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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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Cody Bell

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
2017-12-29
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Ryan

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
021133

Cody Bell is a Environmental Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,581.

Brandi Braschler

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
2015-12-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
021146

Brandi Braschler is a Environmental Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jeremy Parrish

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
2003-02-04
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
020071

At Department Environmental Protection, Jeremy Parrish serves as a Environmental Specialist III within Water Science and Laboratory Services. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 23 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,581.

Richmond Abellera

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
2022-05-10
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
020339

Richmond Abellera works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department Environmental Protection within Water Restoration Assistance. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. Richmond earned $53,581 in 2026.

Sarah Prieto

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
2025-04-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Nicole

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
020360

Sarah Prieto holds the role of Environmental Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Water Restoration Assistance. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,581.

Laurel Dalton

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
2021-08-02
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
020379

Laurel Dalton is a Environmental Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,581.

Josephine Spearman

Environmental Specialist III - Ses/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
2014-07-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
020557

Josephine Spearman works as a Environmental Specialist III - Ses for Department Environmental Protection within Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service as a salaried employee. Josephine earned $53,581 in 2026.

Ronard Ivey

Engineering 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
2009-08-28
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E.

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4633
Position Number
020713

Ronard Ivey is a Engineering Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,581.

Megan Higbee

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
2022-10-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
020727

Megan Higbee holds the role of Environmental Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Water Science and Laboratory Services. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,581.

Kayci Carter

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
2023-01-04
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
020732

At Department Environmental Protection, Kayci Carter 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.

Jessica Torres

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
2026-03-06
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
020734

At Department Environmental Protection, Jessica Torres serves as a Environmental Specialist III within Water Science and Laboratory Services. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,581.

Daronathan Do

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
2023-12-12
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
020747

Daronathan Do is a Environmental Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Water Restoration Assistance. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,581.

Ayman Halawa

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
2024-02-05
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Fe

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4812
Position Number
020798

Ayman Halawa is a Environmental Specialist III at Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,581.