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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William Kendall

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$221,900

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $221,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $221,900
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Fort Collins
Work county: Larimer
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $221,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $221,900
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): ST

At Department of Interior, William Kendall serves as a Ecology based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $221,900. 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 county: Miami-Dade
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $218,697
Basic Pay (before locality): $218,697
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122010086
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): ST

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.

Kevin Lafferty

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: Santa Barbara
Work county: Santa Barbara
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $213,916
Basic Pay (before locality): $213,916
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063430083
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): ST

Kevin Lafferty holds the role of Ecology at Department of Interior based in Santa Barbara, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $213,916. 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 county: Larimer
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $213,916
Basic Pay (before locality): $213,916
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Length of Service (Years): 46
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): ST

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 county: Lafayette
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $213,916
Basic Pay (before locality): $213,916
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221230055
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): ST

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.

Michael Runge

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$199,924

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $199,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $199,924
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Invalid
Work county: Invalid
Work state: Invalid

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $199,924
Basic Pay (before locality): $199,924
Country: Invalid
Duty Station Code: *
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): ST

Michael Runge is a Ecology at Department of Interior based in Invalid, Invalid. 2024 total compensation came to $199,924. They are classified at grade 00.

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 county: Sabine
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $196,213
Basic Pay (before locality): $196,213
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221440085
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): SL

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.

Jon Keeley

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$195,577

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $195,577
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,577
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Three Rivers
Work county: Tulare
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,577
Basic Pay (before locality): $195,577
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063861107
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): ST

At Department of Interior, Jon Keeley serves as a Ecology based in Three Rivers, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $195,577. They are classified at grade 00.

Sarah Converse

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: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sarah Converse works as a Ecology for Department of Interior based in Seattle, Washington. Sarah earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Stephen Gray

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: Anchorage
Work county: Anchorage
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 020130020
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stephen Gray holds the role of Ecology at Department of Interior based in Anchorage, Alaska. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. 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 county: Franklin
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 251300011
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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.

Scott Vanderkooi

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: Tacoma
Work county: Pierce
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532230053
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Scott Vanderkooi serves as a Ecology based in Tacoma, Washington. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Jake Weltzin

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: Fort Collins
Work county: Larimer
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jake Weltzin works as a Ecology for Department of Interior based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Jake earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Jason Dunham

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$190,687

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $190,687
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,687
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Corvallis
Work county: Benton
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,687
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 410420003
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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

Mark Scheuerell

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$187,773

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $187,773
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,773
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,773
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Mark Scheuerell serves as a Ecology based in Seattle, Washington. Their 2024 pay totaled $187,773. They are classified at grade 15.

Olivia Ledee

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$187,733

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $187,733
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,733
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Minneapolis
Work county: Hennepin
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,733
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 274760053
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Olivia Ledee serves as a Ecology based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their 2024 pay totaled $187,733. 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 county: Coconino
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,854
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040170005
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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.

Steven Perakis

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$185,533

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $185,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,533
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Corvallis
Work county: Benton
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,533
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 410420003
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Steven Perakis holds the role of Ecology at Department of Interior based in Corvallis, Oregon. In 2024, their total compensation was $185,533. Their pay grade is 15.

Michael Adams

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$185,533

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $185,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,533
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Corvallis
Work county: Benton
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,533
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 410420003
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Adams is a Ecology at Department of Interior based in Corvallis, Oregon. 2024 total compensation came to $185,533. They are classified at grade 15.

Daren Carlisle

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$184,915

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $184,915
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,915
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Lawrence
Work county: Douglas
Work state: Kansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $184,915
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 203010045
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Daren Carlisle serves as a Ecology based in Lawrence, Kansas. Their 2024 pay totaled $184,915. They are classified at grade 15.