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

Job-title file

Ecology

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

660 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $113,533, above the department median of $85,447.

Employees: 660
Total payroll: $78.6M
Role median: $113,533
Agency median: $85,447
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$49,025$197,200+

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

How total compensation varies among the 660 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 Interior, the median of $113,533 ranks #10 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 Agriculture

$102,925 · 436

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 Interior

Accounting 434
Administrative Officer 783
Archeology 719
Auditing 339
Biological Science Technician 2,979
Budget Analysis 1,213
Civil Engineering 1,288
Contracting 1,164
Custodial Working 526
Dispatching 486
Education and Training Technician 874
Education and Vocational Training 879
Engineering Equipment Operating 840
Engineering Technical 514
Environmental Protection Specialist 489
Equipment Facilities, and Services 287
Facility Operations Services 684
Financial Administration and Program 905
Financial Clerical and Assistance 1,533
Fish and Wildlife Administration 331
Fish Biology 921
Forestry 306
Forestry Technician 1,480
General Attorney 588
General Business and Industry 968
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 5,065
General Physical Science 1,130
Geography 443
Geology 859
Geophysics 326
Grants Management 433
Guide 1,197
Human Resources Assistance 345
Human Resources Management 1,315
Hydrologic Technician 1,652
Hydrology 1,314
Industrial Equipment Mechanic 272
Information Technology Management 2,357
Laboring 988
Maintenance Mechanic 4,669
Management and Program Analysis 2,063
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 3,662
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 2,628
Motor Vehicle Operating 408
Outdoor Recreation Planning 483
Park Ranger 6,562
Petroleum Engineering 330
Program Management 804
Public Affairs 514
Rangeland Management 300
Realty 940
Recreation Aid and Assistant 268
Safety and Occupational Health Management 347
Secretary 365
Training Instruction 301
Utility Systems Repairing-Operating 300
Wildland Fire Management 4,392
Wildlife Biology 880
Wildlife Refuge Management 523

Record list

Employees with this title

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William Kendall

Ecology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$228,000

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $228,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $228,000
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $228,000
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $228,000
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

At Department of Interior, William Kendall serves as a Ecology based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $228,000. They are classified at grade 00.

Kevin Lafferty

Ecology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$227,145

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $227,145
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $227,145
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Santa Barbara
Work state: California
Middle name: D.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $227,145
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $227,145
Duty Station Code: 063430083
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Kevin Lafferty holds the role of Ecology at Department of Interior based in Santa Barbara, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $227,145. Their pay grade is 00.

Michael Runge

Ecology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$226,714

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $226,714
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $226,714
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Laurel
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: C.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $226,714
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $226,714
Duty Station Code: 240900033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Michael Runge is a Ecology at Department of Interior based in Laurel, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $226,714. They are classified at grade 00.

Donald Deangelis

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$218,697

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $218,697
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $218,697
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Miami
Work state: Florida
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $218,697
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $218,697
Duty Station Code: 122010086
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Donald Deangelis holds the role of Ecology at Department of Interior based in Miami, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $218,697. Their pay grade is 00.

Jill Baron

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$213,916

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $213,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $213,916
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: S.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $213,916
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $213,916
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 47
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

At Department of Interior, Jill Baron serves as a Ecology based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $213,916. They are classified at grade 00.

James Grace

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$213,916

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $213,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $213,916
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Lafayette
Work state: Louisiana
Middle name: B.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $213,916
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $213,916
Duty Station Code: 221230055
Duty Station State: LA
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

James Grace holds the role of Ecology at Department of Interior based in Lafayette, Louisiana. In 2024, their total compensation was $213,916. Their pay grade is 00.

Jon Keeley

Ecology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$207,671

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $207,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,671
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Three Rivers
Work state: California
Middle name: E.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $207,671
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $207,671
Duty Station Code: 063861107
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

At Department of Interior, Jon Keeley serves as a Ecology based in Three Rivers, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $207,671. They are classified at grade 00.

