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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Kennedy Ferguson

Administration and Office Support Student Trainee/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$34,832

Sub-department: Office of Elementary and Secretary Education
Base pay: $34,121
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $711
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,832
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $34,121
Basic Pay (before locality): $21,986
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0399
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kennedy Ferguson holds the role of Administration and Office Support Student Trainee at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $34,832. Their pay grade is 01.

Samantha Fortiz

Administration and Office Support Student Trainee/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$34,803

Sub-department: Office of Inspector General
Base pay: $34,803
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,803
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $34,803
Basic Pay (before locality): $24,722
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0399
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Samantha Fortiz is a Administration and Office Support Student Trainee at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $34,803. They are classified at grade 02.

Delaney Mayo

Administration and Office Support Student Trainee/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$34,803

Sub-department: Office of Inspector General
Base pay: $34,803
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,803
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $34,803
Basic Pay (before locality): $24,722
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0399
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Delaney Mayo holds the role of Administration and Office Support Student Trainee at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $34,803. Their pay grade is 02.

Kimoni Jones

Administration and Office Support Student Trainee/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$34,121

Sub-department: Office of Elementary and Secretary Education
Base pay: $34,121
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,121
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $34,121
Basic Pay (before locality): $21,986
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0399
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kimoni Jones holds the role of Administration and Office Support Student Trainee at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $34,121. Their pay grade is 01.