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

Job-title file

Medical Officer

Diagnose and treat patients, direct clinical care, and supervise other medical staff.

5,151 employees hold this title in Department of Health and Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $196,262, above the department median of $129,759.

Employees
5,151
Total payroll
$1B
Role median
$196,262
Agency median
$129,759
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$362,526+

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

How total compensation varies among the 5,151 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Medical Officer pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Physicians, All Otherabout 342,720 people is $265,930. Department of Health and Human Services pays a median base salary of $196,629 for this role, 26% below that figureabout the 39th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Health and Human Services sits in the local pay range

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$69,170
$102,930
$265,930
$378,770
$452,360
Department of Health and Human Services median · $196,629

The bar is the range of annual wages for Physicians, All Other across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Health and Human Services’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 5,114 of 5,151 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Health and Human Services is $196,262, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Medical Officer is held in 18 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Health and Human Services, the median of $196,262 ranks #8 of 18.

Highest-paying departments for this role

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

Compare jurisdictions

Medical Officer beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $280,433 ranks #2 of 2. See Medical Officer across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

District of Columbia
$367,205 · 35

Median total compensation for comparable Medical Officer roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jibran Ahmed

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$201,000
Sub-department
National Institutes of Health
Base pay
$201,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$201,000
Pay grade
00
Work city
Bethesda
Work county
Montgomery
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$201,000
Basic Pay (before locality)
$201,000
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240130031
Length of Service (Years)
0
Occupation Code (OPM)
0602
Pay Plan (OPM)
RF

Jibran Ahmed is a Medical Officer at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $201,000. They are classified at grade 00.

Kathryn Cappell

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$201,000
Sub-department
National Institutes of Health
Base pay
$201,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$201,000
Pay grade
00
Work city
Bethesda
Work county
Montgomery
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$201,000
Basic Pay (before locality)
$201,000
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240130031
Length of Service (Years)
4
Occupation Code (OPM)
0602
Pay Plan (OPM)
RF

Kathryn Cappell holds the role of Medical Officer at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $201,000. Their pay grade is 00.

Elizabeth Coates

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$200,809
Sub-department
Indian Health Service
Base pay
$200,809
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,809
Pay grade
14
Work city
Zuni
Work county
Mckinley
Work state
New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$200,809
Basic Pay (before locality)
$125,526
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
350880031
Length of Service (Years)
21
Occupation Code (OPM)
0602
Pay Plan (OPM)
GP

Elizabeth Coates is a Medical Officer at Department of Health and Human Services based in Zuni, New Mexico. 2024 total compensation came to $200,809. They are classified at grade 14.

Holly Biggs

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$200,770
Sub-department
Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay
$200,770
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,770
Pay grade
14
Work city
Decatur
Work county
De Kalb
Work state
Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$200,770
Basic Pay (before locality)
$125,526
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
131610089
Length of Service (Years)
8
Occupation Code (OPM)
0602
Pay Plan (OPM)
GP

Holly Biggs holds the role of Medical Officer at Department of Health and Human Services based in Decatur, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $200,770. Their pay grade is 14.

Maryjoy Mejia

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$200,729
Sub-department
Food and Drug Administration
Base pay
$200,729
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,729
Pay grade
14
Work city
Silver Spring
Work county
Montgomery
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$200,729
Basic Pay (before locality)
$118,552
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
241450031
Length of Service (Years)
5
Occupation Code (OPM)
0602
Pay Plan (OPM)
GP

At Department of Health and Human Services, Maryjoy Mejia serves as a Medical Officer based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $200,729. They are classified at grade 14.

Richard Lowry

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$200,687
Sub-department
Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay
$200,687
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,687
Pay grade
14
Work city
Atlanta
Work county
De Kalb
Work state
Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$200,687
Basic Pay (before locality)
$135,987
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
130280089
Length of Service (Years)
33
Occupation Code (OPM)
0602
Pay Plan (OPM)
GP

Richard Lowry works as a Medical Officer for Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. Richard earned $200,687 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Robert Cohen

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$200,686
Sub-department
Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay
$200,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,686
Pay grade
00
Work city
Chicago
Work county
Cook
Work state
Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$200,686
Basic Pay (before locality)
$200,686
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
171670031
Length of Service (Years)
6
Occupation Code (OPM)
0602
Pay Plan (OPM)
EG

At Department of Health and Human Services, Robert Cohen serves as a Medical Officer based in Chicago, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $200,686. They are classified at grade 00.

