U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Agriculture / Ecology

Job-title file

Ecology

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

436 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $102,925, above the department median of $82,148.

Employees: 436
Total payroll: $48.8M
Role median: $102,925
Agency median: $82,148
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$49,025$196,908+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 436 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Ecology is held in 11 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $102,925 ranks #11 of 11.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Transportation

$163,814 · 7

Department of Energy

$150,203 · 3

Environmental Protection Agency

$149,224 · 93

Department of Commerce

$147,721 · 81

Smithsonian Institution

$142,084 · 19

Marine Mammal Commission

$140,909 · 2

Presidio Trust

$139,733 · 2

Department of Health and Human Services

$134,235 · 3

Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council

$120,629 · 1

Department of Interior

$113,533 · 660

Median total compensation for the Ecology role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Agriculture

Accounting 791
Administrative Officer 342
Agricultural Commodity Aid 1,325
Agricultural Commodity Grading 1,947
Agricultural Engineering 353
Agricultural Marketing 562
Agricultural Program Specialist 432
Animal Health Technician 431
Archeology 712
Biological Science Student Trainee 412
Biological Science Technician 5,482
Budget Analysis 811
Chemistry 346
Civil Engineering 1,383
Consumer Safety 385
Consumer Safety Inspection 6,146
Contracting 879
Economist 488
Engineering Equipment Operating 632
Engineering Technical 914
Entomology 428
Financial Administration and Program 778
Fish Biology 305
Food Inspection 1,071
Forestry 1,607
Forestry Technician 18,655
General Arts and Information 394
General Business and Industry 2,789
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 7,103
General Physical Science 289
Genetics 348
Grants Management 672
Human Resources Assistance 433
Human Resources Management 1,594
Hydrology 383
Information Technology Management 3,086
Laboring 489
Loan Specialist 3,620
Maintenance Mechanic 389
Management and Program Analysis 3,137
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 527
Microbiology 491
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 7,794
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 1,981
Plant Protection Technician 1,109
Program Management 1,378
Public Affairs 802
Rangeland Management 620
Realty 641
Social Science 476
Soil Conservation 5,359
Soil Conservation Technician 888
Soil Science 828
Statistics 578
Support Services Administration 444
Transportation Specialist 299
Veterinary Medical Science 1,661
Wildland Fire Management 6,410
Wildlife Biology 1,317

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Steven Mcnulty

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$209,080

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $209,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $209,080
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Raleigh
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $209,080
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $209,080
Duty Station Code: 373750183
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Steven Mcnulty holds the role of Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Raleigh, North Carolina. In 2025, their total compensation was $209,080. Their pay grade is 00.

Michael Schwartz

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$208,298

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $207,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,298
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Missoula
Work state: Montana
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $207,798
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $207,798
Duty Station Code: 300830063
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Michael Schwartz is a Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Missoula, Montana. 2026 total compensation came to $208,298. They are classified at grade 00.

Matthew Moore

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$204,641

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $192,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,641
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Oxford
Work state: Mississippi
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $192,331
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 281860071
Duty Station State: MS
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Matthew Moore holds the role of Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Oxford, Mississippi. In 2026, their total compensation was $204,641. Their pay grade is 15.

Mark Powell

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$202,125

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Economist
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,925
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,125
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG38
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Mark Powell is a Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $202,125. They are classified at grade 15.

David Augustine

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$201,260

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $192,450
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,810
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,260
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $192,450
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

David Augustine holds the role of Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Fort Collins, Colorado. In 2026, their total compensation was $201,260. Their pay grade is 15.

Patricia Manley

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$201,200

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Placerville
Work state: California
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 062810017
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Patricia Manley is a Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Placerville, California. 2026 total compensation came to $201,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Lindsey Rustad

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$198,180

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $198,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,180
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Durham
Work state: New Hampshire
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $198,180
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $198,180
Duty Station Code: 330100017
Duty Station State: NH
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Lindsey Rustad is a Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Durham, New Hampshire. 2024 total compensation came to $198,180. They are classified at grade 00.

Christian Giardina

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Hilo
Work state: Hawaii
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 151900001
Duty Station State: HI
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Christian Giardina works as a Ecology for Department of Agriculture based in Hilo, Hawaii. Christian earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Malcolm North

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Davis
Work state: California
Middle name: Peter

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 060980113
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Malcolm North works as a Ecology for Department of Agriculture based in Davis, California. Malcolm earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Jude Maul

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$196,783

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,690
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,783
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

At Department of Agriculture, Jude Maul serves as a Ecology based in Beltsville, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $196,783. They are classified at grade 14.

Roger Sheley

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$195,331

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $192,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,331
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Burns
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $192,331
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 410240025
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Roger Sheley works as a Ecology for Department of Agriculture based in Burns, Oregon. Roger earned $195,331 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Steven Mirsky

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $154,330
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Steven Mirsky holds the role of Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. In 2025, their total compensation was $195,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Kurt Riitters

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Durham
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 371360063
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Kurt Riitters works as a Ecology for Department of Agriculture based in Durham, North Carolina. Kurt earned $195,200 in 2025. Their pay grade is 15.

