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Department Environmental Protection

Source file: Florida — State Employee Salaries (People First / Florida Has a Right to Know) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Department Environmental Protection protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.

In 2026, this agency had 2,782 employees with median total compensation of $52,530; the highest distinct record was $215,057.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$153.8M
Employees
2,782
Median total
$52,530
Highest record
$215,057

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 2,782 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($52,530) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$55,282 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$35,322
$42,200
$52,530
$62,563
$78,000

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $78,000 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $35,322. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

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Similar departments

Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Record list

Employees

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Benjamin Cea Salazar

Environmental Consultant/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$54,000
Sub-department
Waste Management
Base pay
$54,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,000
Hire date
2024-05-03
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4823
Position Number
020172

Benjamin Cea Salazar is a Environmental Consultant at Department Environmental Protection within Waste Management. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $54,000.

Tyler Hill

Environmental Specialist III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$54,000
Sub-department
Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas
Base pay
$54,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,000
Hire date
2023-06-26
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
020485

Tyler Hill holds the role of Environmental Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,000.

Lyndsey Massey

Government Operations Consultant III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$54,000
Sub-department
Water Resource Management
Base pay
$54,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,000
Hire date
2022-11-04
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2238
Position Number
020911

Lyndsey Massey is a Government Operations Consultant III at Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $54,000.

Erin Luaces

Environmental Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,922
Sub-department
Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas
Base pay
$53,922
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,922
Hire date
2018-08-27
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
O

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
011332

Erin Luaces holds the role of Environmental Specialist II at Department Environmental Protection within Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,922.

Brandon Smith

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,917
Sub-department
Land Administrative and Management
Base pay
$53,917
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,917
Hire date
2024-12-17
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
001215

Brandon Smith works as a Engineering Specialist IV for Department Environmental Protection within Land Administrative and Management. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Brandon earned $53,917 in 2026.

Cherrqell Galluzzo

Environmental Consultant/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,917
Sub-department
Water Restoration Assistance
Base pay
$53,917
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,917
Hire date
2026-03-16
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4823
Position Number
010759

At Department Environmental Protection, Cherrqell Galluzzo serves as a Environmental Consultant within Water Restoration Assistance. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,917.

Delbert Bragdon

Environmental Consultant/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,917
Sub-department
Water Science and Laboratory Services
Base pay
$53,917
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,917
Hire date
2022-07-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4823
Position Number
010872

At Department Environmental Protection, Delbert Bragdon serves as a Environmental Consultant within Water Science and Laboratory Services. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,917.

Hayden Backus

Environmental Consultant/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,917
Sub-department
Florida Geological Survey
Base pay
$53,917
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,917
Hire date
2025-11-14
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4823
Position Number
020257

At Department Environmental Protection, Hayden Backus serves as a Environmental Consultant within Florida Geological Survey. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,917.

Sarah Klein

Environmental Consultant/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,917
Sub-department
Water Restoration Assistance
Base pay
$53,917
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,917
Hire date
2023-01-12
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4823
Position Number
021006

At Department Environmental Protection, Sarah Klein serves as a Environmental Consultant within Water Restoration Assistance. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,917.

Milica Jovanov

Environmental Consultant/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,917
Sub-department
Water Restoration Assistance
Base pay
$53,917
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,917
Hire date
2023-01-20
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4823
Position Number
021007

Milica Jovanov is a Environmental Consultant at Department Environmental Protection within Water Restoration Assistance. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,917.

Julie Roberts

Environmental Consultant/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,917
Sub-department
Water Restoration Assistance
Base pay
$53,917
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,917
Hire date
1990-11-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4823
Position Number
021102

Julie Roberts holds the role of Environmental Consultant at Department Environmental Protection within Water Restoration Assistance. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 36 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,917.

