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 70

Andrew Gleason

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-11-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020588

Andrew Gleason is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Joshua Slaughter

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2023-11-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020596

Joshua Slaughter 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. Joshua earned $34,760 in 2026.

Thomas Mcinvale Jr

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2017-04-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020600

At Department Environmental Protection, Thomas Mcinvale Jr serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Joendie Bonilla

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-11-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020626

Joendie Bonilla is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

John Hall

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2021-12-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020651

At Department Environmental Protection, John Hall serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Michael Muncy

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2016-07-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020653

Michael Muncy works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years as a salaried employee. Michael earned $34,760 in 2026.

Brian Brown

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2023-08-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020687

Brian Brown holds the role of Park Ranger 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 $34,760.

Christine Eatinger

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2024-09-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020689

Christine Eatinger 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. Christine earned $34,760 in 2026.

David Manes

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-03-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020690

David Manes is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Laura Kwaak

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2024-06-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020691

At Department Environmental Protection, Laura Kwaak serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Samantha Rider

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2024-06-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020694

At Department Environmental Protection, Samantha Rider 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 $34,760.

John Galloway

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2014-12-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: DANIEL

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020704

John Galloway works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service as a salaried employee. John earned $34,760 in 2026.

Phillip Morris

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2023-05-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020758

Phillip Morris holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

George Wise

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2024-12-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020782

George Wise 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 $34,760.

Raymond Franklin Jr

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2009-07-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: BROWN

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020783

Raymond Franklin Jr works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service as a salaried employee. Raymond earned $34,760 in 2026.

Sarah Clark

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2024-02-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020859

Sarah Clark holds the role of Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Rosanne Cannizzo

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2021-08-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020860

Rosanne Cannizzo is a Park Ranger at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Curtis Duperrault

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2022-08-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 020861

At Department Environmental Protection, Curtis Duperrault serves as a Park Ranger within State Park Operations. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Patrick Hedger

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-10-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 021031

Patrick Hedger 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 $34,760.

Travis Collins

Park Ranger/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp

$18,916

Sub-department: STATE PARK OPERATIONS
Base pay: $18,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,916
Hire date: 1999-02-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6612
Position Number: 001349

Travis Collins works as a Park Ranger for Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 27 years as a salaried employee. Travis earned $18,916 in 2026.