U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Commerce / Electronics Engineering

Job-title file

Electronics Engineering

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

278 employees hold this title in Department of Commerce. Median total compensation for the role is $176,620, above the department median of $127,707.

Employees: 278
Total payroll: $45.4M
Role median: $176,620
Agency median: $127,707
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$73,761$192,900+

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

How total compensation varies among the 278 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

Electronics Engineering pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer — about 96,900 people — is $130,220. Department of Commerce pays a median base salary of $176,620 for this role, 36% above that figure — about the 78th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Commerce sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$81,840

$101,680

$130,220

$167,670

$206,960

Department of Commerce median · $176,620

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

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Commerce is $176,620, 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)

Electronics Engineering is held in 20 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Commerce, the median of $176,620 ranks #6 of 20.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$204,000 · 2

Federal Communications Commission

$181,850 · 214

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$181,216 · 11

General Services Administration

$181,216 · 1

Department of Treasury

$177,131 · 1

Department of State

$176,570 · 6

Department of Veterans Affairs

$173,323 · 3

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$162,629 · 1

Department of Health and Human Services

$157,982 · 29

Department of Homeland Security

$153,604 · 36

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$153,336 · 721

U.S.Agency for Global Media

$149,422 · 5

Median total compensation for the Electronics Engineering 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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Richard Vogel

Electronics Engineering/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$144,799

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $144,799
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,799
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Grandview
Work county: Jackson
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,799
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 293280095
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Richard Vogel is a Electronics Engineering at Department of Commerce based in Grandview, Missouri. 2024 total compensation came to $144,799. They are classified at grade 14.

Shegaw Alemu

Electronics Engineering/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$144,042

Sub-department: Nat Telecommunications and Information Administrative
Base pay: $144,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,042
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shegaw Alemu is a Electronics Engineering at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $144,042. They are classified at grade 14.

Fariba Nasiri

Electronics Engineering/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$144,042

Sub-department: Nat Telecommunications and Information Administrative
Base pay: $144,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,042
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Fariba Nasiri is a Electronics Engineering at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $144,042. They are classified at grade 14.

Ian Haygood

Electronics Engineering/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$143,150

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technician
Base pay: $143,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,150
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Boulder
Work county: Boulder
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $143,150
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,150
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080200013
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): ZP

Ian Haygood is a Electronics Engineering at Department of Commerce based in Boulder, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $143,150. They are classified at grade 04.

Adam Mccaughan

Electronics Engineering/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$142,593

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technician
Base pay: $142,593
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,593
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Boulder
Work county: Boulder
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,593
Basic Pay (before locality): $142,593
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080200013
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): ZP

Adam Mccaughan works as a Electronics Engineering for Department of Commerce based in Boulder, Colorado. Adam earned $142,593 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Barry Chin

Electronics Engineering/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$142,289

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $732
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,289
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Barry Chin serves as a Electronics Engineering based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $142,289. They are classified at grade 13.

Tam Duong

Electronics Engineering/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$142,166

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technician
Base pay: $142,166
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,166
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,166
Basic Pay (before locality): $142,166
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): ZP

Tam Duong holds the role of Electronics Engineering at Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $142,166. Their pay grade is 04.

Alvin Flores

Electronics Engineering/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$142,059

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technician
Base pay: $142,059
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,059
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Boulder
Work county: Boulder
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,059
Basic Pay (before locality): $142,059
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080200013
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): ZP

Alvin Flores is a Electronics Engineering at Department of Commerce based in Boulder, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $142,059. They are classified at grade 04.

Artur Chernovsky

Electronics Engineering/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$141,856

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technician
Base pay: $141,856
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,856
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,856
Basic Pay (before locality): $141,856
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): ZP

Artur Chernovsky works as a Electronics Engineering for Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Artur earned $141,856 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Mostafa Shomali

Electronics Engineering/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Mostafa Shomali serves as a Electronics Engineering based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,557. They are classified at grade 13.

Adam Hicks

Electronics Engineering/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$141,377

Sub-department: Nat Telecommunications and Information Administrative
Base pay: $141,377
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,377
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Boulder
Work county: Boulder
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,377
Basic Pay (before locality): $141,377
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080200013
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): ZP

Adam Hicks works as a Electronics Engineering for Department of Commerce based in Boulder, Colorado. Adam earned $141,377 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Todd Schumann

Electronics Engineering/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$141,377

Sub-department: Nat Telecommunications and Information Administrative
Base pay: $141,377
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,377
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Boulder
Work county: Boulder
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,377
Basic Pay (before locality): $141,377
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080200013
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): ZP

Todd Schumann works as a Electronics Engineering for Department of Commerce based in Boulder, Colorado. Todd earned $141,377 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Jerry Forste

Electronics Engineering/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$140,662

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $140,662
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,662
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Grandview
Work county: Jackson
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $140,662
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 293280095
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jerry Forste works as a Electronics Engineering for Department of Commerce based in Grandview, Missouri. Jerry earned $140,662 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Terry Weaber

Electronics Engineering/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$140,307

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $138,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,307
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fort Worth
Work county: Tarrant
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482450439
Length of Service (Years): 43
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Terry Weaber is a Electronics Engineering at Department of Commerce based in Fort Worth, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $140,307. They are classified at grade 13.

Juanita Rhodes

Electronics Engineering/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$140,127

Sub-department: Bureau of Industry and Security
Base pay: $139,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $732
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,127
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,395
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Juanita Rhodes holds the role of Electronics Engineering at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $140,127. Their pay grade is 14.

Jonathan Stefaniak

Electronics Engineering/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$139,395

Sub-department: Nat Telecommunications and Information Administrative
Base pay: $139,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,395
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,395
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jonathan Stefaniak works as a Electronics Engineering for Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jonathan earned $139,395 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Jaden Pieper

Electronics Engineering/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$139,293

Sub-department: Nat Telecommunications and Information Administrative
Base pay: $139,293
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,293
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Boulder
Work county: Boulder
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,293
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,293
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080200013
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): ZP

Jaden Pieper holds the role of Electronics Engineering at Department of Commerce based in Boulder, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $139,293. Their pay grade is 04.