Sasha Reed

Ecology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$199,165

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $199,165
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $199,165
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Moab
Work state: Utah
Middle name: C.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $199,165
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $199,165
Duty Station Code: 491170019
Duty Station State: UT
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Sasha Reed works as a Ecology for Department of Interior based in Moab, Utah. Sasha earned $199,165 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

Scott Vanderkooi

Ecology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Tacoma
Work state: Washington
Middle name: P.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 532230053
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

At Department of Interior, Scott Vanderkooi serves as a Ecology based in Tacoma, Washington. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Mark Scheuerell

Ecology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: David

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

At Department of Interior, Mark Scheuerell serves as a Ecology based in Seattle, Washington. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Olivia Ledee

Ecology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Saint Paul
Work state: Minnesota
Middle name: Erin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 276330123
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

At Department of Interior, Olivia Ledee serves as a Ecology based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

John Bradford

Ecology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

At Department of Interior, John Bradford serves as a Ecology based in Seattle, Washington. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Sarah Converse

Ecology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Sarah Converse works as a Ecology for Department of Interior based in Seattle, Washington. Sarah earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Jason Dunham

Ecology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Corvallis
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 410420003
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Jason Dunham holds the role of Ecology at Department of Interior based in Corvallis, Oregon. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Stephen Gray

Ecology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Anchorage
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: T.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 020130020
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Stephen Gray holds the role of Ecology at Department of Interior based in Anchorage, Alaska. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Toni Morelli

Ecology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Amherst
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: Lyn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 250030015
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Toni Morelli holds the role of Ecology at Department of Interior based in Amherst, Massachusetts. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Michael Adams

Ecology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$196,605

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $196,605
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,605
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Corvallis
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $196,605
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 410420003
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Michael Adams is a Ecology at Department of Interior based in Corvallis, Oregon. 2026 total compensation came to $196,605. They are classified at grade 15.

Virginia Burkett

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$196,213

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $196,213
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,213
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Many
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $196,213
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $196,213
Duty Station Code: 221440085
Duty Station State: LA
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Virginia Burkett holds the role of Ecology at Department of Interior based in Many, Louisiana. In 2024, their total compensation was $196,213. Their pay grade is 00.

Gregory Noe Fellows

Ecology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$195,629

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $195,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,629
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Dover
Work state: Delaware
Middle name: B.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,629
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 100130001
Duty Station State: DE
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Gregory Noe Fellows works as a Ecology for Department of Interior based in Dover, Delaware. Gregory earned $195,629 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Daren Carlisle

Ecology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$195,469

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $195,469
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,469
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Lawrence
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,469
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 203010045
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

At Department of Interior, Daren Carlisle serves as a Ecology based in Lawrence, Kansas. Their 2026 pay totaled $195,469. They are classified at grade 15.

Jake Weltzin

Ecology/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Jake Weltzin works as a Ecology for Department of Interior based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Jake earned $195,200 in 2025. Their pay grade is 15.

David Fulton

Ecology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$193,551

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $193,551
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,551
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Saint Paul
Work state: Minnesota
Middle name: C.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $193,551
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 276330123
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

At Department of Interior, David Fulton serves as a Ecology based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Their 2026 pay totaled $193,551. They are classified at grade 15.

Kimberly Wickland

Ecology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$192,450

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $192,450
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,450
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: P.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $192,450
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

At Department of Interior, Kimberly Wickland serves as a Ecology based in Lakewood, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $192,450. They are classified at grade 15.

Mark Wiltermuth

Ecology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$192,450

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $192,450
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,450
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: T.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $192,450
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Mark Wiltermuth holds the role of Ecology at Department of Interior based in Lakewood, Colorado. In 2026, their total compensation was $192,450. Their pay grade is 15.

Lara Douglas

Ecology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$192,450

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $192,450
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,450
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: E.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $192,450
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Lara Douglas holds the role of Ecology at Department of Interior based in Lakewood, Colorado. In 2026, their total compensation was $192,450. Their pay grade is 15.