Shamika Murphy

Government Analyst II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,917
Sub-department
Waste Management
Base pay
$53,917
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,917
Hire date
2024-07-08
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2225
Position Number
011485

Shamika Murphy is a Government Analyst II at Department Environmental Protection within Waste Management. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,917.

Karen Lee Reecy

Government Operations Consultant III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,886
Sub-department
Land Administrative and Management
Base pay
$53,886
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,886
Hire date
1989-05-22
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2238
Position Number
001588

Karen Lee Reecy works as a Government Operations Consultant III for Department Environmental Protection within Land Administrative and Management. They have served since 1989 (about 37 years) as a salaried employee. Karen earned $53,886 in 2026.

Hans Prevost

Biological Scientist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,847
Sub-department
Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas
Base pay
$53,847
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,847
Hire date
2023-05-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5034
Position Number
002551

Hans Prevost holds the role of Biological Scientist II at Department Environmental Protection within Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,847.

Darren Flickinger

Resident Park Manager II - Ses/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,837
Sub-department
State Park Operations
Base pay
$53,837
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,837
Hire date
2011-09-30
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6624
Position Number
000645

Darren Flickinger holds the role of Resident Park Manager II - Ses at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 15 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,837.

Karen Rogers

Environmental Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,827
Sub-department
State Park Operations
Base pay
$53,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,827
Hire date
2013-05-24
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
002282

Karen Rogers is a Environmental Specialist II at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,827.

Paul Blair

Environmental Specialist III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,793
Sub-department
Water Science and Laboratory Services
Base pay
$53,793
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,793
Hire date
2014-01-10
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
010160

Paul Blair works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department Environmental Protection within Water Science and Laboratory Services. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service as a salaried employee. Paul earned $53,793 in 2026.

Dennis Jensen

Environmental Specialist III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,793
Sub-department
Waste Management
Base pay
$53,793
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,793
Hire date
1997-08-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
010837

At Department Environmental Protection, Dennis Jensen serves as a Environmental Specialist III within Waste Management. They have served since 1997 (about 29 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,793.

Raelene Michaelson

Government Operations Consultant III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,728
Sub-department
Land Administrative and Management
Base pay
$53,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,728
Hire date
2021-09-02
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2238
Position Number
002089

Raelene Michaelson works as a Government Operations Consultant III for Department Environmental Protection within Land Administrative and Management. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years as a salaried employee. Raelene earned $53,728 in 2026.

Joshua Williams

Government Operations Consultant II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,720
Sub-department
Land Administrative and Management
Base pay
$53,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,720
Hire date
2018-01-05
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2236
Position Number
020053

Joshua Williams holds the role of Government Operations Consultant II at Department Environmental Protection within Land Administrative and Management. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,720.

Kelli Akers

Resident Park Manager II - Ses/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,719
Sub-department
State Park Operations
Base pay
$53,719
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,719
Hire date
2021-05-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6624
Position Number
001627

Kelli Akers holds the role of Resident Park Manager II - Ses at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,719.

Kathryn Etheridge

Archivist III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,714
Sub-department
Florida Geological Survey
Base pay
$53,714
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,714
Hire date
2018-05-14
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2797
Position Number
000425

Kathryn Etheridge works as a Archivist III for Department Environmental Protection within Florida Geological Survey. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service as a salaried employee. Kathryn earned $53,714 in 2026.

Francis Butera

Environmental Specialist III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,674
Sub-department
Water Science and Laboratory Services
Base pay
$53,674
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,674
Hire date
2002-02-18
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
020072

Francis Butera is a Environmental Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Water Science and Laboratory Services. Hired in 2002, they have about 24 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,674.

Edward Whitfield

Government Operations Consultant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,663
Sub-department
Technology and Information Services
Base pay
$53,663
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,663
Hire date
1984-04-23
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2234
Position Number
011291

Edward Whitfield holds the role of Government Operations Consultant I at Department Environmental Protection within Technology and Information Services. They have served since 1984 (about 42 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,663.

