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

Page 1

Jane Swift

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$26,088

Sub-department: National Assessment Governing Board
Base pay: $26,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,088
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $26,088
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,088
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Jane Swift holds the role of Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $26,088. Their pay grade is 00.

Claude Pressnell

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$26,088

Sub-department: Office of Postsecondary Education
Base pay: $26,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,088
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $26,088
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,088
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

At Department of Education, Claude Pressnell serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $26,088. They are classified at grade 00.

Donna Brown

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$26,088

Sub-department: Office of Elementary and Secretary Education
Base pay: $26,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,088
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $26,088
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,088
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Donna Brown holds the role of Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $26,088. Their pay grade is 00.

Robin Butterfield

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$26,088

Sub-department: Office of Elementary and Secretary Education
Base pay: $26,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,088
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $26,088
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,088
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Robin Butterfield works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. Robin earned $26,088 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Lucy Harjo

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$26,088

Sub-department: Office of Elementary and Secretary Education
Base pay: $26,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,088
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $26,088
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,088
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

At Department of Education, Lucy Harjo serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $26,088. They are classified at grade 00.

Deborah Jackson-Dennison

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$26,088

Sub-department: Office of Elementary and Secretary Education
Base pay: $26,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,088
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $26,088
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,088
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

At Department of Education, Deborah Jackson-Dennison serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $26,088. They are classified at grade 00.

Theresa John

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$26,088

Sub-department: Office of Elementary and Secretary Education
Base pay: $26,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,088
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $26,088
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,088
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

At Department of Education, Theresa John serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $26,088. They are classified at grade 00.

Sedelta Oosahwee

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$26,088

Sub-department: Office of Elementary and Secretary Education
Base pay: $26,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,088
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $26,088
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,088
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

At Department of Education, Sedelta Oosahwee serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $26,088. They are classified at grade 00.

Virginia Thomas

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$26,088

Sub-department: Office of Elementary and Secretary Education
Base pay: $26,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,088
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $26,088
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,088
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Virginia Thomas works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. Virginia earned $26,088 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Patricia Whitefoot

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$26,088

Sub-department: Office of Elementary and Secretary Education
Base pay: $26,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,088
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $26,088
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,088
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Patricia Whitefoot is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $26,088. They are classified at grade 00.

Lisa Ashe

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$26,088

Sub-department: National Assessment Governing Board
Base pay: $26,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,088
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $26,088
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,088
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Lisa Ashe works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. Lisa earned $26,088 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Tyler Cramer

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$26,088

Sub-department: National Assessment Governing Board
Base pay: $26,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,088
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $26,088
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,088
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Tyler Cramer holds the role of Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $26,088. Their pay grade is 00.

Christine Cunningham

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$26,088

Sub-department: National Assessment Governing Board
Base pay: $26,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,088
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $26,088
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,088
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Christine Cunningham holds the role of Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $26,088. Their pay grade is 00.

Viola Garcia

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$26,088

Sub-department: National Assessment Governing Board
Base pay: $26,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,088
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $26,088
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,088
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Viola Garcia is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $26,088. They are classified at grade 00.

Patrick Kelly

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$26,088

Sub-department: National Assessment Governing Board
Base pay: $26,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,088
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $26,088
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,088
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Patrick Kelly is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $26,088. They are classified at grade 00.

Beverly Perdue

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$26,088

Sub-department: National Assessment Governing Board
Base pay: $26,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,088
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $26,088
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,088
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Beverly Perdue holds the role of Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $26,088. Their pay grade is 00.

Anna King

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$26,088

Sub-department: National Assessment Governing Board
Base pay: $26,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,088
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $26,088
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,088
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Anna King is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $26,088. They are classified at grade 00.

Alice Peisch

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$26,088

Sub-department: National Assessment Governing Board
Base pay: $26,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,088
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $26,088
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,088
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Alice Peisch works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. Alice earned $26,088 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Michael Pope

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$26,088

Sub-department: National Assessment Governing Board
Base pay: $26,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,088
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $26,088
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,088
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Michael Pope holds the role of Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $26,088. Their pay grade is 00.

Julia Rafal-Baer

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$26,088

Sub-department: National Assessment Governing Board
Base pay: $26,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,088
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $26,088
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,088
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Julia Rafal-Baer holds the role of Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $26,088. Their pay grade is 00.

Ronald Reynolds

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$26,088

Sub-department: National Assessment Governing Board
Base pay: $26,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,088
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $26,088
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,088
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Ronald Reynolds works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. Ronald earned $26,088 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Nardi Routten

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$26,088

Sub-department: National Assessment Governing Board
Base pay: $26,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,088
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $26,088
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,088
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Nardi Routten is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $26,088. They are classified at grade 00.

Reginald Mcgregor

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$26,088

Sub-department: National Assessment Governing Board
Base pay: $26,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,088
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $26,088
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,088
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

At Department of Education, Reginald Mcgregor serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $26,088. They are classified at grade 00.

Darein Spann

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$26,088

Sub-department: National Assessment Governing Board
Base pay: $26,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,088
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $26,088
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,088
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Darein Spann works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. Darein earned $26,088 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Dilhani Uswatte

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$26,088

Sub-department: National Assessment Governing Board
Base pay: $26,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,088
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $26,088
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,088
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Dilhani Uswatte is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $26,088. They are classified at grade 00.

Martin West

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$26,088

Sub-department: National Assessment Governing Board
Base pay: $26,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,088
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $26,088
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,088
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Martin West holds the role of Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $26,088. Their pay grade is 00.

Hoyt White

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$26,088

Sub-department: National Assessment Governing Board
Base pay: $26,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,088
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $26,088
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,088
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Hoyt White works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. Hoyt earned $26,088 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Michelle Wilson

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$26,088

Sub-department: National Assessment Governing Board
Base pay: $26,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,088
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $26,088
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,088
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

At Department of Education, Michelle Wilson serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $26,088. They are classified at grade 00.