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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Phillip Tinsley

Contracting/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Office of Finance and Operations
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Clinton
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240365033
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Phillip Tinsley is a Contracting at Department of Education based in Clinton, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Lovette Brown

Management and Program Analysis/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Accokeek
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240021033
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0343
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lovette Brown is a Management and Program Analysis at Department of Education based in Accokeek, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Kimberly Epps-Louers

Contracting/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Laurel
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240900033
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kimberly Epps-Louers works as a Contracting for Department of Education based in Laurel, Maryland. Kimberly earned $82,764 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Kegan Henry

Management and Program Analysis/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Pasadena
Work county: Anne Arundel
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241192003
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0343
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kegan Henry is a Management and Program Analysis at Department of Education based in Pasadena, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Keona Scott

Security Administration/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Columbia
Work county: Howard
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240381027
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0080
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Keona Scott works as a Security Administration for Department of Education based in Columbia, Maryland. Keona earned $82,764 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Mark Bladel

Education Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Office of Postsecondary Education
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Mclean
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511520059
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1720
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mark Bladel is a Education Program at Department of Education based in Mclean, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Alex Turney

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Office of Elementary and Secretary Education
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alex Turney works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. Alex earned $82,764 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Ivaree Baugh

Education Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Office of English Language Acquisition
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1720
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Education, Ivaree Baugh serves as a Education Program based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Kristin Simonne

Education Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Office of English Language Acquisition
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1720
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kristin Simonne works as a Education Program for Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. Kristin earned $82,764 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Michael Tobias

Government Information Specialist/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Imm Office of Secretary of Education
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0306
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Education, Michael Tobias serves as a Government Information Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Jusmary Lopez-Labrada

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Office of Communications and Outreach
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Baltimore
Work county: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240050510
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jusmary Lopez-Labrada is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of Education based in Baltimore, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Trevino Segarra

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$82,633

Sub-department: Office for Civil Rights
Base pay: $82,633
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,633
Pay grade: 11
Work city: La Mesa
Work county: San Diego
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,633
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061820073
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Trevino Segarra works as a General Attorney for Department of Education based in La Mesa, California. Trevino earned $82,633 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Livia Stahle

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$82,633

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $82,633
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,633
Pay grade: 11
Work city: San Diego
Work county: San Diego
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,633
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Livia Stahle works as a General Attorney for Department of Education based in San Diego, California. Livia earned $82,633 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Alexis Cofield

Management and Program Analysis/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$82,584

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $82,584
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,584
Pay grade: 00
Work county: Stafford
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,584
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,584
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510000179
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0343
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Alexis Cofield is a Management and Program Analysis at Department of Education based in Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $82,584. They are classified at grade 00.

Ansu Pachikara

Auditing/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$82,500

Sub-department: Office of Inspector General
Base pay: $82,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,500
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,500
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ansu Pachikara is a Auditing at Department of Education based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $82,500. They are classified at grade 11.

Gregory Marak

Writing and Editing/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$82,347

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $82,347
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,347
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,347
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,347
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

At Department of Education, Gregory Marak serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,347. They are classified at grade 00.

Abby Anderson

Language Specialist/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$82,226

Sub-department: Office for Civil Rights
Base pay: $82,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,226
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,226
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,309
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Abby Anderson holds the role of Language Specialist at Department of Education based in Denver, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,226. Their pay grade is 09.

Tommy Mitchell

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$82,085

Sub-department: Off of Specialist Education and Rehab Service
Base pay: $82,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,085
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,085
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,598
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tommy Mitchell is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $82,085. They are classified at grade 09.

Ojiugo Anyadike

Law Clerk/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$82,085

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $82,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,085
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,085
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,598
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0904
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ojiugo Anyadike works as a Law Clerk for Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. Ojiugo earned $82,085 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Brian Johnson

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$82,085

Sub-department: Office of Finance and Operations
Base pay: $82,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,085
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,085
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,598
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brian Johnson holds the role of Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,085. Their pay grade is 09.

Erin Clark

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$81,963

Sub-department: Office for Civil Rights
Base pay: $81,963
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,963
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Cambridge
Work county: Middlesex
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,963
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250170017
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Education, Erin Clark serves as a General Attorney based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Their 2024 pay totaled $81,963. They are classified at grade 11.

Nathan Sullivan

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$81,963

Sub-department: Office for Civil Rights
Base pay: $81,963
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,963
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,963
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nathan Sullivan is a General Attorney at Department of Education based in Boston, Massachusetts. 2024 total compensation came to $81,963. They are classified at grade 11.

Nora Pou

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$81,963

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $81,963
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,963
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Wellesley
Work county: Norfolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,963
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 251382021
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nora Pou is a General Attorney at Department of Education based in Wellesley, Massachusetts. 2024 total compensation came to $81,963. They are classified at grade 11.