Leon is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $86,650. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Thuyvy N Truong works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Food and Agriculture. Thuyvy earned $86,645 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Elizabeth N Escotto holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $86,523. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Alvin Scott C Siongco works as a Environmental Scientist for Food and Agriculture. Alvin earned $86,454 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Food and Agriculture
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Harsimran K Gill is a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $86,407. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Richard A Gilbert holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $86,399. They are represented by R10.