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

Job-title file

Public Affairs at Department of Agriculture, U.S. Federal Government

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

802 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $110,497, above the department median of $82,148.

Employees: 802
Total payroll: $91.2M
Role median: $110,497
Agency median: $82,148
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$42,426$187,298+

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

How total compensation varies among the 802 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Public Affairs pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Public Relations Specialists — about 283,380 people — is $74,750. Department of Agriculture pays a median base salary of $109,677 for this role, 47% above that figure — about the 79th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Agriculture sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$44,110

$56,260

$74,750

$100,370

$135,150

Department of Agriculture median · $109,677

The bar is the range of annual wages for Public Relations Specialists across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Agriculture’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Agriculture is $110,497, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

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

Public Affairs is held in 80 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $110,497 ranks #67 of 80.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$239,549 · 7

Fed Retirement Thrift Investment Board

$227,900 · 3

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$207,137 · 8

Securities and Exchange Commission

$206,213 · 9

Federal Reserve System

$198,403 · 13

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$197,918 · 1

Merit Systems Protection Board

$197,200 · 1

Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight

$193,850 · 1

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$193,190 · 17

Office of Special Counsel

$191,900 · 1

Federal Trade Commission

$189,093 · 11

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$187,308 · 8

Median total compensation for the Public Affairs 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
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

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Bethany Jones

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$221,900

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $221,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $221,900
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $221,900
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $221,900
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Bethany Jones holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $221,900. Their pay grade is 00.

Abbey Fretz

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$212,924

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $212,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $212,924
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $212,924
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $212,924
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Abbey Fretz is a Public Affairs at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $212,924. They are classified at grade 00.

Jennifer Smits

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$207,150

Sub-department: Economic Research Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,150
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Martinsburg
Work state: West Virginia
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG18
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 541660003
Duty Station State: WV
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Agriculture, Jennifer Smits serves as a Public Affairs based in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $207,150. They are classified at grade 15.

Justin Fritscher

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$201,200

Sub-department: Fpac Business Center
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG99
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Justin Fritscher holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $201,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Heather Cooney Curlett

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$200,700

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,700
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Heather Cooney Curlett holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $200,700. Their pay grade is 15.

Juanita Peppers

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$197,142

Sub-department: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Base pay: $187,742
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,142
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Madison
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: Faith

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,742
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG22
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 133400211
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Agriculture, Juanita Peppers serves as a Public Affairs based in Madison, Georgia. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,142. They are classified at grade 15.

Eduardo Curlett

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$195,700

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,700
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $154,330
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Agriculture, Eduardo Curlett serves as a Public Affairs based in Beltsville, Maryland. Their 2025 pay totaled $195,700. They are classified at grade 15.

Tara Weaver Missick

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Agriculture
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG01
Basic Pay (before locality): $154,330
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Tara Weaver Missick is a Public Affairs at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Ellen Dougherty

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Ahern

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG10
Basic Pay (before locality): $154,330
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Agriculture, Ellen Dougherty serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Timothy Truman

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Scott

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG10
Basic Pay (before locality): $150,159
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Timothy Truman works as a Public Affairs for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Timothy earned $195,200 in 2025. Their pay grade is 15.

Joseph Navratil

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Vallejo
Work state: California
Middle name: Stuart

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 064020095
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Joseph Navratil works as a Public Affairs for Department of Agriculture based in Vallejo, California. Joseph earned $195,200 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

F Silver

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$193,235

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,940
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,235
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Todd

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

F Silver is a Public Affairs at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $193,235. They are classified at grade 14.

Christine Stevenson

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$191,843

Sub-department: Economic Research Service
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,843
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Antonio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG18
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Christine Stevenson is a Public Affairs at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $191,843. They are classified at grade 14.

Nancy Mcniff

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$189,093

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Agriculture
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG01
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Nancy Mcniff works as a Public Affairs for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Nancy earned $189,093 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Katrina Rudyj

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$188,707

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $186,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,707
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,207
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,023
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Katrina Rudyj is a Public Affairs at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $188,707. They are classified at grade 15.

Chad Douglas

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$187,859

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $180,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,859
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Roy

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,359
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Chad Douglas is a Public Affairs at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $187,859. They are classified at grade 15.

Angela Brees

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$187,312

Sub-department: Economic Research Service
Base pay: $187,312
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,312
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Hadley
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,312
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG18
Basic Pay (before locality): $141,817
Duty Station Code: 250461015
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Angela Brees works as a Public Affairs for Department of Agriculture based in Hadley, Massachusetts. Angela earned $187,312 in 2025. Their pay grade is 15.

Mirvat Sewadeh

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$186,595

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Economist
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,595
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG38
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Agriculture, Mirvat Sewadeh serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $186,595. They are classified at grade 14.

