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+

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

Highest-paid first / page 104

Katherine Mceldoon

Education Research/Department of Education

2024 total comp

Sub-department: INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 00
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: UNITED STATES
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1730
Pay Plan (OPM): ZZ

At Department of Education, Katherine Mceldoon serves as a Education Research based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Their 2024 pay totaled $0. They are classified at grade 00.

Stephanie Melville

Education Research/Department of Education

2024 total comp

Sub-department: INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 00
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: UNITED STATES
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1730
Pay Plan (OPM): ZZ

Stephanie Melville holds the role of Education Research at Department of Education based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. In 2024, their total compensation was $0. Their pay grade is 00.

Holly Miller

Education Research/Department of Education

2024 total comp

Sub-department: INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 00
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: UNITED STATES
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1730
Pay Plan (OPM): ZZ

Holly Miller works as a Education Research for Department of Education based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Holly earned $0 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Audrey Peek

Education Research/Department of Education

2024 total comp

Sub-department: INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 00
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: UNITED STATES
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1730
Pay Plan (OPM): ZZ

Audrey Peek is a Education Research at Department of Education based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 2024 total compensation came to $0. They are classified at grade 00.

Alexandra Resch

Education Research/Department of Education

2024 total comp

Sub-department: INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 00
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: UNITED STATES
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1730
Pay Plan (OPM): ZZ

Alexandra Resch is a Education Research at Department of Education based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 2024 total compensation came to $0. They are classified at grade 00.

John Whitmer

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

Sub-department: INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 00
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: UNITED STATES
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): ZZ

At Department of Education, John Whitmer serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Their 2024 pay totaled $0. They are classified at grade 00.

Duane Bedell

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

Sub-department: OFC OF ELEM AND SEC ED
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 00
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: UNITED STATES
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): ZZ

At Department of Education, Duane Bedell serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Their 2024 pay totaled $0. They are classified at grade 00.

Jolene Bowman

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

Sub-department: OFC OF ELEM AND SEC ED
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 00
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: UNITED STATES
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): ZZ

Jolene Bowman works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Department of Education based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Jolene earned $0 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Doreen Brown

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

Sub-department: OFC OF ELEM AND SEC ED
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 00
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: UNITED STATES
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): ZZ

Doreen Brown works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Department of Education based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Doreen earned $0 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Erin Freschi

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

Sub-department: OFC OF ELEM AND SEC ED
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 00
Work city: CONCORD
Work county: CONTRA COSTA
Work state: CALIFORNIA

Source-specific fields

Country: UNITED STATES
Duty Station Code: 060820013
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): ZZ

Erin Freschi holds the role of Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of Education based in Concord, CALIFORNIA. In 2024, their total compensation was $0. Their pay grade is 00.

Stephen Kostyo

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

Sub-department: OFC OF ELEM AND SEC ED
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 00
Work city: SEATTLE
Work county: KING
Work state: WASHINGTON

Source-specific fields

Country: UNITED STATES
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): ZZ

At Department of Education, Stephen Kostyo serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. Their 2024 pay totaled $0. They are classified at grade 00.

Brianna Levy

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

Sub-department: OFC OF ELEM AND SEC ED
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 00
Work city: NEW YORK - NEW YORK
Work county: NEW YORK
Work state: NEW YORK

Source-specific fields

Country: UNITED STATES
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): ZZ

Brianna Levy is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of Education based in New York - New York, NEW YORK. 2024 total compensation came to $0. They are classified at grade 00.

Aaron Payment

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

Sub-department: OFC OF ELEM AND SEC ED
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 00
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: UNITED STATES
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): ZZ

At Department of Education, Aaron Payment serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Their 2024 pay totaled $0. They are classified at grade 00.

Joely Proudfit

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

Sub-department: OFC OF ELEM AND SEC ED
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 00
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: UNITED STATES
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): ZZ

At Department of Education, Joely Proudfit serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Their 2024 pay totaled $0. They are classified at grade 00.

Dawn Rains

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

Sub-department: OFC OF ELEM AND SEC ED
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 00
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: UNITED STATES
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): ZZ

Dawn Rains holds the role of Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of Education based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. In 2024, their total compensation was $0. Their pay grade is 00.

Abigail Swisher

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

Sub-department: OFC OF ELEM AND SEC ED
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 00
Work city: BALTIMORE
Work county: BALTIMORE
Work state: MARYLAND

Source-specific fields

Country: UNITED STATES
Duty Station Code: 240050510
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): ZZ

Abigail Swisher is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of Education based in Baltimore, MARYLAND. 2024 total compensation came to $0. They are classified at grade 00.

Elizabeth Texeira

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

Sub-department: OFFICE OF CAREER, TECH, AND ADULT ED
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 00
Work city: BOSTON
Work county: SUFFOLK
Work state: MASSACHUSETTS

Source-specific fields

Country: UNITED STATES
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): ZZ

Elizabeth Texeira works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Department of Education based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. Elizabeth earned $0 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Shari Camhi-Geller

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

Sub-department: NATIONAL ASSESSMENT GOVERNING BOARD
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 00
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: UNITED STATES
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): ZZ

Shari Camhi-Geller works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Department of Education based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Shari earned $0 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Jhone Ebert

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

Sub-department: NATIONAL ASSESSMENT GOVERNING BOARD
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 00
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: UNITED STATES
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): ZZ

At Department of Education, Jhone Ebert serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Their 2024 pay totaled $0. They are classified at grade 00.

Angelica Infante

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

Sub-department: NATIONAL ASSESSMENT GOVERNING BOARD
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 00
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: UNITED STATES
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): ZZ

Angelica Infante holds the role of Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of Education based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. In 2024, their total compensation was $0. Their pay grade is 00.

Suzanne Lane

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

Sub-department: NATIONAL ASSESSMENT GOVERNING BOARD
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 00
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: UNITED STATES
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): ZZ

Suzanne Lane works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Department of Education based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Suzanne earned $0 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Marion Scott

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

Sub-department: NATIONAL ASSESSMENT GOVERNING BOARD
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 00
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: UNITED STATES
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): ZZ

Marion Scott works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Department of Education based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Marion earned $0 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Guillermo Solano-Flores

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Education

2024 total comp

Sub-department: NATIONAL ASSESSMENT GOVERNING BOARD
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 00
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: UNITED STATES
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): ZZ

Guillermo Solano-Flores is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of Education based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 2024 total compensation came to $0. They are classified at grade 00.