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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 5

Jacob Milam

Forester 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$63,206
Base pay
$63,206
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,206

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,117

Jacob Milam is a Forester 2 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $63,206.

Amanda Hambrick

Forester 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$62,944
Base pay
$62,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,944

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Amanda Hambrick serves as a Forester 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,944.

Kyle Sterner

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$62,890
Base pay
$62,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,890

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$7,876

Kyle Sterner is a Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $62,890.

Charles Stone

Chief Ranger 1/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$62,825
Base pay
$62,825
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,825

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$473

Charles Stone works as a Chief Ranger 1 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Charles earned $62,825 in 2025.

Mason Schuknecht

Criminal Investigator 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$62,637
Base pay
$62,637
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,637

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,613

Mason Schuknecht is a Criminal Investigator 2 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $62,637.

Jessica Weidner

Criminal Investigator 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$62,637
Base pay
$62,637
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,637

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$662

Jessica Weidner works as a Criminal Investigator 2 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Jessica earned $62,637 in 2025.

Brandon Merz

Forester 4/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$62,471
Base pay
$62,471
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,471

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Brandon Merz serves as a Forester 4. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,471.

William Whitley

Forester 4/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$62,471
Base pay
$62,471
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,471

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$20

William Whitley works as a Forester 4 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. William earned $62,471 in 2025.

Lindsay Neumann

Forester 4/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$62,471
Base pay
$62,471
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,471

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,225

Lindsay Neumann works as a Forester 4 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Lindsay earned $62,471 in 2025.

Samuel Smith

Forester 4/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$62,471
Base pay
$62,471
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,471

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,880

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Samuel Smith serves as a Forester 4. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,471.

David Long

Forester 4/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$62,470
Base pay
$62,470
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,470

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,914

David Long is a Forester 4 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $62,470.

Michael Martin

Chief Ranger 1/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$62,423
Base pay
$62,423
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,423

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$719

Michael Martin holds the role of Chief Ranger 1 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,423.

Michelle Newman

Financial Analyst 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$62,367
Base pay
$62,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,367

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$750

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Michelle Newman serves as a Financial Analyst 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,367.

Kenneth Beck

Pilot 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$62,323
Base pay
$62,323
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,323

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$235

Kenneth Beck works as a Pilot 3 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Kenneth earned $62,323 in 2025.

Paul Kitchens

Chief Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$62,259
Base pay
$62,259
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,259

Paul Kitchens works as a Chief Ranger 3 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Paul earned $62,259 in 2025.

Blake Lovell

Forester 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$62,234
Base pay
$62,234
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,234

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,277

Blake Lovell holds the role of Forester 2 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,234.

William Dale

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$62,027
Base pay
$62,027
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,027

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,444

William Dale holds the role of Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,027.

James Peebles

Chief Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$61,880
Base pay
$61,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,880

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, James Peebles serves as a Chief Ranger 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,880.

Dustin Kelley

Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$61,602
Base pay
$61,602
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,602

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,138

Dustin Kelley is a Ranger 2 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $61,602.

Russell Carroll

Chief Ranger 1/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$61,546
Base pay
$61,546
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,546

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,429

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Russell Carroll serves as a Chief Ranger 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,546.

Patricia Stockett

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$61,536
Base pay
$61,536
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,536

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,654

Patricia Stockett is a Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $61,536.

Dennis Evans

Fac Maintenance Engineer Supervisor/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$61,505
Base pay
$61,505
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,505

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,193

Dennis Evans works as a Fac Maintenance Engineer Supervisor for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Dennis earned $61,505 in 2025.

Berry Bohannon

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$61,469
Base pay
$61,469
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,469

Berry Bohannon works as a Ranger 3 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Berry earned $61,469 in 2025.

Timothy Sosebee

Chief Ranger 1/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$61,447
Base pay
$61,447
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,447

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Timothy Sosebee serves as a Chief Ranger 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,447.

Joseph Spivey

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$61,429
Base pay
$61,429
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,429

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$175

Joseph Spivey is a Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $61,429.

Joseph Smith

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$61,357
Base pay
$61,357
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,357

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,954

Joseph Smith holds the role of Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,357.

Richard Belflower

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$61,283
Base pay
$61,283
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,283

Richard Belflower is a Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $61,283.

Alan White

Chief Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$61,246
Base pay
$61,246
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,246

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Alan White serves as a Chief Ranger 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,246.

Jason Mcmullen

Forester 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$61,203
Base pay
$61,203
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,203

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$171

Jason Mcmullen is a Forester 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $61,203.

Timothy Karchner

Forester Fia 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$61,087
Base pay
$61,087
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,087

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$16,618

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Timothy Karchner serves as a Forester Fia 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,087.

Kenneth Keuper

Fabricator/Welder Supervisor/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,985
Base pay
$60,985
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,985

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Kenneth Keuper serves as a Fabricator/Welder Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,985.

Richard Williams

Chief Ranger 1/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,908
Base pay
$60,908
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,908

Richard Williams works as a Chief Ranger 1 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Richard earned $60,908 in 2025.

Bryan Skelton

Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,854
Base pay
$60,854
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,854

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$140

Bryan Skelton holds the role of Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,854.

Gregory Wainwright

Chief Ranger 3/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,829
Base pay
$60,829
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,829

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$353

Gregory Wainwright holds the role of Chief Ranger 3 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,829.

Justin Mayfield

Forester 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,822
Base pay
$60,822
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,822

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,582

Justin Mayfield works as a Forester 2 for Forestry Commission, Georgia. Justin earned $60,822 in 2025.

Kevin Lee

Forester 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,822
Base pay
$60,822
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,822

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Kevin Lee serves as a Forester 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,822.

Aubrey Brown

Forest Technician 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,763
Base pay
$60,763
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,763

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$989

Aubrey Brown is a Forest Technician 2 at Forestry Commission, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $60,763.

Robert Moore

Chief Ranger 1/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,685
Base pay
$60,685
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,685

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,286

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Robert Moore serves as a Chief Ranger 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,685.

Benjamin Tucker

Forest Technician Supervisor/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,580
Base pay
$60,580
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,580

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$250

Benjamin Tucker holds the role of Forest Technician Supervisor at Forestry Commission, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,580.

Mickeal Williford

Chief Ranger 2/Forestry Commission, Georgia

2025 total comp
$60,524
Base pay
$60,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,524

At Forestry Commission, Georgia, Mickeal Williford serves as a Chief Ranger 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,524.