U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Commerce / Writing and Editing

Job-title file

Writing and Editing

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

63 employees hold this title in Department of Commerce. Median total compensation for the role is $129,728, below the department median of $134,142.

Employees: 63
Total payroll: $8.1M
Role median: $129,728
Agency median: $134,142
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$81,831$193,623+

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

How total compensation varies among the 63 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)

Writing and Editing is held in 48 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Commerce, the median of $129,728 ranks #32 of 48.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$191,289 · 1

Securities and Exchange Commission

$190,001 · 3

Department of State

$176,620 · 55

Office of the United States Trade Representative

$174,894 · 1

Department of Treasury

$171,065 · 16

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$169,449 · 2

U.S.Agency for Global Media

$157,531 · 50

Federal Trade Commission

$156,755 · 5

Federal Communications Commission

$156,285 · 4

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$154,673 · 3

Nat Archives and Records Administration

$154,599 · 2

National Transportation Safety Board

$153,354 · 3

Median total compensation for the Writing and Editing 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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Travis Tougaw

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$199,000

Sub-department: Office of the Inspector General
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $199,000
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Denver
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Brent

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM64
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Travis Tougaw holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Denver, Colorado. In 2026, their total compensation was $199,000. Their pay grade is 15.

Benjamin Stein

Writing and Editing/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: P

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): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Benjamin Stein holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 04.

Sheryl Modlin

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$182,295

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,295
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Sheryl Modlin holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $182,295. Their pay grade is 14.

Dawn Bailey

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $181,216
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Dawn Bailey is a Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $181,216. They are classified at grade 04.

Christine Schaefer

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $181,216
Duty Station Code: 510900600
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Christine Schaefer holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Fairfax, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $181,216. Their pay grade is 04.

Brian Rameau

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$176,829

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $176,829
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,829
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,829
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $176,829
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Brian Rameau holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $176,829. Their pay grade is 04.

Claudine Deslauriers

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$175,200

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $172,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,200
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M

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): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Claudine Deslauriers holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $175,200. Their pay grade is 14.

Ann Thompson

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$163,104

Sub-department: Office of the Inspector General
Base pay: $163,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,104
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Manassas
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Linda

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,104
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM64
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 511550683
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Ann Thompson is a Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Manassas, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $163,104. They are classified at grade 14.

Peter Fisk

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$158,547

Sub-department: Bureau of Economic Analysis
Base pay: $157,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,547
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,047
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM53
Basic Pay (before locality): $157,047
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Peter Fisk works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. Peter earned $158,547 in 2026. Their pay grade is 04.

Meghan Percy

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$157,847

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $157,847
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,847
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Tear

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,847
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $157,847
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Meghan Percy works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Meghan earned $157,847 in 2026. Their pay grade is 04.

Megan King

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$157,217

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $150,754
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,463
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,217
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,754
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $150,754
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Megan King works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Megan earned $157,217 in 2026. Their pay grade is 03.

Shannon May

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$155,309

Sub-department: Office of the Inspector General
Base pay: $153,509
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,309
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Paige

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,509
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM64
Basic Pay (before locality): $114,610
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Shannon May is a Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $155,309. They are classified at grade 14.

Abigail Reid

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$147,232

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $147,232
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,232
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $147,232
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,232
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Abigail Reid is a Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $147,232. They are classified at grade 04.

Christine Geter

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$146,143

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $146,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,143
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,143
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Christine Geter works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. Christine earned $146,143 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Mark Esser

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$145,878

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $144,415
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,463
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,878
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Silver Spring
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,415
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $144,415
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Mark Esser works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Commerce based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Mark earned $145,878 in 2026. Their pay grade is 03.

Richard Wilkinson

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$145,532

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $145,532
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,532
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,532
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $145,532
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Commerce, Richard Wilkinson serves as a Writing and Editing based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $145,532. They are classified at grade 03.

William Graves

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$144,697

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary
Base pay: $144,697
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,697
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,697
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM51
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,031
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

William Graves holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,697. Their pay grade is 13.

Apostolos Diavolikis

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$142,084

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $142,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,084
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Hagerstown
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,084
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 240730043
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Commerce, Apostolos Diavolikis serves as a Writing and Editing based in Hagerstown, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,084. They are classified at grade 13.

Marie Ladino

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$140,395

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $139,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,395
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Invalid
Work state: Invalid
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,395
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Duty Station Code: *
Duty Station State: *
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Marie Ladino holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Invalid, Invalid. In 2024, their total compensation was $140,395. Their pay grade is 14.

