U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Agriculture / General Health Science

Job-title file

General Health Science at Department of Agriculture, U.S. Federal Government

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

24 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $143,499, above the department median of $82,148.

Employees: 24
Total payroll: $3.8M
Role median: $143,499
Agency median: $82,148
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$100,440$220,472+

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

How total compensation varies among the 24 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.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

General Health Science is held in 18 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $143,499 ranks #10 of 18.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$197,201 · 1

Federal Trade Commission

$197,200 · 1

Consumer Product Safety Commission

$189,805 · 2

Department of Commerce

$173,488 · 6

Department of Energy

$172,915 · 5

Department of Homeland Security

$167,902 · 25

United States Agency for International Development

$167,276 · 114

Department of Health and Human Services

$161,246 · 10,805

Department of Labor

$157,513 · 34

Department of State

$142,084 · 13

Department of Justice

$140,054 · 6

Peace Corps

$137,125 · 19

Median total compensation for the General Health Science role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Agriculture

Accounting 791
Administrative Officer 342
Agricultural Commodity Aid 1,325
Agricultural Commodity Grading 1,947
Agricultural Engineering 353
Agricultural Marketing 562
Agricultural Program Specialist 432
Animal Health Technician 431
Archeology 712
Biological Science Student Trainee 412
Biological Science Technician 5,482
Budget Analysis 811
Chemistry 346
Civil Engineering 1,383
Consumer Safety 385
Consumer Safety Inspection 6,146
Contracting 879
Ecology 436
Economist 488
Engineering Equipment Operating 632
Engineering Technical 914
Entomology 428
Financial Administration and Program 778
Fish Biology 305
Food Inspection 1,071
Forestry 1,607
Forestry Technician 18,655
General Arts and Information 394
General Business and Industry 2,789
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 7,103
General Physical Science 289
Genetics 348
Grants Management 672
Human Resources Assistance 433
Human Resources Management 1,594
Hydrology 383
Information Technology Management 3,086
Laboring 489
Loan Specialist 3,620
Maintenance Mechanic 389
Management and Program Analysis 3,137
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 527
Microbiology 491
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 7,794
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 1,981
Plant Protection Technician 1,109
Program Management 1,378
Public Affairs 802
Rangeland Management 620
Realty 641
Social Science 476
Soil Conservation 5,359
Soil Conservation Technician 888
Soil Science 828
Statistics 578
Support Services Administration 444
Transportation Specialist 299
Veterinary Medical Science 1,661
Wildland Fire Management 6,410
Wildlife Biology 1,317

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Janell Kause

General Health Science/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$225,700

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $225,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $225,700
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Renee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $225,700
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $225,700
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

At Department of Agriculture, Janell Kause serves as a General Health Science based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $225,700. They are classified at grade 00.

Michelle Catlin

General Health Science/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$214,334

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $214,334
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $214,334
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Catherine

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $214,334
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $214,334
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Michelle Catlin is a General Health Science at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $214,334. They are classified at grade 00.

William Shaw

General Health Science/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$214,103

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $214,103
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $214,103
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: K

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $214,103
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $214,103
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

At Department of Agriculture, William Shaw serves as a General Health Science based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $214,103. They are classified at grade 00.

Isabel Walls

General Health Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$204,200

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: T

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Isabel Walls is a General Health Science at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $204,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Uday Dessai

General Health Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$201,200

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Uday Dessai works as a General Health Science for Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. Uday earned $201,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Neal Golden

General Health Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$194,788

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,695
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,788
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Joseph

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Neal Golden works as a General Health Science for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Neal earned $194,788 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Jessica Thomson

General Health Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$184,186

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $177,536
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,186
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Opelousas
Work state: Louisiana
Middle name: L

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,536
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 221800097
Duty Station State: LA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Jessica Thomson works as a General Health Science for Department of Agriculture based in Opelousas, Louisiana. Jessica earned $184,186 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Kristin Garcia

General Health Science/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$183,359

Sub-department: Food and Nutrition Service
Base pay: $180,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,359
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Redfern

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,359
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG30
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

At Department of Agriculture, Kristin Garcia serves as a General Health Science based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $183,359. They are classified at grade 15.

Douglas Noveroske

General Health Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$163,306

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $158,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,306
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Brian

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,306
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Douglas Noveroske is a General Health Science at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $163,306. They are classified at grade 14.

