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 61

Quentyn Black

Data Entry Operator/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$36,288

Sub-department: WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Base pay: $36,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,288
Hire date: 2022-06-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2001
Position Number: 020021

At Department Environmental Protection, Quentyn Black serves as a Data Entry Operator within Water Resource Management. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,288.

Margaret Wood

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$36,272

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $36,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,272
Hire date: 2002-11-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 020342

Margaret Wood works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2002 (about 24 years) as a salaried employee. Margaret earned $36,272 in 2026.

Rhonda Hatton

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$36,135

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $36,135
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,135
Hire date: 2016-06-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 000659

At Department Environmental Protection, Rhonda Hatton serves as a Administrative Assistant I within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,135.

Falon Hoak

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$36,084

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $36,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,084
Hire date: 2016-12-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000754

Falon Hoak works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service as a salaried employee. Falon earned $36,084 in 2026.

Sarah Waddell

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$36,084

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $36,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,084
Hire date: 2012-04-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002427

Sarah Waddell works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2012, they have about 14 years of service as a salaried employee. Sarah earned $36,084 in 2026.

Jeff Naylor

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$36,084

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $36,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,084
Hire date: 2009-11-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 002464

At Department Environmental Protection, Jeff Naylor serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,084.

Katlyn Spinosa

Administrative Assistant I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$36,000

Sub-department: WASTE MANAGEMENT
Base pay: $36,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,000
Hire date: 2025-06-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 011101

Katlyn Spinosa is a Administrative Assistant I at Department Environmental Protection within Waste Management. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,000.

Laquita Wiggins

Computer Operator I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$36,000

Sub-department: WASTE MANAGEMENT
Base pay: $36,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,000
Hire date: 1987-05-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2020
Position Number: 011368

Laquita Wiggins works as a Computer Operator I for Department Environmental Protection within Waste Management. They have served since 1987 (about 39 years) as a salaried employee. Laquita earned $36,000 in 2026.

Natalie Walden

Planner I/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$36,000

Sub-department: WASTE MANAGEMENT
Base pay: $36,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,000
Hire date: 2021-12-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2309
Position Number: 011386

Natalie Walden works as a Planner I for Department Environmental Protection within Waste Management. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years) as a salaried employee. Natalie earned $36,000 in 2026.

Ericson Jacques

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2019-07-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000458

At Department Environmental Protection, Ericson Jacques serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,904.

Xavier Ross

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2023-07-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000461

At Department Environmental Protection, Xavier Ross serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,904.

Kaleah Keen

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2024-09-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000596

At Department Environmental Protection, Kaleah Keen serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,904.

Rolando Bencomo

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2023-12-26
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000719

Rolando Bencomo is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,904.

Justin Mauldin

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2025-10-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: COLT

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000720

Justin Mauldin holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,904.

Jacob Dicken

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2023-10-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000722

Jacob Dicken holds the role of Park Ranger 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 $35,904.

Philip Machado

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2026-06-08
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000723

Philip Machado works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. Philip earned $35,904 in 2026.

Hugo Pina

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2023-02-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000735

Hugo Pina works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Hugo earned $35,904 in 2026.

Alexis Barcelo

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2017-07-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000737

Alexis Barcelo works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years as a salaried employee. Alexis earned $35,904 in 2026.

Justine Jimenez

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2023-02-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000738

Justine Jimenez works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. Justine earned $35,904 in 2026.

Dariel Izquierdo

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2024-06-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000740

Dariel Izquierdo works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Dariel earned $35,904 in 2026.

Timothy Foshee

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2025-09-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000744

At Department Environmental Protection, Timothy Foshee serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,904.

Joshua Althouse

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2024-02-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000745

At Department Environmental Protection, Joshua Althouse serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,904.

Alexander Maxwell

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2025-06-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000757

Alexander Maxwell holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,904.

Robert Herald

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2021-05-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000758

At Department Environmental Protection, Robert Herald serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,904.

Kathleen Meadows

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2026-01-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000765

Kathleen Meadows works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. Kathleen earned $35,904 in 2026.

Charles Alexander Jr

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2020-03-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000766

Charles Alexander Jr holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,904.

Francis Ryan

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2024-08-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000787

At Department Environmental Protection, Francis Ryan serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,904.

Melissa Boyle

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2024-01-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000788

Melissa Boyle is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,904.

Daniel Caylor

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2008-02-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000790

At Department Environmental Protection, Daniel Caylor serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. They have served since 2008 (about 18 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,904.

Brian Morris

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2025-06-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000791

At Department Environmental Protection, Brian Morris serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,904.

Francesca Kardos

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2020-01-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000797

Francesca Kardos holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,904.

Heidi Jones

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2025-03-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000842

Heidi Jones holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,904.

Michael Mckay

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2001-10-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 000898

At Department Environmental Protection, Michael Mckay serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Hired in 2001, they have about 25 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,904.

Nathan Hayes

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2024-10-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001052

Nathan Hayes works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Nathan earned $35,904 in 2026.

Leahn Roberto-Murray

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2025-11-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001053

Leahn Roberto-Murray is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,904.

Gina Ivey

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2025-09-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001100

At Department Environmental Protection, Gina Ivey serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,904.

Steven Gallagher

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2007-12-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001101

Steven Gallagher holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,904.

Daniel Messner

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2026-03-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001107

Daniel Messner holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,904.

Robert Delillo

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2024-01-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001108

Robert Delillo is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,904.

Michael Schweizer

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$35,904

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $35,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,904
Hire date: 2022-10-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001111

Michael Schweizer holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,904.