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

Job-title file

Quality Assurance

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

20 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $84,644, above the department median of $77,955.

Employees: 20
Total payroll: $1.9M
Role median: $84,644
Agency median: $77,955
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$59,966$132,231+

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)

Quality Assurance is held in 17 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $84,644 ranks #16 of 17.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Commerce

$167,273 · 1

Department of Education

$145,489 · 5

Government Printing Office

$145,489 · 15

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$135,333 · 93

Department of Housing and Urban Development

$134,435 · 19

Department of Health and Human Services

$126,453 · 98

Department of Transportation

$124,751 · 46

Department of Energy

$124,426 · 34

Court Services and Offender Supervision Agy

$122,343 · 1

Department of Justice

$107,044 · 2

Department of Interior

$105,592 · 2

Department of State

$104,100 · 3

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Joseph Bailey

Quality Assurance/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$132,706

Sub-department: Departmental Administration
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,706
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1910
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Joseph Bailey serves as a Quality Assurance based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $132,706. They are classified at grade 12.

Janice Barnes

Quality Assurance/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$131,456

Sub-department: Departmental Administration
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,456
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1910
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Janice Barnes holds the role of Quality Assurance at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $131,456. Their pay grade is 12.

Michele Romeo

Quality Assurance/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$130,956

Sub-department: Departmental Administration
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 1910
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michele Romeo works as a Quality Assurance for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Michele earned $130,956 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Lakisha Evans

Quality Assurance/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$121,037

Sub-department: Departmental Administration
Base pay: $119,037
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,037
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,037
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,327
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1910
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lakisha Evans holds the role of Quality Assurance at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $121,037. Their pay grade is 12.

Barbara Brooks

Quality Assurance/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$118,231

Sub-department: Departmental Administration
Base pay: $115,731
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,231
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,731
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,846
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 1910
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Barbara Brooks is a Quality Assurance at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $118,231. They are classified at grade 12.

David Wheeler

Quality Assurance/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$117,198

Sub-department: Fpac Business Center
Base pay: $117,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,198
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Roy
Work county: Weber
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,198
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 491650057
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1910
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Wheeler works as a Quality Assurance for Department of Agriculture based in Roy, Utah. David earned $117,198 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Jimmy Nolan

Quality Assurance/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$114,925

Sub-department: Departmental Administration
Base pay: $112,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,925
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,425
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1910
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jimmy Nolan works as a Quality Assurance for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jimmy earned $114,925 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Kraig Buffington

Quality Assurance/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$95,657

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $95,657
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,657
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Manhattan
Work county: Riley
Work state: Kansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,657
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1910
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Kraig Buffington serves as a Quality Assurance based in Manhattan, Kansas. Their 2024 pay totaled $95,657. They are classified at grade 12.

Brian Kelly

Quality Assurance/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$95,657

Sub-department: Fpac Business Center
Base pay: $95,657
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,657
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Riverdale
Work county: Weber
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,657
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 491610057
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 1910
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brian Kelly works as a Quality Assurance for Department of Agriculture based in Riverdale, Utah. Brian earned $95,657 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Douglas Clark

Quality Assurance/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$84,644

Sub-department: Fpac Business Center
Base pay: $84,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,644
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Tooele
Work county: Tooele
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,644
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 491940045
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 1910
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Douglas Clark holds the role of Quality Assurance at Department of Agriculture based in Tooele, Utah. In 2024, their total compensation was $84,644. Their pay grade is 11.

Jeanette Tolliver

Quality Assurance/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$84,644

Sub-department: Fpac Business Center
Base pay: $84,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,644
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Ogden
Work county: Weber
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,644
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 491350057
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 1910
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeanette Tolliver works as a Quality Assurance for Department of Agriculture based in Ogden, Utah. Jeanette earned $84,644 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Marilyn Carlson

Quality Assurance/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$84,644

Sub-department: Fpac Business Center
Base pay: $84,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,644
Pay grade: 11
Work city: West Valley City
Work county: Salt Lake
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,644
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 492113035
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1910
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Marilyn Carlson holds the role of Quality Assurance at Department of Agriculture based in West Valley City, Utah. In 2024, their total compensation was $84,644. Their pay grade is 11.

Glenda Petersen

Quality Assurance/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$84,644

Sub-department: Fpac Business Center
Base pay: $84,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,644
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Wanship
Work county: Summit
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,644
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 492045043
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 1910
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Glenda Petersen serves as a Quality Assurance based in Wanship, Utah. Their 2024 pay totaled $84,644. They are classified at grade 11.

Tonja Ruben

Quality Assurance/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$84,644

Sub-department: Fpac Business Center
Base pay: $84,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,644
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Invalid
Work county: Invalid
Work state: Invalid

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,644
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Country: Invalid
Duty Station Code: *
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1910
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tonja Ruben holds the role of Quality Assurance at Department of Agriculture based in Invalid, Invalid. In 2024, their total compensation was $84,644. Their pay grade is 11.

David Moore

Quality Assurance/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$84,644

Sub-department: Fpac Business Center
Base pay: $84,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,644
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Salt Lake City
Work county: Salt Lake
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,644
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 491700035
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1910
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Moore holds the role of Quality Assurance at Department of Agriculture based in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 2024, their total compensation was $84,644. Their pay grade is 11.

Susan Callihan

Quality Assurance/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$82,226

Sub-department: Fpac Business Center
Base pay: $82,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,226
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Tooele
Work county: Tooele
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,226
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 491940045
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1910
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Susan Callihan holds the role of Quality Assurance at Department of Agriculture based in Tooele, Utah. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,226. Their pay grade is 11.

Keith Probyn

Quality Assurance/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$77,955

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $77,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,955
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Peoria
Work county: Peoria
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,955
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 176850143
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1910
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Keith Probyn serves as a Quality Assurance based in Peoria, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $77,955. They are classified at grade 09.

Jason Eernisse

Quality Assurance/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$75,489

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $72,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,489
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Ames
Work county: Story
Work state: Iowa

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,598
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 190230169
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1910
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jason Eernisse is a Quality Assurance at Department of Agriculture based in Ames, Iowa. 2024 total compensation came to $75,489. They are classified at grade 09.

Jamie Grimes

Quality Assurance/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$68,462

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $68,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,462
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Ames
Work county: Story
Work state: Iowa

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,462
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,176
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 190230169
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1910
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Jamie Grimes serves as a Quality Assurance based in Ames, Iowa. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,462. They are classified at grade 09.

Zaida Diaz

Quality Assurance/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$59,966

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $59,966
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,966
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Dorado
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,966
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: RQ0360000
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1910
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Zaida Diaz is a Quality Assurance at Department of Agriculture based in Dorado, No Data Reported. 2024 total compensation came to $59,966. They are classified at grade 09.