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.

580 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $110,304, above the department median of $87,331.

Employees: 580
Total payroll: $66.9M
Role median: $110,304
Agency median: $87,331
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$49,025$191,900+

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

How total compensation varies among the 580 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 $110,304 ranks #10 of 11.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Marine Mammal Commission

$181,216 · 1

Department of Energy

$166,729 · 4

Department of Transportation

$158,860 · 7

Environmental Protection Agency

$142,566 · 86

Department of Commerce

$139,668 · 78

Department of Health and Human Services

$131,733 · 2

Smithsonian Institution

$129,759 · 17

Presidio Trust

$123,745 · 1

Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council

$113,751 · 2

Department of Agriculture

$95,817 · 405

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.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Vanitha Sivarajan

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$148,689

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,689
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Vanitha Sivarajan serves as a Ecology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $148,689. They are classified at grade 14.

Leo Polansky

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$148,636

Sub-department: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $148,636
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,636
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Sacramento
Work county: Sacramento
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,636
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063150067
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Leo Polansky holds the role of Ecology at Department of Interior based in Sacramento, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $148,636. Their pay grade is 13.

Guthrie Zimmerman

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$148,636

Sub-department: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $148,636
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,636
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Sacramento
Work county: Sacramento
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,636
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063150067
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Guthrie Zimmerman holds the role of Ecology at Department of Interior based in Sacramento, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $148,636. Their pay grade is 13.

Margaret Maccluskie

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$147,964

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $147,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,964
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fairbanks
Work county: Fairbanks North Star
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $147,964
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 020770090
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Margaret Maccluskie works as a Ecology for Department of Interior based in Fairbanks, Alaska. Margaret earned $147,964 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Christy Brigham

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$147,054

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $147,054
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,054
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Sequoia National Park
Work county: Tulare
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $147,054
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063591107
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christy Brigham is a Ecology at Department of Interior based in Sequoia National Park, California. 2024 total compensation came to $147,054. They are classified at grade 14.

Michael Duniway

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$146,639

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $146,639
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,639
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Moab
Work county: Grand
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,639
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 491170019
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Duniway works as a Ecology for Department of Interior based in Moab, Utah. Michael earned $146,639 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Seth Munson

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$146,639

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $146,639
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,639
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Flagstaff
Work county: Coconino
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,639
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040170005
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Seth Munson is a Ecology at Department of Interior based in Flagstaff, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $146,639. They are classified at grade 14.

Amy Symstad

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$146,639

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $146,639
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,639
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Hot Springs
Work county: Fall River
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,639
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 461360047
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amy Symstad is a Ecology at Department of Interior based in Hot Springs, South Dakota. 2024 total compensation came to $146,639. They are classified at grade 14.

Phillip Van Mantgem

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$146,639

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $146,639
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,639
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Arcata
Work county: Humboldt
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,639
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060130023
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Phillip Van Mantgem holds the role of Ecology at Department of Interior based in Arcata, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $146,639. Their pay grade is 14.

Alison Ainsworth

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$145,955

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $145,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,955
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,955
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alison Ainsworth is a Ecology at Department of Interior based in Seattle, Washington. 2024 total compensation came to $145,955. They are classified at grade 14.

John Gross

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$145,632

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $145,632
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,632
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fort Collins
Work county: Larimer
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,632
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Gross is a Ecology at Department of Interior based in Fort Collins, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $145,632. They are classified at grade 13.

Todd Esque

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$145,507

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $145,507
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,507
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Boulder City
Work county: Clark
Work state: Nevada

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,507
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 320021003
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Todd Esque is a Ecology at Department of Interior based in Boulder City, Nevada. 2024 total compensation came to $145,507. They are classified at grade 14.

Lara Rozzell

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$144,297

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $144,297
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,297
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Twentynine Palms
Work county: San Bernardino
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,297
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063970071
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lara Rozzell holds the role of Ecology at Department of Interior based in Twentynine Palms, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $144,297. Their pay grade is 13.

Michael Langston

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$144,066

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $142,566
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,066
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Norman
Work county: Cleveland
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,566
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403430027
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Michael Langston serves as a Ecology based in Norman, Oklahoma. Their 2024 pay totaled $144,066. They are classified at grade 14.

Carrie Brown-Lima

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$143,736

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $143,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,736
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Ithaca
Work county: Tompkins
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $143,736
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 362940109
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carrie Brown-Lima holds the role of Ecology at Department of Interior based in Ithaca, New York. In 2024, their total compensation was $143,736. Their pay grade is 15.

Molly Cross

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$143,736

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $143,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,736
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Bozeman
Work county: Gallatin
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $143,736
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300130031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Molly Cross serves as a Ecology based in Bozeman, Montana. Their 2024 pay totaled $143,736. They are classified at grade 15.

Lori Miller

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$143,181

Sub-department: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $143,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,181
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Boynton Beach
Work county: Palm Beach
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $143,181
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 120330099
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lori Miller holds the role of Ecology at Department of Interior based in Boynton Beach, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $143,181. Their pay grade is 13.

Travis Schmidt

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$142,566

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $142,566
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,566
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Helena
Work county: Lewis and Clark
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,566
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300590049
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Travis Schmidt is a Ecology at Department of Interior based in Helena, Montana. 2024 total compensation came to $142,566. They are classified at grade 14.

Nicholas Som

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$142,566

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $142,566
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,566
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Arcata
Work county: Humboldt
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,566
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060130023
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Nicholas Som serves as a Ecology based in Arcata, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $142,566. They are classified at grade 14.