U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Agriculture / Psychology

Job-title file

Psychology at Department of Agriculture, U.S. Federal Government

Assess client needs, develop service plans, and connect people with support resources.

20 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $83,523, above the department median of $82,148.

Employees: 20
Total payroll: $1.8M
Role median: $83,523
Agency median: $82,148
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$67,462$177,503+

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

How total compensation varies among the 20 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)

Psychology is held in 32 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $83,523 ranks #32 of 32.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$243,420 · 8

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$226,748 · 1

Securities and Exchange Commission

$222,644 · 5

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$192,331 · 17

Federal Reserve System

$188,161 · 3

Department of Labor

$186,875 · 4

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$183,074 · 8

Department of Commerce

$181,216 · 5

Department of Treasury

$180,459 · 4

Department of State

$178,339 · 10

Court Services and Offender Supervision Agy

$175,732 · 2

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$175,078 · 2

Median total compensation for the Psychology 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

Barbara Shukitt Hale

Psychology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$204,510

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,510
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Boston
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

Barbara Shukitt Hale works as a Psychology for Department of Agriculture based in Boston, Massachusetts. Barbara earned $204,510 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Jessica Gladfelter

Psychology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$133,439

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,680
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,439
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Mclean
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Anne

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Duty Station Code: 511520059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

At Department of Agriculture, Jessica Gladfelter serves as a Psychology based in Mclean, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $133,439. They are classified at grade 13.

Lisa Nikunen

Psychology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$104,610

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $104,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,610
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Estacada
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $104,610
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,938
Duty Station Code: 410650005
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

At Department of Agriculture, Lisa Nikunen serves as a Psychology based in Estacada, Oregon. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,610. They are classified at grade 11.

Crystal Visser

Psychology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$90,628

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $87,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,628
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Ogden
Work state: Utah
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,128
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,430
Duty Station Code: 491350057
Duty Station State: UT
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

At Department of Agriculture, Crystal Visser serves as a Psychology based in Ogden, Utah. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,628. They are classified at grade 11.

Peter Mc Carthy

Psychology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$90,618

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $89,618
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,618
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Yachats
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,618
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,557
Duty Station Code: 412269041
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

Peter Mc Carthy is a Psychology at Department of Agriculture based in Yachats, Oregon. 2026 total compensation came to $90,618. They are classified at grade 11.

Shanta Singleton

Psychology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$89,618

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $89,618
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,618
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Pine Knot
Work state: Kentucky
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,618
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,557
Duty Station Code: 212648147
Duty Station State: KY
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

Shanta Singleton holds the role of Psychology at Department of Agriculture based in Pine Knot, Kentucky. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,618. Their pay grade is 11.

Tenille Billbe

Psychology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$85,638

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $84,638
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,638
Pay grade: 11
Work city: White Swan
Work state: Washington
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,638
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,303
Duty Station Code: 532507077
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

Tenille Billbe is a Psychology at Department of Agriculture based in White Swan, Washington. 2026 total compensation came to $85,638. They are classified at grade 11.

Tiffany Diehl

Psychology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$84,644

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $84,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,644
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Frenchburg
Work state: Kentucky
Middle name: Deloris

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,644
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Duty Station Code: 211250165
Duty Station State: KY
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

Tiffany Diehl works as a Psychology for Department of Agriculture based in Frenchburg, Kentucky. Tiffany earned $84,644 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Rachel Carter

Psychology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$84,638

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $84,638
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,638
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Coeburn
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,638
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,303
Duty Station Code: 510600195
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

At Department of Agriculture, Rachel Carter serves as a Psychology based in Coeburn, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,638. They are classified at grade 11.

Kathyrn Lewis

Psychology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$83,648

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $82,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,648
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Laona
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: Mary

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,148
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,176
Duty Station Code: 552580041
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

Kathyrn Lewis holds the role of Psychology at Department of Agriculture based in Laona, Wisconsin. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,648. Their pay grade is 11.

Michael Chapman

Psychology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$83,398

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $82,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,398
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Franklin
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: Richard

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,148
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,176
Duty Station Code: 371710113
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

Michael Chapman is a Psychology at Department of Agriculture based in Franklin, North Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $83,398. They are classified at grade 11.

Tracy Boling

Psychology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$82,898

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $82,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,898
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Bristol
Work state: Tennessee
Middle name: Embree

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,148
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,176
Duty Station Code: 470290163
Duty Station State: TN
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

Tracy Boling holds the role of Psychology at Department of Agriculture based in Bristol, Tennessee. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,898. Their pay grade is 11.

Cristina Habermann

Psychology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$82,226

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $82,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,226
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Nemo
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,226
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Duty Station Code: 461937081
Duty Station State: SD
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

Cristina Habermann works as a Psychology for Department of Agriculture based in Nemo, South Dakota. Cristina earned $82,226 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Rachel Tharp

Psychology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$78,140

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $77,390
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,140
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Pine Knot
Work state: Kentucky
Middle name: Theresa

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,390
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Duty Station Code: 212648147
Duty Station State: KY
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

Rachel Tharp holds the role of Psychology at Department of Agriculture based in Pine Knot, Kentucky. In 2024, their total compensation was $78,140. Their pay grade is 11.

Megan Mackay

Psychology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$77,168

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $77,168
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,168
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Darby
Work state: Montana
Middle name: Carlene

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,168
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,922
Duty Station Code: 300310081
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

At Department of Agriculture, Megan Mackay serves as a Psychology based in Darby, Montana. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,168. They are classified at grade 11.

Melissa Brown

Psychology/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$77,153

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $76,403
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,153
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Chadron
Work state: Nebraska
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,403
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,268
Duty Station Code: 310960045
Duty Station State: NE
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

Melissa Brown works as a Psychology for Department of Agriculture based in Chadron, Nebraska. Melissa earned $77,153 in 2025. Their pay grade is 11.

Antoine Maillet

Psychology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$71,959

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $71,959
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,959
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Darby
Work state: Montana
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $71,959
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,598
Duty Station Code: 300310081
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

Antoine Maillet is a Psychology at Department of Agriculture based in Darby, Montana. 2024 total compensation came to $71,959. They are classified at grade 09.

Jamie Farmer

Psychology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$68,896

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $67,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,896
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Anaconda
Work state: Montana
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,896
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,001
Duty Station Code: 300020023
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

At Department of Agriculture, Jamie Farmer serves as a Psychology based in Anaconda, Montana. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,896. They are classified at grade 09.

Melynda Mullen

Psychology/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$68,250

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $68,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,250
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Curlew
Work state: Washington
Middle name: Anne

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,250
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,001
Duty Station Code: 530485019
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

At Department of Agriculture, Melynda Mullen serves as a Psychology based in Curlew, Washington. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,250. They are classified at grade 09.

Jill Heath-Karpinen

Psychology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$67,462

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $65,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,462
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Laona
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: Yvonne

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,962
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,465
Duty Station Code: 552580041
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

Jill Heath-Karpinen holds the role of Psychology at Department of Agriculture based in Laona, Wisconsin. In 2024, their total compensation was $67,462. Their pay grade is 09.