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

$0$206,718+

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

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

$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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Derelyn Smith

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$146,561

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $146,561
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,561
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Elberton
Work county: Elbert
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,561
Basic Pay (before locality): $146,561
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 131950105
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Derelyn Smith works as a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant for Department of Energy based in Elberton, Georgia. Derelyn earned $146,561 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Joshua Sogn

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$146,542

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $145,542
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,542
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Watertown
Work county: Codington
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,542
Basic Pay (before locality): $145,542
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 462860029
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Joshua Sogn is a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Energy based in Watertown, South Dakota. 2024 total compensation came to $146,542. They are classified at grade 04.

Travis Donahue

Electronics Mechanic/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$146,523

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $143,273
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,523
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Redmond
Work county: Deschutes
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $143,273
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,273
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411720017
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 2604
Pay Plan (OPM): BB

At Department of Energy, Travis Donahue serves as a Electronics Mechanic based in Redmond, Oregon. Their 2024 pay totaled $146,523. They are classified at grade 00.

Guzman Valle

Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$146,523

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $143,273
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,523
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Pasco
Work county: Franklin
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $143,273
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,273
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531660021
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 2606
Pay Plan (OPM): BB

Guzman Valle works as a Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic for Department of Energy based in Pasco, Washington. Guzman earned $146,523 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Michael Everroad

Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$146,523

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $143,273
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,523
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Snohomish
Work county: Snohomish
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $143,273
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,273
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532030061
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 2606
Pay Plan (OPM): BB

Michael Everroad is a Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic at Department of Energy based in Snohomish, Washington. 2024 total compensation came to $146,523. They are classified at grade 00.

John Patton

Electronics Mechanic/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$146,473

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $143,273
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,473
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work county: Clark
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $143,273
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,273
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 2604
Pay Plan (OPM): BB

John Patton works as a Electronics Mechanic for Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. John earned $146,473 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Anthony Lucero

High Voltage Electrician/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$146,465

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $145,965
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,465
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Page
Work county: Coconino
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,965
Basic Pay (before locality): $145,965
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040336005
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 2810
Pay Plan (OPM): WB

Anthony Lucero is a High Voltage Electrician at Department of Energy based in Page, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $146,465. They are classified at grade 00.

Shayela Hassan

Public Affairs/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$146,461

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $145,961
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,461
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,961
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,531
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): EN

At Department of Energy, Shayela Hassan serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $146,461. They are classified at grade 04.