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

Job-title file

Chemistry at Department of Energy, U.S. Federal Government

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

20 employees hold this title in Department of Energy. Median total compensation for the role is $196,700, above the department median of $143,402.

Employees: 20
Total payroll: $3.5M
Role median: $196,700
Agency median: $143,402
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$103,823$206,051+

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

How total compensation varies among the 20 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Chemistry pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Chemists — about 82,770 people — is $91,240. Department of Energy pays a median base salary of $196,200 for this role, 115% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Energy sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$58,460

$69,460

$91,240

$125,550

$160,830

Department of Energy median · $196,200

The bar is the range of annual wages for Chemists across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Energy’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Energy is $196,700, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

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

Chemistry is held in 21 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Energy, the median of $196,700 ranks #3 of 21.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$204,800 · 31

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$197,200 · 3

Office of National Drug Control Policy

$191,850 · 1

Smithsonian Institution

$187,093 · 1

National Transportation Safety Board

$182,295 · 1

Department of Commerce

$162,015 · 298

Office of Management and Budget

$161,083 · 2

Department of Veterans Affairs

$153,823 · 38

Department of Homeland Security

$153,471 · 24

Department of Health and Human Services

$152,606 · 1,836

Consumer Product Safety Commission

$141,381 · 14

Department of Transportation

$138,687 · 29

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

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Energy

Accounting 350
Administrative Officer 47
Archeology 45
Auditing 212
Budget Analysis 370
Civil Engineering 295
Contracting 800
Economist 218
Electrical Engineering 654
Electrical Power Controlling 216
Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic 61
Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic 140
Electronics Engineering 135
Electronics Mechanic 55
Emergency Management Specialist 155
Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee 40
Engineering Technical 39
Environmental Protection Specialist 136
Equal Employment Opportunity 35
Equipment Facilities, and Services 76
Facility Operations Services 39
Financial Administration and Program 170
Financial Analysis 51
Fish Biology 45
Foreign Affairs 184
General Attorney 791
General Business and Industry 937
General Engineering 1,941
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 96
General Physical Science 963
Grants Management 218
Health Physics 38
Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic 37
High Voltage Electrician 676
Human Resources Assistance 44
Human Resources Management 436
Industrial Hygiene 36
Information Technology Management 1,016
International Relations 59
Loan Specialist 55
Management and Program Analysis 1,859
Mathematical Statistics 49
Mechanical Engineering 78
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 1,548
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 193
Operations Research 127
Paralegal Specialist 40
Physics 46
Program Management 762
Public Affairs 118
Public Utilities Specialist 540
Quality Assurance 37
Realty 90
Records and Information Management 37
Safety and Occupational Health Management 121
Secretary 45
Security Administration 468
Statistics 67
Training Instruction 48
Transportation Specialist 48

Record list

Employees with this title

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Barbara Mclean

Chemistry/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$210,863

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $210,363
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $210,863
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Germantown
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $210,363
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $210,363
Duty Station Code: 240660031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1320

Barbara Mclean is a Chemistry at Department of Energy based in Germantown, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $210,863. They are classified at grade 00.

Christopher Matranga

Chemistry/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$198,200

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1320

Christopher Matranga is a Chemistry at Department of Energy based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2026 total compensation came to $198,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Albert Kruger

Chemistry/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$198,098

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $198,098
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,098
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Richland
Work state: Washington
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $198,098
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $169,228
Duty Station Code: 531850005
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1320

Albert Kruger works as a Chemistry for Department of Energy based in Richland, Washington. Albert earned $198,098 in 2026. Their pay grade is 04.

Christopher Bradley

Chemistry/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Germantown
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 240660031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1320

Christopher Bradley holds the role of Chemistry at Department of Energy based in Germantown, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Katherine Brown

Chemistry/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Germantown
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 240660031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1320

Katherine Brown holds the role of Chemistry at Department of Energy based in Germantown, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Christopher Fecko

Chemistry/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Germantown
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 240660031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1320

Christopher Fecko works as a Chemistry for Department of Energy based in Germantown, Maryland. Christopher earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Gregory Fiechtner

Chemistry/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Germantown
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 240660031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1320

At Department of Energy, Gregory Fiechtner serves as a Chemistry based in Germantown, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Craig Henderson

Chemistry/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Germantown
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 240660031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1320

Craig Henderson works as a Chemistry for Department of Energy based in Germantown, Maryland. Craig earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Viviane Schwartz

Chemistry/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Germantown
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 240660031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1320

Viviane Schwartz holds the role of Chemistry at Department of Energy based in Germantown, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Philip Wilk

Chemistry/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Germantown
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 240660031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1320

At Department of Energy, Philip Wilk serves as a Chemistry based in Germantown, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Robin Hayes

Chemistry/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$196,200

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1320

Robin Hayes is a Chemistry at Department of Energy based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2025 total compensation came to $196,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Raoul Miranda

Chemistry/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Germantown
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 240660031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1320

At Department of Energy, Raoul Miranda serves as a Chemistry based in Germantown, Maryland. Their 2025 pay totaled $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Wade Sisk

Chemistry/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Germantown
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 240660031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1320

Wade Sisk is a Chemistry at Department of Energy based in Germantown, Maryland. 2025 total compensation came to $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Shane Steidley

Chemistry/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$153,185

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $150,935
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,185
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Idaho Falls
Work state: Idaho
Middle name: Dax

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,935
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 160790019
Duty Station State: ID
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1320

At Department of Energy, Shane Steidley serves as a Chemistry based in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Their 2026 pay totaled $153,185. They are classified at grade 14.

Bret Howard

Chemistry/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$141,646

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $141,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,646
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,646
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,034
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1320

At Department of Energy, Bret Howard serves as a Chemistry based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Their 2025 pay totaled $141,646. They are classified at grade 13.

Richard Pineault

Chemistry/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$137,000

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $137,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,000
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Morgantown
Work state: West Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,000
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,034
Duty Station Code: 541840061
Duty Station State: WV
Length of Service (Years): 42
Occupation Code (OPM): 1320

Richard Pineault holds the role of Chemistry at Department of Energy based in Morgantown, West Virginia. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,000. Their pay grade is 13.

Brian Tuttle

Chemistry/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$126,328

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $125,378
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,328
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,378
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1320

Brian Tuttle holds the role of Chemistry at Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,328. Their pay grade is 12.

Venessa Jim

Chemistry/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$124,177

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $124,177
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,177
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Idaho Falls
Work state: Idaho
Middle name: Q

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,177
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 160790019
Duty Station State: ID
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1320

Venessa Jim works as a Chemistry for Department of Energy based in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Venessa earned $124,177 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Peter Warwick

Chemistry/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$115,922

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $115,922
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,922
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Idaho Falls
Work state: Idaho
Middle name: C Temple

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,922
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,028
Duty Station Code: 160790019
Duty Station State: ID
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1320

At Department of Energy, Peter Warwick serves as a Chemistry based in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,922. They are classified at grade 13.

Jiradar Choonchuersup

Chemistry/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$103,823

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $102,873
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,823
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,873
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,561
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1320

At Department of Energy, Jiradar Choonchuersup serves as a Chemistry based in Vancouver, Washington. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,823. They are classified at grade 12.