Staff Chemist

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

1 employees hold this title in Toxic Substances Control. Median total compensation for the role is $118,304, above the department median of $102,059.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $118.3K
Role median: $118,304
Agency median: $102,059
Comparison: Above

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Staff Chemist is held in 3 California departments. In Toxic Substances Control, the median of $118,304 ranks #1 of 3.

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Lisa Turknett

Staff Chemist/Toxic Substances Control

2025 total comp

$118,304

Base pay: $117,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,304
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Alameda
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,023
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8103578068014
Salary Total: $9,922
Total Pay: $118,304

Lisa Turknett works as a Staff Chemist for Toxic Substances Control. Their status is full-time. Lisa earned $118,304 in 2025. They are represented by R10.