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 27
Personnel Specialist/Food and Agriculture
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Ryan P Jennings is a Personnel Specialist at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $57,472. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Jana Miscevic is a Staff Services Analyst at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $57,453. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Ezekiel C Villacampa works as a Environmental Scientist for Food and Agriculture. Ezekiel earned $57,366 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Dina A Smith is a Plant Quarantine Inspector at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $57,364. They are represented by R11.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Sonia R Flores is a Plant Quarantine Inspector at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $57,208. Union affiliation: R11.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Nathan Nunemacher serves as a Plant Quarantine Inspector. Their 2023 pay totaled $57,085. They are represented by R11.
Staff Services Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Julie N Lee works as a Staff Services Analyst for Food and Agriculture. Julie earned $57,054 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Katie Mcdougald works as a Environmental Scientist for Food and Agriculture. Katie earned $57,010 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Pest Prevention Assistant II (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Shawky Andrew holds the role of Pest Prevention Assistant II (Various Projects) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $56,964. They are represented by R10.
Management Services Technician/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Ruby L Zinsky serves as a Management Services Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $56,831. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Barbara D Brennan is a Plant Quarantine Inspector at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $56,778. They are represented by R11.
Senior Brand Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Steve B Puckett works as a Senior Brand Inspector for Food and Agriculture. Steve earned $56,764 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Pest Prevention Assistant III (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Willfred E Quintanilla serves as a Pest Prevention Assistant III (Various Projects). Their 2023 pay totaled $56,756. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Staff Services Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Hannah M Black serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $56,738. Union affiliation: R01.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Ashley R Hensley serves as a Accounting Officer (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $56,720. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Fruit and Vegetable Quality Control Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Emmily S Pruitt works as a Fruit and Vegetable Quality Control Inspector for Food and Agriculture. Emmily earned $56,707 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Building Maintenance Worker/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Peter G Wolfe serves as a Building Maintenance Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $56,656. They are represented by R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Angelina A Mwaniki serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $56,584. Union affiliation: R01.
Accountant I (Specialist)/Food and Agriculture
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Yesica W Lopez works as a Accountant I (Specialist) for Food and Agriculture. Yesica earned $56,567 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Kimberly N Hove is a Plant Quarantine Inspector at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $56,554. Union affiliation: R11.
Agricultural Pest Control Specialist/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, David P Villicana serves as a Agricultural Pest Control Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $56,489. Union affiliation: R11.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Michael L Kilgore holds the role of Plant Quarantine Inspector at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $56,432. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Management Services Technician/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Tamara L Mccoll serves as a Management Services Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $56,271. Union affiliation: R01.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Austin C Campos serves as a Plant Quarantine Inspector. Their 2023 pay totaled $56,256. Union affiliation: R11.
Agricultural Pest Control Specialist/Food and Agriculture
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Robert L Smith holds the role of Agricultural Pest Control Specialist at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $56,231. They are represented by R11.
Brand Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Lanee M Green serves as a Brand Inspector. Their 2023 pay totaled $56,226. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Brand Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Cameron B Rausch is a Brand Inspector at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $56,226. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Brand Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Dean F Selvey is a Brand Inspector at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $56,226. They are represented by R07.
Brand Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Dennis R Tosti works as a Brand Inspector for Food and Agriculture. Dennis earned $56,226 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Astrid E Sommerville is a Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $56,189. They are represented by R10.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Food and Agriculture
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Chuc Nguyen holds the role of Accounting Officer (Specialist) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $56,149. Union affiliation: R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Pacit Fe Mae M Abbott works as a Staff Services Analyst for Food and Agriculture. Pacit earned $56,074 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Bryan D Broyles works as a Plant Quarantine Inspector for Food and Agriculture. Bryan earned $56,040 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Brand Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Robert L Stockton is a Brand Inspector at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $56,005. Union affiliation: R07.
Pest Prevention Assistant II (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Chulmin Cho is a Pest Prevention Assistant II (Various Projects) at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $55,990. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Scarlett M Pineda works as a Environmental Scientist for Food and Agriculture. Scarlett earned $55,933 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Jose N Martinez-Lopez works as a Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects) for Food and Agriculture. Jose earned $55,739 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Agricultural Biological Technician/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Len Cabasan Banzhof serves as a Agricultural Biological Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $55,735. Union affiliation: R11.
Pest Prevention Assistant III (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, David H Li serves as a Pest Prevention Assistant III (Various Projects). Their 2023 pay totaled $55,733. They are represented by R10.
Staff Services Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Bibiana Martinez serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $55,703. They are represented by R01.