U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Homeland Security / Environmental Engineering

Job-title file

Environmental Engineering

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

22 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $130,067, above the department median of $113,140.

Employees: 22
Total payroll: $2.9M
Role median: $130,067
Agency median: $113,140
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$97,561$174,164+

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

How total compensation varies among the 22 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Environmental Engineering pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Environmental Engineers — about 38,340 people — is $107,110. Department of Homeland Security pays a median base salary of $129,567 for this role, 21% above that figure — about the 71st percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Homeland Security sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$69,990

$83,570

$107,110

$134,420

$162,220

Department of Homeland Security median · $129,567

The bar is the range of annual wages for Environmental Engineers across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Homeland Security’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Homeland Security is $130,067, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

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

Environmental Engineering is held in 18 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Homeland Security, the median of $130,067 ranks #14 of 18.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$208,000 · 1

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$183,716 · 1

Department of Commerce

$178,326 · 20

Department of Housing and Urban Development

$177,497 · 1

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$152,461 · 2

Environmental Protection Agency

$148,625 · 1,601

Department of Energy

$143,321 · 22

Small Business Administration

$142,675 · 2

Department of Treasury

$140,653 · 3

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$140,326 · 34

Inter Bound and Water Community United States Section

$133,487 · 1

Department of Interior

$132,055 · 20

Median total compensation for the Environmental Engineering 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 Homeland Security

Accounting 456
Accounting Technician 316
Administrative Officer 152
Aircraft Mechanic 141
Auditing 354
Budget Analysis 540
Civil Engineering 235
Civil Rights Analysis 121
Construction Analyst 104
Contracting 1,480
DHS Cybersecurity Specialist (For DHS Use Only) 227
Economist 119
Education and Vocational Training 106
Electrician 122
Emergency Management Specialist 12,989
Engineering Technical 108
Environmental Protection Specialist 1,071
Equal Employment Opportunity 182
Equipment Facilities, and Services 162
Equipment Services 129
Financial Administration and Program 1,075
Fire Protection and Prevention 113
General Attorney 1,405
General Business and Industry 364
General Engineering 464
General Legal and Kindred Administration 511
General Supply 102
Government Information Specialist 411
Grants Management 497
Human Resources Assistance 245
Human Resources Management 2,143
Information Technology Management 5,251
Instructional Systems 194
Inventory Management 217
Language Specialist 105
Legal Instruments Examining 142
Logistics Management 711
Maintenance Mechanic 290
Management and Program Analysis 8,957
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 497
Marine Machinery Mechanic 116
Materials Handler 170
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 9,520
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 621
Operations Research 200
Painting 116
Paralegal Specialist 131
Program Management 1,343
Public Affairs 533
Safety and Occupational Health Management 216
Secretary 137
Security Administration 1,639
Security Clerical and Assistance 1,160
Social Science 159
Supply Clerical and Technician 106
Supply Program Management 1,007
Telecommunications 431
Training Instruction 886
Transportation Operations 209
Transportation Specialist 197

Record list

Employees with this title

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Amy Cheatham

Environmental Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$183,344

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $183,344
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,344
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $183,344
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $154,330
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819

Amy Cheatham is a Environmental Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Norfolk, Virginia. 2025 total compensation came to $183,344. They are classified at grade 15.

Quentin Cummings

Environmental Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$161,486

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $161,486
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,486
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $161,486
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $120,566
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819

Quentin Cummings holds the role of Environmental Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,486. Their pay grade is 14.

Merissa Zuzulock

Environmental Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$161,429

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $161,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,429
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Colts Neck
Work state: New Jersey
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $161,429
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,020
Duty Station Code: 340692025
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819

At Department of Homeland Security, Merissa Zuzulock serves as a Environmental Engineering based in Colts Neck, New Jersey. Their 2025 pay totaled $161,429. They are classified at grade 14.

Donald Lachance

Environmental Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$159,434

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $157,434
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,434
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,434
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819

Donald Lachance holds the role of Environmental Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Norfolk, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $159,434. Their pay grade is 14.

Michael Andrews

Environmental Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$151,178

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $148,678
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,178
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Providence
Work state: Rhode Island
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,678
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,142
Duty Station Code: 440190007
Duty Station State: RI
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819

Michael Andrews holds the role of Environmental Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Providence, Rhode Island. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,178. Their pay grade is 13.

