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U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Education / Social Science

Job-title file

Social Science at Department of Education, U.S. Federal Government

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

28 employees hold this title in Department of Education. Median total compensation for the role is $161,713, above the department median of $150,203.

Employees
28
Total payroll
$4.5M
Role median
$161,713
Agency median
$150,203
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$113,533$200,620+

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

How total compensation varies among the 28 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

Social Science pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other — about 37,100 people — is $101,110. Department of Education pays a median base salary of $160,713 for this role, 59% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Education sits in the local pay range

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$66,120
$80,860
$101,110
$129,960
$160,300
Department of Education median · $160,713

The bar is the range of annual wages for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Education’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Education is $161,713, 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)

Social Science is held in 36 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Education, the median of $161,713 ranks #15 of 36.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Median total compensation for the Social Science 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

Page 1

Frances Air

Social Science/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$201,700
Sub-department
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Base pay
$197,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$201,700
Pay grade
15
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
Grace

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$197,200
Agency Code (OPM)
ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
EDEH
Basic Pay (before locality)
$155,875
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
22
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

At Department of Education, Frances Air serves as a Social Science based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $201,700. They are classified at grade 15.

Edward Vitelli

Social Science/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$199,700
Sub-department
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Base pay
$197,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$199,700
Pay grade
15
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$197,200
Agency Code (OPM)
ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
EDEH
Basic Pay (before locality)
$147,449
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
14
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Edward Vitelli holds the role of Social Science at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $199,700. Their pay grade is 15.

Corinne Weidenthal

Social Science/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$197,700
Sub-department
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Base pay
$197,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,700
Pay grade
15
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$197,200
Agency Code (OPM)
ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
EDEH
Basic Pay (before locality)
$155,875
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
33
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Corinne Weidenthal is a Social Science at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $197,700. They are classified at grade 15.

Christopher Pope

Social Science/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$197,200
Sub-department
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
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

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$197,200
Agency Code (OPM)
ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
EDEH
Basic Pay (before locality)
$151,662
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
16
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Christopher Pope holds the role of Social Science at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Douglas Zhu

Social Science/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$197,200
Sub-department
Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development
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

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$197,200
Agency Code (OPM)
ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
EDED
Basic Pay (before locality)
$151,662
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
29
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Douglas Zhu is a Social Science at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Suzanne Mitchell

Social Science/Department of Education

2024 total comp
$194,400
Sub-department
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Base pay
$191,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$194,400
Pay grade
15
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
B.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$191,900
Agency Code (OPM)
ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
EDEH
Basic Pay (before locality)
$159,950
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
21
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Suzanne Mitchell is a Social Science at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $194,400. They are classified at grade 15.

Tonya Stellar

Social Science/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$187,093
Sub-department
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Base pay
$187,093
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$187,093
Pay grade
14
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$187,093
Agency Code (OPM)
ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
EDEH
Basic Pay (before locality)
$139,684
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
27
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Tonya Stellar works as a Social Science for Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. Tonya earned $187,093 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Ashley Brizzo

Social Science/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$183,065
Sub-department
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Base pay
$180,565
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$183,065
Pay grade
15
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$180,565
Agency Code (OPM)
ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
EDEH
Basic Pay (before locality)
$134,810
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
10
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

At Department of Education, Ashley Brizzo serves as a Social Science based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $183,065. They are classified at grade 15.

Joseph Doney

Social Science/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$180,178
Sub-department
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Base pay
$180,178
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$180,178
Pay grade
14
Work city
Philadelphia
Work state
Pennsylvania
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$180,178
Agency Code (OPM)
ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
EDEH
Basic Pay (before locality)
$139,684
Duty Station Code
426540101
Duty Station State
PA
Length of Service (Years)
20
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Joseph Doney works as a Social Science for Department of Education based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Joseph earned $180,178 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Jim Doyle

Social Science/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$179,997
Sub-department
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Base pay
$177,497
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$179,997
Pay grade
14
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$177,497
Agency Code (OPM)
ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
EDEH
Basic Pay (before locality)
$132,520
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
31
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

At Department of Education, Jim Doyle serves as a Social Science based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $179,997. They are classified at grade 14.

