California / Pesticide Regulation

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Pesticide Regulation

Source file: California — State Employee Compensation (SCO Payroll Data Warehouse, CPRA) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Pesticide Regulation regulates industry and protects consumers — licensing, oversight, and enforcement of standards.

In 2023, this agency had 458 employees with median total compensation of $88,190; the highest distinct record was $235,101.

Year: 2023
Employees: 458
Median total: $88,190
Highest record: $235,101

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$191,354+

How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 458 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($88,190) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $88,803 (97%)
Overtime — $29 (0%)
Other — $2,338 (3%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$32,439

$64,292

$88,190

$114,249

$148,625

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $148,625 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $32,439. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Environmental Scientist

105 · $77,851

Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)

61 · $99,707

Associate Governmental Program Analyst

32 · $75,232

Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)

26 · $167,654

Scientific Aid

23 · $17,925

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 12

Linda Mantell

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Pesticide Regulation

2023 total comp

$11,895

Base pay: $11,820
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $75
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,895
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8147005393982
Salary Total: $41
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $11,895

Linda Mantell holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Pesticide Regulation. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,895. Union affiliation: R01.

Rachel A Kuhl

Scientific Aid/Pesticide Regulation

2023 total comp

$10,310

Base pay: $9,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,037
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,310
Union / bargaining unit: R11
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8148011931982
Salary Total: $16
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $10,310

Rachel A Kuhl holds the role of Scientific Aid at Pesticide Regulation. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,310. Their bargaining unit is R11.

Kasem U Salim

Environmental Services Intern/Pesticide Regulation

2023 total comp

$9,982

Base pay: $9,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,982
Union / bargaining unit: E
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,401
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8146004708982
Salary Total: $20
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $9,982

Kasem U Salim works as a Environmental Services Intern for Pesticide Regulation. Kasem earned $9,982 in 2023. Union affiliation: E.

Kristen Marie Z Sambuca

Office Technician (General)/Pesticide Regulation

2023 total comp

$9,459

Base pay: $9,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,459
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,543
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8147121138001
Salary Total: $1,772
Time Base: PT
Total Pay: $9,459

At Pesticide Regulation, Kristen Marie Z Sambuca serves as a Office Technician (General). Their 2023 pay totaled $9,459. They are represented by R04.

Xavier A Dutye

Scientific Aid/Pesticide Regulation

2023 total comp

$8,672

Base pay: $8,229
Overtime: $25
Other pay: $419
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,672
Union / bargaining unit: R11
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $17
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8144011931982
Salary Total: $17
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $8,672

At Pesticide Regulation, Xavier A Dutye serves as a Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,672. They are represented by R11.

Craig E Nordmark

Environmental Scientist/Pesticide Regulation

2023 total comp

$7,976

Base pay: $7,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,976
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,926
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8144020762231
Salary Total: $7,926
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $7,976

Craig E Nordmark holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Pesticide Regulation. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,976. They are represented by R10.

Mariah Nc Kolbe

Scientific Aid/Pesticide Regulation

2023 total comp

$7,721

Base pay: $5,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,743
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,721
Union / bargaining unit: R11
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8145101931982
Salary Total: $16
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $7,721

Mariah Nc Kolbe works as a Scientific Aid for Pesticide Regulation. Mariah earned $7,721 in 2023. They are represented by R11.

Franchesca L Vega

Seasonal Clerk/Pesticide Regulation

2023 total comp

$7,421

Base pay: $6,927
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $494
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,421
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,236
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8147011120982
Salary Total: $19
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $7,421

Franchesca L Vega works as a Seasonal Clerk for Pesticide Regulation. Franchesca earned $7,421 in 2023. They are represented by R04.

Diane Razo

Office Assistant (General)/Pesticide Regulation

2023 total comp

$7,226

Base pay: $7,201
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,226
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,155
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8142011441986
Salary Total: $3,155
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $7,226

Diane Razo works as a Office Assistant (General) for Pesticide Regulation. Diane earned $7,226 in 2023. Union affiliation: R04.

Elizabeth R Neese

Administrative Assistant II/Pesticide Regulation

2023 total comp

$7,116

Base pay: $7,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,116
Union / bargaining unit: C01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,116
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8140015358985
Salary Total: $7,116
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $7,116

Elizabeth R Neese holds the role of Administrative Assistant II at Pesticide Regulation. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,116. They are represented by C01.

Celia Vargas

Scientific Aid/Pesticide Regulation

2023 total comp

$6,107

Base pay: $5,762
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $345
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,107
Union / bargaining unit: R11
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $17
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8142031931982
Salary Total: $18
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $6,107

At Pesticide Regulation, Celia Vargas serves as a Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,107. Their bargaining unit is R11.

Kean S Goh

Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Pesticide Regulation

2023 total comp

$5,607

Base pay: $5,607
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,607
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,126
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8144000765982
Salary Total: $53
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $5,607

At Pesticide Regulation, Kean S Goh serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $5,607. Union affiliation: R10.

Alexys P Prasad

Scientific Aid/Pesticide Regulation

2023 total comp

$5,136

Base pay: $4,986
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,136
Union / bargaining unit: R11
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $17
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8148011931982
Salary Total: $17
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $5,136

At Pesticide Regulation, Alexys P Prasad serves as a Scientific Aid. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,136. They are represented by R11.

Yinping Li

Environmental Scientist/Pesticide Regulation

2023 total comp

$4,082

Base pay: $4,057
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,082
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,375
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8145100762233
Salary Total: $6,375
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $4,082

Yinping Li works as a Environmental Scientist for Pesticide Regulation. Yinping earned $4,082 in 2023. They are represented by R10.

Sydney L Grinstead

Scientific Aid/Pesticide Regulation

2023 total comp

$3,158

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,158
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,158
Union / bargaining unit: R11
Work county: UNKNOWN

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $17
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8148011931982
Salary Total: $17
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $3,158

Sydney L Grinstead is a Scientific Aid at Pesticide Regulation. 2023 total compensation came to $3,158. Union affiliation: R11.

Madeline D Brattesani

Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Pesticide Regulation

2023 total comp

$1,917

Base pay: $1,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,917
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,860
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8144010765982
Salary Total: $51
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $1,917

Madeline D Brattesani holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Pesticide Regulation. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,917. They are represented by R10.

Kara L James

Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Pesticide Regulation

2023 total comp

$50

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,380
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8145100765211
Salary Total: $7,380
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $50

Kara L James holds the role of Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist) at Pesticide Regulation. In 2023, their total compensation was $50. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Denise A Gutherz

Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist)/Pesticide Regulation

2023 total comp

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,126
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 8145100765203
Salary Total: $9,126
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $8,909

At Pesticide Regulation, Denise A Gutherz serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist(Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $0. Union affiliation: R10.