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

Job-title file

Writing and Editing

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

26 employees hold this title in Department of Energy. Median total compensation for the role is $116,614, below the department median of $143,402.

Employees: 26
Total payroll: $2.7M
Role median: $116,614
Agency median: $143,402
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$192,147+

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

How total compensation varies among the 26 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)

Writing and Editing is held in 48 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Energy, the median of $116,614 ranks #41 of 48.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$191,289 · 1

Securities and Exchange Commission

$190,001 · 3

Department of State

$176,620 · 55

Office of the United States Trade Representative

$174,894 · 1

Department of Treasury

$171,065 · 16

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$169,449 · 2

U.S.Agency for Global Media

$157,531 · 50

Federal Trade Commission

$156,755 · 5

Federal Communications Commission

$156,285 · 4

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$154,673 · 3

Nat Archives and Records Administration

$154,599 · 2

National Transportation Safety Board

$153,354 · 3

Median total compensation for the 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.

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

Page 1

Paul Liben

Writing and Editing/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: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: H

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: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Paul Liben works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. Paul earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Michael Coogan

Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Michael Coogan works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. Michael earned $187,093 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Benjamin Runkle

Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$187,086

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $187,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,086
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,086
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,679
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Energy, Benjamin Runkle serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $187,086. They are classified at grade 03.

Usha Sahay

Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$169,429

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $169,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,429
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,429
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,142
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Usha Sahay is a Writing and Editing at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $169,429. They are classified at grade 15.

Shannon Shea

Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$158,322

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $158,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,322
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Germantown
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,322
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 240660031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Shannon Shea works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Energy based in Germantown, Maryland. Shannon earned $158,322 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

John Horst

Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$146,368

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $146,368
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,368
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Golden
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,368
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,142
Duty Station Code: 081000059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

John Horst is a Writing and Editing at Department of Energy based in Golden, Colorado. 2026 total compensation came to $146,368. They are classified at grade 13.

Taukecha Cunningham

Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$138,024

Sub-department: Department of Energy
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: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,024
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Energy, Taukecha Cunningham serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,024. They are classified at grade 13.

Laura Wetsel

Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$133,964

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,964
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Laura Wetsel works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. Laura earned $133,964 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Jacinda Reid

Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$132,638

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $132,638
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,638
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,638
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,028
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Energy, Jacinda Reid serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,638. They are classified at grade 13.

Kimberly Simmons

Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$131,826

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $131,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,826
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,826
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $98,422
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Kimberly Simmons holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,826. Their pay grade is 12.

Angela Davis

Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$121,684

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $121,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,684
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,684
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,850
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Angela Davis works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. Angela earned $121,684 in 2025. Their pay grade is 12.

Cate Hurley

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: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Cate Hurley holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $117,962. Their pay grade is 13.

Daniel Cohen

Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$117,156

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $117,156
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,156
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,156
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $87,469
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Daniel Cohen is a Writing and Editing at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $117,156. They are classified at grade 03.

Ian Squires

Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$116,071

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $116,071
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,071
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,071
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,659
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Ian Squires is a Writing and Editing at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $116,071. They are classified at grade 12.

Amy Robinson

Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$110,515

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $110,515
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,515
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Newport News
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,515
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,026
Duty Station Code: 511720700
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Amy Robinson works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Energy based in Newport News, Virginia. Amy earned $110,515 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Jared Stepien

Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$108,896

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $108,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,896
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Yukon
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: Christopher

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $108,896
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,026
Duty Station Code: 405290017
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Jared Stepien works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Energy based in Yukon, Oklahoma. Jared earned $108,896 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Sierra Lemon

Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$100,808

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $99,658
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,808
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,658
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,012
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Sierra Lemon works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Energy based in Portland, Oregon. Sierra earned $100,808 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Andrew Sacks

Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Energy, Andrew Sacks serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,200. They are classified at grade 12.

Olivia Eggers

Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$85,522

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $85,522
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,522
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,522
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,177
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Olivia Eggers holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $85,522. Their pay grade is 11.

Gavin Gamez

Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$69,972

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $68,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,972
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,722
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,485
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Gavin Gamez works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Energy based in Portland, Oregon. Gavin earned $69,972 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Isabelle Williams

Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$69,872

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $68,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,872
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,722
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,485
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Isabelle Williams works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Energy based in Portland, Oregon. Isabelle earned $69,872 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Dora Holland

Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

Redacted

withheld by the source

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: Redacted
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: Redacted
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Errebo

Source-specific fields

Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan: Employees in the National Nuclear Secuirty Administration's Professional, Technical, and Administrative Career Path
Pay Plan (OPM): NQ

Dora Holland is a Writing and Editing at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia.

Katherine Dinardo

Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

Redacted

withheld by the source

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: Redacted
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: Redacted
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan: Employees in the National Nuclear Secuirty Administration's Professional, Technical, and Administrative Career Path
Pay Plan (OPM): NQ

At Department of Energy, Katherine Dinardo serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia.

Anna Hunter

Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

Redacted

withheld by the source

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: Redacted
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: Redacted
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan: Employees in the National Nuclear Secuirty Administration's Professional, Technical, and Administrative Career Path
Pay Plan (OPM): NQ

At Department of Energy, Anna Hunter serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia.

Daniel Ruiz

Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

Redacted

withheld by the source

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: Redacted
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: Redacted
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan: National Nuclear Security Administration Excepted Service Only
Pay Plan (OPM): EN

At Department of Energy, Daniel Ruiz serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia.

Samantha Cooper

Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

Redacted

withheld by the source

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: Redacted
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: Redacted
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Catharine

Source-specific fields

Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan: National Nuclear Security Administration Excepted Service Only
Pay Plan (OPM): EN

Samantha Cooper works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia.