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
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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.