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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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Ian Burse

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
2021-10-01
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
010104

Ian Burse works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department Environmental Protection within Water Restoration Assistance. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. Ian earned $53,581 in 2026.

Brandi Philips

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
2023-04-17
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
010250

Brandi Philips works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department Environmental Protection within Regulatory District Offices. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. Brandi earned $53,581 in 2026.

Talia Smith-Sickler

Environmental Specialist III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,581
Sub-department
Water Science and Laboratory Services
Base pay
$53,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,581
Hire date
2016-05-09
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
010260

At Department Environmental Protection, Talia Smith-Sickler serves as a Environmental Specialist III within Water Science and Laboratory Services. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,581.

Cierra Kuchar

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
2023-10-27
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
010415

At Department Environmental Protection, Cierra Kuchar serves as a Environmental Specialist III within Water Restoration Assistance. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,581.

Rachael Dragon

Environmental Specialist III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,581
Sub-department
Water Science and Laboratory Services
Base pay
$53,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,581
Hire date
2014-01-07
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
010462

Rachael Dragon is a Environmental Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Water Science and Laboratory Services. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,581.

Conor Lucey

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
2022-03-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
010518

Conor Lucey is a Environmental Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Regulatory District Offices. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,581.

Aron Hamilton

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
2023-03-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
010532

Aron Hamilton holds the role of Environmental Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Regulatory District Offices. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,581.

Patrick Mcgrane

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
2023-11-06
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
010562

Patrick Mcgrane works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department Environmental Protection within Waste Management. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. Patrick earned $53,581 in 2026.

Joanna Kalis

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
2025-09-02
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
010694

Joanna Kalis works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department Environmental Protection within Waste Management. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Joanna earned $53,581 in 2026.

Chase Sterling

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
2023-05-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
010645

At Department Environmental Protection, Chase Sterling serves as a Environmental Specialist III within Regulatory District Offices. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,581.

Linda Allen

Environmental Specialist III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,581
Sub-department
Water Science and Laboratory Services
Base pay
$53,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,581
Hire date
1992-12-14
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
010715

At Department Environmental Protection, Linda Allen serves as a Environmental Specialist III within Water Science and Laboratory Services. They have served since 1992 (about 34 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,581.

Abhiram Maturi

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
2018-03-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
010747

Abhiram Maturi is a Environmental Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Regulatory District Offices. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,581.

Thomas Edwards

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
1994-03-11
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
010773

At Department Environmental Protection, Thomas Edwards serves as a Environmental Specialist III within Water Restoration Assistance. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 32 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,581.

Keith Wood

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
2014-07-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
010780

Keith Wood works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department Environmental Protection within Florida Geological Survey. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service as a salaried employee. Keith earned $53,581 in 2026.

Emma Stein

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
2019-07-26
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
010790

At Department Environmental Protection, Emma Stein serves as a Environmental Specialist III within Water Restoration Assistance. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,581.

Caleb Hill

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
2022-02-14
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
William

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
010794

Caleb Hill holds the role of Environmental Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,581.

Ryan Rega

Environmental Specialist III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,581
Sub-department
Water Science and Laboratory Services
Base pay
$53,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,581
Hire date
2025-02-27
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
010826

At Department Environmental Protection, Ryan Rega serves as a Environmental Specialist III within Water Science and Laboratory Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,581.

Jessica Wilks

Chemist III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,581
Sub-department
Water Science and Laboratory Services
Base pay
$53,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,581
Hire date
2024-01-29
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5045
Position Number
010841

Jessica Wilks works as a Chemist III for Department Environmental Protection within Water Science and Laboratory Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Jessica earned $53,581 in 2026.

Audrey Plauche

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
2025-07-14
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
010860

Audrey Plauche works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department Environmental Protection within Waste Management. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Audrey earned $53,581 in 2026.

Sarah Itohan Aduwa

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
2023-12-18
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
010868

Sarah Itohan Aduwa holds the role of Environmental Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Waste Management. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,581.