Daniel Vanderende

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$200,588
Sub-department
Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay
$200,588
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,588
Pay grade
14
Work city
New Delhi
Work state
No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$200,588
Basic Pay (before locality)
$125,526
Country
India
Duty Station Code
IN6500000
Length of Service (Years)
8
Occupation Code (OPM)
0602
Pay Plan (OPM)
GP

Daniel Vanderende works as a Medical Officer for Department of Health and Human Services based in New Delhi, No Data Reported. Daniel earned $200,588 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Farah Zia

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$200,567
Sub-department
National Institutes of Health
Base pay
$200,567
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,567
Pay grade
14
Work city
Rockville
Work county
Montgomery
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$200,567
Basic Pay (before locality)
$135,987
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
241360031
Length of Service (Years)
19
Occupation Code (OPM)
0602
Pay Plan (OPM)
GP

Farah Zia holds the role of Medical Officer at Department of Health and Human Services based in Rockville, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $200,567. Their pay grade is 14.

Janet Cragan

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$200,397
Sub-department
Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay
$200,397
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,397
Pay grade
14
Work city
Atlanta
Work county
Fulton
Work state
Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$200,397
Basic Pay (before locality)
$135,987
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
130280121
Length of Service (Years)
35
Occupation Code (OPM)
0602
Pay Plan (OPM)
GP

Janet Cragan works as a Medical Officer for Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. Janet earned $200,397 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Shera Schreiber

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$200,320
Sub-department
Food and Drug Administration
Base pay
$200,320
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,320
Pay grade
14
Work city
Silver Spring
Work county
Montgomery
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$200,320
Basic Pay (before locality)
$118,552
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
241450031
Length of Service (Years)
5
Occupation Code (OPM)
0602
Pay Plan (OPM)
GP

Shera Schreiber holds the role of Medical Officer at Department of Health and Human Services based in Silver Spring, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $200,320. Their pay grade is 14.

Cherie Fathy

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$200,204
Sub-department
Food and Drug Administration
Base pay
$200,204
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,204
Pay grade
14
Work city
Silver Spring
Work county
Montgomery
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$200,204
Basic Pay (before locality)
$104,604
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
241450031
Length of Service (Years)
0
Occupation Code (OPM)
0602
Pay Plan (OPM)
GP

Cherie Fathy is a Medical Officer at Department of Health and Human Services based in Silver Spring, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $200,204. They are classified at grade 14.

David Shay

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$200,168
Sub-department
Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay
$200,168
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,168
Pay grade
14
Work city
Atlanta
Work county
De Kalb
Work state
Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$200,168
Basic Pay (before locality)
$135,987
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
130280089
Length of Service (Years)
27
Occupation Code (OPM)
0602
Pay Plan (OPM)
GP

David Shay is a Medical Officer at Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $200,168. They are classified at grade 14.

Gabriel Anaya

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$200,158
Sub-department
National Institutes of Health
Base pay
$200,158
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,158
Pay grade
14
Work city
Silver Spring
Work county
Montgomery
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$200,158
Basic Pay (before locality)
$115,065
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
241450031
Length of Service (Years)
2
Occupation Code (OPM)
0602
Pay Plan (OPM)
GP

Gabriel Anaya holds the role of Medical Officer at Department of Health and Human Services based in Silver Spring, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $200,158. Their pay grade is 14.

Amanda Morrow

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$200,089
Sub-department
Food and Drug Administration
Base pay
$200,089
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,089
Pay grade
C2
Work city
Towson
Work county
Baltimore
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$200,089
Basic Pay (before locality)
$200,089
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
241585005
Length of Service (Years)
0
Occupation Code (OPM)
0602
Pay Plan (OPM)
AD

Amanda Morrow holds the role of Medical Officer at Department of Health and Human Services based in Towson, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $200,089. Their pay grade is C2.

Ashley Ermann

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$200,058
Sub-department
Indian Health Service
Base pay
$200,058
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,058
Pay grade
14
Work city
Phoenix
Work county
Maricopa
Work state
Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$200,058
Basic Pay (before locality)
$104,604
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
040370013
Length of Service (Years)
1
Occupation Code (OPM)
0602
Pay Plan (OPM)
GP

Ashley Ermann works as a Medical Officer for Department of Health and Human Services based in Phoenix, Arizona. Ashley earned $200,058 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Matthew Lanson

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$200,058
Sub-department
Indian Health Service
Base pay
$200,058
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,058
Pay grade
14
Work city
Phoenix
Work county
Maricopa
Work state
Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$200,058
Basic Pay (before locality)
$104,604
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
040370013
Length of Service (Years)
1
Occupation Code (OPM)
0602
Pay Plan (OPM)
GP

Matthew Lanson is a Medical Officer at Department of Health and Human Services based in Phoenix, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $200,058. They are classified at grade 14.

Sandra Casak

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$200,000
Sub-department
Food and Drug Administration
Base pay
$200,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,000
Pay grade
00
Work city
Silver Spring
Work county
Montgomery
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$200,000
Basic Pay (before locality)
$200,000
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
241450031
Length of Service (Years)
15
Occupation Code (OPM)
0602
Pay Plan (OPM)
RG

Sandra Casak holds the role of Medical Officer at Department of Health and Human Services based in Silver Spring, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $200,000. Their pay grade is 00.

