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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
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

$18,916$110,000+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 44

Cheryl Greenwell

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
2024-05-01
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
011177

Cheryl Greenwell 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.

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.

Mckinley Carter

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
2021-03-01
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5044
Position Number
011462

Mckinley Carter works as a Chemist II for Department Environmental Protection within Water Science and Laboratory Services. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years as a salaried employee. Mckinley earned $47,350 in 2026.

Breanne Freeman

Accounting Services Analyst A/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
EXECUTIVE DIR/SUPPORT SVCS
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2019-11-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
MARKESSE

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4947
Position Number
011502

Breanne Freeman works as a Accounting Services Analyst A for Department Environmental Protection within Executive Dir/Support Services. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years) as a salaried employee. Breanne 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.

Hannah Mattey

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
2025-03-05
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
020002

Hannah Mattey works as a Environmental Specialist II for Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Hannah earned $47,350 in 2026.

Chase Evans

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
2023-07-10
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
020013

Chase Evans is a Environmental Specialist II at Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $47,350.

Meghan Lynch

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
2025-05-09
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
020086

At Department Environmental Protection, Meghan Lynch serves as a Environmental Specialist II within Water Science and Laboratory Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,350.

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.

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.

Mackenzie Childs

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
2024-12-02
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
020163

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

Gabriel Sostre

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
2024-10-28
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
020168

Gabriel Sostre is a Environmental Specialist II at Department Environmental Protection within Waste Management. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $47,350.

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.

Claudia Castro

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
2023-10-06
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
O

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
020527

Claudia Castro works as a Environmental Specialist II for Department Environmental Protection within Water Science and Laboratory Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. Claudia earned $47,350 in 2026.

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.

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.

Cannon Hobbs

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
2026-04-03
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4806
Position Number
020711

Cannon Hobbs holds the role of Environmental Specialist I at Department Environmental Protection within Regulatory District Offices. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $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.

Julianna Belitz

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
2024-04-26
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
020740

At Department Environmental Protection, Julianna Belitz serves as a Environmental Specialist II within Water Science and Laboratory Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,350.

Charles Sardisco

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
2024-01-19
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
020741

At Department Environmental Protection, Charles Sardisco serves as a Environmental Specialist II within Water Science and Laboratory Services. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,350.

Anel Banuelos Chavez

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
2026-06-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4806
Position Number
020744

Anel Banuelos Chavez works as a Environmental Specialist I for Department Environmental Protection within Regulatory District Offices. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. Anel earned $47,350 in 2026.

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.

Harley Beach

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
2025-03-07
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5044
Position Number
020837

Harley Beach holds the role of Chemist II at Department Environmental Protection within Water Science and Laboratory Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,350.

Tyler Moss

Environmental Specialist II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$47,350
Sub-department
WATER POLICY AND ECOSYSTEMS RESTORATION
Base pay
$47,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,350
Hire date
2026-03-23
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
020841

At Department Environmental Protection, Tyler Moss serves as a Environmental Specialist II within Water Policy and Ecosystems Restoration. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,350.

Christopher Kurtz

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
2023-07-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
020855

Christopher Kurtz is a Environmental Specialist II at Department Environmental Protection within Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $47,350.

Shane Doran

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
2025-07-21
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
020942

At Department Environmental Protection, Shane Doran serves as a Environmental Specialist II within Water Restoration Assistance. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,350.

Jake Seib

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
2025-09-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
020944

Jake Seib is a Environmental Specialist II at Department Environmental Protection within Water Restoration Assistance. 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.

Neelia Heath

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
2025-04-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
020978

Neelia Heath works as a Environmental Specialist II for Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Neelia earned $47,350 in 2026.

Kailee Blum

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
2025-09-12
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4806
Position Number
020987

Kailee Blum holds the role of Environmental Specialist I at Department Environmental Protection within Regulatory District Offices. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $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.

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.

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.

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.

Zackaria Ouhmidou

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
Middle name
O

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
021053

Zackaria Ouhmidou works as a Environmental Specialist II for Department Environmental Protection within Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Zackaria earned $47,350 in 2026.

Joseph Kujda

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
2026-01-16
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4809
Position Number
021061

At Department Environmental Protection, Joseph Kujda serves as a Environmental Specialist II within Water Resource Management. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,350.