Lina Dutky

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$135,044

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $133,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,902
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,044
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Silver Spring
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,142
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $133,142
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Commerce, Lina Dutky serves as a Writing and Editing based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,044. They are classified at grade 03.

Tracey Dunn

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$134,058

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $133,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $366
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,058
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,692
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Tracey Dunn holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $134,058. Their pay grade is 13.

Patricia Cuadros

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$133,964

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,964
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Manassas Park
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Adele

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 511549685
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Commerce, Patricia Cuadros serves as a Writing and Editing based in Manassas Park, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,964. They are classified at grade 13.

Ashley Thompson

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$133,964

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,964
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Claire

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Ashley Thompson is a Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $133,964. They are classified at grade 13.

Gabriel Popkin

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$132,402

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $127,402
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,402
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Joseph

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,402
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,402
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Gabriel Popkin is a Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $132,402. They are classified at grade 03.

Andrea Widener

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$132,107

Sub-department: Bureau of Economic Analysis
Base pay: $132,107
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,107
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,107
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM53
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,107
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Andrea Widener works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. Andrea earned $132,107 in 2026. Their pay grade is 03.

Kevin Mcmahon

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$131,826

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $131,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,826
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Silver Spring
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,826
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,826
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Kevin Mcmahon is a Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Silver Spring, Maryland. 2025 total compensation came to $131,826. They are classified at grade 03.

Karen Robin

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$131,826

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $131,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,826
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Silver Spring
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,826
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,826
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Commerce, Karen Robin serves as a Writing and Editing based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their 2025 pay totaled $131,826. They are classified at grade 03.

Tracy Phillips

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$131,826

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $131,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,826
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,826
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM55
Basic Pay (before locality): $98,422
Duty Station Code: 510040059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Tracy Phillips works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. Tracy earned $131,826 in 2025. Their pay grade is 12.

Holly Kuzmitski

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$131,775

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $131,775
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,775
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Silver Spring
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,775
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,775
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Commerce, Holly Kuzmitski serves as a Writing and Editing based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,775. They are classified at grade 03.

Faye Brock

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$131,491

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,732
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,491
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Faye Brock is a Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $131,491. They are classified at grade 13.

Jarita Davis

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$130,633

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $127,707
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,926
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,633
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Woods Hole
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,707
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,707
Duty Station Code: 251517001
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Jarita Davis works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Commerce based in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Jarita earned $130,633 in 2024. Their pay grade is 03.

Donna Gillis

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$129,728

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $129,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,728
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,728
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,855
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Commerce, Donna Gillis serves as a Writing and Editing based in Suitland, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,728. They are classified at grade 12.

James Lee

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$129,494

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $129,494
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,494
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,494
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,494
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

James Lee works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Commerce based in Seattle, Washington. James earned $129,494 in 2025. Their pay grade is 03.

Shelley Arenas

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$127,891

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $126,585
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,306
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,891
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,585
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $126,585
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 45
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Shelley Arenas works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Commerce based in Seattle, Washington. Shelley earned $127,891 in 2024. Their pay grade is 03.

Lauren Emanuel

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$125,349

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $124,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,349
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,599
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,026
Duty Station Code: 510900600
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Lauren Emanuel works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Commerce based in Fairfax, Virginia. Lauren earned $125,349 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Aleisha Jenkins-Bey

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$123,177

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $118,304
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,873
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,177
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Renea

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $118,304
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,326
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Aleisha Jenkins-Bey works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. Aleisha earned $123,177 in 2025. Their pay grade is 12.

Aleisha Johnson

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$123,034

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $119,485
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,549
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,034
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Fredericksburg
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Renea

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,485
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,208
Duty Station Code: 511020630
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Aleisha Johnson works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Commerce based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Aleisha earned $123,034 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Lisa Stein

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$122,899

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $122,899
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,899
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,899
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,757
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Commerce, Lisa Stein serves as a Writing and Editing based in Suitland, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,899. They are classified at grade 12.

Monique Lindsay

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$122,343

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $122,343
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,343
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,343
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Monique Lindsay holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $122,343. Their pay grade is 12.

Robert Clapp

Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$122,187

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $121,601
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $586
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,187
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,601
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,601
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Robert Clapp is a Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Portland, Oregon. 2024 total compensation came to $122,187. They are classified at grade 03.