U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Health and Human Services / Animal Science

Job-title file

Animal Science

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

26 employees hold this title in Department of Health and Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $137,624, above the department median of $129,759.

Employees: 26
Total payroll: $3.6M
Role median: $137,624
Agency median: $129,759
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$76,671$186,558+

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)

Animal Science is held in 2 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Health and Human Services, the median of $137,624 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Agriculture

$107,938 · 54

Median total compensation for the Animal Science role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Other job titles in Department of Health and Human Services

Accounting 452
Administrative Officer 1,237
Auditing 689
Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering 326
Budget Analysis 891
Chemistry 1,796
Computer Science 304
Consumer Safety 3,249
Contact Representative 243
Contracting 1,354
Custodial Working 509
Dental Assistant 384
Dental Officer 305
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist 246
Economist 237
Emergency Management Specialist 381
Engineering Technical 200
Financial Administration and Program 590
General Arts and Information 1,020
General Attorney 1,153
General Business and Industry 387
General Engineering 599
General Health Science 9,482
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 5,294
Government Information Specialist 225
Grants Management 1,018
Health Aid and Technician 1,438
Health Insurance Administration 2,868
Health System Specialist 234
Human Resources Management 1,285
Information Technology Management 3,860
Maintenance Mechanic 428
Management and Program Analysis 5,408
Mathematical Statistics 640
Medical Officer 5,151
Medical Records Technician 595
Medical Support Assistance 1,101
Medical Technologist 422
Microbiology 1,185
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 6,464
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 1,002
Nurse 4,485
Nursing Assistant 363
Pharmacist 1,046
Pharmacology 683
Pharmacy Technician 383
Physician Assistant 229
Program Management 309
Psychology 266
Public Affairs 354
Public Health Program Specialist 4,546
Secretary 248
Security Administration 332
Security Guard 285
Social Science 2,065
Statistics 506
Technical Information Services 239
Toxicology 232
Training Instruction 211
Veterinary Medical Science 314

Record list

Employees with this title

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David Edwards

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Woodbine
Work county: Howard
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241696027
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Edwards works as a Animal Science for Department of Health and Human Services based in Woodbine, Maryland. David earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Suzanne Sechen

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Suzanne Sechen serves as a Animal Science based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $181,216. They are classified at grade 14.

Geoffrey Wong

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Geoffrey Wong serves as a Animal Science based in Rockville, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $181,216. They are classified at grade 14.

Theodore Plemons

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Theodore Plemons is a Animal Science at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $181,216. They are classified at grade 14.

Crystal Groesbeck

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$180,359

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $180,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,359
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Montgomery Village
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,359
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241026031
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Crystal Groesbeck works as a Animal Science for Department of Health and Human Services based in Montgomery Village, Maryland. Crystal earned $180,359 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Michael Henry

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$171,923

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,923
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Germantown
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240660031
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Henry works as a Animal Science for Department of Health and Human Services based in Germantown, Maryland. Michael earned $171,923 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Charlotte Conway

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Derwood
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240425031
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Charlotte Conway works as a Animal Science for Department of Health and Human Services based in Derwood, Maryland. Charlotte earned $167,276 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Christina Edwards

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Woodbine
Work county: Howard
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241696027
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christina Edwards is a Animal Science at Department of Health and Human Services based in Woodbine, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

Ashley Shaw

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$162,629

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,629
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Ashley Shaw serves as a Animal Science based in Rockville, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $162,629. They are classified at grade 14.

Melissa Glenn

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Baltimore
Work county: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240050510
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Melissa Glenn holds the role of Animal Science at Department of Health and Human Services based in Baltimore, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,336. Their pay grade is 14.

Ciro Ruiz-Feria

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$145,489

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,489
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Germantown
Work county: Montgomery
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: 240660031
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ciro Ruiz-Feria is a Animal Science at Department of Health and Human Services based in Germantown, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $145,489. They are classified at grade 13.

