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

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Language Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Federal Government

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

13 employees hold this title in Department of Health and Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $111,543, below the department median of $138,024.

Employees: 13
Total payroll: $1.4M
Role median: $111,543
Agency median: $138,024
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$62,181$134,797+

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

How total compensation varies among the 13 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)

Language Specialist is held in 14 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Health and Human Services, the median of $111,543 ranks #8 of 14.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of State

$167,902 · 46

Department of Commerce

$141,996 · 8

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

$141,024 · 1

Department of Labor

$139,951 · 1

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$125,204 · 2

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

$122,900 · 4

Department of Justice

$112,397 · 116

Department of Homeland Security

$107,411 · 105

Social Security Administration

$103,071 · 13

Department of Treasury

$92,752 · 2

Department of Veterans Affairs

$87,176 · 1

Department of Education

$87,176 · 1

Median total compensation for the Language Specialist 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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Brenda Robles

Language Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$137,624

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $137,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,624
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040

At Department of Health and Human Services, Brenda Robles serves as a Language Specialist based in Bethesda, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,624. They are classified at grade 13.

Estie Mathews

Language Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$125,845

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
Base pay: $125,845
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,845
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Silver Spring
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,845
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE10
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,956
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040

Estie Mathews works as a Language Specialist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Estie earned $125,845 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Valerie Velez Toro

Language Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$120,135

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $119,485
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,135
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Christine

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,485
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,208
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040

Valerie Velez Toro works as a Language Specialist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Valerie earned $120,135 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Heidi Hobson

Language Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$119,485

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $119,485
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,485
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,485
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,208
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040

Heidi Hobson is a Language Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $119,485. They are classified at grade 12.

Marianne Cadwellgeissler

Language Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$116,071

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $116,071
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,071
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Kathleen

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,071
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,659
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040

Marianne Cadwellgeissler holds the role of Language Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,071. Their pay grade is 12.

Rosa Garaylopez

Language Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$116,071

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $116,071
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,071
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,071
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,659
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040

Rosa Garaylopez holds the role of Language Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,071. Their pay grade is 12.

Marianne Cadwell-Geissler

Language Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2025 total comp

$111,543

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $111,543
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,543
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Kathleen

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $111,543
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $83,278
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040

At Department of Health and Human Services, Marianne Cadwell-Geissler serves as a Language Specialist based in Bethesda, Maryland. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,543. They are classified at grade 12.

Rosa Garay-Lopez

Language Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2025 total comp

$111,543

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $111,543
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,543
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $111,543
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $83,278
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040

Rosa Garay-Lopez is a Language Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2025 total compensation came to $111,543. They are classified at grade 12.

Maria Ariztianorman

Language Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$110,431

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Base pay: $110,431
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,431
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Atlanta
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,431
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE39
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,208
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040

Maria Ariztianorman is a Language Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2026 total compensation came to $110,431. They are classified at grade 12.

Maria Ariztia-Norman

Language Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2025 total comp

$106,214

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Base pay: $106,214
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,214
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Atlanta
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $106,214
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE39
Basic Pay (before locality): $85,802
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040

At Department of Health and Human Services, Maria Ariztia-Norman serves as a Language Specialist based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,214. They are classified at grade 12.

Maria Hamilton

Language Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$94,960

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Base pay: $94,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,960
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Atlanta
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,960
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE39
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040

Maria Hamilton is a Language Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $94,960. They are classified at grade 12.

Rosella Chee

Language Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$74,070

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $74,070
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,070
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Chinle
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,070
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE37
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,275
Duty Station Code: 040083001
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040

Rosella Chee is a Language Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Chinle, Arizona. 2026 total compensation came to $74,070. They are classified at grade 09.

Lea Collins

Language Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$62,181

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
Base pay: $62,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,181
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Cocoa
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,181
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE60
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,727
Duty Station Code: 120620009
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040

Lea Collins holds the role of Language Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Cocoa, Florida. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,181. Their pay grade is 09.