Cassandra Shoffler

Social Science/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$173,250
Sub-department
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Base pay
$170,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$173,250
Pay grade
14
Work city
Fayetteville
Work state
North Carolina
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$170,750
Agency Code (OPM)
ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
EDEH
Basic Pay (before locality)
$139,684
Duty Station Code
371670051
Duty Station State
NC
Length of Service (Years)
15
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Cassandra Shoffler works as a Social Science for Department of Education based in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Cassandra earned $173,250 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Shannon Moler

Social Science/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$170,402
Sub-department
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Base pay
$167,902
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170,402
Pay grade
14
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$167,902
Agency Code (OPM)
ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
EDEH
Basic Pay (before locality)
$125,356
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
17
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Shannon Moler holds the role of Social Science at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $170,402. Their pay grade is 14.

Jesse Hartle

Social Science/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$164,604
Sub-department
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Base pay
$163,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,604
Pay grade
14
Work city
Lutherville Timonium
Work state
Maryland
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$163,104
Agency Code (OPM)
ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
EDEH
Basic Pay (before locality)
$121,774
Duty Station Code
240967005
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
11
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Jesse Hartle holds the role of Social Science at Department of Education based in Lutherville Timonium, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,604. Their pay grade is 14.

Jessica Hawes

Social Science/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$164,604
Sub-department
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Base pay
$163,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,604
Pay grade
14
Work city
Baltimore
Work state
Maryland
Middle name
Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$163,104
Agency Code (OPM)
ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
EDEH
Basic Pay (before locality)
$121,774
Duty Station Code
240050510
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
21
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Jessica Hawes holds the role of Social Science at Department of Education based in Baltimore, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,604. Their pay grade is 14.

August Martin

Social Science/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$158,822
Sub-department
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Base pay
$158,322
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,822
Pay grade
13
Work city
Annapolis
Work state
Maryland
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$158,322
Agency Code (OPM)
ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
EDEH
Basic Pay (before locality)
$118,204
Duty Station Code
240030003
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
20
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

August Martin works as a Social Science for Department of Education based in Annapolis, Maryland. August earned $158,822 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

April Trice

Social Science/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$150,203
Sub-department
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Base pay
$150,203
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,203
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$150,203
Agency Code (OPM)
ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
EDEH
Basic Pay (before locality)
$112,142
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
15
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

April Trice is a Social Science at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $150,203. They are classified at grade 13.

Jessica Davis

Social Science/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$147,300
Sub-department
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Base pay
$147,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$147,300
Pay grade
13
Work city
Humble
Work state
Texas
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$147,300
Agency Code (OPM)
ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
EDEH
Basic Pay (before locality)
$109,111
Duty Station Code
483320201
Duty Station State
TX
Length of Service (Years)
12
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Jessica Davis is a Social Science at Department of Education based in Humble, Texas. 2026 total compensation came to $147,300. They are classified at grade 13.

Christine Grassman

Social Science/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$146,143
Sub-department
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Base pay
$146,143
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,143
Pay grade
13
Work city
Falls Church
Work state
Virginia
Middle name
Faltz

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$146,143
Agency Code (OPM)
ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
EDEH
Basic Pay (before locality)
$109,111
Duty Station Code
510930610
Duty Station State
VA
Length of Service (Years)
7
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

At Department of Education, Christine Grassman serves as a Social Science based in Falls Church, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,143. They are classified at grade 13.

Jason Hunter

Social Science/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$146,143
Sub-department
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Base pay
$146,143
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,143
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$146,143
Agency Code (OPM)
ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
EDEH
Basic Pay (before locality)
$109,111
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
13
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

At Department of Education, Jason Hunter serves as a Social Science based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,143. They are classified at grade 13.