Wayne Thogmartin

Ecology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$192,331

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $192,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,331
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Newport
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: E.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $192,331
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 411500041
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Wayne Thogmartin works as a Ecology for Department of Interior based in Newport, Oregon. Wayne earned $192,331 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Benjamin Letcher

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Turners Falls
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Duty Station Code: 251300011
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Benjamin Letcher works as a Ecology for Department of Interior based in Turners Falls, Massachusetts. Benjamin earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Steven Perakis

Ecology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$191,291

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $191,291
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,291
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Corvallis
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: S.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,291
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 410420003
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Steven Perakis holds the role of Ecology at Department of Interior based in Corvallis, Oregon. In 2026, their total compensation was $191,291. Their pay grade is 15.

Jeremy Littell

Ecology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$189,587

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $189,587
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,587
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Anchorage
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: Scott

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,587
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 020130020
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

At Department of Interior, Jeremy Littell serves as a Ecology based in Anchorage, Alaska. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,587. They are classified at grade 15.

Theodore Castrosantos

Ecology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$189,186

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $189,186
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,186
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Turners Falls
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: R.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,186
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 251300011
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Theodore Castrosantos is a Ecology at Department of Interior based in Turners Falls, Massachusetts. 2026 total compensation came to $189,186. They are classified at grade 15.

Kristen Hart

Ecology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$189,077

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $189,077
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,077
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Davie
Work state: Florida
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,077
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 120771011
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Kristen Hart works as a Ecology for Department of Interior based in Davie, Florida. Kristen earned $189,077 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Benjamin Becker

Ecology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$188,688

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $188,688
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,688
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Berkeley
Work state: California
Middle name: H.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,688
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 060340001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Benjamin Becker works as a Ecology for Department of Interior based in Berkeley, California. Benjamin earned $188,688 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Christian Torgersen

Ecology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$188,456

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $188,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,456
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,456
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Christian Torgersen is a Ecology at Department of Interior based in Seattle, Washington. 2026 total compensation came to $188,456. They are classified at grade 15.

Theodore Castro-Santos

Ecology/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$187,312

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $187,312
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,312
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Turners Falls
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: R.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,312
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $141,817
Duty Station Code: 251300011
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Theodore Castro-Santos holds the role of Ecology at Department of Interior based in Turners Falls, Massachusetts. In 2025, their total compensation was $187,312. Their pay grade is 15.

Peter Ruhl

Ecology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Reston
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 512034059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

At Department of Interior, Peter Ruhl serves as a Ecology based in Reston, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $187,093. They are classified at grade 14.

Catherine Jarnevich

Ecology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$186,952

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $186,952
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,952
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: S.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,952
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

At Department of Interior, Catherine Jarnevich serves as a Ecology based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $186,952. They are classified at grade 15.

Jeffrey Lovich

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$186,854

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $186,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,854
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Flagstaff
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: E.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,854
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Duty Station Code: 040170005
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

At Department of Interior, Jeffrey Lovich serves as a Ecology based in Flagstaff, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $186,854. They are classified at grade 15.

Barbara Kus

Ecology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$186,785

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $186,785
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,785
Pay grade: 14
Work city: San Diego
Work state: California
Middle name: E.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,785
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Barbara Kus is a Ecology at Department of Interior based in San Diego, California. 2026 total compensation came to $186,785. They are classified at grade 14.

Claudia Regan

Ecology/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$185,791

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $185,541
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,791
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Bozeman
Work state: Montana
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,541
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $158,501
Duty Station Code: 300130031
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Claudia Regan holds the role of Ecology at Department of Interior based in Bozeman, Montana. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,791. Their pay grade is 15.

Edward Stets

Ecology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$182,798

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $182,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,798
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Mounds View
Work state: Minnesota
Middle name: G.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,798
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 274974123
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Edward Stets holds the role of Ecology at Department of Interior based in Mounds View, Minnesota. In 2026, their total compensation was $182,798. Their pay grade is 15.