U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Commission of Fine Arts

Agency file

Commission of Fine Arts

Source file: U.S. Office of Personnel Management — Federal Civilian Workforce (non-Defense, FOIA 25-0777-F, Mar 2024) / ingested Jul 3, 2026

The Commission of Fine Arts supports cultural and educational resources such as libraries, museums, and the arts.

In 2024, this agency had 12 employees with median total compensation of $152,638; the highest distinct record was $221,900.

Year: 2024
Total payroll: $1.9M
Employees: 12
Median total: $152,638
Highest record: $221,900

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$105,812$221,900+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 12 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($152,638) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $159,188 (99%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $1,208 (1%)
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

$133,692

$139,624

$152,638

$182,859

$195,900

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $195,900 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $133,692. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Architecture

4 · $168,607

Miscellaneous Administration and Program

2 · $193,900

Community Planning

2 · $155,086

General Arts and Information

2 · $136,658

History

1 · $150,922

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

Page 1

Sarah Batcheler

Architecture/Commission of Fine Arts

2024 total comp

$182,859

Sub-department: Commission of Fine Arts
Base pay: $180,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,859
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,359
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0808
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sarah Batcheler is a Architecture at Commission of Fine Arts based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $182,859. They are classified at grade 15.

Carlton Hart

Community Planning/Commission of Fine Arts

2024 total comp

$159,482

Sub-department: Commission of Fine Arts
Base pay: $157,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,482
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,982
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0020
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carlton Hart holds the role of Community Planning at Commission of Fine Arts based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $159,482. Their pay grade is 14.

Anthony Simon

Architecture/Commission of Fine Arts

2024 total comp

$154,354

Sub-department: Commission of Fine Arts
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0808
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Anthony Simon holds the role of Architecture at Commission of Fine Arts based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,354. Their pay grade is 13.

Kathryn Fanning

History/Commission of Fine Arts

2024 total comp

$150,922

Sub-department: Commission of Fine Arts
Base pay: $149,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,922
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,422
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kathryn Fanning is a History at Commission of Fine Arts based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $150,922. They are classified at grade 13.

Daniel Fox

Community Planning/Commission of Fine Arts

2024 total comp

$150,689

Sub-department: Commission of Fine Arts
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,689
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0020
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniel Fox works as a Community Planning for Commission of Fine Arts based in Washington, District of Columbia. Daniel earned $150,689 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Jessica Amos

General Arts and Information/Commission of Fine Arts

2024 total comp

$139,624

Sub-department: Commission of Fine Arts
Base pay: $137,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,624
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Commission of Fine Arts, Jessica Amos serves as a General Arts and Information based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $139,624. They are classified at grade 13.