Vermont / Fish & Wildlife
Agency file
The Fish & Wildlife protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2026, this agency had 180 employees with median total compensation of $77,563; the highest distinct record was $144,664.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 180 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($77,563) — 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 $104,932 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $21. 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
Highest-paid first / page 1
Commissioner/Fish & Wildlife
Jason Batchelder is a Commissioner at Fish & Wildlife. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $144,664.
Fisheries Division Director/Fish & Wildlife
Eric Palmer is a Fisheries Division Director at Fish & Wildlife. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $134,493.
Wildlife Division Director/Fish & Wildlife
John Austin is a Wildlife Division Director at Fish & Wildlife. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $125,986.
Game Warden Sergeant/Fish & Wildlife
Travis Buttle is a Game Warden Sergeant at Fish & Wildlife. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $125,624.
Game Warden Lieutenant/Fish & Wildlife
At Fish & Wildlife, Robert Currier Iii serves as a Game Warden Lieutenant. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,734.
Game Warden Lieutenant/Fish & Wildlife
Richard Watkin works as a Game Warden Lieutenant for Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. Richard earned $123,734 in 2026.
Game Warden Major/Fish & Wildlife
Jenna Reed works as a Game Warden Major for Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. Jenna earned $123,526 in 2026.
Game Warden Lieutenant/Fish & Wildlife
Wesley Butler is a Game Warden Lieutenant at Fish & Wildlife. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $119,782.
Game Warden Colonel/Fish & Wildlife
Justin Stedman is a Game Warden Colonel at Fish & Wildlife. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $116,501.
Game Warden Lieutenant/Fish & Wildlife
Thomas Scott holds the role of Game Warden Lieutenant at Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,856.
Fish Culture Specialist V/Fish & Wildlife
Jeremy Whalen holds the role of Fish Culture Specialist V at Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,117.
Senior Game Warden/Fish & Wildlife
At Fish & Wildlife, Chad Barrett serves as a Senior Game Warden. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,546.
Administrative Services Director II/Fish & Wildlife
Elizabeth Stratton holds the role of Administrative Services Director II at Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,262.
Wildlife Program Manager/Fish & Wildlife
David Sausville Jr. holds the role of Wildlife Program Manager at Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,430.
Game Warden Sergeant/Fish & Wildlife
Jeffrey Whipple is a Game Warden Sergeant at Fish & Wildlife. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $108,152.
Fish & Wildlife Scientist V/Fish & Wildlife
Shawn Good is a Fish & Wildlife Scientist V at Fish & Wildlife. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $107,661.
Wildlife Program Manager/Fish & Wildlife
Michael Wichrowski works as a Wildlife Program Manager for Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. Michael earned $105,331 in 2026.
Administrative Services Director IV/Fish & Wildlife
At Fish & Wildlife, Andrea Shortsleeve serves as a Administrative Services Director IV. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,123.
Senior Game Warden/Fish & Wildlife
Matthew Thiel works as a Senior Game Warden for Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. Matthew earned $104,932 in 2026.
Fish & Wildlife Scientist V/Fish & Wildlife
Everett Marshall holds the role of Fish & Wildlife Scientist V at Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,686.
Fish & Wildlife Scientist V/Fish & Wildlife
At Fish & Wildlife, Bernard Pientka serves as a Fish & Wildlife Scientist V. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,686.
Game Warden Sergeant/Fish & Wildlife
Timothy Carey works as a Game Warden Sergeant for Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. Timothy earned $104,557 in 2026.
Game Warden Sergeant/Fish & Wildlife
Randy Hazard works as a Game Warden Sergeant for Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. Randy earned $104,557 in 2026.
Game Warden Sergeant/Fish & Wildlife
Dana Joyal is a Game Warden Sergeant at Fish & Wildlife. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $104,557.
Game Warden Sergeant/Fish & Wildlife
Dustin Snyder holds the role of Game Warden Sergeant at Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,557.
Game Warden Sergeant/Fish & Wildlife
Justin Turner holds the role of Game Warden Sergeant at Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,557.
Fish & Wildlife Scientist IV/Fish & Wildlife
Mark Ferguson works as a Fish & Wildlife Scientist IV for Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. Mark earned $101,150 in 2026.
Fish & Wildlife Scientist III/Fish & Wildlife
Thomas Jones is a Fish & Wildlife Scientist III at Fish & Wildlife. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $100,838.
Fish Culture Operations Manager/Fish & Wildlife
At Fish & Wildlife, Dylan Sickles serves as a Fish Culture Operations Manager. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,987.
Fish Culture Specialist V/Fish & Wildlife
David Yasharian holds the role of Fish Culture Specialist V at Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,892.
Fish & Wildlife Scientist IV/Fish & Wildlife
Jud Kratzer is a Fish & Wildlife Scientist IV at Fish & Wildlife. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $98,363.
Fish & Wildlife Scientist IV/Fish & Wildlife
At Fish & Wildlife, Christopher Saunders serves as a Fish & Wildlife Scientist IV. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,363.
Senior Game Warden/Fish & Wildlife
Dustin Circe works as a Senior Game Warden for Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. Dustin earned $98,292 in 2026.
Senior Game Warden/Fish & Wildlife
Ethan Coffey is a Senior Game Warden at Fish & Wildlife. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $98,292.
Senior Game Warden/Fish & Wildlife
Josh Hungerford is a Senior Game Warden at Fish & Wildlife. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $98,292.
Senior Game Warden/Fish & Wildlife
At Fish & Wildlife, Kyle Isherwood serves as a Senior Game Warden. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,292.
Senior Game Warden/Fish & Wildlife
Cody Jackman works as a Senior Game Warden for Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. Cody earned $98,292 in 2026.
Senior Game Warden/Fish & Wildlife
Asa Sargent works as a Senior Game Warden for Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. Asa earned $98,292 in 2026.
Senior Game Warden/Fish & Wildlife
Jeremy Schmid works as a Senior Game Warden for Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. Jeremy earned $98,292 in 2026.
Fish Program Manager/Fish & Wildlife
James Brady holds the role of Fish Program Manager at Fish & Wildlife. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,846.