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

Agency file

Department of Energy

Source file: U.S. Office of Personnel Management — Federal Civilian Workforce (non-Defense, FOIA 25-0777-F, Mar 2024) / ingested Jul 3, 2026

The Department of Energy operates public utilities and infrastructure such as water, power, sanitation, or energy services.

In 2024, this agency had 16,087 employees with median total compensation of $134,419; the highest distinct record was $231,900.

Year
2024
Total payroll
$2B
Employees
16,087
Median total
$134,419
Highest record
$231,900

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 16,087 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($134,419) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base — $123,550 (99%)
  • Overtime — $0 (0%)
  • Other — $795 (1%)
  • Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$0
$104,204
$134,419
$163,964
$191,900

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $191,900 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $0. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

General Engineering
1,713 · $137,736
Management and Program Analysis
1,451 · $132,725
Miscellaneous Administration and Program
1,190 · $125,827
Information Technology Management
876 · $142,566
General Physical Science
819 · $140,142

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

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Timothy Kramer

Contracting/Department of Energy

2024 total comp
$112,024
Sub-department
Department of Energy
Base pay
$112,024
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,024
Pay grade
12
Work city
Phoenix
Work county
Maricopa
Work state
Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$112,024
Basic Pay (before locality)
$91,808
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
040370013
Length of Service (Years)
14
Occupation Code (OPM)
1102
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Timothy Kramer is a Contracting at Department of Energy based in Phoenix, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $112,024. They are classified at grade 12.

Jeffrey Olson

Public Utilities Specialist/Department of Energy

2024 total comp
$112,016
Sub-department
Department of Energy
Base pay
$109,131
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,885
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,016
Pay grade
12
Work city
Vancouver
Work county
Clark
Work state
Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$109,131
Basic Pay (before locality)
$86,846
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
532370011
Length of Service (Years)
2
Occupation Code (OPM)
1130
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Jeffrey Olson is a Public Utilities Specialist at Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. 2024 total compensation came to $112,016. They are classified at grade 12.

Sean Chiodini

High Voltage Electrician/Department of Energy

2024 total comp
$112,008
Sub-department
Department of Energy
Base pay
$108,858
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,150
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,008
Pay grade
00
Work city
Idaho Falls
Work county
Bonneville
Work state
Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$108,858
Basic Pay (before locality)
$108,858
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
160790019
Length of Service (Years)
7
Occupation Code (OPM)
2810
Pay Plan (OPM)
BB

Sean Chiodini holds the role of High Voltage Electrician at Department of Energy based in Idaho Falls, Idaho. In 2024, their total compensation was $112,008. Their pay grade is 00.

Jessica Miller

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp
$111,997
Sub-department
Department of Energy
Base pay
$111,997
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,997
Pay grade
12
Work city
West Valley
Work county
Cattaraugus
Work state
New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$111,997
Basic Pay (before locality)
$91,808
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
366648009
Length of Service (Years)
0
Occupation Code (OPM)
1301
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Energy, Jessica Miller serves as a General Physical Science based in West Valley, New York. Their 2024 pay totaled $111,997. They are classified at grade 12.