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

Agency file

Department of Education

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 Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2024, this agency had 4,144 employees with median total compensation of $144,712; the highest distinct record was $254,821.

Year: 2024
Total payroll: $592M
Employees: 4,144
Median total: $144,712
Highest record: $254,821

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$0$218,372+

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

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 4,144 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($144,712) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $142,742 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $105 (0%)
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

$92,613

$119,037

$144,712

$176,394

$191,900

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $191,900 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $92,613. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Management and Program Analysis

935 · $143,343

Miscellaneous Administration and Program

618 · $148,689

General Attorney

588 · $147,176

Education Program

308 · $137,624

Information Technology Management

303 · $167,276

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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Abraham Wade

General Business and Industry/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$146,047

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $146,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,047
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Garland
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,047
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482590113
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Abraham Wade is a General Business and Industry at Department of Education based in Garland, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $146,047. They are classified at grade 13.

Karleen Weesner

General Business and Industry/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$146,047

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $146,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,047
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Richardson
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,047
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 485730113
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Karleen Weesner holds the role of General Business and Industry at Department of Education based in Richardson, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $146,047. Their pay grade is 13.

Brian Aurelio

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$146,029

Sub-department: Office for Civil Rights
Base pay: $146,029
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,029
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Mansfield
Work county: Tarrant
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,029
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 484300439
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brian Aurelio is a General Attorney at Department of Education based in Mansfield, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $146,029. They are classified at grade 14.

Elspeth Doskey

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$146,029

Sub-department: Office for Civil Rights
Base pay: $146,029
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,029
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Dallas
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,029
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Education, Elspeth Doskey serves as a General Attorney based in Dallas, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $146,029. They are classified at grade 14.

James Settles

Management and Program Analysis/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$145,845

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $145,845
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,845
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,845
Basic Pay (before locality): $145,845
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0343
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

James Settles works as a Management and Program Analysis for Department of Education based in Atlanta, Georgia. James earned $145,845 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Naomi Facey

General Business and Industry/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$145,785

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $145,785
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,785
Pay grade: 13
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,785
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Naomi Facey holds the role of General Business and Industry at Department of Education based in New York - New York, New York. In 2024, their total compensation was $145,785. Their pay grade is 13.

Witold Felski

Auditing/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$145,785

Sub-department: Office of Inspector General
Base pay: $145,785
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,785
Pay grade: 13
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,785
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Witold Felski works as a Auditing for Department of Education based in New York - New York, New York. Witold earned $145,785 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Brandon Hellman

Management and Program Analysis/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$145,785

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $145,785
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,785
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Newark
Work county: Essex
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,785
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 342130013
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0343
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brandon Hellman holds the role of Management and Program Analysis at Department of Education based in Newark, New Jersey. In 2024, their total compensation was $145,785. Their pay grade is 13.

Jason Langberg

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$145,718

Sub-department: Office for Civil Rights
Base pay: $144,918
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,718
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Aurora
Work county: Adams
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,918
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080110001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jason Langberg holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Education based in Aurora, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $145,718. Their pay grade is 14.

Mitch Cary

General Business and Industry/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$145,632

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $145,632
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,632
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,632
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mitch Cary works as a General Business and Industry for Department of Education based in Denver, Colorado. Mitch earned $145,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Marion Peak

Financial Analysis/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$145,632

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $145,632
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,632
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,632
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1160
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Marion Peak works as a Financial Analysis for Department of Education based in Denver, Colorado. Marion earned $145,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.