Julie Goldrich

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$200,000
Sub-department
Food and Drug Administration
Base pay
$200,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,000
Pay grade
C2
Work city
Silver Spring
Work county
Montgomery
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$200,000
Basic Pay (before locality)
$200,000
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
241450031
Length of Service (Years)
0
Occupation Code (OPM)
0602
Pay Plan (OPM)
AD

Julie Goldrich holds the role of Medical Officer at Department of Health and Human Services based in Silver Spring, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $200,000. Their pay grade is C2.

Amanda Suggs

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$200,000
Sub-department
Food and Drug Administration
Base pay
$200,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,000
Pay grade
C2
Work city
Durham
Work county
Durham
Work state
North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$200,000
Basic Pay (before locality)
$200,000
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
371360063
Length of Service (Years)
0
Occupation Code (OPM)
0602
Pay Plan (OPM)
AD

Amanda Suggs is a Medical Officer at Department of Health and Human Services based in Durham, North Carolina. 2024 total compensation came to $200,000. They are classified at grade C2.

Mamodikoe Makhene

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$200,000
Sub-department
National Institutes of Health
Base pay
$200,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,000
Pay grade
00
Work city
Bethesda
Work county
Montgomery
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$200,000
Basic Pay (before locality)
$200,000
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240130031
Length of Service (Years)
27
Occupation Code (OPM)
0602
Pay Plan (OPM)
RF

Mamodikoe Makhene works as a Medical Officer for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Mamodikoe earned $200,000 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Steven Zalcman

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$199,954
Sub-department
National Institutes of Health
Base pay
$199,954
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$199,954
Pay grade
00
Work city
Las Vegas
Work county
Clark
Work state
Nevada

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$199,954
Basic Pay (before locality)
$199,954
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
320120003
Length of Service (Years)
18
Occupation Code (OPM)
0602
Pay Plan (OPM)
RF

At Department of Health and Human Services, Steven Zalcman serves as a Medical Officer based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their 2024 pay totaled $199,954. They are classified at grade 00.

Michael Ombrello

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$199,928
Sub-department
National Institutes of Health
Base pay
$199,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$199,928
Pay grade
00
Work city
Bethesda
Work county
Montgomery
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$199,928
Basic Pay (before locality)
$199,928
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240130031
Length of Service (Years)
14
Occupation Code (OPM)
0602
Pay Plan (OPM)
RF

Michael Ombrello is a Medical Officer at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $199,928. They are classified at grade 00.

Michael Shing

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$199,784
Sub-department
Indian Health Service
Base pay
$199,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$199,784
Pay grade
14
Work city
Mescalero
Work county
Otero
Work state
New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$199,784
Basic Pay (before locality)
$135,987
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
350585035
Length of Service (Years)
9
Occupation Code (OPM)
0602
Pay Plan (OPM)
GP

Michael Shing is a Medical Officer at Department of Health and Human Services based in Mescalero, New Mexico. 2024 total compensation came to $199,784. They are classified at grade 14.

Sarthak Gupta

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$199,696
Sub-department
National Institutes of Health
Base pay
$199,696
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$199,696
Pay grade
14
Work city
Bethesda
Work county
Montgomery
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$199,696
Basic Pay (before locality)
$104,604
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240130031
Length of Service (Years)
12
Occupation Code (OPM)
0602
Pay Plan (OPM)
GP

Sarthak Gupta holds the role of Medical Officer at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $199,696. Their pay grade is 14.

Heickman Wood

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$199,662
Sub-department
Food and Drug Administration
Base pay
$199,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$199,662
Pay grade
14
Work city
Silver Spring
Work county
Montgomery
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$199,662
Basic Pay (before locality)
$115,065
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
241450031
Length of Service (Years)
3
Occupation Code (OPM)
0602
Pay Plan (OPM)
GP

Heickman Wood works as a Medical Officer for Department of Health and Human Services based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Heickman earned $199,662 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Gerald Poley

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$199,587
Sub-department
Food and Drug Administration
Base pay
$199,587
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$199,587
Pay grade
14
Work city
Silver Spring
Work county
Montgomery
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$199,587
Basic Pay (before locality)
$135,987
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
241450031
Length of Service (Years)
19
Occupation Code (OPM)
0602
Pay Plan (OPM)
GP

Gerald Poley works as a Medical Officer for Department of Health and Human Services based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Gerald earned $199,587 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Joseph Chang

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$199,461
Sub-department
Food and Drug Administration
Base pay
$199,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$199,461
Pay grade
C2
Work city
Silver Spring
Work county
Montgomery
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$199,461
Basic Pay (before locality)
$199,461
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
241450031
Length of Service (Years)
1
Occupation Code (OPM)
0602
Pay Plan (OPM)
AD

Joseph Chang works as a Medical Officer for Department of Health and Human Services based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Joseph earned $199,461 in 2024. Their pay grade is C2.