Forester III
Authorized salary ranges
| Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|
| $9,897 to $12,843 | $118,764 to $154,116 |
Representation
CAL FIRE Local 2881 represents Bargaining Unit S08.
Where these jobs are
19 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Forestry & Fire Protection, California Department of | 19 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Foresters across all California employers was $107,120 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $118,764 to $154,116 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)
- Footnote 34 Classes not eligible for Night Shift Differential.
- Footnote P7 Pay differential code 7 — refer to applicable MOU or DPA rule for specific conditions.