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 24
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Deanna M Granholm serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,938. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Cameron B Poole holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,928. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Kristen M Cox works as a Environmental Scientist for Food and Agriculture. Kristen earned $63,886 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Kerri A Tremblay works as a Environmental Scientist for Food and Agriculture. Kerri earned $63,882 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Research Data Analyst II/Food and Agriculture
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David Ko works as a Research Data Analyst II for Food and Agriculture. David earned $63,855 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Agricultural Pest Control Specialist/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Robert M Ortiz serves as a Agricultural Pest Control Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,814. Union affiliation: R11.
Staff Services Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Thao T Ngo works as a Staff Services Analyst for Food and Agriculture. Thao earned $63,647 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Agricultural Pest Control Specialist/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Wataru Takeda serves as a Agricultural Pest Control Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,527. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Agricultural Pest Control Specialist/Food and Agriculture
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Javier I Tobar Moya is a Agricultural Pest Control Specialist at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $63,425. They are represented by R11.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Brian T Christy works as a Plant Quarantine Inspector for Food and Agriculture. Brian earned $63,423 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Robert G Gordon is a Plant Quarantine Inspector at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $63,413. They are represented by R11.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Carolina D Young Rodriquez serves as a Plant Quarantine Inspector. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,403. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Connie N Vanzant is a Plant Quarantine Inspector at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $63,358. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Edward Glen Southwick serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,347. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Jillian K Hagenston is a Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $63,329. Union affiliation: R10.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Guillermina Gamez holds the role of Plant Quarantine Inspector at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,323. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Rebecca L Avalos serves as a Plant Quarantine Inspector. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,321. Union affiliation: R11.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Pamela R Hopkins holds the role of Plant Quarantine Inspector at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,299. They are represented by R11.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Melissa E Westhouse works as a Plant Quarantine Inspector for Food and Agriculture. Melissa earned $63,297 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Brand Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Ramiro Baeza is a Brand Inspector at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $63,211. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Martha H Scott serves as a Plant Quarantine Inspector. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,114. Union affiliation: R11.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Caitlin R Holler serves as a Plant Quarantine Inspector. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,036. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Peter J Kraak is a Plant Quarantine Inspector at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $63,019. They are represented by R11.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Amelia J Everett is a Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $62,964. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Staff Services Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Ghassan T Al Bahrani holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,956. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Richard D Worsfold works as a Plant Quarantine Inspector for Food and Agriculture. Richard earned $62,922 in 2023. They are represented by R11.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Jaime Martinez Jr serves as a Plant Quarantine Inspector. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,884. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Sandra O Mendoza holds the role of Plant Quarantine Inspector at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,834. They are represented by R11.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Ronnie M Tieman works as a Plant Quarantine Inspector for Food and Agriculture. Ronnie earned $62,820 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Ronald Jones Jr serves as a Plant Quarantine Inspector. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,734. They are represented by R11.
Agricultural Pest Control Specialist/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Frank Herrera serves as a Agricultural Pest Control Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,715. Union affiliation: R11.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Spencer L Potter works as a Environmental Scientist for Food and Agriculture. Spencer earned $62,712 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Staff Services Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Jason S Wu works as a Staff Services Analyst for Food and Agriculture. Jason earned $62,694 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Christopher J Biedenbender serves as a Plant Quarantine Inspector. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,628. They are represented by R11.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Wendy M Hoag is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $62,593. They are represented by R01.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Jason M Moreland holds the role of Plant Quarantine Inspector at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,561. Union affiliation: R11.
Agricultural Pest Control Specialist/Food and Agriculture
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Alex B Ballesteros works as a Agricultural Pest Control Specialist for Food and Agriculture. Alex earned $62,555 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Agricultural Pest Control Specialist/Food and Agriculture
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Lizardo S Versoza is a Agricultural Pest Control Specialist at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $62,555. They are represented by R11.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Sandeep K Sahota works as a Environmental Scientist for Food and Agriculture. Sandeep earned $62,542 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Information Technology Associate/Food and Agriculture
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Isaac M Celedon works as a Information Technology Associate for Food and Agriculture. Isaac earned $62,418 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.