Ibn Simmons

General Health Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$158,744

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $150,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,744
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Athens
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: Mustafa

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,744
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 130270059
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Ibn Simmons holds the role of General Health Science at Department of Agriculture based in Athens, Georgia. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,744. Their pay grade is 14.

Theresa Crocker

General Health Science/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$151,363

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $151,363
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,363
Pay grade: 15
Work city: New Orleans
Work state: Louisiana
Middle name: Tomaszewski

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $151,363
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,304
Duty Station Code: 221690071
Duty Station State: LA
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Theresa Crocker holds the role of General Health Science at Department of Agriculture based in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 2025, their total compensation was $151,363. Their pay grade is 15.

Wu San Chen

General Health Science/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$145,626

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $144,876
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,626
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Duluth
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,876
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,034
Duty Station Code: 131810135
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Wu San Chen holds the role of General Health Science at Department of Agriculture based in Duluth, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,626. Their pay grade is 13.

Jamie Wasilenko

General Health Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$141,371

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $138,821
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,371
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Athens
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,821
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,142
Duty Station Code: 130270059
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Jamie Wasilenko is a General Health Science at Department of Agriculture based in Athens, Georgia. 2026 total compensation came to $141,371. They are classified at grade 13.

Labeed Ben Ghaly

General Health Science/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$139,188

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $138,188
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,188
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Everett
Work state: Washington
Middle name: Mohamed

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,188
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $105,030
Duty Station Code: 530690061
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Labeed Ben Ghaly works as a General Health Science for Department of Agriculture based in Everett, Washington. Labeed earned $139,188 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Jovita Haro

General Health Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$137,666

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $131,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,666
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Athens
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: Hermosillo

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,316
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 130270059
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Jovita Haro is a General Health Science at Department of Agriculture based in Athens, Georgia. 2026 total compensation came to $137,666. They are classified at grade 13.

Lauren Mcclean

General Health Science/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$132,506

Sub-department: Food and Nutrition Service
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,747
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,506
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG30
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

At Department of Agriculture, Lauren Mcclean serves as a General Health Science based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $132,506. They are classified at grade 13.

Mary Crews

General Health Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$129,662

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $123,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,850
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,662
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Atlanta
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: Katherine

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,812
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Mary Crews is a General Health Science at Department of Agriculture based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2026 total compensation came to $129,662. They are classified at grade 13.

Michaela Dewjohnson

General Health Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$129,143

Sub-department: Food and Nutrition Service
Base pay: $129,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,143
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Farmington Hills
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,143
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG30
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 261652125
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Michaela Dewjohnson is a General Health Science at Department of Agriculture based in Farmington Hills, Michigan. 2026 total compensation came to $129,143. They are classified at grade 13.

Joshua Scheinberg

General Health Science/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$129,020

Sub-department: Food and Nutrition Service
Base pay: $125,173
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,847
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,020
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Phoenixville
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: Adam

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,173
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG30
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Duty Station Code: 426560029
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Joshua Scheinberg holds the role of General Health Science at Department of Agriculture based in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $129,020. Their pay grade is 13.

Jeoffrey Levine

General Health Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$124,052

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $123,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,052
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Atlanta
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: Julius

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,052
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Jeoffrey Levine holds the role of General Health Science at Department of Agriculture based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,052. Their pay grade is 12.

Michaela Dew-Johnson

General Health Science/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$123,990

Sub-department: Food and Nutrition Service
Base pay: $123,990
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,990
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Farmington Hills
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,990
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG30
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,027
Duty Station Code: 261652125
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Michaela Dew-Johnson holds the role of General Health Science at Department of Agriculture based in Farmington Hills, Michigan. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,990. Their pay grade is 13.

John Humphreys

General Health Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$123,873

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $117,081
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,792
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,873
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Manhattan
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,081
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

John Humphreys works as a General Health Science for Department of Agriculture based in Manhattan, Kansas. John earned $123,873 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Kysha Hendricks

General Health Science/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$123,052

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $123,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,052
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Atlanta
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,052
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

At Department of Agriculture, Kysha Hendricks serves as a General Health Science based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,052. They are classified at grade 12.

Tameka Walls

General Health Science/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$100,440

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $100,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,440
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Stoneville
Work state: Mississippi
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $100,440
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $85,802
Duty Station Code: 282455151
Duty Station State: MS
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Tameka Walls is a General Health Science at Department of Agriculture based in Stoneville, Mississippi. 2025 total compensation came to $100,440. They are classified at grade 12.