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+

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

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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Myrna Palfrey

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$167,690

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $167,690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,690
Pay grade: 15
Work city: San Juan
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,690
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: RQ0930000
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Myrna Palfrey works as a Park Ranger for Department of Interior based in San Juan, No Data Reported. Myrna earned $167,690 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Kristina Heister

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Gettysburg
Work county: Adams
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 423160001
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kristina Heister holds the role of Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $167,276. Their pay grade is 14.

Catherine Dewey

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Catherine Dewey holds the role of Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $167,276. Their pay grade is 14.

George Liffert

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Triangle
Work county: Prince William
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512467153
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, George Liffert serves as a Park Ranger based in Triangle, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

Richard Slade

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Thurmont
Work county: Frederick
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241580021
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Richard Slade works as a Park Ranger for Department of Interior based in Thurmont, Maryland. Richard earned $167,276 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Debra Hughson

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$165,778

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $165,778
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,778
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Barstow
Work county: San Bernardino
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $165,778
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060260071
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Debra Hughson holds the role of Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Barstow, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $165,778. Their pay grade is 14.

Jody Lyle

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$165,778

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $165,778
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,778
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Thousand Oaks
Work county: Ventura
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $165,778
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063860111
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jody Lyle works as a Park Ranger for Department of Interior based in Thousand Oaks, California. Jody earned $165,778 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Ethan Mckinley

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$165,778

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $165,778
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,778
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Ventura
Work county: Ventura
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $165,778
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 064027111
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Ethan Mckinley serves as a Park Ranger based in Ventura, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $165,778. They are classified at grade 14.

Jane Rodgers

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$165,778

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $165,778
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,778
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Twentynine Palms
Work county: San Bernardino
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $165,778
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063970071
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Jane Rodgers serves as a Park Ranger based in Twentynine Palms, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $165,778. They are classified at grade 14.

Leslie Reynolds

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$165,657

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $165,657
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,657
Pay grade: 14
Work city: South Wellfleet
Work county: Barnstable
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $165,657
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 251243001
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Leslie Reynolds is a Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in South Wellfleet, Massachusetts. 2024 total compensation came to $165,657. They are classified at grade 14.

Mark Sturm

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$165,644

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $165,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,644
Pay grade: 14
Work city: King Salmon
Work county: Bristol Bay
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $165,644
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 021283060
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mark Sturm holds the role of Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in King Salmon, Alaska. In 2024, their total compensation was $165,644. Their pay grade is 14.

Mark Dowdle

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$165,644

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $165,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,644
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fairbanks
Work county: Fairbanks North Star
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $165,644
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 020770090
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mark Dowdle holds the role of Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Fairbanks, Alaska. In 2024, their total compensation was $165,644. Their pay grade is 14.

Alan Scott

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$164,857

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $164,857
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,857
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Homestead
Work county: Miami-Dade
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $164,857
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121440086
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Alan Scott serves as a Park Ranger based in Homestead, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $164,857. They are classified at grade 14.

Rhonda Loh

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$164,835

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $164,835
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,835
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Hawaii National Park
Work county: Hawaii
Work state: Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $164,835
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 151700001
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rhonda Loh works as a Park Ranger for Department of Interior based in Hawaii National Park, Hawaii. Rhonda earned $164,835 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Kevin Killian

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$164,201

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $164,201
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,201
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Port Angeles
Work county: Clallam
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $164,201
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531700009
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kevin Killian is a Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Port Angeles, Washington. 2024 total compensation came to $164,201. They are classified at grade 14.

Scott Mccormick

Park Ranger/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$163,988

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $162,701
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,287
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,988
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Patchogue
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,701
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364670103
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0025
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Scott Mccormick is a Park Ranger at Department of Interior based in Patchogue, New York. 2024 total compensation came to $163,988. They are classified at grade 14.