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Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community

Source file: Florida — State Employee Salaries (People First / Florida Has a Right to Know) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.

In 2026, this agency had 1,978 employees with median total compensation of $62,589; the highest distinct record was $204,753.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $132.7M
Employees: 1,978
Median total: $62,589
Highest record: $204,753

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$17,380$124,630+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,978 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($62,589) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $67,103 (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

$43,168

$50,849

$62,589

$77,365

$95,474

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $95,474 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $43,168. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Law Enforcement Officer

309 · $62,426

Law Enforcement Corporal

212 · $77,342

Law Enforcement Lieutenant

128 · $95,564

Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist IV

108 · $56,115

Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist III

107 · $48,509

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

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Jacob Schneider

Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist II/Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community

2026 total comp

$44,430

Sub-department: Fish/Wildlife Research Ins
Base pay: $44,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,430
Hire date: 2020-02-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Edward

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5028
Position Number: 070282

Jacob Schneider holds the role of Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist II at Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community within Fish/Wildlife Research Ins. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,430.

Jamie Casteel

Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist II/Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community

2026 total comp

$44,428

Sub-department: Fish/Wildlife Research Ins
Base pay: $44,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,428
Hire date: 2023-08-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5028
Position Number: 000095

Jamie Casteel holds the role of Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist II at Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community within Fish/Wildlife Research Ins. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,428.

Morgan Winstead

Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist II/Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community

2026 total comp

$44,428

Sub-department: Fish/Wildlife Research Ins
Base pay: $44,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,428
Hire date: 2023-09-15
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5028
Position Number: 000125

Morgan Winstead is a Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist II at Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community within Fish/Wildlife Research Ins. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,428.

Jeffrey Shelton

Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist II/Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community

2026 total comp

$44,313

Sub-department: Freshwater Fisheries Management
Base pay: $44,313
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,313
Hire date: 2012-08-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Peter

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5028
Position Number: 000144

At Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community, Jeffrey Shelton serves as a Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist II within Freshwater Fisheries Management. Hired in 2012, they have about 14 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,313.

Lauren Mccullough

Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist II/Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community

2026 total comp

$44,310

Sub-department: Hunting & Game Management
Base pay: $44,310
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,310
Hire date: 2019-03-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Rose

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5028
Position Number: 000922

Lauren Mccullough works as a Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist II for Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community within Hunting & Game Management. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years) as a salaried employee. Lauren earned $44,310 in 2026.

Amanda Smith

Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist II/Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community

2026 total comp

$44,310

Sub-department: Fish/Wildlife Research Ins
Base pay: $44,310
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,310
Hire date: 2011-09-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5028
Position Number: 072947

Amanda Smith holds the role of Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist II at Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community within Fish/Wildlife Research Ins. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 15 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,310.

Sara Rios

Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist II/Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community

2026 total comp

$44,310

Sub-department: Fish/Wildlife Research Ins
Base pay: $44,310
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,310
Hire date: 2022-03-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5028
Position Number: 073174

Sara Rios holds the role of Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist II at Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community within Fish/Wildlife Research Ins. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,310.

Kelly Etherton

Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist II/Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community

2026 total comp

$44,310

Sub-department: Fish/Wildlife Research Ins
Base pay: $44,310
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,310
Hire date: 2022-09-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5028
Position Number: 073228

Kelly Etherton works as a Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist II for Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community within Fish/Wildlife Research Ins. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. Kelly earned $44,310 in 2026.

Jacob Cunningham

Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist II/Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community

2026 total comp

$44,310

Sub-department: Freshwater Fisheries Management
Base pay: $44,310
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,310
Hire date: 2022-09-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Allen

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5028
Position Number: 000153

Jacob Cunningham is a Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist II at Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community within Freshwater Fisheries Management. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,310.

Rudy Spirk

Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist II/Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community

2026 total comp

$44,310

Sub-department: Habitat & Species Conserv
Base pay: $44,310
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,310
Hire date: 2022-09-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jay

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5028
Position Number: 000246

At Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community, Rudy Spirk serves as a Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist II within Habitat & Species Conserv. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,310.

Randolph Golighty

Purchasing Specialist/Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community

2026 total comp

$44,308

Sub-department: Executive Direct/Admin Support
Base pay: $44,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,308
Hire date: 2024-09-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0818
Position Number: 071297

Randolph Golighty is a Purchasing Specialist at Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community within Executive Direct/Admin Support. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,308.

Justin Imhoff

Fleet Equipment Technician/Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community

2026 total comp

$44,260

Sub-department: Wildlife/Mar/Boat Laws Enf
Base pay: $44,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,260
Hire date: 2023-04-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6192
Position Number: 000443

At Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community, Justin Imhoff serves as a Fleet Equipment Technician within Wildlife/Mar/Boat Laws Enf. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,260.

Zachary Fadeley

Marine Mechanic/Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community

2026 total comp

$44,260

Sub-department: Wildlife/Mar/Boat Laws Enf
Base pay: $44,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,260
Hire date: 2024-03-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6552
Position Number: 000559

At Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community, Zachary Fadeley serves as a Marine Mechanic within Wildlife/Mar/Boat Laws Enf. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,260.

Meltonia Dickey

Accountant III/Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community

2026 total comp

$44,260

Sub-department: Executive Direct/Admin Support
Base pay: $44,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,260
Hire date: 1999-07-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1436
Position Number: 070021

Meltonia Dickey is a Accountant III at Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community within Executive Direct/Admin Support. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 27 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,260.

Candace James

Accountant III/Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community

2026 total comp

$44,260

Sub-department: Executive Direct/Admin Support
Base pay: $44,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,260
Hire date: 2022-09-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1436
Position Number: 070055

Candace James is a Accountant III at Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community within Executive Direct/Admin Support. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,260.

Matthew Hansen

Fleet Equipment Technician/Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community

2026 total comp

$44,260

Sub-department: Wildlife/Mar/Boat Laws Enf
Base pay: $44,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,260
Hire date: 2023-05-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6192
Position Number: 071497

Matthew Hansen is a Fleet Equipment Technician at Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community within Wildlife/Mar/Boat Laws Enf. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,260.

Chandra Schofield

Duty Officer/Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community

2026 total comp

$44,205

Sub-department: Wildlife/Mar/Boat Laws Enf
Base pay: $44,205
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,205
Hire date: 2026-01-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8410
Position Number: 070109

Chandra Schofield is a Duty Officer at Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community within Wildlife/Mar/Boat Laws Enf. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,205.

Mykenzie Jackson

Duty Officer/Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community

2026 total comp

$44,205

Sub-department: Wildlife/Mar/Boat Laws Enf
Base pay: $44,205
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,205
Hire date: 2026-03-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8410
Position Number: 071015

At Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community, Mykenzie Jackson serves as a Duty Officer within Wildlife/Mar/Boat Laws Enf. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,205.

Briana Persaud

Duty Officer/Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community

2026 total comp

$44,205

Sub-department: Wildlife/Mar/Boat Laws Enf
Base pay: $44,205
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,205
Hire date: 2026-01-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8410
Position Number: 072483

Briana Persaud is a Duty Officer at Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community within Wildlife/Mar/Boat Laws Enf. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,205.

Kennaey Hester

Government Operations Consultant I/Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community

2026 total comp

$44,198

Sub-department: Wildlife/Mar/Boat Laws Enf
Base pay: $44,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,198
Hire date: 2016-08-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 071785

Kennaey Hester is a Government Operations Consultant I at Fish & Wildlife Conserv Community within Wildlife/Mar/Boat Laws Enf. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,198.