Florida / Department Environmental Protection

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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

Park Ranger

378 · $34,760

Environmental Specialist III

250 · $54,280

Environmental Specialist II

230 · $48,630

Environmental Consultant

179 · $61,611

Park Services Specialist

166 · $39,420

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 57

Alexandra Holiday

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$39,261

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $39,261
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,261
Hire date: 2025-09-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 000741

Alexandra Holiday is a Park Services Specialist at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,261.

Kevin Floyd

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$39,261

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $39,261
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,261
Hire date: 2023-10-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 001253

Kevin Floyd holds the role of Park Services Specialist at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,261.

Johnny Lewis

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$39,261

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $39,261
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,261
Hire date: 2022-11-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 001298

Johnny Lewis holds the role of Park Services Specialist at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,261.

Kimberly Tampas

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$39,261

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $39,261
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,261
Hire date: 2013-04-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 002435

Kimberly Tampas is a Park Services Specialist at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,261.

Julie Combs

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$39,261

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $39,261
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,261
Hire date: 2021-07-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 020216

Julie Combs holds the role of Park Services Specialist at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,261.

Emerita Ortiz

Senior Clerk/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$39,256

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $39,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,256
Hire date: 2005-09-22
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 000770

Emerita Ortiz is a Senior Clerk at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 21 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,256.

Jillian O'Donnell

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$39,199

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $39,199
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,199
Hire date: 2014-10-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 000616

Jillian O'Donnell works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service as a salaried employee. Jillian earned $39,199 in 2026.

Gary Busch

Maintenance Mechanic/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$39,192

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $39,192
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,192
Hire date: 2002-11-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6466
Position Number: 000749

Gary Busch is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 24 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,192.

Garin Nopp

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$39,131

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $39,131
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,131
Hire date: 2019-10-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020552

Garin Nopp is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,131.

Emily Price

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$39,111

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $39,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,111
Hire date: 2017-09-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 001847

Emily Price is a Park Services Specialist at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,111.

Janel Altman

Laboratory Technician II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$39,110

Sub-department: WATER SCIENCE AND LABORATORY SERVICES
Base pay: $39,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,110
Hire date: 2025-04-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5018
Position Number: 010262

At Department Environmental Protection, Janel Altman serves as a Laboratory Technician II within Water Science and Laboratory Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,110.

Michelle Fayard

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$39,069

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $39,069
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,069
Hire date: 2016-03-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: ANN

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 000668

At Department Environmental Protection, Michelle Fayard serves as a Administrative Assistant I within State Park Operations. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,069.

John Kelton

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$39,069

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $39,069
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,069
Hire date: 2008-07-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 001457

John Kelton is a Administrative Assistant I at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 18 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,069.

Marcia Brock

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$39,069

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $39,069
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,069
Hire date: 1985-09-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 020762

Marcia Brock is a Administrative Assistant I at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 1985, they have about 41 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,069.

Kathy Rivers

Senior Clerk/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$39,066

Sub-department: EXECUTIVE DIR/SUPPORT SVCS
Base pay: $39,066
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,066
Hire date: 1998-04-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 000222

Kathy Rivers is a Senior Clerk at Department Environmental Protection within Executive Dir/Support Services. They have served since 1998 (about 28 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,066.

Riley Rudd

Planner I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,934

Sub-department: WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Base pay: $38,934
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,934
Hire date: 2023-04-21
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2309
Position Number: 011080

Riley Rudd holds the role of Planner I at Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,934.

Pedro Scalco

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,915

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $38,915
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,915
Hire date: 2005-05-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: HUMBERTO

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000739

Pedro Scalco holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2005, they have about 21 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,915.

Daniel Goggin

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,867

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $38,867
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,867
Hire date: 2019-09-09
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020693

Daniel Goggin is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,867.

Brittany Lamb

Operations Analyst II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,853

Sub-department: WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Base pay: $38,853
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,853
Hire date: 2018-05-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2212
Position Number: 010368

At Department Environmental Protection, Brittany Lamb serves as a Operations Analyst II within Water Resource Management. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,853.

Yijuan Zhu

Administrative Assistant II/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,853

Sub-department: WATER SCIENCE AND LABORATORY SERVICES
Base pay: $38,853
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,853
Hire date: 2022-05-27
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 010822

At Department Environmental Protection, Yijuan Zhu serves as a Administrative Assistant II within Water Science and Laboratory Services. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,853.

