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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Nancy Dooley

Management and Program Analysis/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$182,527

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $182,527
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,527
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Pacifica
Work county: San Mateo
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,527
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062625081
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0343
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Education, Nancy Dooley serves as a Management and Program Analysis based in Pacifica, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,527. They are classified at grade 14.

Mark Hamburg

Management and Program Analysis/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$182,408

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $182,408
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,408
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Tacoma
Work county: Pierce
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,408
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532230053
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0343
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mark Hamburg works as a Management and Program Analysis for Department of Education based in Tacoma, Washington. Mark earned $182,408 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Hasan Zulfiqar

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$182,359

Sub-department: Office of the General Counsel
Base pay: $180,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,359
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,359
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Hasan Zulfiqar works as a General Attorney for Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. Hasan earned $182,359 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Rachel Gettler

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$182,344

Sub-department: Office for Civil Rights
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,774
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,344
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rachel Gettler is a General Attorney at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $182,344. They are classified at grade 14.

Joseph Wheeler

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$182,335

Sub-department: Office for Civil Rights
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,765
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,335
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joseph Wheeler holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $182,335. Their pay grade is 14.

Simone Olson

Management and Program Analysis/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$182,216

Sub-department: Office of Communications and Outreach
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Burke
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510375059
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0343
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Simone Olson holds the role of Management and Program Analysis at Department of Education based in Burke, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $182,216. Their pay grade is 14.

Myra Hamilton

Auditing/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$182,174

Sub-department: Office of Inspector General
Base pay: $182,174
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,174
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Dallas
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,174
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Myra Hamilton is a Auditing at Department of Education based in Dallas, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $182,174. They are classified at grade 15.

Katharine Leavitt

Management and Program Analysis/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$182,063

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $182,063
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,063
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Buffalo
Work county: Johnson
Work state: Wyoming

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,063
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 560060019
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0343
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Katharine Leavitt holds the role of Management and Program Analysis at Department of Education based in Buffalo, Wyoming. In 2024, their total compensation was $182,063. Their pay grade is 15.

Bianca Costello

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$181,990

Sub-department: Office for Civil Rights
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $774
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,990
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Bianca Costello holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $181,990. Their pay grade is 14.