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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Hawkins Escobar

Human Resources Assistance/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$42,214

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $42,214
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,214
Pay grade: 05
Work county: El Paso
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $42,214
Basic Pay (before locality): $36,136
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480000141
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0203
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Hawkins Escobar is a Human Resources Assistance at Department of Energy based in Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $42,214. They are classified at grade 05.

Shayna Miller

Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$41,914

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $40,586
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,328
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,914
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Vancouver
Work county: Clark
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,586
Basic Pay (before locality): $32,298
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0899
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shayna Miller works as a Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee for Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. Shayna earned $41,914 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Shanna Willis-Thompson

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$41,822

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $41,822
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,822
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Elberton
Work county: Elbert
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,822
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 131950105
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shanna Willis-Thompson is a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Energy based in Elberton, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $41,822. They are classified at grade 05.

Nia Alvarado

Mathematics and Statistics Student Trainee/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$41,767

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $39,318
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,449
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,767
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Portland
Work county: Multnomah
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,318
Basic Pay (before locality): $31,289
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1599
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nia Alvarado is a Mathematics and Statistics Student Trainee at Department of Energy based in Portland, Oregon. 2024 total compensation came to $41,767. They are classified at grade 04.

Laura Ryan

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$41,463

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $41,463
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,463
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,463
Basic Pay (before locality): $31,114
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Laura Ryan is a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $41,463. They are classified at grade 02.

Omar Diaz-Guzman

Administration and Office Support Student Trainee/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$40,895

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $40,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,895
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Richland
Work county: Benton
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,895
Basic Pay (before locality): $35,007
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531850005
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0399
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Omar Diaz-Guzman works as a Administration and Office Support Student Trainee for Department of Energy based in Richland, Washington. Omar earned $40,895 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Sean Norris

Administration and Office Support Student Trainee/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$40,351

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $40,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,351
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Germantown
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,351
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240660031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0399
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sean Norris holds the role of Administration and Office Support Student Trainee at Department of Energy based in Germantown, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,351. Their pay grade is 04.

Chloe Maynor

Administration and Office Support Student Trainee/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$40,351

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $40,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,351
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,351
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0399
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Chloe Maynor holds the role of Administration and Office Support Student Trainee at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,351. Their pay grade is 04.

Tierra Johnson

Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$40,351

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $40,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,351
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,351
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0899
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tierra Johnson works as a Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. Tierra earned $40,351 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Anthony Granados-Ramirez

Financial Management Student Trainee/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$40,351

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $40,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,351
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,351
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0599
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Anthony Granados-Ramirez works as a Financial Management Student Trainee for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. Anthony earned $40,351 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Rayshon Lawrence

Administration and Office Support Student Trainee/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$40,351

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $40,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,351
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,351
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0399
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rayshon Lawrence is a Administration and Office Support Student Trainee at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $40,351. They are classified at grade 04.

Margrette Coop

Business and Industry Student Trainee/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$39,142

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $38,050
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,092
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,142
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Portland
Work county: Multnomah
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $38,050
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1199
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Margrette Coop holds the role of Business and Industry Student Trainee at Department of Energy based in Portland, Oregon. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,142. Their pay grade is 04.

Alexander Lippert

Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$38,994

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $38,050
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $944
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,994
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Vancouver
Work county: Clark
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $38,050
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0899
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Alexander Lippert serves as a Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee based in Vancouver, Washington. Their 2024 pay totaled $38,994. They are classified at grade 04.

James Bonn

Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$38,935

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $38,050
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $885
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,935
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Salem
Work county: Marion
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $38,050
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411810047
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0899
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

James Bonn is a Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee at Department of Energy based in Salem, Oregon. 2024 total compensation came to $38,935. They are classified at grade 04.

Kylar Johnson

Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$38,935

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $38,050
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $885
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,935
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Salem
Work county: Marion
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $38,050
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411810047
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0899
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Kylar Johnson serves as a Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee based in Salem, Oregon. Their 2024 pay totaled $38,935. They are classified at grade 04.

Soto Huerta

Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$38,876

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $38,050
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $826
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,876
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Vancouver
Work county: Clark
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $38,050
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0899
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Soto Huerta is a Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee at Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. 2024 total compensation came to $38,876. They are classified at grade 04.

Samuel Stremel

Business and Industry Student Trainee/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$38,876

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $38,050
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $826
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,876
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Portland
Work county: Multnomah
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $38,050
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1199
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Samuel Stremel serves as a Business and Industry Student Trainee based in Portland, Oregon. Their 2024 pay totaled $38,876. They are classified at grade 04.

Daniel Cambizaca-Wright

Financial Management Student Trainee/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$38,050

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $38,050
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,050
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Vancouver
Work county: Clark
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $38,050
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0599
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniel Cambizaca-Wright holds the role of Financial Management Student Trainee at Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $38,050. Their pay grade is 04.

Ryan Wood

Financial Management Student Trainee/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$38,050

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $38,050
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,050
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Vancouver
Work county: Clark
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $38,050
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0599
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ryan Wood is a Financial Management Student Trainee at Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. 2024 total compensation came to $38,050. They are classified at grade 04.

Eric Bartlett

Business and Industry Student Trainee/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$36,701

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $35,373
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,328
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,701
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Eugene
Work county: Lane
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $35,373
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 410660039
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1199
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Eric Bartlett works as a Business and Industry Student Trainee for Department of Energy based in Eugene, Oregon. Eric earned $36,701 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Jennifer Mcatee

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$36,347

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $36,347
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,347
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Richland
Work county: Benton
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $36,347
Basic Pay (before locality): $31,114
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531850005
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Mcatee holds the role of Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Energy based in Richland, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $36,347. Their pay grade is 02.

Marian Berry

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$35,703

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $35,703
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,703
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Fairfax
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $35,703
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,792
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510900600
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Marian Berry holds the role of Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Energy based in Fairfax, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $35,703. Their pay grade is 01.

Thomas Mayfield

Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$35,373

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $35,373
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,373
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Huron
Work county: Beadle
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $35,373
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 461420005
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0899
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Thomas Mayfield works as a Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee for Department of Energy based in Huron, South Dakota. Thomas earned $35,373 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Timothy Wageman

Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$35,373

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $35,373
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,373
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Fort Peck
Work county: Valley
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $35,373
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300450105
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0899
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Timothy Wageman works as a Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee for Department of Energy based in Fort Peck, Montana. Timothy earned $35,373 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Samuel Dumeny

Information Technology Student Trainee/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$35,373

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $35,373
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,373
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Watertown
Work county: Codington
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $35,373
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 462860029
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2299
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Samuel Dumeny serves as a Information Technology Student Trainee based in Watertown, South Dakota. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,373. They are classified at grade 04.