Adam Orr

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$138,492

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $138,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,492
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Rustburg
Work county: Campbell
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,492
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512145031
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Adam Orr holds the role of Animal Science at Department of Health and Human Services based in Rustburg, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $138,492. Their pay grade is 14.

Ujvala Gadde

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$137,624

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $137,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,624
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Ashburn
Work county: Loudoun
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Basic Pay (before locality): $137,624
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510108107
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487
Pay Plan (OPM): RG

Ujvala Gadde holds the role of Animal Science at Department of Health and Human Services based in Ashburn, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,624. Their pay grade is 00.

Meredith Egger

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$137,624

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $137,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,624
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arnold
Work county: Anne Arundel
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240032003
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Meredith Egger holds the role of Animal Science at Department of Health and Human Services based in Arnold, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,624. Their pay grade is 13.

Diego Paiva

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$134,419

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $134,419
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,419
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Clermont
Work county: Lake
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,419
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 120580069
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Diego Paiva works as a Animal Science for Department of Health and Human Services based in Clermont, Florida. Diego earned $134,419 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Carmen Cantellops

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$133,692

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $133,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,692
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,692
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carmen Cantellops is a Animal Science at Department of Health and Human Services based in Rockville, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $133,692. They are classified at grade 13.

Cynthia Scholte

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vienna
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,759
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512510059
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487
Pay Plan (OPM): RG

Cynthia Scholte is a Animal Science at Department of Health and Human Services based in Vienna, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $129,759. They are classified at grade 00.

Bobwealth Omontese

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,827
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487
Pay Plan (OPM): RG

Bobwealth Omontese is a Animal Science at Department of Health and Human Services based in Rockville, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $125,827. They are classified at grade 00.

Caroline Leeth

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,894
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487
Pay Plan (OPM): RG

Caroline Leeth is a Animal Science at Department of Health and Human Services based in Rockville, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $121,894. They are classified at grade 00.

Daniel Abebe

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$119,037

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $119,037
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,037
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,037
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,327
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniel Abebe is a Animal Science at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $119,037. They are classified at grade 12.

Patrick Von Schaumburg

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$109,119

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $109,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,119
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Adelphi
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,119
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,119
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240022033
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487
Pay Plan (OPM): RG

Patrick Von Schaumburg works as a Animal Science for Department of Health and Human Services based in Adelphi, Maryland. Patrick earned $109,119 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Chelsea Cerrito

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$105,865

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $105,865
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,865
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Apex
Work county: Wake
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,865
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,846
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 370110183
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Chelsea Cerrito holds the role of Animal Science at Department of Health and Human Services based in Apex, North Carolina. In 2024, their total compensation was $105,865. Their pay grade is 12.

Dana Van Sambeek

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$92,759

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $92,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,759
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Port Matilda
Work county: Centre
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $92,759
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426750027
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487
Pay Plan (OPM): RG

Dana Van Sambeek is a Animal Science at Department of Health and Human Services based in Port Matilda, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $92,759. They are classified at grade 00.

Mark Mcdonald

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$88,926

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $88,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,926
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Laurel
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,926
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240900033
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mark Mcdonald works as a Animal Science for Department of Health and Human Services based in Laurel, Maryland. Mark earned $88,926 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Megan Hall

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$77,390

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $77,390
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,390
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Bryan
Work county: Brazos
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,390
Basic Pay (before locality): $77,390
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480970041
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487
Pay Plan (OPM): RG

Megan Hall works as a Animal Science for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bryan, Texas. Megan earned $77,390 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Garret Ashabranner

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$76,671

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $76,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,671
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Watkinsville
Work county: Oconee
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,671
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,671
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 135830219
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487
Pay Plan (OPM): RG

Garret Ashabranner is a Animal Science at Department of Health and Human Services based in Watkinsville, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $76,671. They are classified at grade 00.