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

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

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

12 employees hold this title in Department of Energy. Median total compensation for the role is $129,904, below the department median of $143,402.

Employees: 12
Total payroll: $1.6M
Role median: $129,904
Agency median: $143,402
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$93,994$178,311+

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

How total compensation varies among the 12 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)

Geology is held in 11 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Energy, the median of $129,904 ranks #6 of 11.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$213,400 · 7

Smithsonian Institution

$197,200 · 23

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$195,700 · 5

Environmental Protection Agency

$134,822 · 50

Department of Commerce

$134,452 · 1

Department of Health and Human Services

$124,720 · 5

Department of Interior

$122,631 · 859

Department of Labor

$121,345 · 5

Department of Transportation

$110,911 · 6

Department of Agriculture

$96,975 · 167

Median total compensation for the Geology 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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Todd Ruhkamp

Geology/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$178,970

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,970
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DNFE
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

Todd Ruhkamp holds the role of Geology at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $178,970. Their pay grade is 14.

Kathleen Bensko

Geology/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$175,973

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,050
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,973
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DNFE
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

Kathleen Bensko works as a Geology for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. Kathleen earned $175,973 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Andrea Jensen

Geology/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$148,711

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $148,711
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,711
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,711
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DNFE
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,028
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

At Department of Energy, Andrea Jensen serves as a Geology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $148,711. They are classified at grade 14.

Olga Popova

Geology/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$146,143

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $146,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,143
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,143
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

Olga Popova is a Geology at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $146,143. They are classified at grade 13.

Joshua Roth

Geology/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$138,024

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $138,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,024
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,024
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DNFE
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

Joshua Roth works as a Geology for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. Joshua earned $138,024 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Joel Cornwall

Geology/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$129,904

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $129,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,904
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,904
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DNFE
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,987
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

Joel Cornwall holds the role of Geology at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,904. Their pay grade is 13.

Shyam Dastoke

Geology/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$129,904

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $129,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,904
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Purvak

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,904
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DNFE
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,987
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

Shyam Dastoke works as a Geology for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. Shyam earned $129,904 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

John Gray

Geology/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$128,619

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $128,619
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,619
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: David

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,619
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DNFE
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,027
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

John Gray is a Geology at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $128,619. They are classified at grade 13.

Shyam Das-Toke

Geology/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$128,599

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $124,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,599
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Purvak

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,599
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DNFE
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,026
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

Shyam Das-Toke works as a Geology for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. Shyam earned $128,599 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Eric Gamble

Geology/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$125,845

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $125,845
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,845
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: David Stewart

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,845
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DNFE
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,956
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

At Department of Energy, Eric Gamble serves as a Geology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,845. They are classified at grade 13.

Richard Spaulding

Geology/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$121,052

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $121,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,052
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,052
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

At Department of Energy, Richard Spaulding serves as a Geology based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,052. They are classified at grade 13.

Michael Kove

Geology/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$93,994

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $93,994
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,994
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Jon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,994
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DNFE
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,176
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

Michael Kove works as a Geology for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. Michael earned $93,994 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.