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 28
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Irma Morrison serves as a Plant Quarantine Inspector. Their 2023 pay totaled $55,651. Union affiliation: R11.
Agricultural Pest Control Specialist/Food and Agriculture
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Alfredo Sanchez works as a Agricultural Pest Control Specialist for Food and Agriculture. Alfredo earned $55,619 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Research Data Specialist II/Food and Agriculture
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Hector E Webster is a Research Data Specialist II at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $55,500. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Personnel Specialist/Food and Agriculture
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Gina Ra Saldana holds the role of Personnel Specialist at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $55,408. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Pest Prevention Assistant II (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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James A Winter Ii works as a Pest Prevention Assistant II (Various Projects) for Food and Agriculture. James earned $55,349 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Personnel Specialist/Food and Agriculture
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Jazzmyn L Knox holds the role of Personnel Specialist at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $55,124. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Lizzette Gordillo holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $55,122. Union affiliation: R10.
Office Technician (Typing)/Food and Agriculture
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Davina Short works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Food and Agriculture. Davina earned $55,088 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Plant Quarantine Supervisor I/Food and Agriculture
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Isaac L Wolfer holds the role of Plant Quarantine Supervisor I at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $55,036. They are represented by S11.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Jessica K Lauchland holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $54,980. Union affiliation: R10.
Livestock Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Marco A Solis holds the role of Livestock Inspector at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $54,917. Union affiliation: R07.
Plant Quarantine Supervisor I/Food and Agriculture
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Jose R Ortiz works as a Plant Quarantine Supervisor I for Food and Agriculture. Jose earned $54,847 in 2023. Union affiliation: S11.
Program Technician/Food and Agriculture
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Lupe Oropeza holds the role of Program Technician at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $54,827. Union affiliation: R04.
Staff Services Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Denise Sanchas is a Staff Services Analyst at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $54,805. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Office Technician (Typing)/Food and Agriculture
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Kevin W Hoops holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $54,777. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Carlos M Santos works as a Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects) for Food and Agriculture. Carlos earned $54,760 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Sinead I Clark serves as a Accounting Officer (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $54,697. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Michelle L Seifert serves as a Plant Quarantine Inspector. Their 2023 pay totaled $54,575. They are represented by R11.
Agricultural Pest Control Specialist/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Esteban A Villalba serves as a Agricultural Pest Control Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $54,533. They are represented by R11.
Office Technician (Typing)/Food and Agriculture
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Ronda A Burks is a Office Technician (Typing) at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $54,529. They are represented by R04.
Office Technician (Typing)/Food and Agriculture
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Tracy Dowd works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Food and Agriculture. Tracy earned $54,529 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Office Technician (Typing)/Food and Agriculture
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Cindee R Merrill holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $54,529. Union affiliation: R04.
Office Technician (Typing)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Marcia Saulsberry serves as a Office Technician (Typing). Their 2023 pay totaled $54,529. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Program Technician II/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Kimberly F Dineen serves as a Program Technician II. Their 2023 pay totaled $54,525. They are represented by R04.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Barbara A Maydole works as a Plant Quarantine Inspector for Food and Agriculture. Barbara earned $54,503 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Special Investigator/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Gary L Bilyeu serves as a Special Investigator. Their 2023 pay totaled $54,476. They are represented by R07.
Pest Prevention Assistant II (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Anselmo C Deanda holds the role of Pest Prevention Assistant II (Various Projects) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $54,466. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Staff Services Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Joelle A Panugaling serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $54,447. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Lucas P Farrar holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $54,338. They are represented by R01.
Office Technician (Typing)/Food and Agriculture
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Darcy A Gomez is a Office Technician (Typing) at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $54,229. They are represented by R04.
Office Technician (General)/Food and Agriculture
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Margaret La Police holds the role of Office Technician (General) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $54,185. They are represented by R04.
Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Juvenal Paniagua works as a Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects) for Food and Agriculture. Juvenal earned $54,159 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Agriculture Program Supervisor I/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, John E Romano serves as a Agriculture Program Supervisor I. Their 2023 pay totaled $54,041. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Alisha C Rios holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $53,956. They are represented by R01.
Office Technician (Typing)/Food and Agriculture
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Antonio M Romo holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $53,929. Union affiliation: R04.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Sandra L Luna-Macias works as a Plant Quarantine Inspector for Food and Agriculture. Sandra earned $53,830 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Office Technician (General)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Alfredo Reyes Jr serves as a Office Technician (General). Their 2023 pay totaled $53,635. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Darek D Davis works as a Plant Quarantine Inspector for Food and Agriculture. Darek earned $53,320 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Anthony Sandoval serves as a Plant Quarantine Inspector. Their 2023 pay totaled $53,303. Union affiliation: R11.
Staff Services Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Rachel M Alcaraz serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $53,302. They are represented by R01.