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 Other — about 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 figure — about 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

Department of Veterans Affairs

$289,985 · 29,857

Department of Homeland Security

$257,532 · 20

Office of Personnel Management

$243,500 · 1

Armed Forces Retirement Home

$239,161 · 4

Department of Transportation

$225,786 · 54

National Transportation Safety Board

$206,879 · 2

Department of Energy

$204,000 · 1

U.S. Agency for International Development

$191,900 · 13

Department of Labor

$191,900 · 9

Department of State

$191,900 · 14

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$191,900 · 36

Peace Corps

$191,900 · 6

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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Paula ShiremanMay be multiple

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$52,175

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,175
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,175
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0602
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Payroll for Paula Shireman (Medical Officer, Department of Health and Human Services) may cover more than one person; together they account for $52,175 in 2024.

Melissa Simon

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 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 county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,175
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,175
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0602
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Melissa Simon holds the role of Medical Officer at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $52,175. Their pay grade is 00.

Amy Slep

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 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 county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,175
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,175
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0602
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Amy Slep is a Medical Officer at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $52,175. They are classified at grade 00.

Marshall SummarMay be multiple

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$52,175

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,175
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,175
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0602
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

This Medical Officer record at Department of Health and Human Services for Marshall Summar may represent several individuals, totaling $52,175 in 2024.

Gyongyi Szabo

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 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: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,175
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,175
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0602
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

At Department of Health and Human Services, Gyongyi Szabo serves as a Medical Officer based in Rockville, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $52,175. They are classified at grade 00.

Peter Tarczy-Hornoch

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 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 county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,175
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,175
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0602
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Peter Tarczy-Hornoch is a Medical Officer at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $52,175. They are classified at grade 00.

Stephanie Taylor

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 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 county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,175
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,175
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0602
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

At Department of Health and Human Services, Stephanie Taylor serves as a Medical Officer based in Bethesda, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $52,175. They are classified at grade 00.

Marcel Van Den Brink

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 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 county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,175
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,175
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0602
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Marcel Van Den Brink works as a Medical Officer for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Marcel earned $52,175 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Ignatia Van Den Veyver

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 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 county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,175
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,175
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0602
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Ignatia Van Den Veyver is a Medical Officer at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $52,175. They are classified at grade 00.

Samuel Volchenboum

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 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 county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,175
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,175
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0602
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Samuel Volchenboum holds the role of Medical Officer at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $52,175. Their pay grade is 00.

Robert Vonderheide

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 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 county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,175
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,175
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0602
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Robert Vonderheide works as a Medical Officer for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Robert earned $52,175 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Donald Warne

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 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 county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,175
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,175
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0602
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

At Department of Health and Human Services, Donald Warne serves as a Medical Officer based in Bethesda, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $52,175. They are classified at grade 00.

Gary Weisman

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 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 county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,175
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,175
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0602
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Gary Weisman works as a Medical Officer for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Gary earned $52,175 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

George Wilding

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 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 county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,175
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,175
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0602
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

George Wilding works as a Medical Officer for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. George earned $52,175 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Kim Yancey

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 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 county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,175
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,175
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0602
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Kim Yancey holds the role of Medical Officer at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $52,175. Their pay grade is 00.

Richard Zellars

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 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 county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,175
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,175
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0602
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Richard Zellars works as a Medical Officer for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Richard earned $52,175 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Adam Dicker

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 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 county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,175
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,175
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0602
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Adam Dicker holds the role of Medical Officer at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $52,175. Their pay grade is 00.

Dineo Khabele

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 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 county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,175
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,175
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0602
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Dineo Khabele is a Medical Officer at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $52,175. They are classified at grade 00.

Julie Vose

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 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 county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,175
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,175
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0602
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Julie Vose works as a Medical Officer for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Julie earned $52,175 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

David Chin

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 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 county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,175
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,175
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0602
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

David Chin holds the role of Medical Officer at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $52,175. Their pay grade is 00.

Ethylin Jabs

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 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 county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,175
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,175
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0602
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Ethylin Jabs is a Medical Officer at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $52,175. They are classified at grade 00.

Nilsa Ramirez

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 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 county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,175
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,175
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0602
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Nilsa Ramirez is a Medical Officer at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $52,175. They are classified at grade 00.

Scott Fishman

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 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 county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,175
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,175
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0602
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Scott Fishman is a Medical Officer at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $52,175. They are classified at grade 00.

Lynne Murphy

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 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 county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,175
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,175
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0602
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

At Department of Health and Human Services, Lynne Murphy serves as a Medical Officer based in Bethesda, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $52,175. They are classified at grade 00.

Yvonne Maldonado

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 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 county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,175
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,175
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0602
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Yvonne Maldonado holds the role of Medical Officer at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $52,175. Their pay grade is 00.

Ana Lopez

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 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 county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,175
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,175
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0602
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Ana Lopez is a Medical Officer at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $52,175. They are classified at grade 00.

Luis Montaner

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 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 county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,175
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,175
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0602
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Luis Montaner works as a Medical Officer for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Luis earned $52,175 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Brian Kim

Medical Officer/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 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 county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,175
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,175
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0602
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Brian Kim works as a Medical Officer for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Brian earned $52,175 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.