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 48
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Justin B Martin works as a Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) for Food and Agriculture. Justin earned $14,968 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Pest Prevention Assistant II (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Stephanie A Garcia is a Pest Prevention Assistant II (Various Projects) at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $14,924. They are represented by R10.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Madonna C Valencia works as a Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) for Food and Agriculture. Madonna earned $14,854 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Cande E Rodriguez is a Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects) at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $14,648. They are represented by R10.
Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Kevin Thai serves as a Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $14,643. Union affiliation: R01.
Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Linda G Flores serves as a Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $14,543. They are represented by R01.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Megan L Harmon works as a Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) for Food and Agriculture. Megan earned $14,419 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Lauren C Jonker is a Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $14,395. They are represented by R01.
Special Investigator/Food and Agriculture
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Jeremy J Epley works as a Special Investigator for Food and Agriculture. Jeremy earned $14,346 in 2023. Union affiliation: R07.
Student Assistant/Food and Agriculture
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Roman Perebikovskiy is a Student Assistant at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $14,265. They are represented by E.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Josue E Santana works as a Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) for Food and Agriculture. Josue earned $14,238 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Cesar Pulido works as a Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) for Food and Agriculture. Cesar earned $14,223 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Charles C Gibbons is a Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $14,180. They are represented by R01.
Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Andrew E Neisess works as a Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal) for Food and Agriculture. Andrew earned $14,172 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Jonathan D Mahinay holds the role of Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,102. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Celeste Blanco works as a Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) for Food and Agriculture. Celeste earned $14,087 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Evilyn J Lopez holds the role of Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $13,984. They are represented by R01.
Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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Hunter N Raskin is a Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects) at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $13,948. They are represented by R10.
Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Maria Rubalcaba holds the role of Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $13,791. They are represented by R01.
Maintenance Worker, District Fairs/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Richard Guillen serves as a Maintenance Worker, District Fairs within 32Nd District Agricultural Associate. Their 2023 pay totaled $13,726. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Steve E Whitacre holds the role of Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $13,689. Union affiliation: R01.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Shawn C Carskaddon holds the role of Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $13,677. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Office Technician (Typing)/Food and Agriculture
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Oleksa Kravchuk is a Office Technician (Typing) at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $13,565. Union affiliation: R04.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Maria E Diaz Lua works as a Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) for Food and Agriculture. Maria earned $13,554 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Nicole Raisola holds the role of Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $13,533. Union affiliation: R01.
Brand Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Dawn J Hershberger serves as a Brand Inspector. Their 2023 pay totaled $13,518. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Agricultural Aide (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Caleb M Wilson serves as a Agricultural Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $13,125. Union affiliation: E.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Luis A Gonzalez holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $13,092. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Food and Agriculture
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Christina L Hernandez is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $13,031. Union affiliation: R01.
Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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James M Alston holds the role of Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $12,963. Union affiliation: R01.
Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Hossam M Ashri holds the role of Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $12,945. They are represented by R01.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Cheng H Liu serves as a Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $12,904. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Agricultural Aide (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Edwin Reeves serves as a Agricultural Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $12,879. They are represented by E.
Scientific Aid/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Jeffrey Becker serves as a Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $12,855. They are represented by R11.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Linda A Thomas Logan works as a Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) for Food and Agriculture. Linda earned $12,836 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Brand Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Robert A Helfrich is a Brand Inspector at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $12,627. They are represented by R07.
Brand Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Mike L Angelini serves as a Brand Inspector. Their 2023 pay totaled $12,624. They are represented by R07.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Emilio Joven works as a Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal) for Food and Agriculture. Emilio earned $12,582 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Pest Prevention Assistant II (Various Projects)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Jonathan C Mercado serves as a Pest Prevention Assistant II (Various Projects). Their 2023 pay totaled $12,534. Union affiliation: R10.
Agricultural Aide (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Christian H Irizarry is a Agricultural Aide (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $12,394. They are represented by E.