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 55
Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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David E Landis is a Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $561. Union affiliation: R01.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Wyatt R Faivre serves as a Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $519. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Brand Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Brittney N Barnett works as a Brand Inspector for Food and Agriculture. Brittney earned $468 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
Agricultural Aide (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Trevor E Allen holds the role of Agricultural Aide (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $354. Union affiliation: E.
Agricultural Aide (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Jose C Amparo Isiordia holds the role of Agricultural Aide (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $354. Union affiliation: E.
Agricultural Aide (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Fernando Rojo Castro serves as a Agricultural Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $354. They are represented by E.
Attorney III/Food and Agriculture
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Michele A Dias works as a Attorney III for Food and Agriculture. Michele earned $320 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.
Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Veiva M Piner works as a Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal) for Food and Agriculture. Veiva earned $310 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
Member, Milk Pooling Review Board/Department of Food and Agriculture/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Joseph Fernandes serves as a Member, Milk Pooling Review Board/Department of Food and Agriculture. Their 2023 pay totaled $300. They are represented by E.
Member, Milk Pooling Review Board/Department of Food and Agriculture/Food and Agriculture
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Tony L Nunes Iii is a Member, Milk Pooling Review Board/Department of Food and Agriculture at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $300. They are represented by E.
Agricultural Aide (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Moises A Gijon serves as a Agricultural Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $257. Union affiliation: E.
Member, Milk Pooling Review Board/Department of Food and Agriculture/Food and Agriculture
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Debbie M Azevedo works as a Member, Milk Pooling Review Board/Department of Food and Agriculture for Food and Agriculture. Debbie earned $200 in 2023. They are represented by E.
Member, Milk Pooling Review Board/Department of Food and Agriculture/Food and Agriculture
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William A Dyt is a Member, Milk Pooling Review Board/Department of Food and Agriculture at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $200. They are represented by E.
Member, Milk Pooling Review Board/Department of Food and Agriculture/Food and Agriculture
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Craig S Gordon is a Member, Milk Pooling Review Board/Department of Food and Agriculture at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $200. Union affiliation: E.
Member, Milk Pooling Review Board/Department of Food and Agriculture/Food and Agriculture
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Frank N Konyn works as a Member, Milk Pooling Review Board/Department of Food and Agriculture for Food and Agriculture. Frank earned $200 in 2023. Union affiliation: E.
Member, Milk Pooling Review Board/Department of Food and Agriculture/Food and Agriculture
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Kerri A Vander Poel works as a Member, Milk Pooling Review Board/Department of Food and Agriculture for Food and Agriculture. Kerri earned $200 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E.
Veterinarian (General)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Essam M Abdelfattah serves as a Veterinarian (General). Their 2023 pay totaled $198. Union affiliation: R10.
Environmental Scientist/Food and Agriculture
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Mary-Jean Sawyer is a Environmental Scientist at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $180. Union affiliation: R10.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Abram Bennett is a Plant Quarantine Inspector at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $164. Union affiliation: R11.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Ryan G Kuehl serves as a Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $157. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Agricultural Aide (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Rebecca A Companion works as a Agricultural Aide (Seasonal) for Food and Agriculture. Rebecca earned $129 in 2023. They are represented by E.
Agricultural Aide (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Lindsey L Barbosa serves as a Agricultural Aide (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $112. Union affiliation: E.
Member, Milk Pooling Review Board/Department of Food and Agriculture/Food and Agriculture
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Ted De Groot holds the role of Member, Milk Pooling Review Board/Department of Food and Agriculture at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $100. Union affiliation: E.
Member, Milk Pooling Review Board/Department of Food and Agriculture/Food and Agriculture
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Arie H De Jong works as a Member, Milk Pooling Review Board/Department of Food and Agriculture for Food and Agriculture. Arie earned $100 in 2023. They are represented by E.
Member, Milk Pooling Review Board/Department of Food and Agriculture/Food and Agriculture
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Case A Van Steyn works as a Member, Milk Pooling Review Board/Department of Food and Agriculture for Food and Agriculture. Case earned $100 in 2023. Union affiliation: E.
Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Kong Meng P Yang holds the role of Agricultural Technician II (Seasonal) at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $63. Union affiliation: R01.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Emily N Pedersen serves as a Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $50. They are represented by R01.
Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)/Food and Agriculture
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Juan T Koponen works as a Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) for Food and Agriculture. Juan earned $50 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S10.
Veterinarian (General)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, Halley C Fobes serves as a Veterinarian (General). Their 2023 pay totaled $50. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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At Food and Agriculture, David Tran serves as a Agricultural Technician I (Seasonal). Their 2023 pay totaled $31. Union affiliation: R01.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Lori S Chambers holds the role of Plant Quarantine Inspector at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $19. Their bargaining unit is R11.
Agricultural Aide (Seasonal)/Food and Agriculture
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Krystina R Hobbs works as a Agricultural Aide (Seasonal) for Food and Agriculture. Krystina earned $0 in 2023. Union affiliation: E.
Attorney/Food and Agriculture
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Christine L Vana is a Attorney at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $0. Union affiliation: R02.
Information Officer I (Specialist)/Food and Agriculture
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Georgia Lee Henry works as a Information Officer I (Specialist) for Food and Agriculture. Georgia earned $0 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Personnel Technician I/Food and Agriculture
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Rahsaan York holds the role of Personnel Technician I at Food and Agriculture. In 2023, their total compensation was $0. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Plant Quarantine Inspector/Food and Agriculture
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Jennifer Ortega is a Plant Quarantine Inspector at Food and Agriculture. 2023 total compensation came to $0. Union affiliation: R11.