Arlene Taylor

Environmental Specialist III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,581
Sub-department
Water Science and Laboratory Services
Base pay
$53,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,581
Hire date
2024-11-19
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
010961

Arlene Taylor holds the role of Environmental Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Water Science and Laboratory Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,581.

Claire Field

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
2022-07-12
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
010982

Claire Field is a Environmental Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Waste Management. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,581.

Kayla Becerra

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
2022-07-25
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
010998

Kayla Becerra works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department Environmental Protection within Water Restoration Assistance. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. Kayla earned $53,581 in 2026.

Tatianna Floyd

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
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
011011

Tatianna Floyd is a Environmental Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Regulatory District Offices. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,581.

Alyssa Massinger

Environmental Specialist III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,581
Sub-department
Water Science and Laboratory Services
Base pay
$53,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,581
Hire date
2025-03-18
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
011043

Alyssa Massinger is a Environmental Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Water Science and Laboratory Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,581.

Lance Jones

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
2006-05-05
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
011102

At Department Environmental Protection, Lance Jones serves as a Environmental Specialist III within Waste Management. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,581.

Krystian Snype

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
2025-11-10
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
011106

Krystian Snype works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department Environmental Protection within Waste Management. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Krystian earned $53,581 in 2026.

Sara Heuler

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
2022-06-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
011119

Sara Heuler works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department Environmental Protection within Regulatory District Offices. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. Sara earned $53,581 in 2026.

Arlene Acevedo

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
2003-03-17
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
011150

Arlene Acevedo holds the role of Environmental Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Water Restoration Assistance. Hired in 2003, they have about 23 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,581.

Mariana Kendall

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
2024-02-26
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
011165

Mariana Kendall is a Environmental Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,581.

Jenson Webb

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
2026-04-01
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
011200

Jenson Webb holds the role of Environmental Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Florida Geological Survey. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,581.

Kathryn Evans

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
2023-01-13
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
011202

Kathryn Evans works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department Environmental Protection within Waste Management. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. Kathryn earned $53,581 in 2026.

Terry Green

Environmental Specialist III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,581
Sub-department
Water Science and Laboratory Services
Base pay
$53,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,581
Hire date
2016-02-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
011225

Terry Green holds the role of Environmental Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Water Science and Laboratory Services. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,581.

Mykah Arnold

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
2018-07-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Lorin

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
011227

Mykah Arnold works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department Environmental Protection within Water Restoration Assistance. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years) as a salaried employee. Mykah earned $53,581 in 2026.

Jeffrey Young

Environmental Specialist III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,581
Sub-department
Water Science and Laboratory Services
Base pay
$53,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,581
Hire date
2007-02-09
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
011232

Jeffrey Young is a Environmental Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Water Science and Laboratory Services. They have served since 2007 (about 19 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,581.

Aimee Pezzino

Environmental Specialist II/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
2023-06-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
011410

Aimee Pezzino holds the role of Environmental Specialist II at Department Environmental Protection within Regulatory District Offices. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,581.

Emily Philpot

Chemist III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,581
Sub-department
Water Science and Laboratory Services
Base pay
$53,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,581
Hire date
2021-06-18
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5045
Position Number
011459

Emily Philpot works as a Chemist III for Department Environmental Protection within Water Science and Laboratory Services. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years) as a salaried employee. Emily earned $53,581 in 2026.

Tae Kyoung Lee

Environmental Specialist III/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,581
Sub-department
Water Science and Laboratory Services
Base pay
$53,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,581
Hire date
2023-06-01
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
011465

At Department Environmental Protection, Tae Kyoung Lee serves as a Environmental Specialist III within Water Science and Laboratory Services. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,581.

Franklin Fernandez

Planning Consultant/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
2008-07-02
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J.

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2336
Position Number
011477

Franklin Fernandez holds the role of Planning Consultant at Department Environmental Protection within Waste Management. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,581.