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

Job-title file

Food Technology at Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Federal Government

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

18 employees hold this title in Department of Health and Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $181,756, above the department median of $138,024.

Employees: 18
Total payroll: $3.4M
Role median: $181,756
Agency median: $138,024
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$133,964$322,412+

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

How total compensation varies among the 18 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)

Food Technology is held in 2 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Health and Human Services, the median of $181,756 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Agriculture

$135,839 · 86

Median total compensation for the Food Technology 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 Health and Human Services

Accounting 506
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 253
Administrative Officer 1,329
Auditing 731
Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering 348
Budget Analysis 1,016
Chemistry 1,836
Computer Science 323
Consumer Safety 3,650
Contact Representative 303
Contracting 1,572
Custodial Working 590
Dental Assistant 451
Dental Officer 334
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist 266
Economist 258
Emergency Management Specialist 392
Financial Administration and Program 644
General Arts and Information 1,115
General Attorney 1,268
General Business and Industry 489
General Engineering 674
General Health Science 10,805
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 5,921
Government Information Specialist 247
Grants Management 1,153
Health Aid and Technician 1,593
Health Insurance Administration 3,208
Health System Specialist 275
Human Resources Management 1,522
Information Technology Management 4,291
Maintenance Mechanic 453
Management and Program Analysis 6,132
Mathematical Statistics 703
Medical Officer 5,766
Medical Records Technician 662
Medical Support Assistance 1,280
Medical Technologist 494
Microbiology 1,222
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 7,606
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 1,088
Nurse 5,225
Nursing Assistant 390
Pharmacist 1,242
Pharmacology 719
Pharmacy Technician 448
Physician Assistant 253
Program Management 391
Psychology 279
Public Affairs 396
Public Health Program Specialist 4,930
Secretary 257
Security Administration 398
Security Guard 328
Social Science 2,526
Statistics 561
Technical Information Services 259
Toxicology 270
Training Instruction 246
Veterinary Medical Science 346

Record list

Employees with this title

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Timothy Jackson

Food Technology/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$337,448

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $337,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $337,448
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Santa Cruz
Work state: California
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $337,448
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $337,448
Duty Station Code: 063450087
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1382

At Department of Health and Human Services, Timothy Jackson serves as a Food Technology based in Santa Cruz, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $337,448. They are classified at grade 00.

Benjamin Warren

Food Technology/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$293,224

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $293,224
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $293,224
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Woodbury
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $293,224
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $293,224
Duty Station Code: 277716163
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1382

Benjamin Warren holds the role of Food Technology at Department of Health and Human Services based in Woodbury, Minnesota. In 2026, their total compensation was $293,224. Their pay grade is 00.

Michael Mignogna

Food Technology/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$199,582

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $199,582
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $199,582
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Medford
Work state: New Jersey
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $199,582
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $199,582
Duty Station Code: 341880005
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1382

Michael Mignogna works as a Food Technology for Department of Health and Human Services based in Medford, New Jersey. Michael earned $199,582 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Darryl Black

Food Technology/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Saint John
Work state: Indiana
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 184300089
Duty Station State: IN
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1382

Darryl Black holds the role of Food Technology at Department of Health and Human Services based in Saint John, Indiana. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Lauren Jackson

Food Technology/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Bedford Park
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 170610031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1382

At Department of Health and Human Services, Lauren Jackson serves as a Food Technology based in Bedford Park, Illinois. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Ravinder Reddy

Food Technology/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Bedford Park
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 170610031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1382

Ravinder Reddy is a Food Technology at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bedford Park, Illinois. 2026 total compensation came to $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

John Sheehan

Food Technology/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Rockville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1382

John Sheehan works as a Food Technology for Department of Health and Human Services based in Rockville, Maryland. John earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Yoon Song

Food Technology/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$182,790

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $182,790
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,790
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Bedford Park
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: Seok

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,790
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 170610031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1382

Yoon Song holds the role of Food Technology at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bedford Park, Illinois. In 2026, their total compensation was $182,790. Their pay grade is 14.

Daniel Geffin

Food Technology/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$182,295

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,295
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Wheaton
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 241675031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1382

At Department of Health and Human Services, Daniel Geffin serves as a Food Technology based in Wheaton, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $182,295. They are classified at grade 14.

Nancy Bufano

Food Technology/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: Invalid
Work state: Invalid
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: *
Duty Station State: *
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1382

Nancy Bufano is a Food Technology at Department of Health and Human Services based in Invalid, Invalid. 2024 total compensation came to $181,216. They are classified at grade 14.

Jianrong Zhang

Food Technology/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$177,497

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $177,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,497
Pay grade: D2
Work city: Herndon
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,497
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $177,497
Duty Station Code: 511220059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1382

Jianrong Zhang is a Food Technology at Department of Health and Human Services based in Herndon, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $177,497. They are classified at grade D2.

Carol D'Lima

Food Technology/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$167,902

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $167,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,902
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Severn
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,902
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 241415003
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1382

Carol D'Lima holds the role of Food Technology at Department of Health and Human Services based in Severn, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,902. Their pay grade is 14.

Guy Skinner

Food Technology/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$158,860

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $158,860
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,860
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Weaverville
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,860
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 374910021
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1382

Guy Skinner works as a Food Technology for Department of Health and Human Services based in Weaverville, North Carolina. Guy earned $158,860 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Andrea Krause

Food Technology/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$158,112

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $158,112
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,112
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,112
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1382

Andrea Krause holds the role of Food Technology at Department of Health and Human Services based in Portland, Oregon. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,112. Their pay grade is 14.

Adiam Tesfai

Food Technology/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$146,143

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $146,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,143
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Laurel
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,143
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 240900027
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1382

Adiam Tesfai holds the role of Food Technology at Department of Health and Human Services based in Laurel, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,143. Their pay grade is 13.

Rumana Yasmeen

Food Technology/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$142,084

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $142,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,084
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Clarksburg
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,084
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 240357031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1382

At Department of Health and Human Services, Rumana Yasmeen serves as a Food Technology based in Clarksburg, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,084. They are classified at grade 13.

Sanjeewa Pathirajage

Food Technology/Department of Health and Human Services

2025 total comp

$136,658

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $136,658
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,658
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Frederick
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,658
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,658
Duty Station Code: 240580021
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1382

Sanjeewa Pathirajage is a Food Technology at Department of Health and Human Services based in Frederick, Maryland. 2025 total compensation came to $136,658. They are classified at grade 00.

Yan Peng

Food Technology/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$133,964

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,964
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1382

At Department of Health and Human Services, Yan Peng serves as a Food Technology based in College Park, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,964. They are classified at grade 13.