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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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Kimberly Mcqueen-Morgan

Environmental Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Waste Management
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2006-07-14
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
010866

Kimberly Mcqueen-Morgan works as a Environmental Specialist II for Department Environmental Protection within Waste Management. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years as a salaried employee. Kimberly earned $47,350 in 2026.

Morgan Sopov

Environmental Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Water Science and Laboratory Services
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2024-02-05
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
011129

Morgan Sopov holds the role of Environmental Specialist II at Department Environmental Protection within Water Science and Laboratory Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,350.

Ian Watkins

Environmental Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Regulatory District Offices
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2023-03-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
011132

Ian Watkins holds the role of Environmental Specialist II 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 $47,350.

Katherine Halbert

Environmental Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Water Science and Laboratory Services
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2023-08-18
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
011141

Katherine Halbert works as a Environmental Specialist II for Department Environmental Protection within Water Science and Laboratory Services. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Katherine earned $47,350 in 2026.

Hunter Katz

Environmental Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Waste Management
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2026-01-05
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
011570

Hunter Katz works as a Environmental Specialist II for Department Environmental Protection within Waste Management. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. Hunter earned $47,350 in 2026.

Chase Roberts

Chemist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Water Science and Laboratory Services
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2022-12-09
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5044
Position Number
020305

Chase Roberts works as a Chemist II for Department Environmental Protection within Water Science and Laboratory Services. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. Chase earned $47,350 in 2026.

Martin Acosta

Chemist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Water Science and Laboratory Services
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2009-09-11
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5044
Position Number
020315

Martin Acosta is a Chemist II at Department Environmental Protection within Water Science and Laboratory Services. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $47,350.

Charlene Pulsifer

Environmental Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Water Restoration Assistance
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2008-09-05
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
020616

Charlene Pulsifer holds the role of Environmental Specialist II at Department Environmental Protection within Water Restoration Assistance. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,350.

Tirzah Chichester

Environmental Specialist I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2023-05-05
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4806
Position Number
020643

Tirzah Chichester is a Environmental Specialist I at Department Environmental Protection within Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $47,350.

Vicki Mcgee-Absten

Environmental Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Water Science and Laboratory Services
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2003-11-07
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
020728

Vicki Mcgee-Absten holds the role of Environmental Specialist II at Department Environmental Protection within Water Science and Laboratory Services. They have served since 2003 (about 23 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,350.

Julia Sheridan

Chemist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Water Science and Laboratory Services
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2025-07-14
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5044
Position Number
020836

Julia Sheridan is a Chemist II 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 $47,350.

Sarah Stage

Environmental Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2001-11-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Thomas

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
020952

At Department Environmental Protection, Sarah Stage serves as a Environmental Specialist II within Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas. Hired in 2001, they have about 25 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,350.

Patricia Gedeo

Environmental Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Water Restoration Assistance
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2023-12-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
021014

Patricia Gedeo is a Environmental Specialist II at Department Environmental Protection within Water Restoration Assistance. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $47,350.

Olivia Atkins

Environmental Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Water Restoration Assistance
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2024-08-22
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
021015

Olivia Atkins is a Environmental Specialist II at Department Environmental Protection within Water Restoration Assistance. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $47,350.

Corey Downs

Environmental Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2025-09-19
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
021052

At Department Environmental Protection, Corey Downs serves as a Environmental Specialist II within Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,350.

Nickolas Hoyt

Environmental Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Water Resource Management
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2024-12-19
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
021126

Nickolas Hoyt is a Environmental Specialist II at Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $47,350.

Timothy Allee

Environmental Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Water Resource Management
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2024-07-05
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
021135

Timothy Allee holds the role of Environmental Specialist II at Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,350.

Emily Surmont

Environmental Specialist I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2021-12-01
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4806
Position Number
020585

At Department Environmental Protection, Emily Surmont serves as a Environmental Specialist I within Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,350.

Benjamin Aoki

Environmental Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Waste Management
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2024-03-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
010185

At Department Environmental Protection, Benjamin Aoki serves as a Environmental Specialist II within Waste Management. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,350.

Jamie Martinez

Environmental Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Water Resource Management
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2024-08-09
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
021134

Jamie Martinez works as a Environmental Specialist II for Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Jamie earned $47,350 in 2026.

Madison Chavers Fuqua

Environmental Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Water Resource Management
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2025-02-26
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
021131

Madison Chavers Fuqua holds the role of Environmental Specialist II at Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,350.

