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

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Writing and Editing at Department of Education, U.S. Federal Government

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

13 employees hold this title in Department of Education. Median total compensation for the role is $114,331, below the department median of $150,203.

Employees: 13
Total payroll: $1.5M
Role median: $114,331
Agency median: $150,203
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$84,494$142,881+

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

How total compensation varies among the 13 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 Education, the median of $114,331 ranks #42 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.

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Other job titles in Department of Education

Record list

Employees with this title

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Mari Farthing

Writing and Editing/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$143,299

Sub-department: Office of Inspector General
Base pay: $142,549
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,299
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: Margene

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,549
Agency Code (OPM): ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EDEF
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Mari Farthing holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Education based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,299. Their pay grade is 14.

Nicole Carinci

Writing and Editing/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Office of Communications and Outreach
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Crofton
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Agency Code (OPM): ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EDEO
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Duty Station Code: 240401003
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Nicole Carinci is a Writing and Editing at Department of Education based in Crofton, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $141,557. They are classified at grade 13.

Jennifer Sizemore

Writing and Editing/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$133,142

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $133,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,142
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Jo

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,142
Agency Code (OPM): ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EDEN
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Jennifer Sizemore works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jennifer earned $133,142 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Laura Nadel

Writing and Editing/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$131,638

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $131,638
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,638
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Rockville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Jane

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,638
Agency Code (OPM): ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EDEN
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,638
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Education, Laura Nadel serves as a Writing and Editing based in Rockville, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,638. They are classified at grade 00.

Maureen Hearn

Writing and Editing/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$130,410

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $130,410
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,410
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,410
Agency Code (OPM): ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EDEN
Basic Pay (before locality): $130,410
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Maureen Hearn holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,410. Their pay grade is 00.

Aline Barros

Writing and Editing/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$119,485

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $119,485
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,485
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Emanuelle

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,485
Agency Code (OPM): ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EDEN
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,208
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Aline Barros works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. Aline earned $119,485 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Connor Collins

Writing and Editing/Department of Education

2025 total comp

$114,331

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $114,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,331
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Francis

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $114,331
Agency Code (OPM): ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EDEN
Basic Pay (before locality): $114,331
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Connor Collins works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. Connor earned $114,331 in 2025. Their pay grade is 00.

Alexis Smith

Writing and Editing/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$105,231

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $105,231
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,231
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Blair

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,231
Agency Code (OPM): ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EDEN
Basic Pay (before locality): $105,231
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Alexis Smith holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,231. Their pay grade is 00.

Alexander Henderson

Writing and Editing/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$104,822

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $104,822
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,822
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Brooklyn
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $104,822
Agency Code (OPM): ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EDEN
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,822
Duty Station Code: 360706009
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Education, Alexander Henderson serves as a Writing and Editing based in Brooklyn, New York. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,822. They are classified at grade 00.

Maria Bryant

Writing and Editing/Department of Education

2025 total comp

$104,278

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $104,278
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,278
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Woodland Park
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: S.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $104,278
Agency Code (OPM): ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EDEN
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,278
Duty Station Code: 082600119
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Maria Bryant works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Education based in Woodland Park, Colorado. Maria earned $104,278 in 2025. Their pay grade is 00.

Thomas Martin

Writing and Editing/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$101,918

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $101,918
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,918
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: Nicholas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $101,918
Agency Code (OPM): ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EDEN
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,012
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Thomas Martin is a Writing and Editing at Department of Education based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2026 total compensation came to $101,918. They are classified at grade 12.

Bryonna Head

Writing and Editing/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$101,584

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $101,584
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,584
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $101,584
Agency Code (OPM): ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EDEN
Basic Pay (before locality): $101,584
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Bryonna Head is a Writing and Editing at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $101,584. They are classified at grade 00.

Gregory Marak

Writing and Editing/Department of Education

2025 total comp

$84,494

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $83,994
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,494
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,994
Agency Code (OPM): ED
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EDEN
Basic Pay (before locality): $83,994
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Education, Gregory Marak serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,494. They are classified at grade 00.