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

Job-title file

History 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.

8 employees hold this title in Department of Health and Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $168,990, above the department median of $138,024.

Employees: 8
Total payroll: $1.2M
Role median: $168,990
Agency median: $138,024
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$52,175$196,323+

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

How total compensation varies among the 8 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)

History is held in 20 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Health and Human Services, the median of $168,990 ranks #5 of 20.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$206,703 · 1

Department of Housing and Urban Development

$178,497 · 1

Department of Justice

$173,190 · 7

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

$171,672 · 2

Commission of Fine Arts

$155,736 · 1

Department of State

$155,509 · 48

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$146,366 · 3

Department of Veterans Affairs

$144,114 · 8

Department of Energy

$143,352 · 5

American Battle Monuments Commission

$138,024 · 3

Department of Transportation

$138,024 · 9

Department of Homeland Security

$137,691 · 6

Median total compensation for the History 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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Jeffrey Reznick

History/Department of Health and Human Services

2025 total comp

$197,825

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,625
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,825
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170

Jeffrey Reznick is a History at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2025 total compensation came to $197,825. They are classified at grade 15.

Kimberly Pelis

History/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170

Kimberly Pelis works as a History for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Kimberly earned $187,093 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Kenneth Koyle

History/Department of Health and Human Services

2025 total comp

$186,884

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,884
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170

Kenneth Koyle is a History at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2025 total compensation came to $186,884. They are classified at grade 14.

John Swann

History/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$183,716

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,716
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Rockville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: P

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: 241360031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170

John Swann is a History at Department of Health and Human Services based in Rockville, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $183,716. They are classified at grade 14.

Kristin Heitman

History/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$154,263

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $154,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,263
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,263
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,173
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170

Kristin Heitman holds the role of History at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,263. Their pay grade is 13.

Christopher Donohue

History/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170

Christopher Donohue holds the role of History at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $129,759. Their pay grade is 13.

Jason Chernesky

History/Department of Health and Human Services

2025 total comp

$120,579

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $120,579
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,579
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Silver Spring
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,579
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,025
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170

At Department of Health and Human Services, Jason Chernesky serves as a History based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,579. They are classified at grade 13.

Janice Lehrer-Stein

History/Department of Health and Human Services

2025 total comp

$52,175

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $52,175
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,175
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,175
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,175
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170

Janice Lehrer-Stein holds the role of History at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,175. Their pay grade is 00.