U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Energy / Chemical Engineering

Job-title file

Chemical Engineering

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

11 employees hold this title in Department of Energy. Median total compensation for the role is $149,422, above the department median of $134,419.

Employees: 11
Total payroll: $1.7M
Role median: $149,422
Agency median: $134,419
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$105,812$189,592+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 11 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Chemical Engineering is held in 12 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Energy, the median of $149,422 ranks #6 of 12.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$191,900 · 3

Department of Transportation

$179,462 · 1

Department of Homeland Security

$167,276 · 9

Department of Agriculture

$158,754 · 21

Department of Commerce

$151,455 · 52

Environmental Protection Agency

$144,266 · 74

Department of Interior

$139,883 · 2

Department of Health and Human Services

$138,173 · 40

Department of Labor

$120,341 · 8

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$118,643 · 28

Chemical Safety/Hazard Investigation Bd

$74,942 · 3

Median total compensation for the Chemical Engineering role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Zia Haq

Chemical Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Zia Haq works as a Chemical Engineering for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. Zia earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Ghanshyam Patel

Chemical Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$180,359

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $180,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,359
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,359
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Ghanshyam Patel serves as a Chemical Engineering based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $180,359. They are classified at grade 15.

Olubukola Pope

Chemical Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$171,923

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,923
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Olubukola Pope serves as a Chemical Engineering based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $171,923. They are classified at grade 14.

Yee Soong

Chemical Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$164,245

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $164,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,245
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $164,245
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Yee Soong serves as a Chemical Engineering based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Their 2024 pay totaled $164,245. They are classified at grade 14.

Zachary Peterson

Chemical Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$155,434

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $155,434
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,434
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Hanford
Work county: Benton
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $155,434
Basic Pay (before locality): $133,054
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 530885005
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): EK

Zachary Peterson works as a Chemical Engineering for Department of Energy based in Hanford, Washington. Zachary earned $155,434 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Kareem Monib

Chemical Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$149,422

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $149,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,422
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,422
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kareem Monib is a Chemical Engineering at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $149,422. They are classified at grade 13.

Perez Torres

Chemical Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$145,489

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,489
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Woodbridge
Work county: Prince William
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512665153
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Perez Torres serves as a Chemical Engineering based in Woodbridge, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $145,489. They are classified at grade 13.

Lara Santiago

Chemical Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lara Santiago holds the role of Chemical Engineering at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,557. Their pay grade is 13.

Michael Louis

Chemical Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$139,132

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $139,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,132
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,132
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Louis works as a Chemical Engineering for Department of Energy based in Houston, Texas. Michael earned $139,132 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

John Bugno

Chemical Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Bugno is a Chemical Engineering at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.

Noor Ahmad

Chemical Engineering/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$105,812

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $105,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,812
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,812
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Noor Ahmad holds the role of Chemical Engineering at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $105,812. Their pay grade is 12.