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 25
Senior Brand Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Jill L Jess-Burtschi serves as a Senior Brand Inspector. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,342. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Food and Agriculture
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Vanessa R Coleman holds the role of Accounting Officer (Specialist) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,309. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Lee Thao serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,229. They are represented by R01.
Plant Quarantine Supervisor I/Food and Agriculture
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Gary A Mcmurray Jr works as a Plant Quarantine Supervisor I for Food and Agriculture. Gary earned $62,160 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S11.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Michael R Lawrence is a Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $62,137. They are represented by R10.
Agricultural Pest Control Supervisor/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Michael R Meske serves as a Agricultural Pest Control Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $61,959. Union affiliation: S11.
Staff Services Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Pamela T Murray is a Staff Services Analyst at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $61,941. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Kelly S Mammen works as a Environmental Scientist for Food and Agriculture. Kelly earned $61,923 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Corina R Baimbridge serves as a Plant Quarantine Inspector. Their 2023 pay totaled $61,923. They are represented by R11.
Livestock Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Robert Marquez works as a Livestock Inspector for Food and Agriculture. Robert earned $61,892 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Staff Services Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Chrisdon T Mcintosh is a Staff Services Analyst at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $61,802. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Derek D Buringrud is a Staff Services Analyst at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $61,734. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Erica M Ganse holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,669. They are represented by R01.
General Auditor II/Food and Agriculture
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Therie Angelie S Montero is a General Auditor II at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $61,665. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Jennifer Y Perez serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $61,613. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Amber N Hayter serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $61,548. Union affiliation: R10.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Monica R Gomez is a Plant Quarantine Inspector at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $61,529. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Building Maintenance Worker/Food and Agriculture
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Seung K Ham is a Building Maintenance Worker at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $61,511. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Pest Prevention Assistant III (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Archie M Diaz holds the role of Pest Prevention Assistant III (Various Projects) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,446. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Shelby E Sterling serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $61,385. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Allen L Sales works as a Plant Quarantine Inspector for Food and Agriculture. Allen earned $61,371 in 2023. They are represented by R11.
Information Technology Specialist II/Food and Agriculture
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Edwin Y Lee is a Information Technology Specialist II at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $61,365. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Paul J Rincon serves as a Plant Quarantine Inspector. Their 2023 pay totaled $61,236. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Personnel Specialist/Food and Agriculture
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Spenser E Ross works as a Personnel Specialist for Food and Agriculture. Spenser earned $61,074 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Chas L Gonzales holds the role of Plant Quarantine Inspector at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $60,991. They are represented by R11.
Staff Services Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Jin D Ballesteros is a Staff Services Analyst at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $60,965. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Dana M Brady Yount holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $60,951. They are represented by R10.
Assistant Agricultural Economist/Food and Agriculture
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Miranda B Townsend is a Assistant Agricultural Economist at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $60,949. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Marc J Omas works as a Staff Services Analyst for Food and Agriculture. Marc earned $60,949 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Manager I/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Dylan S Lomanto serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $60,875. Union affiliation: E48.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Vincent F Maiquez serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $60,827. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Erika L Marcelino De La Cruz is a Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $60,819. They are represented by R10.
Program Technician III/Food and Agriculture
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Tomie Kamada works as a Program Technician III for Food and Agriculture. Tomie earned $60,811 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Favian H Tong holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $60,788. They are represented by R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Dana R James holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $60,719. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Samantha J Balzer is a Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $60,665. Union affiliation: R10.
Staff Services Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Stacey R Shepherd holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $60,663. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Prashanta Kumar serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $60,641. They are represented by R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Scott S Millspaugh is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $60,598. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Britni M Wissler works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for Food and Agriculture. Britni earned $60,502 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.