Georgia / Forestry Commission, Georgia
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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
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Forester Fia 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia
At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Chadwick Sutton serves as a Forester Fia 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,189.
Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia
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Chase Smith holds the role of Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,112.
Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia
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At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Robert Dunn serves as a Ranger 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,087.
Forester 4/Forestry Commission, Georgia
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John Traylor works as a Forester 4 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. John earned $70,966 in 2025.
Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia
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At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Jason Harris serves as a Ranger 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,522.
Manager Forestry/Forestry Commission, Georgia
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Matthew Mrizek works as a Manager Forestry for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Matthew earned $70,502 in 2025.
Chief Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia
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John Turner works as a Chief Ranger 3 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. John earned $70,443 in 2025.
Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia
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Brantley Smith is a Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $70,410.
Forester 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia
At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Gary Mcginnis serves as a Forester 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,404.
Pilot 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia
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Clayton Sutton works as a Pilot 3 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Clayton earned $70,213 in 2025.
Chief Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia
Steve Campbell works as a Chief Ranger 3 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Steve earned $70,034 in 2025.
Chief Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia
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David Cottles holds the role of Chief Ranger 2 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,974.
Chief Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia
Edward Fordham holds the role of Chief Ranger 2 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,529.
Chief Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia
Christopher Cross is a Chief Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $69,484.
Forester 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia
At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Jeffrey Kastle serves as a Forester 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,442.
Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia
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Robert Brogdon is a Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $69,365.
Forester Fia 1/Forestry Commission, Georgia
At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Jonathan Ray serves as a Forester Fia 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,308.
Manager Firefighting & Prevention/Forestry Commission, Georgia
Orenthal Sanders is a Manager Firefighting & Prevention at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $69,165.
Manager Forestry/Forestry Commission, Georgia
Mark Madray is a Manager Forestry at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $69,165.
Manager Forestry/Forestry Commission, Georgia
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At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Paul Mcdaniel serves as a Manager Forestry. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,938.
Forester 4/Forestry Commission, Georgia
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David Mcclure holds the role of Forester 4 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,736.
Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia
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William Braddy is a Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $68,701.
Forester 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia
Keith Sanders holds the role of Forester 2 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,614.
Chief Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia
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Duke Campbell works as a Chief Ranger 2 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Duke earned $68,519 in 2025.
Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia
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Harry Mcclain holds the role of Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,501.
Chief Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia
Derrick Duncan works as a Chief Ranger 3 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Derrick earned $68,474 in 2025.
Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia
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John Smith is a Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $68,423.
Forester 4/Forestry Commission, Georgia
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Alexandra Ford works as a Forester 4 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Alexandra earned $68,172 in 2025.
Purchase/Procurement Agt Supervisor/Forestry Commission, Georgia
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Shari Hudson holds the role of Purchase/Procurement Agt Supervisor at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,000.
Chief Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia
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Jason Reese holds the role of Chief Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,910.
Manager Firefighting & Prevention/Forestry Commission, Georgia
Robert Hargrove is a Manager Firefighting & Prevention at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $67,860.
Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia
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At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Loran Anderson serves as a Ranger 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,819.
Chief Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia
Bennie Thompson is a Chief Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $67,781.
Chief Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia
James Cravey holds the role of Chief Ranger 2 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,669.
Forestry Nursery Technician Supervisor/Forestry Commission, Georgia
Gregory Seabolt is a Forestry Nursery Technician Supervisor at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $67,463.
Chief Ranger 1/Forestry Commission, Georgia
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Samuel Warren is a Chief Ranger 1 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $67,447.
Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia
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Brian Harden is a Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $67,432.
Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia
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Steven Johnson holds the role of Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,419.
Forester 4/Forestry Commission, Georgia
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Lisa Duncan holds the role of Forester 4 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,319.
Manager Firefighting & Prevention/Forestry Commission, Georgia
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Richard Lane works as a Manager Firefighting & Prevention for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Richard earned $67,313 in 2025.