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 18
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Thao Le is a Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $79,682. They are represented by R10.
Plant Quarantine Supervisor II/Food and Agriculture
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Anthony R Bear Dont Walk works as a Plant Quarantine Supervisor II for Food and Agriculture. Anthony earned $79,471 in 2023. They are represented by S11.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Kevin D Nguyen works as a Environmental Scientist for Food and Agriculture. Kevin earned $79,371 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Andrea H Perkins serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $79,297. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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David R Leaphart works as a Environmental Scientist for Food and Agriculture. David earned $79,224 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Alexander B Lysak holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $79,014. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Sarah A Kell serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $78,960. They are represented by R10.
Associate Personnel Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Ronald T Mcdaniel serves as a Associate Personnel Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $78,919. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Silvia Nogen works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Food and Agriculture. Silvia earned $78,889 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Amy N Huntington serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $78,808. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Diana L Beymer-Gillis works as a Environmental Scientist for Food and Agriculture. Diana earned $78,733 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Dairy Foods Specialist/Food and Agriculture
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Ricky L Lawler works as a Dairy Foods Specialist for Food and Agriculture. Ricky earned $78,634 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Dairy Foods Specialist/Food and Agriculture
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Lisa M Mcvay works as a Dairy Foods Specialist for Food and Agriculture. Lisa earned $78,634 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Dairy Foods Specialist/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Olga Pyrkina serves as a Dairy Foods Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $78,634. They are represented by R07.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Angelina M Velez serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $78,504. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Edelberto Vasquez-Ochoa holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $78,458. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Alexander D Loyer is a Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $78,414. They are represented by R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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George A Atwell is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $78,283. They are represented by R01.
Fruit and Vegetable Quality Control Supervisor II/Food and Agriculture
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Andrea R Todd holds the role of Fruit and Vegetable Quality Control Supervisor II at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $78,257. Union affiliation: S01.
Staff Services Manager I/Food and Agriculture
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Lindsey E Batty works as a Staff Services Manager I for Food and Agriculture. Lindsey earned $78,253 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Diane M Varley works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Food and Agriculture. Diane earned $78,204 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Ana C Lopez holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $78,200. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Andrew J Lawrence serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $78,158. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Plant Quarantine Supervisor I/Food and Agriculture
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Melissa M Duarte is a Plant Quarantine Supervisor I at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $78,095. Union affiliation: S11.
Senior Personnel Specialist/Food and Agriculture
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Trudi I Crocker is a Senior Personnel Specialist at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $77,908. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Lauren A Boulanger serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $77,896. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Kiana R Dao holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $77,738. They are represented by R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Amber L Nesbit is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $77,667. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Associate/Food and Agriculture
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Randy E Arellano is a Information Technology Associate at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $77,505. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Amy L Garfinkel serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $77,504. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Agriculture Program Supervisor I/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Joseph L Evans serves as a Agriculture Program Supervisor I. Their 2023 pay totaled $77,427. They are represented by S01.
Measurement Standards Specialist III/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Toni M Bulai serves as a Measurement Standards Specialist III. Their 2023 pay totaled $77,376. Union affiliation: E48.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Natalya Ivanov is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $77,292. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Michael L Scholl serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $77,268. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Brittany M Hernandez is a Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $77,210. They are represented by R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Michael B Ackleygrady serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $77,190. They are represented by R01.
Agricultural Pest Control Specialist/Food and Agriculture
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Pedro R Palacios works as a Agricultural Pest Control Specialist for Food and Agriculture. Pedro earned $77,183 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Eeva Sharma works as a Environmental Scientist for Food and Agriculture. Eeva earned $77,183 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Agriculture Program Supervisor I/Food and Agriculture
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Daniel J Arena holds the role of Agriculture Program Supervisor I at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $77,068. They are represented by S01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Michael D Paule is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $76,988. They are represented by R01.