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

Agency file

Department of Commerce

Source file: U.S. Office of Personnel Management — Federal Civilian Workforce (non-Defense, FOIA 25-0777-F, Mar 2024) / ingested Jul 3, 2026

The Department of Commerce regulates industry and protects consumers — licensing, oversight, and enforcement of standards.

In 2024, this agency had 46,997 employees with median total compensation of $127,707; the highest distinct record was $358,835.

Year
2024
Total payroll
$5.8B
Employees
46,997
Median total
$127,707
Highest record
$358,835

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 46,997 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($127,707) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base — $121,448 (99%)
  • Overtime — $0 (0%)
  • Other — $955 (1%)
  • Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$41,132
$82,764
$127,707
$168,125
$188,719

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $188,719 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $41,132. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Patent Examining
8,696 · $163,087
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant
8,443 · $40,793
Information Technology Management
3,391 · $152,558
Meteorology
2,419 · $119,430
Management and Program Analysis
2,178 · $137,624

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

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Wilson Casquejo

Engine Midshipman/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp
$16,074
Sub-department
Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay
$16,074
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,074
Pay grade
00
Work city
San Diego
Work county
San Diego
Work state
California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$16,074
Basic Pay (before locality)
$16,074
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
063260073
Length of Service (Years)
0
Occupation Code (OPM)
9936
Pay Plan (OPM)
WM

Wilson Casquejo works as a Engine Midshipman for Department of Commerce based in San Diego, California. Wilson earned $16,074 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Michael Fappiano

Deck Midshipman/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp
$16,074
Sub-department
Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay
$16,074
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,074
Pay grade
00
Work city
Woods Hole
Work county
Barnstable
Work state
Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$16,074
Basic Pay (before locality)
$16,074
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
251517001
Length of Service (Years)
1
Occupation Code (OPM)
9917
Pay Plan (OPM)
WM

Michael Fappiano holds the role of Deck Midshipman at Department of Commerce based in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,074. Their pay grade is 00.

Austin Herpst

Engine Midshipman/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp
$16,074
Sub-department
Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay
$16,074
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,074
Pay grade
00
Work city
Woods Hole
Work county
Barnstable
Work state
Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$16,074
Basic Pay (before locality)
$16,074
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
251517001
Length of Service (Years)
0
Occupation Code (OPM)
9936
Pay Plan (OPM)
WM

Austin Herpst holds the role of Engine Midshipman at Department of Commerce based in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,074. Their pay grade is 00.

Kierney Senft

Engine Midshipman/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp
$16,074
Sub-department
Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay
$16,074
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,074
Pay grade
00
Work city
San Diego
Work county
San Diego
Work state
California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$16,074
Basic Pay (before locality)
$16,074
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
063260073
Length of Service (Years)
0
Occupation Code (OPM)
9936
Pay Plan (OPM)
WM

Kierney Senft holds the role of Engine Midshipman at Department of Commerce based in San Diego, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,074. Their pay grade is 00.