Mac Callaham

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$194,958

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $192,958
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,958
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Athens
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: Aaron

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $192,958
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 130270059
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Mac Callaham works as a Ecology for Department of Agriculture based in Athens, Georgia. Mac earned $194,958 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Brandon Bestelmeyer

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$194,777

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $182,467
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,777
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Las Cruces
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,467
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 350470013
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Brandon Bestelmeyer works as a Ecology for Department of Agriculture based in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Brandon earned $194,777 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Margaret Walsh

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$193,400

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Economist
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,400
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG38
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Margaret Walsh works as a Ecology for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Margaret earned $193,400 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Qinfeng Guo

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$192,542

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $190,542
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,542
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Durham
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,542
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 371360063
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Qinfeng Guo works as a Ecology for Department of Agriculture based in Durham, North Carolina. Qinfeng earned $192,542 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Eileen Helmer

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$192,450

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $192,450
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,450
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $192,450
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Eileen Helmer works as a Ecology for Department of Agriculture based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Eileen earned $192,450 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Cathryn Greenberg

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$192,331

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $192,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,331
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Asheville
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $192,331
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 370170021
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Cathryn Greenberg works as a Ecology for Department of Agriculture based in Asheville, North Carolina. Cathryn earned $192,331 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Sherri Johnson

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Corvallis
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Duty Station Code: 410420003
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Sherri Johnson is a Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Corvallis, Oregon. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Deanna Olson

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Corvallis
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Duty Station Code: 410420003
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

At Department of Agriculture, Deanna Olson serves as a Ecology based in Corvallis, Oregon. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Steven Wondzell

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$190,687

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $190,687
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,687
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Corvallis
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,687
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Duty Station Code: 410420003
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Steven Wondzell holds the role of Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Corvallis, Oregon. In 2024, their total compensation was $190,687. Their pay grade is 15.

Martin Williams

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$190,541

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $185,541
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,541
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Urbana
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,541
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $158,501
Duty Station Code: 178770019
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Martin Williams works as a Ecology for Department of Agriculture based in Urbana, Illinois. Martin earned $190,541 in 2025. Their pay grade is 15.

Susan Cordell

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$190,495

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $190,495
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,495
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Hilo
Work state: Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,495
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 151900001
Duty Station State: HI
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Susan Cordell is a Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Hilo, Hawaii. 2026 total compensation came to $190,495. They are classified at grade 15.

Thomas Monaco

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$190,277

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $182,467
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,810
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,277
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Logan
Work state: Utah
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,467
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 490990005
Duty Station State: UT
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Thomas Monaco works as a Ecology for Department of Agriculture based in Logan, Utah. Thomas earned $190,277 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Edward Henry

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$189,950

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $189,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,950
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,950
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $141,817
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

At Department of Agriculture, Edward Henry serves as a Ecology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $189,950. They are classified at grade 15.

Eric Gustafson

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$189,446

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $189,446
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,446
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Rhinelander
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,446
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $189,446
Duty Station Code: 554060085
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Eric Gustafson is a Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. 2024 total compensation came to $189,446. They are classified at grade 00.

Dana Blumenthal

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$189,023

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $186,438
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,585
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,023
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,438
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Dana Blumenthal works as a Ecology for Department of Agriculture based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Dana earned $189,023 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Sarah Goslee

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$188,096

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $177,536
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,560
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,096
Pay grade: 15
Work city: State College
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,536
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 428100027
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Sarah Goslee is a Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in State College, Pennsylvania. 2026 total compensation came to $188,096. They are classified at grade 15.

Brian Palik

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$188,038

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $187,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,038
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Grand Rapids
Work state: Minnesota
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,288
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $187,288
Duty Station Code: 272850061
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

At Department of Agriculture, Brian Palik serves as a Ecology based in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Their 2024 pay totaled $188,038. They are classified at grade 00.

Andrew Gray

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$187,977

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $185,977
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,977
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Corvallis
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,977
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 410420003
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Andrew Gray is a Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Corvallis, Oregon. 2026 total compensation came to $187,977. They are classified at grade 15.

Paul Hessburg

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$186,854

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $186,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,854
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Wenatchee
Work state: Washington
Middle name: Francis

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,854
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Duty Station Code: 532460007
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Paul Hessburg holds the role of Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Wenatchee, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $186,854. Their pay grade is 15.

Joseph O Brien

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$185,527

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $182,527
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,527
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Athens
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,527
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 130270059
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Joseph O Brien holds the role of Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Athens, Georgia. In 2026, their total compensation was $185,527. Their pay grade is 15.

Dean Pearson

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$184,867

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $182,467
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,867
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Missoula
Work state: Montana
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,467
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 300830063
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Dean Pearson holds the role of Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Missoula, Montana. In 2026, their total compensation was $184,867. Their pay grade is 15.

Susan Loeb

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$184,063

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $182,063
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,063
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Clemson
Work state: South Carolina
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,063
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Duty Station Code: 450460077
Duty Station State: SC
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Susan Loeb is a Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Clemson, South Carolina. 2024 total compensation came to $184,063. They are classified at grade 15.

Robert Srygley

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$181,526

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $177,536
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,990
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,526
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Sidney
Work state: Montana
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,536
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 301070083
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

At Department of Agriculture, Robert Srygley serves as a Ecology based in Sidney, Montana. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,526. They are classified at grade 15.

Frank Koch

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$181,442

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $180,242
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,442
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Durham
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: Henry

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,242
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 371360063
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

At Department of Agriculture, Frank Koch serves as a Ecology based in Durham, North Carolina. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,442. They are classified at grade 15.

William Gould

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$180,786

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $177,536
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,786
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Rio Piedras
Work state: No Data Reported
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,536
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: RQ0830000
Duty Station State: NDR
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

At Department of Agriculture, William Gould serves as a Ecology based in Rio Piedras, No Data Reported. Their 2026 pay totaled $180,786. They are classified at grade 15.

William Hargrove

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$180,259

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $180,259
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,259
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Asheville
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,259
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $180,259
Duty Station Code: 370170021
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

William Hargrove works as a Ecology for Department of Agriculture based in Asheville, North Carolina. William earned $180,259 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Matthew Dickinson

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$180,109

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $180,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,109
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Delaware
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,109
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 392150041
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Matthew Dickinson is a Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Delaware, Ohio. 2026 total compensation came to $180,109. They are classified at grade 15.