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

Job-title file

Park Ranger

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

3,459 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $79,026, below the department median of $87,331.

Employees: 3,459
Total payroll: $293.9M
Role median: $79,026
Agency median: $87,331
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$172,216+

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How total compensation varies among the 3,459 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)

Park Ranger is held in 2 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Interior, the median of $79,026 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Agriculture

$39,576 · 15

Median total compensation for the Park Ranger role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Park Ranger beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 19 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $78,978 ranks #4 of 19. See Park Ranger across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Los Angeles

$139,630 · 22

City and County of San Francisco

$125,413 · 76

$125,322 · 6

$78,603 · 24

$72,088 · 17

$62,460 · 16

$55,930 · 22

$50,608 · 124

Median total compensation for comparable Park Rangerroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Andrew Banasik

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$133,692

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $133,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,692
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Frederick
Work county: Frederick
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,692
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240580021
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Andrew Banasik serves as a Park Ranger based in Frederick, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $133,692. They are classified at grade 13.

Allan Dailey

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$133,635

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $133,635
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,635
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Hyde Park
Work county: Dutchess
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,635
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 362870027
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Allan Dailey holds the role of Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Hyde Park, New York. In 2024, their total compensation was $133,635. Their pay grade is 13.

Noemi Robinson

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$133,498

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $133,498
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,498
Pay grade: 12
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,498
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Noemi Robinson holds the role of Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in San Francisco, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $133,498. Their pay grade is 12.

James Agnew

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$133,008

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $133,008
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,008
Pay grade: 13
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,008
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060000075
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

James Agnew holds the role of Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in California. In 2024, their total compensation was $133,008. Their pay grade is 13.

Rita Mullally-Kirk

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$132,807

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $132,807
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,807
Pay grade: 12
Work city: New York - Queens
Work county: Queens
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,807
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170081
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rita Mullally-Kirk is a Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in New York - Queens, New York. 2024 total compensation came to $132,807. They are classified at grade 12.

Amy Glowacki

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$132,398

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $132,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,398
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Lowell
Work county: Middlesex
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,398
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250630017
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amy Glowacki works as a Park Ranger for Department of Interior based in Lowell, Massachusetts. Amy earned $132,398 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Michael Alongi

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$132,271

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $132,271
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,271
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Thousand Oaks
Work county: Ventura
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,271
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063860111
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Michael Alongi serves as a Park Ranger based in Thousand Oaks, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $132,271. They are classified at grade 13.

Eric Linaris

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$132,271

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $132,271
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,271
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Twentynine Palms
Work county: San Bernardino
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,271
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063970071
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Eric Linaris holds the role of Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Twentynine Palms, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $132,271. Their pay grade is 13.

Jennifer Onufer

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$132,217

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $128,717
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,217
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Napa
Work county: Napa
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,717
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062330055
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Onufer works as a Park Ranger for Department of Interior based in Napa, California. Jennifer earned $132,217 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Benjamin Welch

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$131,234

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $131,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,234
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Longmire
Work county: Pierce
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,234
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531185053
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Benjamin Welch works as a Park Ranger for Department of Interior based in Longmire, Washington. Benjamin earned $131,234 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Daniel Kawaiaea

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$131,191

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $129,373
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,818
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,191
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kawaihae
Work county: Hawaii
Work state: Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,373
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 154000001
Length of Service (Years): 44
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniel Kawaiaea works as a Park Ranger for Department of Interior based in Kawaihae, Hawaii. Daniel earned $131,191 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Brian Mccutchen

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$130,988

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $130,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,988
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Dover
Work county: Stewart
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,988
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 470655161
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brian Mccutchen holds the role of Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Dover, Tennessee. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,988. Their pay grade is 13.

Kathleen Bond

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$130,988

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $130,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,988
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Natchez
Work county: Adams
Work state: Mississippi

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,988
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 281720001
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kathleen Bond is a Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Natchez, Mississippi. 2024 total compensation came to $130,988. They are classified at grade 13.

Marie Sauter

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$130,988

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $130,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,988
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alamogordo
Work county: Otero
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,988
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350020035
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Marie Sauter holds the role of Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Alamogordo, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,988. Their pay grade is 13.

Melissa Memory

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$130,988

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $130,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,988
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Savannah Beach
Work county: Chatham
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,988
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 134920051
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Melissa Memory serves as a Park Ranger based in Savannah Beach, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,988. They are classified at grade 13.

Alan Amelinckx

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$130,806

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,850
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,806
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alan Amelinckx is a Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $130,806. They are classified at grade 12.

Michelle Tourville-Wheatley

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$130,345

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $130,345
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,345
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Keystone
Work county: Pennington
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,345
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 461515103
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michelle Tourville-Wheatley works as a Park Ranger for Department of Interior based in Keystone, South Dakota. Michelle earned $130,345 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Stephanie Kyriazis

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$130,345

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $130,345
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,345
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Gatlinburg
Work county: Sevier
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,345
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 470920155
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stephanie Kyriazis holds the role of Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,345. Their pay grade is 14.

Jeremy Curtis

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$130,345

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $130,345
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,345
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Mineral
Work county: Tehama
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,345
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062185103
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeremy Curtis is a Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Mineral, California. 2024 total compensation came to $130,345. They are classified at grade 14.

Curt Dimmick

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$130,345

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $130,345
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,345
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Yankton
Work county: Yankton
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,345
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 463070135
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Curt Dimmick serves as a Park Ranger based in Yankton, South Dakota. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,345. They are classified at grade 14.

Jacob Ohlson

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$130,345

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $130,345
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,345
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Page
Work county: Coconino
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,345
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040336005
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jacob Ohlson is a Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Page, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $130,345. They are classified at grade 14.

Angela Richman

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$130,345

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $130,345
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,345
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Medora
Work county: Billings
Work state: North Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,345
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 382105007
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Angela Richman serves as a Park Ranger based in Medora, North Dakota. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,345. They are classified at grade 14.

Chantel Jimenez

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$130,180

Sub-department: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $129,555
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $625
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,180
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chula Vista
Work county: San Diego
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,555
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060710073
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Chantel Jimenez holds the role of Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Chula Vista, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,180. Their pay grade is 13.

Laurel Hammig

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Laurel Hammig holds the role of Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $129,759. Their pay grade is 13.

Christiana Hanson

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Williamsport
Work county: Washington
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241690043
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Christiana Hanson serves as a Park Ranger based in Williamsport, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.

Rebecca Karcher

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Mclean
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511520059
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rebecca Karcher is a Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Mclean, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.

Erik Westpfahl

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$129,585

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $129,585
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,585
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Patchogue
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,585
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364670103
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Erik Westpfahl is a Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Patchogue, New York. 2024 total compensation came to $129,585. They are classified at grade 13.

Lelaina Muth

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$129,162

Sub-department: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $128,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,162
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Hadley
Work county: Hampshire
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,162
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250461015
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Lelaina Muth serves as a Park Ranger based in Hadley, Massachusetts. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,162. They are classified at grade 13.