U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Commerce / Mail and File

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Mail and File at Department of Commerce, U.S. Federal Government

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

16 employees hold this title in Department of Commerce. Median total compensation for the role is $54,656, below the department median of $134,142.

Employees: 16
Total payroll: $883.1K
Role median: $54,656
Agency median: $134,142
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$44,363$68,233+

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

How total compensation varies among the 16 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

Mail and File pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service — about 55,230 people — is $39,280. Department of Commerce pays a median base salary of $54,213 for this role, 38% above that figure — about the 89th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Commerce sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$30,780

$35,470

$39,280

$46,450

$54,820

Department of Commerce median · $54,213

The bar is the range of annual wages for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 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 $54,656, 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)

Mail and File is held in 33 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Commerce, the median of $54,656 ranks #19 of 33.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Selective Service System

$106,731 · 1

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$81,079 · 1

Office of Administration

$75,059 · 5

National Labor Relations Board

$74,814 · 2

Judicial Branch

$69,284 · 5

Department of Housing and Urban Development

$69,238 · 1

Department of State

$67,543 · 7

Securities and Exchange Commission

$66,785 · 1

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$64,189 · 1

Federal Election Commission

$64,068 · 2

Government Publishing Office

$63,733 · 2

Government Printing Office

$62,281 · 2

Median total compensation for the Mail and File 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 Commerce

Able Seaman 98
Accounting 344
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 79
Administrative Officer 219
Auditing 117
Biological Science Technician 74
Budget Analysis 405
Cartography 146
Chemistry 298
Civil Engineering 72
Computer Science 346
Consumer Safety 95
Contracting 479
Data Science Series 85
Design Patent Examining 413
Ecology 81
Economist 567
Electronics Engineering 303
Electronics Technical 486
Emergency Management Specialist 72
Engineering Technical 181
Financial Administration and Program 308
Fish and Wildlife Administration 94
Fish Biology 786
General Arts and Information 183
General Attorney 1,822
General Business and Industry 826
General Engineering 306
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 945
General Physical Science 1,354
Geography 174
Grants Management 199
Human Resources Management 612
Hydrology 303
Information Technology Management 3,647
Legal Instruments Examining 161
Management and Program Analysis 2,472
Materials Engineering 96
Mathematical Statistics 456
Mechanical Engineering 171
Meteorological Technician 152
Meteorology 2,615
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 2,578
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 10,957
Miscellaneous Vessel Jobs 107
Oceanography 172
Paralegal Specialist 157
Patent Administration 475
Patent Attorney 319
Patent Examining 10,759
Physical Science Technician 132
Physics 462
Program Management 393
Public Affairs 147
Security Administration 180
Social Science 87
Statistical Assistant 453
Statistics 1,687
Support Services Administration 99
Trade Specialist 609

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jessica Burnett

Mail and File/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$68,713

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $67,543
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,170
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,713
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Silver Spring
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,543
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,543
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 0305

Jessica Burnett is a Mail and File at Department of Commerce based in Silver Spring, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $68,713. They are classified at grade 03.

George Galapon

Mail and File/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$67,112

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $66,762
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,112
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,762
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,762
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0305

George Galapon holds the role of Mail and File at Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,112. Their pay grade is 03.

Derek Quick

Mail and File/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$66,888

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $65,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,463
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,888
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,425
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,425
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0305

Derek Quick is a Mail and File at Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $66,888. They are classified at grade 03.

David Ellis

Mail and File/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$60,593

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $60,593
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,593
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,593
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $45,239
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 0305

David Ellis is a Mail and File at Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $60,593. They are classified at grade 05.

Shenita Parker

Mail and File/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$60,593

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $60,593
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,593
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,593
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $45,239
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0305

At Department of Commerce, Shenita Parker serves as a Mail and File based in Suitland, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,593. They are classified at grade 05.

Brenda Sebastian

Mail and File/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$55,562

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $55,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,562
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Jeffersonville
Work state: Indiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $55,562
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,562
Duty Station Code: 182270019
Duty Station State: IN
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0305

Brenda Sebastian is a Mail and File at Department of Commerce based in Jeffersonville, Indiana. 2024 total compensation came to $55,562. They are classified at grade 07.

Greg Jenkins

Mail and File/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$55,405

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $55,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,405
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Burbank
Work state: California
Middle name: Antonio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $55,405
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $40,599
Duty Station Code: 060480037
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0305

Greg Jenkins holds the role of Mail and File at Department of Commerce based in Burbank, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,405. Their pay grade is 05.

Ted Neal

Mail and File/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$54,696

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $54,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $536
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,696
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,160
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,160
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0305

At Department of Commerce, Ted Neal serves as a Mail and File based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,696. They are classified at grade 02.

Omar Pupo

Mail and File/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$54,615

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $54,265
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,615
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,265
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,781
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0305

Omar Pupo works as a Mail and File for Department of Commerce based in Lakewood, Colorado. Omar earned $54,615 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Alonzo Smith

Mail and File/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$54,160

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $54,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,160
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,160
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $40,436
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0305

Alonzo Smith holds the role of Mail and File at Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,160. Their pay grade is 04.

Mario Newsome

Mail and File/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$51,906

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $51,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,906
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Dartez

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $51,556
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,556
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0305

At Department of Commerce, Mario Newsome serves as a Mail and File based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,906. They are classified at grade 02.

Michael Eastling

Mail and File/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$49,376

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $49,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,376
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: Phillip

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,376
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $38,279
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0305

Michael Eastling holds the role of Mail and File at Department of Commerce based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,376. Their pay grade is 05.

Stacia Daniel

Mail and File/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$47,171

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $45,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,189
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,171
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Arcata
Work state: California
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,982
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $45,982
Duty Station Code: 060130023
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0305

At Department of Commerce, Stacia Daniel serves as a Mail and File based in Arcata, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $47,171. They are classified at grade 02.

Carla Bailey

Mail and File/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$45,982

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $45,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,982
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Jeffersonville
Work state: Indiana
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,982
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $39,361
Duty Station Code: 182270019
Duty Station State: IN
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0305

At Department of Commerce, Carla Bailey serves as a Mail and File based in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Their 2024 pay totaled $45,982. They are classified at grade 04.

Debra Hudson

Mail and File/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$45,982

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $45,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,982
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Jeffersonville
Work state: Indiana
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,982
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $39,361
Duty Station Code: 182270019
Duty Station State: IN
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0305

Debra Hudson works as a Mail and File for Department of Commerce based in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Debra earned $45,982 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Tamara Mahan

Mail and File/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$44,363

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $44,363
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,363
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Jeffersonville
Work state: Indiana
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,363
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,898
Duty Station Code: 182270019
Duty Station State: IN
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0305

Tamara Mahan works as a Mail and File for Department of Commerce based in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Tamara earned $44,363 in 2025. Their pay grade is 05.