Dalton Blair

Planner I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,800

Sub-department: WASTE MANAGEMENT
Base pay: $38,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,800
Hire date: 2022-05-23
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2309
Position Number: 011482

Dalton Blair works as a Planner I for Department Environmental Protection within Waste Management. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. Dalton earned $38,800 in 2026.

William Blair Ii

Senior Maintenance Mechanic/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,776

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $38,776
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,776
Hire date: 2001-11-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6467
Position Number: 001124

William Blair Ii holds the role of Senior Maintenance Mechanic at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 25 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,776.

Kimberly Thursby

Data Processing Control Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,676

Sub-department: WASTE MANAGEMENT
Base pay: $38,676
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,676
Hire date: 1991-12-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2013
Position Number: 011407

Kimberly Thursby is a Data Processing Control Specialist at Department Environmental Protection within Waste Management. They have served since 1991 (about 35 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,676.

David Potter

Engineering Technician I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,652

Sub-department: LAND ADMIN AND MGMT
Base pay: $38,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,652
Hire date: 1994-10-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4606
Position Number: 000989

At Department Environmental Protection, David Potter serves as a Engineering Technician I within Land Administrative and Management. They have served since 1994 (about 32 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,652.

Mary Digiacomo-Brown

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,607

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $38,607
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,607
Hire date: 1995-03-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001110

At Department Environmental Protection, Mary Digiacomo-Brown serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Hired in 1995, they have about 31 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,607.

Lee Wood

Maintenance Mechanic/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,577

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $38,577
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,577
Hire date: 2003-08-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6466
Position Number: 001244

At Department Environmental Protection, Lee Wood serves as a Maintenance Mechanic within State Park Operations. Hired in 2003, they have about 23 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,577.

Robert Bebell

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,549

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $38,549
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,549
Hire date: 2006-06-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000954

Robert Bebell works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years) as a salaried employee. Robert earned $38,549 in 2026.

Maryann Lemak

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,520

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $38,520
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,520
Hire date: 2010-08-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001494

At Department Environmental Protection, Maryann Lemak serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,520.

Brian Stinson

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,519

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $38,519
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,519
Hire date: 2005-04-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020543

Brian Stinson works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2005, they have about 21 years of service as a salaried employee. Brian earned $38,519 in 2026.

Erinn Mullen-Oliver

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,289

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $38,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,289
Hire date: 2020-12-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: V P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 000649

Erinn Mullen-Oliver works as a Park Services Specialist for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years as a salaried employee. Erinn earned $38,289 in 2026.

Jennifer Grow

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,289

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $38,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,289
Hire date: 2021-06-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 000967

Jennifer Grow works as a Park Services Specialist for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years as a salaried employee. Jennifer earned $38,289 in 2026.

Cameron Munshower

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,236

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $38,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,236
Hire date: 2023-08-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 000577

Cameron Munshower holds the role of Administrative Assistant I 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 $38,236.

Andrew Jenkins

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,236

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $38,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,236
Hire date: 2024-11-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 000583

At Department Environmental Protection, Andrew Jenkins serves as a Park Services Specialist within State Park Operations. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,236.

Willie Lowe

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,236

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $38,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,236
Hire date: 2023-02-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 000665

At Department Environmental Protection, Willie Lowe serves as a Park Services Specialist within State Park Operations. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,236.

Elaina Pia

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,236

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $38,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,236
Hire date: 2022-04-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 000671

Elaina Pia is a Park Services Specialist at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,236.

Dual South

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,236

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $38,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,236
Hire date: 2025-01-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 001249

Dual South holds the role of Park Services Specialist at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,236.

Jason Dence

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,236

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $38,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,236
Hire date: 2024-05-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 001310

At Department Environmental Protection, Jason Dence serves as a Park Services Specialist within State Park Operations. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,236.

Alyssa Fazekas

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,236

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $38,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,236
Hire date: 2025-03-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 001351

At Department Environmental Protection, Alyssa Fazekas serves as a Park Services Specialist within State Park Operations. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,236.

Michael Dunn

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,236

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $38,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,236
Hire date: 2022-01-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 001975

Michael Dunn holds the role of Park Services Specialist at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,236.

Shane Penley

Park Services Specialist/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$38,236

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $38,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,236
Hire date: 2024-09-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6620
Position Number: 002128

Shane Penley works as a Park Services Specialist for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Shane earned $38,236 in 2026.