Karen Ladd

Environmental Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$147,818

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $145,468
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,818
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Oakland
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,468
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 062480001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819

At Department of Homeland Security, Karen Ladd serves as a Environmental Engineering based in Oakland, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,818. They are classified at grade 12.

Rachel Stewart

Environmental Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$143,478

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $143,478
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,478
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $143,478
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,928
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819

Rachel Stewart holds the role of Environmental Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Lakewood, Colorado. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,478. Their pay grade is 14.

Robert Reali

Environmental Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$142,726

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $140,426
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,726
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $140,426
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819

Robert Reali holds the role of Environmental Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Norfolk, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,726. Their pay grade is 13.

Richard Hylton

Environmental Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$139,536

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $139,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,536
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,036
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,034
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819

Richard Hylton works as a Environmental Engineering for Department of Homeland Security based in Norfolk, Virginia. Richard earned $139,536 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Dennis English

Environmental Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$134,277

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $134,277
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,277
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Oakland
Work state: California
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,277
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,757
Duty Station Code: 062480001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819

At Department of Homeland Security, Dennis English serves as a Environmental Engineering based in Oakland, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,277. They are classified at grade 12.

Matthew Casey

Environmental Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$130,640

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $129,640
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,640
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Honolulu
Work state: Hawaii
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,640
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 152400003
Duty Station State: HI
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819

Matthew Casey works as a Environmental Engineering for Department of Homeland Security based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Matthew earned $130,640 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Timothy Stott

Environmental Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$129,494

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $129,494
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,494
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,494
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $98,422
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819

At Department of Homeland Security, Timothy Stott serves as a Environmental Engineering based in Seattle, Washington. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,494. They are classified at grade 12.

Kate O'Connor

Environmental Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$126,221

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $123,999
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,222
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,221
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Juneau
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: Eb

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,999
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,757
Duty Station Code: 021130110
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819

At Department of Homeland Security, Kate O'Connor serves as a Environmental Engineering based in Juneau, Alaska. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,221. They are classified at grade 12.

Robert Streets

Environmental Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$121,193

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $121,193
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,193
Pay grade: 12
Work city: New London
Work state: Connecticut
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,193
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,757
Duty Station Code: 090440180
Duty Station State: CT
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819

At Department of Homeland Security, Robert Streets serves as a Environmental Engineering based in New London, Connecticut. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,193. They are classified at grade 12.

Alexander Duran

Environmental Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$120,838

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $120,838
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,838
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Invalid
Work state: Invalid
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,838
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Duty Station Code: *
Duty Station State: *
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819

Alexander Duran is a Environmental Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Invalid, Invalid. 2024 total compensation came to $120,838. They are classified at grade 12.

Wayne Kean

Environmental Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$116,770

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $115,270
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,770
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Cleveland
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,270
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,306
Duty Station Code: 391680035
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819

Wayne Kean works as a Environmental Engineering for Department of Homeland Security based in Cleveland, Ohio. Wayne earned $116,770 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

James Cook

Environmental Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$112,015

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $112,015
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,015
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Cleveland
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,015
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Duty Station Code: 391680035
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819

James Cook is a Environmental Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Cleveland, Ohio. 2024 total compensation came to $112,015. They are classified at grade 12.

Joseph Lambert

Environmental Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$111,539

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $109,039
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,539
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Cleveland
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,039
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,208
Duty Station Code: 391680035
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819

At Department of Homeland Security, Joseph Lambert serves as a Environmental Engineering based in Cleveland, Ohio. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,539. They are classified at grade 12.

Justin Locus

Environmental Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$110,243

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $109,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,243
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Glen Burnie
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,243
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,561
Duty Station Code: 240673003
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819

Justin Locus is a Environmental Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Glen Burnie, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $110,243. They are classified at grade 12.

Richard Sprinzl

Environmental Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$105,808

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $102,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,808
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Cleveland
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,808
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,110
Duty Station Code: 391680035
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819

Richard Sprinzl works as a Environmental Engineering for Department of Homeland Security based in Cleveland, Ohio. Richard earned $105,808 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Davis Smith

Environmental Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$100,439

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $99,939
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,439
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,939
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819

Davis Smith holds the role of Environmental Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Norfolk, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $100,439. Their pay grade is 12.

Anthony Laycock

Environmental Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$97,561

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $96,561
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,561
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Honolulu
Work state: Hawaii
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,561
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,012
Duty Station Code: 152400003
Duty Station State: HI
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819

Anthony Laycock works as a Environmental Engineering for Department of Homeland Security based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Anthony earned $97,561 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.