Ashley Garrigus

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$185,824

Sub-department: Agricultural Marketing Service
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,824
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG02
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Ashley Garrigus works as a Public Affairs for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Ashley earned $185,824 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Glenn Kaup

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Food and Nutrition Service
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG30
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Glenn Kaup holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Agriculture based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,234. Their pay grade is 14.

Suzanne Pender

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Fpac Business Center
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Jeri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG99
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Suzanne Pender is a Public Affairs at Department of Agriculture based in Arlington, Virginia. 2025 total compensation came to $185,234. They are classified at grade 14.

Mark Fairhurst

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$184,420

Sub-department: Economic Research Service
Base pay: $175,420
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,420
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Kansas City
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $175,420
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG18
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 294120095
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Mark Fairhurst is a Public Affairs at Department of Agriculture based in Kansas City, Missouri. 2026 total compensation came to $184,420. They are classified at grade 15.

Heather Gossel

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$184,359

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $180,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,359
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,359
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Heather Gossel is a Public Affairs at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $184,359. They are classified at grade 15.

Nicholas Pardi

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$184,350

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $180,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,999
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,350
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Milwaukee
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,351
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Duty Station Code: 553100079
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Agriculture, Nicholas Pardi serves as a Public Affairs based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their 2024 pay totaled $184,350. They are classified at grade 15.

Jacqueline Chandler

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$183,049

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $183,049
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,049
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Juneau
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: Sue

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $183,049
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 021130110
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Jacqueline Chandler is a Public Affairs at Department of Agriculture based in Juneau, Alaska. 2025 total compensation came to $183,049. They are classified at grade 14.

Sally Gifford

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$182,295

Sub-department: Office of Communications
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,295
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG13
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Sally Gifford works as a Public Affairs for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Sally earned $182,295 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Jefferey Kerby

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$182,295

Sub-department: Fpac Business Center
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,295
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG99
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Agriculture, Jefferey Kerby serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $182,295. They are classified at grade 14.

Gary Crawford

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Office of Communications
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Floyd

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG13
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 52
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Agriculture, Gary Crawford serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $181,216. They are classified at grade 14.

Sonja Beavers

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$180,997

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $177,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,997
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,497
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Agriculture, Sonja Beavers serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $180,997. They are classified at grade 14.

Erika Cross

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$180,497

Sub-department: Fpac Business Center
Base pay: $177,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,497
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Viltz

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,497
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG99
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Erika Cross holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $180,497. Their pay grade is 14.

Samantha Reho

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$180,204

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $178,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,204
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Napa
Work state: California
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $178,204
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 062330055
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Agriculture, Samantha Reho serves as a Public Affairs based in Napa, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $180,204. They are classified at grade 14.

Jon Mcmillan

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$179,350

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $175,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,350
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: Eric

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $175,350
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,023
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Jon Mcmillan works as a Public Affairs for Department of Agriculture based in Portland, Oregon. Jon earned $179,350 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Valerie Baca

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$177,640

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $177,640
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,640
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Golden
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Elaine

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,640
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 081000059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Valerie Baca is a Public Affairs at Department of Agriculture based in Golden, Colorado. 2026 total compensation came to $177,640. They are classified at grade 14.

Mary Gominger

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$176,436

Sub-department: Food and Nutrition Service
Base pay: $176,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,436
Pay grade: 14
Work city: San Francisco
Work state: California
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,436
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG30
Basic Pay (before locality): $120,566
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Mary Gominger is a Public Affairs at Department of Agriculture based in San Francisco, California. 2025 total compensation came to $176,436. They are classified at grade 14.

Mason Lowery

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$176,200

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $172,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,200
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Thomas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,700
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Mason Lowery is a Public Affairs at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $176,200. They are classified at grade 14.

Krissy Young

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$175,902

Sub-department: Economic Research Service
Base pay: $167,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,902
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Crownsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: A S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,902
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG18
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 240403003
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Krissy Young holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Agriculture based in Crownsville, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $175,902. Their pay grade is 14.

Karen Priestly

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$175,735

Sub-department: Rural Development
Base pay: $175,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,735
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $175,735
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG07
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,204
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Agriculture, Karen Priestly serves as a Public Affairs based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2025 pay totaled $175,735. They are classified at grade 14.

Robert Ellison

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$175,735

Sub-department: Fpac Business Center
Base pay: $175,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,735
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $175,735
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG99
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,204
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Robert Ellison holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $175,735. Their pay grade is 14.

Donavan Albert

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$174,700

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $172,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,700
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Rockville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,700
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Agriculture, Donavan Albert serves as a Public Affairs based in Rockville, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $174,700. They are classified at grade 14.

Amanda Heitkamp

Public Affairs/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$174,700

Sub-department: Fpac Business Center
Base pay: $172,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,700
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,700
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG99
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Agriculture, Amanda Heitkamp serves as a Public Affairs based in Beltsville, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $174,700. They are classified at grade 14.