Benchmarks for every role we recruit across agriculture & food. All ranges represent base salary — total compensation including benefits, bonuses, and incentives is typically higher.
All ranges represent base salary in USD. Real-time market analysis is included with every retained search consultation.
| Role | Specialization | Salary Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Safety Manager | Food Safety & Quality | $80,000 – $135,000 | PCQI certification, SQF/BRC management experience, and FDA inspection track reco… |
| Quality Technician (Food & Beverage) | Food Safety & Quality | $40,000 – $62,000 | Microbiology and chemistry laboratory skills with food manufacturing experience … |
| Agronomist / Crop Consultant | Agronomy & Crop Science | $60,000 – $100,000 | CCA certification, regional crop expertise, and established farmer relationship … |
| Precision Agriculture Specialist | Agronomy & Crop Science | $65,000 – $105,000 | Multi-platform technology experience and demonstrated farmer adoption success co… |
| Food Plant Manager | Food Manufacturing Operations | $100,000 – $170,000 | Plant size, regulatory complexity (FDA vs. USDA), and product category drive sig… |
| Food Production Supervisor | Food Manufacturing Operations | $52,000 – $82,000 | Food safety compliance experience and multi-shift supervisory responsibility in … |
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