Adam Ullery

Environmental Specialist I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Regulatory District Offices
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2023-05-19
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4806
Position Number
010713

At Department Environmental Protection, Adam Ullery serves as a Environmental Specialist I within Regulatory District Offices. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,350.

Jason Mchargue

Distributed Computer Systems Analyst/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Technology and Information Services
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2022-06-22
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2052
Position Number
001585

Jason Mchargue is a Distributed Computer Systems Analyst at Department Environmental Protection within Technology and Information Services. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $47,350.

Saed Johnson

Environmental Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2024-11-08
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
021051

Saed Johnson holds the role of Environmental Specialist II at Department Environmental Protection within Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,350.

Callie Ingram

Environmental Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Regulatory District Offices
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2024-01-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
020122

Callie Ingram works as a Environmental Specialist II for Department Environmental Protection within Regulatory District Offices. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Callie earned $47,350 in 2026.

Madison Beres

Environmental Specialist I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Regulatory District Offices
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2026-02-06
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4806
Position Number
010361

Madison Beres works as a Environmental Specialist I for Department Environmental Protection within Regulatory District Offices. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. Madison earned $47,350 in 2026.

Lauren Miller

Environmental Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Regulatory District Offices
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2024-12-02
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
011195

At Department Environmental Protection, Lauren Miller serves as a Environmental Specialist II within Regulatory District Offices. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,350.

Amy Odonnell

Environmental Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Water Restoration Assistance
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2018-05-21
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
021017

At Department Environmental Protection, Amy Odonnell serves as a Environmental Specialist II within Water Restoration Assistance. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,350.

Evan Hartwell

Environmental Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Waste Management
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2025-08-19
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
011096

Evan Hartwell works as a Environmental Specialist II for Department Environmental Protection within Waste Management. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Evan earned $47,350 in 2026.

Kyra Freeney

Environmental Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Regulatory District Offices
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2026-04-13
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
020114

Kyra Freeney is a Environmental Specialist II at Department Environmental Protection within Regulatory District Offices. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $47,350.

Diana Butsch

Environmental Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2024-06-14
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
001263

Diana Butsch is a Environmental Specialist II at Department Environmental Protection within Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $47,350.

Caralynn Weaver

Environmental Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
Regulatory District Offices
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2025-02-12
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
011431

Caralynn Weaver holds the role of Environmental Specialist II at Department Environmental Protection within Regulatory District Offices. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,350.

Melody Bamburg

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,323
Sub-department
State Park Operations
Base pay
$47,323
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,323
Hire date
1987-05-18
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6620
Position Number
001450

At Department Environmental Protection, Melody Bamburg serves as a Park Services Specialist within State Park Operations. Hired in 1987, they have about 39 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,323.

Ricky Sandusky

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,288
Sub-department
State Park Operations
Base pay
$47,288
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,288
Hire date
2015-01-09
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6620
Position Number
000946

Ricky Sandusky works as a Park Services Specialist for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2015 (about 11 years) as a salaried employee. Ricky earned $47,288 in 2026.

Austin Crawford

Government Operations Consultant II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,263
Sub-department
State Park Operations
Base pay
$47,263
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,263
Hire date
2023-02-13
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2236
Position Number
002423

Austin Crawford holds the role of Government Operations Consultant II at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,263.

Tony Cole

Environmental Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,260
Sub-department
Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas
Base pay
$47,260
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,260
Hire date
2021-03-26
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
010519

At Department Environmental Protection, Tony Cole serves as a Environmental Specialist II within Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,260.

Regina Dick

Operations Analyst II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,256
Sub-department
Regulatory District Offices
Base pay
$47,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,256
Hire date
2005-03-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
C.

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2212
Position Number
010490

At Department Environmental Protection, Regina Dick serves as a Operations Analyst II within Regulatory District Offices. They have served since 2005 (about 21 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,256.

Kevin Kiser

Resident Park Manager II - Ses/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,251
Sub-department
State Park Operations
Base pay
$47,251
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,251
Hire date
1999-10-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6624
Position Number
001251

Kevin Kiser holds the role of Resident Park Manager II - Ses at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 1999 (about 27 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,251.

Diana Llerena

Environmental Specialist I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,230
Sub-department
Water Restoration Assistance
Base pay
$47,230
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,230
Hire date
2024-12-02
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4806
Position Number
021018

At Department Environmental Protection, Diana Llerena serves as a Environmental Specialist I within Water Restoration Assistance. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,230.