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

Job-title file

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

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

147 employees hold this title in Department of Commerce. Median total compensation for the role is $143,087, above the department median of $134,142.

Employees: 147
Total payroll: $21.4M
Role median: $143,087
Agency median: $134,142
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$82,764$197,200+

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

How total compensation varies among the 147 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 Commerce pays a median base salary of $143,087 for this role, 91% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Commerce sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$44,110

$56,260

$74,750

$100,370

$135,150

Department of Commerce median · $143,087

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 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 $143,087, 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 Commerce, the median of $143,087 ranks #45 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 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
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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Robin Materese

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$200,613

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,413
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,613
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $197,200
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Robin Materese is a Public Affairs at Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $200,613. They are classified at grade 04.

Genevieve Contey

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$197,825

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $625
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,825
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $197,200
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Commerce, Genevieve Contey serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,825. They are classified at grade 04.

Areaka Mcfadden

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM51
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Areaka Mcfadden works as a Public Affairs for Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. Areaka earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Angela Ewell Madison

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Economic Development Administration
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM52
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Commerce, Angela Ewell Madison serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Monica Allen

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Silver Spring
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $197,200
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Monica Allen holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Commerce based in Silver Spring, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 04.

Christine Taylor

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Christine Taylor holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Gladys Arrisueno

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $197,200
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Commerce, Gladys Arrisueno serves as a Public Affairs based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 04.

Jennifer Huergo

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $197,200
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Jennifer Huergo holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 05.

Ryan Oremland

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Reston
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM61
Basic Pay (before locality): $197,200
Duty Station Code: 512034059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Ryan Oremland works as a Public Affairs for Department of Commerce based in Reston, Virginia. Ryan earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 05.

Lindsey Backhaus

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$196,072

Sub-department: National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Base pay: $196,072
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,072
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Reston
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $196,072
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM61
Basic Pay (before locality): $196,072
Duty Station Code: 512034059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Lindsey Backhaus holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Commerce based in Reston, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $196,072. Their pay grade is 05.

David Hall

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Silver Spring
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $195,200
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Commerce, David Hall serves as a Public Affairs based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their 2025 pay totaled $195,200. They are classified at grade 04.

Michael Cook

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $154,330
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Michael Cook is a Public Affairs at Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. 2025 total compensation came to $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Susan Buchanan

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Silver Spring
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $191,900
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Commerce, Susan Buchanan serves as a Public Affairs based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 04.

Benjamin Stein

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $191,900
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Benjamin Stein is a Public Affairs at Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 04.

Velicia Woods

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: Minority Business Development Agency
Base pay: $191,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,289
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,289
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM59
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Commerce, Velicia Woods serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,289. They are classified at grade 15.

Teri Frady

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$190,391

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $190,391
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,391
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Woods Hole
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: Lyn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,391
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $190,391
Duty Station Code: 251517001
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Teri Frady works as a Public Affairs for Department of Commerce based in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Teri earned $190,391 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Richard Press

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$189,671

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $189,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,671
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,671
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $189,671
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Commerce, Richard Press serves as a Public Affairs based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,671. They are classified at grade 04.

Thomas Dail

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: Bureau of Economic Analysis
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM53
Basic Pay (before locality): $187,093
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Thomas Dail holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $187,093. Their pay grade is 04.

Marissa Anderson

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Silver Spring
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $187,093
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Marissa Anderson works as a Public Affairs for Department of Commerce based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Marissa earned $187,093 in 2026. Their pay grade is 04.

Brenda Landis

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM51
Basic Pay (before locality): $185,234
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Commerce, Brenda Landis serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $185,234. They are classified at grade 04.

Karen Pullen

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM51
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Commerce, Karen Pullen serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $185,234. They are classified at grade 14.

Gail Porter

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Joann

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $185,234
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Gail Porter is a Public Affairs at Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. 2025 total compensation came to $185,234. They are classified at grade 04.

