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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David Fulton

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$182,519

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $182,519
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,519
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Saint Paul
Work county: Ramsey
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,519
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 276330123
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, David Fulton serves as a Ecology based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,519. They are classified at grade 15.

John Bradford

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$182,063

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $182,063
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,063
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Flagstaff
Work county: Coconino
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,063
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040170005
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, John Bradford serves as a Ecology based in Flagstaff, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,063. They are classified at grade 15.

Claudia Regan

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$182,063

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $182,063
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,063
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Bozeman
Work county: Gallatin
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,063
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300130031
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Claudia Regan holds the role of Ecology at Department of Interior based in Bozeman, Montana. In 2024, their total compensation was $182,063. Their pay grade is 15.

Peter Ruhl

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Reston
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512034059
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Peter Ruhl serves as a Ecology based in Reston, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $181,216. They are classified at grade 14.

Lara Douglas

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$181,111

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $181,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,111
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Lakewood
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,111
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lara Douglas holds the role of Ecology at Department of Interior based in Lakewood, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $181,111. Their pay grade is 15.

Kimberly Wickland

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$181,111

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $181,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,111
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Lakewood
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,111
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Kimberly Wickland serves as a Ecology based in Lakewood, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $181,111. They are classified at grade 15.

Mark Wiltermuth

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$181,111

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $181,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,111
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Lakewood
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,111
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mark Wiltermuth holds the role of Ecology at Department of Interior based in Lakewood, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $181,111. Their pay grade is 15.

Barbara Kus

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$180,931

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $180,931
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,931
Pay grade: 14
Work city: San Diego
Work county: San Diego
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,931
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Barbara Kus is a Ecology at Department of Interior based in San Diego, California. 2024 total compensation came to $180,931. They are classified at grade 14.

Fellows Noe

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$179,257

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $179,257
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,257
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Dover
Work county: Kent
Work state: Delaware

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,257
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 100130001
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Fellows Noe serves as a Ecology based in Dover, Delaware. Their 2024 pay totaled $179,257. They are classified at grade 15.

Kristen Hart

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$178,700

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $178,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,700
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Davie
Work county: Broward
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $178,600
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 120771011
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kristen Hart works as a Ecology for Department of Interior based in Davie, Florida. Kristen earned $178,700 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.