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Forestry Commission, Georgia

Source file: Georgia — State Employee Salaries (Open Georgia / TIGA) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Forestry Commission, Georgia protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.

In 2025, this agency had 679 employees with median total compensation of $51,889; the highest distinct record was $169,417.

Year
2025
Employees
679
Median total
$51,889
Highest record
$169,417

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$81$91,932+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 679 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($51,889) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$47,581 (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
$8,101
$35,289
$51,889
$62,470
$72,868

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $72,868 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $8,101. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Ranger 3
114 · $55,560
Ranger 1
100 · $29,315
Ranger 2
88 · $48,607
Chief Ranger 3
34 · $65,284

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 11

Kenneth Brooks

Forest Technician 1/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$48,521
Base pay
$48,521
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,521

Kenneth Brooks holds the role of Forest Technician 1 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,521.

Jonathan Herrin

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$48,502
Base pay
$48,502
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,502

Jonathan Herrin holds the role of Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,502.

Robert Farmer

Forester Fia 1/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$48,434
Base pay
$48,434
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,434

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,471

Robert Farmer is a Forester Fia 1 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $48,434.

Christopher Wall

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$48,335
Base pay
$48,335
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,335

Christopher Wall works as a Ranger 3 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Christopher earned $48,335 in 2025.

James Brady

Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$48,280
Base pay
$48,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,280

James Brady holds the role of Ranger 2 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,280.

Justin Smith

Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$48,243
Base pay
$48,243
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,243

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$71

Justin Smith works as a Ranger 2 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Justin earned $48,243 in 2025.

Andrew Garrett

Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$48,114
Base pay
$48,114
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,114

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$408

Andrew Garrett holds the role of Ranger 2 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,114.

Dillon Bass

Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$48,102
Base pay
$48,102
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,102

Dillon Bass holds the role of Ranger 2 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,102.

Jonathan Beasley

Ranger 1/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$48,008
Base pay
$48,008
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,008

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Jonathan Beasley serves as a Ranger 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,008.

Robert Kitchens

Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$47,924
Base pay
$47,924
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,924

Robert Kitchens works as a Ranger 2 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Robert earned $47,924 in 2025.

Brandon Rigsby

Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$47,882
Base pay
$47,882
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,882

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$183

Brandon Rigsby is a Ranger 2 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $47,882.

Linda Johnson

Forestry Nursery Technician Supervisor/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$47,840
Base pay
$47,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,840

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$873

Linda Johnson is a Forestry Nursery Technician Supervisor at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $47,840.

Timothy Myers

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$47,722
Base pay
$47,722
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,722

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$481

Timothy Myers is a Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $47,722.

Austin Trusty

Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$47,608
Base pay
$47,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,608

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$283

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Austin Trusty serves as a Ranger 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,608.

Russell Auldridge

Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$47,606
Base pay
$47,606
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,606

Russell Auldridge holds the role of Ranger 2 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,606.

Gerald Murray

Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$47,596
Base pay
$47,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,596

Gerald Murray works as a Ranger 2 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Gerald earned $47,596 in 2025.

Michael Paul

Ranger 1/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$47,231
Base pay
$47,231
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,231

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$230

Michael Paul is a Ranger 1 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $47,231.

Adam Rainwater

Ranger 1/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$47,150
Base pay
$47,150
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,150

Adam Rainwater holds the role of Ranger 1 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,150.

Ransom Trueman

Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$47,064
Base pay
$47,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,064

Ransom Trueman works as a Ranger 2 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Ransom earned $47,064 in 2025.

Marion Reese

Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$47,059
Base pay
$47,059
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,059

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Marion Reese serves as a Ranger 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,059.

William Braddock

Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$47,009
Base pay
$47,009
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,009

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, William Braddock serves as a Ranger 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,009.

Thomas Moore

Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$46,999
Base pay
$46,999
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,999

Thomas Moore holds the role of Ranger 2 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,999.

Gregory Barnes

Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$46,910
Base pay
$46,910
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,910

Gregory Barnes is a Ranger 2 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $46,910.

Ruby Bynum

Administrative Assistant 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$46,881
Base pay
$46,881
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,881

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$104

Ruby Bynum works as a Administrative Assistant 3 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Ruby earned $46,881 in 2025.

Christopher Hall

Ranger 1/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$46,739
Base pay
$46,739
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,739

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$570

Christopher Hall works as a Ranger 1 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Christopher earned $46,739 in 2025.

Franklin Jackson

Customer Service Representative 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$46,712
Base pay
$46,712
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,712

Franklin Jackson holds the role of Customer Service Representative 2 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,712.

Raynard Shannon

Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$46,665
Base pay
$46,665
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,665

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$600

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Raynard Shannon serves as a Ranger 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,665.

Thomas Sheffield

Ranger 1/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$46,573
Base pay
$46,573
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,573

Thomas Sheffield works as a Ranger 1 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Thomas earned $46,573 in 2025.

Kyle Findley

Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$46,484
Base pay
$46,484
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,484

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$204

Kyle Findley works as a Ranger 2 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Kyle earned $46,484 in 2025.

Dalton Callis

Fabricator/Welder 1/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$46,418
Base pay
$46,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,418

Dalton Callis is a Fabricator/Welder 1 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $46,418.

Patrick Williams

Ranger 1/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$46,289
Base pay
$46,289
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,289

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,533

Patrick Williams holds the role of Ranger 1 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,289.

Andrew Dennis

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$46,283
Base pay
$46,283
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,283

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,437

Andrew Dennis holds the role of Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,283.

Payton Rowell

Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$46,251
Base pay
$46,251
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,251

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$597

Payton Rowell works as a Ranger 2 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Payton earned $46,251 in 2025.

Carter Woods

Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$46,243
Base pay
$46,243
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,243

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$98

Carter Woods holds the role of Ranger 2 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,243.

Jessica Naumann

Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$46,243
Base pay
$46,243
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,243

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$685

Jessica Naumann works as a Ranger 2 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Jessica earned $46,243 in 2025.

Charlie Knox

Ranger 1/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$46,231
Base pay
$46,231
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,231

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$282

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Charlie Knox serves as a Ranger 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,231.

Sammy Mills

Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$46,118
Base pay
$46,118
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,118

Sammy Mills holds the role of Ranger 2 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,118.

John Rowe

Ranger 1/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$46,089
Base pay
$46,089
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,089

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$225

John Rowe works as a Ranger 1 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. John earned $46,089 in 2025.

James Armstrong

Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$46,020
Base pay
$46,020
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,020

James Armstrong holds the role of Ranger 2 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,020.

Jack Fussell

Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$46,001
Base pay
$46,001
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,001

Jack Fussell holds the role of Ranger 2 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,001.