Keeley Porteous

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$185,203

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $183,782
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,421
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,203
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Lacey
Work state: Washington
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $183,782
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $183,782
Duty Station Code: 531102067
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Keeley Porteous holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Commerce based in Lacey, Washington. In 2026, their total compensation was $185,203. Their pay grade is 04.

Keeley Belva

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$182,667

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $181,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $711
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,667
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Lacey
Work state: Washington
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,956
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $181,956
Duty Station Code: 531102067
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Keeley Belva is a Public Affairs at Department of Commerce based in Lacey, Washington. 2025 total compensation came to $182,667. They are classified at grade 04.

Michele Hedrick

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$182,295

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,295
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Michele Hedrick works as a Public Affairs for Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. Michele earned $182,295 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Maureen O'Leary

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$181,948

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $732
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,948
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Silver Spring
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $181,216
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Commerce, Maureen O'Leary serves as a Public Affairs based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $181,948. They are classified at grade 04.

John Atwood

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Economic Development Administration
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: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM52
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

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

John Leslie

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Thomas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $181,216
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

John Leslie is a Public Affairs at Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $181,216. They are classified at grade 04.

Theodore Stein

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$181,038

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $181,038
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,038
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Boulder
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Estes

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,038
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $181,038
Duty Station Code: 080200013
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Theodore Stein holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Commerce based in Boulder, Colorado. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,038. Their pay grade is 04.

Julie Fair

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$179,448

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $179,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,448
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Juneau
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,448
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $179,448
Duty Station Code: 021130110
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Julie Fair holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Commerce based in Juneau, Alaska. In 2024, their total compensation was $179,448. Their pay grade is 04.

Michael Milstein

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$177,959

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $176,183
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,776
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,959
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,183
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $176,183
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Michael Milstein is a Public Affairs at Department of Commerce based in Portland, Oregon. 2026 total compensation came to $177,959. They are classified at grade 04.

Stephen Yusko

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$177,922

Sub-department: National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Base pay: $174,922
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,922
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $174,922
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM61
Basic Pay (before locality): $130,597
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Stephen Yusko works as a Public Affairs for Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. Stephen earned $177,922 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Candice Appiakorang

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$176,330

Sub-department: National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Base pay: $176,330
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,330
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Reston
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Lorraine

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,330
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM61
Basic Pay (before locality): $176,330
Duty Station Code: 512034059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Candice Appiakorang works as a Public Affairs for Department of Commerce based in Reston, Virginia. Candice earned $176,330 in 2026. Their pay grade is 04.

Christopher Coughlin

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$175,725

Sub-department: National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Base pay: $173,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,775
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,725
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $173,950
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM61
Basic Pay (before locality): $173,950
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Christopher Coughlin works as a Public Affairs for Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. Christopher earned $175,725 in 2026. Their pay grade is 04.

Michelle Slone

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$174,801

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $173,338
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,463
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,801
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $173,338
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $173,338
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Michelle Slone is a Public Affairs at Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $174,801. They are classified at grade 04.

Alicia Sowah

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$172,700

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary
Base pay: $172,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,700
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,700
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM51
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Alicia Sowah holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,700. Their pay grade is 14.

Paul Fucito

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$172,700

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $172,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,700
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,700
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Paul Fucito works as a Public Affairs for Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. Paul earned $172,700 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Lisa Paulson

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$172,700

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $172,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,700
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,700
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Lisa Paulson works as a Public Affairs for Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. Lisa earned $172,700 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Michael Morgan

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$171,923

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,923
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Michael Morgan is a Public Affairs at Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $171,923. They are classified at grade 14.

Katherine Silverstein

Public Affairs/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$171,893

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $171,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,893
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Silver Spring
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Brogan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,893
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $171,893
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Commerce, Katherine Silverstein serves as a Public Affairs based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their 2025 pay totaled $171,893. They are classified at grade 04.