U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Environmental Protection Agency / Environmental Protection Specialist

Job-title file

Environmental Protection Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

1,682 employees hold this title in Environmental Protection Agency. Median total compensation for the role is $139,395, above the department median of $133,692.

Employees: 1,682
Total payroll: $228.8M
Role median: $139,395
Agency median: $133,692
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$191,900+

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

How total compensation varies among the 1,682 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Environmental Protection Specialist pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health — about 89,250 people — is $82,220. Environmental Protection Agency pays a median base salary of $139,395 for this role, 70% above that figure — about the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Environmental Protection Agency sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$52,520

$64,490

$82,220

$107,970

$140,010

Environmental Protection Agency median · $139,395

The bar is the range of annual wages for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Environmental Protection Agency’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 1,675 of 1,682 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Environmental Protection Agency is $139,395, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Environmental Protection Specialist is held in 26 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Environmental Protection Agency, the median of $139,395 ranks #11 of 26.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$193,108 · 2

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$191,900 · 1

Presidio Trust

$163,774 · 2

Department of Justice

$161,030 · 2

Surface Transportation Board

$151,013 · 4

Nat Archives and Records Administration

$147,975 · 1

Department of Commerce

$145,509 · 27

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$144,950 · 36

U.S. Agency for International Development

$144,931 · 102

Department of State

$142,307 · 1

Department of Housing and Urban Developm

$137,299 · 57

Department of Energy

$136,734 · 113

Median total compensation for the Environmental Protection Specialist 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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Sandra Brownell

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$156,453

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $156,453
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,453
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,453
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sandra Brownell is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Boston, Massachusetts. 2024 total compensation came to $156,453. They are classified at grade 14.

Deborah Bredehoft

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$155,720

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $155,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,720
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Lenexa
Work county: Johnson
Work state: Kansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $155,720
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,243
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 203080091
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Deborah Bredehoft holds the role of Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Lenexa, Kansas. In 2024, their total compensation was $155,720. Their pay grade is 15.

Kathryn Harper

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$155,113

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $154,463
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,113
Pay grade: 13
Work city: San Rafael
Work county: Marin
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,463
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063410041
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kathryn Harper is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in San Rafael, California. 2024 total compensation came to $155,113. They are classified at grade 13.

Matthew Jentgen

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$155,078

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $155,078
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,078
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $155,078
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Jentgen holds the role of Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Seattle, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $155,078. Their pay grade is 14.

Michael Williams

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$155,034

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $155,034
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,034
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $155,034
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Michael Williams serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Houston, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $155,034. They are classified at grade 13.

Rafaela Moura

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$154,962

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $154,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,962
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rafaela Moura is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $154,962. They are classified at grade 14.

Randy Dominy

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$154,962

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $154,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,962
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Randy Dominy works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Environmental Protection Agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. Randy earned $154,962 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Jean Joseph

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$154,962

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $154,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,962
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Jean Joseph serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $154,962. They are classified at grade 14.

Katherine Pugh

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$154,962

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $154,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,962
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Katherine Pugh holds the role of Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,962. Their pay grade is 14.

Kevin Shade

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$154,880

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $154,880
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,880
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Dallas
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,880
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kevin Shade holds the role of Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Dallas, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,880. Their pay grade is 14.

Randall Rush

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$154,880

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $154,880
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,880
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Dallas
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,880
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Randall Rush serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Dallas, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $154,880. They are classified at grade 14.

Sharmin Syed

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$154,604

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $154,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,604
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,604
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Sharmin Syed serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Chicago, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $154,604. They are classified at grade 14.

Jennifer Tyler

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$154,604

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $154,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,604
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,604
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Tyler holds the role of Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,604. Their pay grade is 14.

Michael Beakes

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$154,463

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $154,463
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,463
Pay grade: 13
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,463
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Beakes works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Environmental Protection Agency based in San Francisco, California. Michael earned $154,463 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Kim Rasmussen

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$154,463

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $154,463
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,463
Pay grade: 13
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,463
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kim Rasmussen is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in San Francisco, California. 2024 total compensation came to $154,463. They are classified at grade 13.

Melisa Devincenzi

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$153,975

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $153,975
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,975
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,975
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Melisa Devincenzi is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Denver, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $153,975. They are classified at grade 14.

Marisa Mcphilliamy

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$153,975

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $153,975
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,975
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,975
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Marisa Mcphilliamy serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Denver, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,975. They are classified at grade 14.

Susan Morales

Environmental Protection Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$153,613

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $153,113
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,613
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Ramona
Work county: San Diego
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,113
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062930073
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Susan Morales holds the role of Environmental Protection Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Ramona, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,613. Their pay grade is 13.