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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Kiwon Newell

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$54,173

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $54,173
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,173
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,173
Basic Pay (before locality): $40,652
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kiwon Newell holds the role of Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $54,173. Their pay grade is 05.

Marcellis Jackson

Human Resources Assistance/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$53,681

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $53,681
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,681
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Capitol Heights
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $53,681
Basic Pay (before locality): $40,283
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240240033
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0203
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Marcellis Jackson holds the role of Human Resources Assistance at Department of Education based in Capitol Heights, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $53,681. Their pay grade is 06.

Kiara Reid

Security Clerical and Assistance/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$53,681

Sub-department: Office of Finance and Operations
Base pay: $53,681
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,681
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $53,681
Basic Pay (before locality): $40,283
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0086
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kiara Reid works as a Security Clerical and Assistance for Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. Kiara earned $53,681 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.

Jordan Rosenlund

Contracting/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$53,360

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $53,360
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,360
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Minnetonka
Work county: Hennepin
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $53,360
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 274810053
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Education, Jordan Rosenlund serves as a Contracting based in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Their 2024 pay totaled $53,360. They are classified at grade 07.

Shane Wise

Office Automation Clerical and Assistance/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$52,452

Sub-department: Office of Finance and Operations
Base pay: $52,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,452
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,452
Basic Pay (before locality): $39,361
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0326
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shane Wise holds the role of Office Automation Clerical and Assistance at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $52,452. Their pay grade is 04.

Arneatha Thomas

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$51,300

Sub-department: Office for Civil Rights
Base pay: $51,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,300
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Los Angeles
Work county: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $51,300
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,765
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061980037
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Arneatha Thomas holds the role of Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Education based in Los Angeles, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $51,300. Their pay grade is 06.

Jenelle Carlo

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$50,665

Sub-department: Office for Civil Rights
Base pay: $49,865
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,665
Pay grade: 04
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,865
Basic Pay (before locality): $36,334
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jenelle Carlo works as a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant for Department of Education based in New York - New York, New York. Jenelle earned $50,665 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Andrea Plight

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$48,419

Sub-department: Office of Elementary and Secretary Education
Base pay: $48,419
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,419
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,419
Basic Pay (before locality): $36,334
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andrea Plight works as a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant for Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. Andrea earned $48,419 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.