Justin Baldwin

System Project Consultant/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,626
Sub-department
Technology and Information Services
Base pay
$53,626
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,626
Hire date
2018-08-27
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2109
Position Number
020062

Justin Baldwin is a System Project Consultant at Department Environmental Protection within Technology and Information Services. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,626.

Evan Martin

Environmental Specialist III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,581
Sub-department
Water Resource Management
Base pay
$53,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,581
Hire date
2021-07-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
001805

Evan Martin holds the role of Environmental Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,581.

Gracen Keillor

Environmental Specialist III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,581
Sub-department
Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas
Base pay
$53,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,581
Hire date
2025-01-07
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
000323

Gracen Keillor is a Environmental Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,581.

Christopher Suarez

Environmental Specialist III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,581
Sub-department
Water Resource Management
Base pay
$53,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,581
Hire date
2019-02-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
001046

Christopher Suarez is a Environmental Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,581.

James Tomazinis

Environmental Specialist III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,581
Sub-department
Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas
Base pay
$53,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,581
Hire date
2016-12-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
001087

At Department Environmental Protection, James Tomazinis serves as a Environmental Specialist III within Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,581.

Adam Silver

Environmental Specialist III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,581
Sub-department
Water Resource Management
Base pay
$53,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,581
Hire date
2019-12-09
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
001538

Adam Silver works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service as a salaried employee. Adam earned $53,581 in 2026.

Brock Bolves

Environmental Specialist III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,581
Sub-department
Water Resource Management
Base pay
$53,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,581
Hire date
2022-10-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
001596

At Department Environmental Protection, Brock Bolves serves as a Environmental Specialist III within Water Resource Management. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,581.

Laurie Bailey-Cutkomp

Environmental Specialist III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,581
Sub-department
Water Resource Management
Base pay
$53,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,581
Hire date
2023-05-23
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
001609

Laurie Bailey-Cutkomp works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. Laurie earned $53,581 in 2026.

Veronica Emata

Environmental Specialist III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,581
Sub-department
Water Resource Management
Base pay
$53,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,581
Hire date
2024-11-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
001760

Veronica Emata works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Veronica earned $53,581 in 2026.

Rebecca Rzasa

Environmental Specialist III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,581
Sub-department
Water Restoration Assistance
Base pay
$53,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,581
Hire date
2023-06-09
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Nicole

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
001907

Rebecca Rzasa works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department Environmental Protection within Water Restoration Assistance. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. Rebecca earned $53,581 in 2026.

Jade Greene

Environmental Specialist III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,581
Sub-department
Florida Geological Survey
Base pay
$53,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,581
Hire date
2022-06-21
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
001980

Jade Greene holds the role of Environmental Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Florida Geological Survey. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,581.

Amber Eells

Environmental Specialist III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,581
Sub-department
Water Resource Management
Base pay
$53,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,581
Hire date
2022-08-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
002103

Amber Eells holds the role of Environmental Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,581.

Katrina Dutton

Environmental Specialist III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,581
Sub-department
Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas
Base pay
$53,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,581
Hire date
2025-04-11
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
002141

At Department Environmental Protection, Katrina Dutton serves as a Environmental Specialist III within Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,581.

Tiffany Hilton

Environmental Specialist III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,581
Sub-department
Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas
Base pay
$53,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,581
Hire date
2022-03-14
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
002525

Tiffany Hilton is a Environmental Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,581.

Hannah Watkins

Environmental Specialist III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,581
Sub-department
Waste Management
Base pay
$53,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,581
Hire date
2023-07-24
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
010077

Hannah Watkins is a Environmental Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Waste Management. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,581.

Tianna Goodhart

Environmental Specialist III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,581
Sub-department
Regulatory District Offices
Base pay
$53,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,581
Hire date
2022-10-17
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
010091

At Department Environmental Protection, Tianna Goodhart serves as a Environmental Specialist III within Regulatory District Offices. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,581.