Caneshia Mcallister

Social Science/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$146,143
Sub-department
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Base pay
$146,143
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,143
Pay grade
13
Work city
Dumfries
Work state
Virginia
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$146,143
Agency Code (OPM)
ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
EDEH
Basic Pay (before locality)
$109,111
Duty Station Code
510810153
Duty Station State
VA
Length of Service (Years)
14
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Caneshia Mcallister works as a Social Science for Department of Education based in Dumfries, Virginia. Caneshia earned $146,143 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Samuel Pierre

Social Science/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$146,143
Sub-department
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Base pay
$146,143
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,143
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$146,143
Agency Code (OPM)
ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
EDEH
Basic Pay (before locality)
$109,111
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
14
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Samuel Pierre holds the role of Social Science at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,143. Their pay grade is 13.

Nicole Jeffords

Social Science/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$142,084
Sub-department
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Base pay
$142,084
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,084
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
Collette

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$142,084
Agency Code (OPM)
ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
EDEH
Basic Pay (before locality)
$106,080
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
7
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Nicole Jeffords is a Social Science at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $142,084. They are classified at grade 13.

James Mccarthy

Social Science/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$142,084
Sub-department
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Base pay
$142,084
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,084
Pay grade
13
Work city
Baltimore
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$142,084
Agency Code (OPM)
ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
EDEH
Basic Pay (before locality)
$106,080
Duty Station Code
240050510
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
7
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

James Mccarthy holds the role of Social Science at Department of Education based in Baltimore, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,084. Their pay grade is 13.

Zunaira Wasif

Social Science/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$126,184
Sub-department
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Base pay
$126,184
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,184
Pay grade
13
Work city
Mesa
Work state
Arizona
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$126,184
Agency Code (OPM)
ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
EDEH
Basic Pay (before locality)
$103,049
Duty Station Code
040290013
Duty Station State
AZ
Length of Service (Years)
5
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

At Department of Education, Zunaira Wasif serves as a Social Science based in Mesa, Arizona. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,184. They are classified at grade 13.

Michele Mulhern

Social Science/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$126,153
Sub-department
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Base pay
$126,153
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,153
Pay grade
13
Work city
Vancouver
Work state
Washington
Middle name
Lea

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$126,153
Agency Code (OPM)
ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
EDEH
Basic Pay (before locality)
$100,018
Duty Station Code
532370011
Duty Station State
WA
Length of Service (Years)
3
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Michele Mulhern holds the role of Social Science at Department of Education based in Vancouver, Washington. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,153. Their pay grade is 13.

Shaton Edwards

Social Science/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$114,081
Sub-department
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Base pay
$114,081
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,081
Pay grade
13
Work city
Dayton
Work state
Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$114,081
Agency Code (OPM)
ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
EDEH
Basic Pay (before locality)
$93,956
Duty Station Code
392090113
Duty Station State
OH
Length of Service (Years)
5
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Shaton Edwards works as a Social Science for Department of Education based in Dayton, Ohio. Shaton earned $114,081 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Lisa Burton

Social Science/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$113,533
Sub-department
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Base pay
$113,533
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,533
Pay grade
13
Work city
Victoria
Work state
Texas
Middle name
Beth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$113,533
Agency Code (OPM)
ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
EDEH
Basic Pay (before locality)
$96,987
Duty Station Code
487190469
Duty Station State
TX
Length of Service (Years)
2
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Lisa Burton works as a Social Science for Department of Education based in Victoria, Texas. Lisa earned $113,533 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Keira Des Anges

Social Science/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$113,533
Sub-department
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Base pay
$113,533
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,533
Pay grade
13
Work city
Clermont
Work state
Florida
Middle name
Elaine

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$113,533
Agency Code (OPM)
ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
EDEH
Basic Pay (before locality)
$96,987
Duty Station Code
120580069
Duty Station State
FL
Length of Service (Years)
2
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Keira Des Anges works as a Social Science for Department of Education based in Clermont, Florida. Keira earned $113,533 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.