U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Energy / Technical Writing and Editing

Job-title file

Technical Writing and Editing

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

8 employees hold this title in Department of Energy. Median total compensation for the role is $151,736, above the department median of $134,419.

Employees: 8
Total payroll: $1.2M
Role median: $151,736
Agency median: $134,419
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$117,962$178,578+

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

How total compensation varies among the 8 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)

Technical Writing and Editing is held in 26 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Energy, the median of $151,736 ranks #5 of 26.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$243,197 · 2

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$179,057 · 3

General Services Administration

$157,934 · 1

National Science Foundation

$155,067 · 4

Railroad Retirement Board

$150,075 · 1

Smithsonian Institution

$148,689 · 5

U.S. Agency for International Development

$145,489 · 1

National Transportation Safety Board

$144,042 · 23

Department of State

$137,624 · 9

Dfc

$134,435 · 1

Department of Health and Human Services

$134,064 · 150

Department of Labor

$128,164 · 8

Median total compensation for the Technical Writing and Editing 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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Robert Barksdale

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robert Barksdale is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $181,216. They are classified at grade 14.

Christinne Govereau

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$162,373

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $162,373
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,373
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Chula Vista
Work county: San Diego
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,373
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060710073
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Christinne Govereau serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Chula Vista, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $162,373. They are classified at grade 14.

Heather Mcdaniel

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$157,982

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $157,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,982
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,982
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Heather Mcdaniel is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Energy based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $157,982. They are classified at grade 14.

Emily Meredith

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$157,982

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $157,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,982
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,982
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Emily Meredith serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $157,982. They are classified at grade 14.

Kristen Tsai

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$145,489

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,489
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Severna Park
Work county: Anne Arundel
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241420003
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kristen Tsai holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Energy based in Severna Park, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $145,489. Their pay grade is 13.

Jerry Chiang

Technical Writing and Editing/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): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jerry Chiang works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jerry earned $129,759 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Julia Torres

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Julia Torres works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Energy based in Rockville, Maryland. Julia earned $117,962 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Jeffrey Beattie

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Jeffrey Beattie serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $117,962. They are classified at grade 13.