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 31
Auditor I/Food and Agriculture
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Victoria Artishuk holds the role of Auditor I at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $49,521. Union affiliation: R01.
Pest Prevention Assistant III (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Patricia Madrigal holds the role of Pest Prevention Assistant III (Various Projects) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $49,509. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Brand Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Joseph D Hamill is a Brand Inspector at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $49,432. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Pest Prevention Assistant II (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Nolan J Casey works as a Pest Prevention Assistant II (Various Projects) for Food and Agriculture. Nolan earned $49,406 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Pest Prevention Assistant III (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Binh T Nguyen is a Pest Prevention Assistant III (Various Projects) at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $49,359. They are represented by R10.
Pest Prevention Assistant III (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Greg A Waters holds the role of Pest Prevention Assistant III (Various Projects) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $49,319. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Jorge H Rodelo is a Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects) at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $49,309. Union affiliation: R10.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Victoria J Labre holds the role of Plant Quarantine Inspector at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $49,298. Union affiliation: R11.
Office Technician (Typing)/Food and Agriculture
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Marney E Garden works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Food and Agriculture. Marney earned $49,206 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
Office Technician (Typing)/Food and Agriculture
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Amy E Thompson works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Food and Agriculture. Amy earned $49,206 in 2023. They are represented by R04.
Office Assistant (General)/Food and Agriculture
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Martha B Loya works as a Office Assistant (General) for Food and Agriculture. Martha earned $49,193 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.
Brand Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Ty W Anderson works as a Brand Inspector for Food and Agriculture. Ty earned $49,188 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Brand Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Salvador Rojas serves as a Brand Inspector. Their 2023 pay totaled $49,188. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Personnel Specialist/Food and Agriculture
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Dennis S Hennessy is a Personnel Specialist at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $49,179. They are represented by R01.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Maria G Estrada is a Plant Quarantine Inspector at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $49,172. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Staff Services Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Joann M Scott holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $49,160. They are represented by R01.
Pest Prevention Assistant III (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Angelina Paniagua serves as a Pest Prevention Assistant III (Various Projects). Their 2023 pay totaled $48,928. Union affiliation: R10.
Pest Prevention Assistant III (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Paul C Rosenkrans serves as a Pest Prevention Assistant III (Various Projects). Their 2023 pay totaled $48,871. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Cheryl I Wieland-Foulke serves as a Plant Quarantine Inspector. Their 2023 pay totaled $48,822. Union affiliation: R11.
Brand Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Samantha Fancher is a Brand Inspector at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $48,662. Union affiliation: R07.
Staff Services Manager I/Food and Agriculture
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Katherine J Von Der Lieth is a Staff Services Manager I at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $48,634. Their bargaining unit is E48.
Auditor I/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Ahmad M Enayat serves as a Auditor I. Their 2023 pay totaled $48,605. They are represented by R01.
Pest Prevention Assistant II (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Guadalupe Y Diaz serves as a Pest Prevention Assistant II (Various Projects). Their 2023 pay totaled $48,589. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Pest Prevention Assistant III (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Zulma Y Lopez works as a Pest Prevention Assistant III (Various Projects) for Food and Agriculture. Zulma earned $48,554 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Jeanne M Singleton works as a Plant Quarantine Inspector for Food and Agriculture. Jeanne earned $48,481 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Pest Prevention Assistant III (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Cora Barrera-Acosta works as a Pest Prevention Assistant III (Various Projects) for Food and Agriculture. Cora earned $48,420 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Pest Prevention Assistant III (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Maritza Paredes holds the role of Pest Prevention Assistant III (Various Projects) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $48,383. Union affiliation: R10.
Pest Prevention Assistant III (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Erick Olmos serves as a Pest Prevention Assistant III (Various Projects). Their 2023 pay totaled $48,372. They are represented by R10.
Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Diana C Morales-Arellano holds the role of Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $48,334. Union affiliation: R10.
Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Roland P Carlson serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $48,326. They are represented by R10.
Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Elena Deleon works as a Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects) for Food and Agriculture. Elena earned $48,318 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Erica R Pearson is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $48,309. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Timothy A Bennett works as a Plant Quarantine Inspector for Food and Agriculture. Timothy earned $48,269 in 2023. Union affiliation: R11.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Ranjit S Kahlon holds the role of Plant Quarantine Inspector at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $48,257. They are represented by R11.
Pest Prevention Assistant III (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Juan C De La Torre holds the role of Pest Prevention Assistant III (Various Projects) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $48,236. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Pest Prevention Assistant III (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Daniel A Chappell works as a Pest Prevention Assistant III (Various Projects) for Food and Agriculture. Daniel earned $48,219 in 2023. Union affiliation: R10.
Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Jorge M Perez-Contreras works as a Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects) for Food and Agriculture. Jorge earned $48,201 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Pest Prevention Assistant II (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Jaime J Ramirez is a Pest Prevention Assistant II (Various Projects) at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $48,192. They are represented by R10.
Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Jaimie M Martinez works as a Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects) for Food and Agriculture. Jaimie earned $48,086 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Ariana Y De La Torre holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $48,040. They are represented by R10.