Illinois / Environmental Protect Agency / Environmental Protection Specialist IV

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Environmental Protection Specialist IV

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

16 employees hold this title in Environmental Protect Agency. Median total compensation for the role is $93,050, above the department median of $70,750.

Employees: 16
Total payroll: $1.3M
Role median: $93,050
Agency median: $70,750
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,800$132,940+

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How total compensation varies among the 16 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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Environmental Protection Specialist IV is held in 2 Illinois departments. In Environmental Protect Agency, the median of $93,050 ranks #1 of 2.

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Natural Resources

$56,200 · 1

Median total compensation for the Environmental Protection Specialist IV role in other Illinoisdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Employees with this title

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Justin Cameron

Environmental Protection Specialist IV/Environmental Protect Agency

2024 total comp

$134,500

Sub-department: Caap Program
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $134,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Justin Cameron is a Environmental Protection Specialist IV at Environmental Protect Agency within Caap Program. 2024 total compensation came to $134,500. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Zhaochun Meng

Environmental Protection Specialist IV/Environmental Protect Agency

2024 total comp

$129,300

Sub-department: Caap Program
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $129,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Zhaochun Meng is a Environmental Protection Specialist IV at Environmental Protect Agency within Caap Program. 2024 total compensation came to $129,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Kirk Bergstrom

Environmental Protection Specialist IV/Environmental Protect Agency

2024 total comp

$126,700

Sub-department: Water Pollution Control-Federal
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $126,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Winnebago

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $5,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Kirk Bergstrom holds the role of Environmental Protection Specialist IV at Environmental Protect Agency within Water Pollution Control-Federal. In 2024, their total compensation was $126,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Steven King

Environmental Protection Specialist IV/Environmental Protect Agency

2024 total comp

$125,600

Sub-department: Vi-Fed. Clean Air
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $125,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Steven King holds the role of Environmental Protection Specialist IV at Environmental Protect Agency within Vi-Fed. Clean Air. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Norman Lowrey

Environmental Protection Specialist IV/Environmental Protect Agency

2024 total comp

$120,400

Sub-department: Caap Program
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $120,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Norman Lowrey is a Environmental Protection Specialist IV at Environmental Protect Agency within Caap Program. 2024 total compensation came to $120,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Peter Brusky

Environmental Protection Specialist IV/Environmental Protect Agency

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Air - Permit Fees
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $99,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,000
Rutan Exempt: No

At Environmental Protect Agency, Peter Brusky serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist IV within Air - Permit Fees. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Azael Ramirez

Environmental Protection Specialist IV/Environmental Protect Agency

2023 total comp

$98,700

Sub-department: Caap Program
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $98,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Azael Ramirez works as a Environmental Protection Specialist IV for Environmental Protect Agency within Caap Program. Azael earned $98,700 in 2023. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Tatum Demay

Environmental Protection Specialist IV/Environmental Protect Agency

2024 total comp

$98,300

Sub-department: Drinking Water Program Support
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $98,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Tatum Demay holds the role of Environmental Protection Specialist IV at Environmental Protect Agency within Drinking Water Program Support. In 2024, their total compensation was $98,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jeffrey Edstrom

Environmental Protection Specialist IV/Environmental Protect Agency

2024 total comp

$87,800

Sub-department: Water Pollution Control-Federal
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $87,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Jeffrey Edstrom is a Environmental Protection Specialist IV at Environmental Protect Agency within Water Pollution Control-Federal. 2024 total compensation came to $87,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Hillary Marler

Environmental Protection Specialist IV/Environmental Protect Agency

2023 total comp

$69,500

Sub-department: Water Pollution Control-Federal
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $69,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Hillary Marler holds the role of Environmental Protection Specialist IV at Environmental Protect Agency within Water Pollution Control-Federal. In 2023, their total compensation was $69,500. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Ryan Hendrickson

Environmental Protection Specialist IV/Environmental Protect Agency

2024 total comp

$67,400

Sub-department: Caap Program
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $67,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Ryan Hendrickson is a Environmental Protection Specialist IV at Environmental Protect Agency within Caap Program. 2024 total compensation came to $67,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Vikash Bhakta

Environmental Protection Specialist IV/Environmental Protect Agency

2025 total comp

$59,200

Sub-department: Air Pollution Control-Federal
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $59,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Vikash Bhakta works as a Environmental Protection Specialist IV for Environmental Protect Agency within Air Pollution Control-Federal. Vikash earned $59,200 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Rebecca Fiedler

Environmental Protection Specialist IV/Environmental Protect Agency

2025 total comp

$59,200

Sub-department: Ust Program
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $59,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,100
Rutan Exempt: No

At Environmental Protect Agency, Rebecca Fiedler serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist IV within Ust Program. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Caleb Ruyle

Environmental Protection Specialist IV/Environmental Protect Agency

2024 total comp

$58,300

Sub-department: Clean Water
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $58,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Caleb Ruyle is a Environmental Protection Specialist IV at Environmental Protect Agency within Clean Water. 2024 total compensation came to $58,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Britney Rutherford

Environmental Protection Specialist IV/Environmental Protect Agency

2025 total comp

$3,700

Sub-department: Solid Waste Management Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Champaign

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Britney Rutherford is a Environmental Protection Specialist IV at Environmental Protect Agency within Solid Waste Management Fund. 2025 total compensation came to $3,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Cari Rutherford

Environmental Protection Specialist IV/Environmental Protect Agency

2025 total comp

$1,800

Sub-department: Caap Program
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Cari Rutherford works as a Environmental Protection Specialist IV for Environmental Protect Agency within Caap Program. Cari earned $1,800 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.