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

Job-title file

Pharmacist

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

1,046 employees hold this title in Department of Health and Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $145,345, above the department median of $129,759.

Employees: 1,046
Total payroll: $146.3M
Role median: $145,345
Agency median: $129,759
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$52,175$182,629+

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

How total compensation varies among the 1,046 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

Pharmacist pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Pharmacists — about 321,970 people — is $140,910. Department of Health and Human Services pays a median base salary of $145,344 for this role, 3% above that figure — about the 55th 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

$99,290

$129,380

$140,910

$161,840

$174,230

Department of Health and Human Services median · $145,344

The bar is the range of annual wages for Pharmacists 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 1,045 of 1,046 people in this role paid at least $25,000in 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 $145,345, 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)

Pharmacist is held in 6 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Health and Human Services, the median of $145,345 ranks #6 of 6.

Highest-paying departments for this role

U.S. Agency for International Development

$191,900 · 1

Department of Labor

$169,069 · 2

Department of Veterans Affairs

$166,273 · 12,202

Peace Corps

$158,097 · 1

Office of Personnel Management

$154,604 · 3

Median total compensation for the Pharmacist 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

Pharmacist beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 16 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $164,725 ranks #5 of 16. See Pharmacist across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$275,769 · 67

$261,285 · 243

$169,956 · 31

$164,825 · 125

$162,947 · 423

$158,522 · 11

$149,978 · 47

$141,936 · 10

Median total compensation for comparable Pharmacistroles 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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Jacqueline Hartford

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Baltimore
Work county: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240050510
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jacqueline Hartford works as a Pharmacist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Baltimore, Maryland. Jacqueline earned $99,200 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Saundra Martino

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Saundra Martino holds the role of Pharmacist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $99,200. Their pay grade is 12.

Irene Nam

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Vienna
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512510059
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Irene Nam works as a Pharmacist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Vienna, Virginia. Irene earned $99,200 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Fadekemi Tinubu

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Laurel
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240900033
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Fadekemi Tinubu holds the role of Pharmacist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Laurel, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $99,200. Their pay grade is 12.

Jairus Mahoe

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$99,044

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $99,044
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,044
Pay grade: 12
Work city: San Diego
Work county: San Diego
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,044
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jairus Mahoe is a Pharmacist at Department of Health and Human Services based in San Diego, California. 2024 total compensation came to $99,044. They are classified at grade 12.

Susana Leung

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$99,044

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $99,044
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,044
Pay grade: 12
Work city: San Diego
Work county: San Diego
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,044
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Susana Leung works as a Pharmacist for Department of Health and Human Services based in San Diego, California. Susana earned $99,044 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Megan Mccaskill

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$98,240

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $98,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,240
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Greenville
Work county: Providence
Work state: Rhode Island

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,240
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 440065007
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Megan Mccaskill works as a Pharmacist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Greenville, Rhode Island. Megan earned $98,240 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Nan Ferris

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$98,240

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $98,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,240
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Wrentham
Work county: Norfolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,240
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 251530021
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nan Ferris is a Pharmacist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Wrentham, Massachusetts. 2024 total compensation came to $98,240. They are classified at grade 12.

Michael Hoang

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$98,240

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $98,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,240
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Worcester
Work county: Worcester
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,240
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 251520027
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Michael Hoang serves as a Pharmacist based in Worcester, Massachusetts. Their 2024 pay totaled $98,240. They are classified at grade 12.

Pamela Joplin

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$98,240

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $98,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,240
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Deerfield
Work county: Rockingham
Work state: New Hampshire

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,240
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 330082015
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Pamela Joplin holds the role of Pharmacist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Deerfield, New Hampshire. In 2024, their total compensation was $98,240. Their pay grade is 12.

Shannon Manzi

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$98,240

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $98,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,240
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,240
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shannon Manzi holds the role of Pharmacist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2024, their total compensation was $98,240. Their pay grade is 12.

Kristin Medeiros

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$98,240

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $98,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,240
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Cambridge
Work county: Middlesex
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,240
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250170017
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kristin Medeiros is a Pharmacist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 2024 total compensation came to $98,240. They are classified at grade 12.

John Murphy

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$98,240

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $98,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,240
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Chelmsford
Work county: Middlesex
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,240
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250195017
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Murphy holds the role of Pharmacist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. In 2024, their total compensation was $98,240. Their pay grade is 12.

Silifat Ojo

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$98,240

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $98,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,240
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Providence
Work county: Providence
Work state: Rhode Island

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,240
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 440190007
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Silifat Ojo is a Pharmacist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Providence, Rhode Island. 2024 total compensation came to $98,240. They are classified at grade 12.

Benfred Owusu-Amo

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$98,240

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $98,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,240
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Wellesley
Work county: Norfolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,240
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 251382021
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Benfred Owusu-Amo holds the role of Pharmacist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Wellesley, Massachusetts. In 2024, their total compensation was $98,240. Their pay grade is 12.

Jennifer Sawicky

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$98,240

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $98,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,240
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Jamestown
Work county: Newport
Work state: Rhode Island

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,240
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 440100005
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Jennifer Sawicky serves as a Pharmacist based in Jamestown, Rhode Island. Their 2024 pay totaled $98,240. They are classified at grade 12.

Enoch Paragulla

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$98,232

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $98,232
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,232
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Anchorage
Work county: Anchorage
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,232
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 020130020
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Enoch Paragulla serves as a Pharmacist based in Anchorage, Alaska. Their 2024 pay totaled $98,232. They are classified at grade 12.

Teresa Corcoran

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$97,979

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $97,979
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,979
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Invalid
Work county: Invalid
Work state: Invalid

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,979
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: Invalid
Duty Station Code: *
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Teresa Corcoran works as a Pharmacist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Invalid, Invalid. Teresa earned $97,979 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Nancy Proano

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$97,979

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $97,979
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,979
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Invalid
Work county: Invalid
Work state: Invalid

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,979
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: Invalid
Duty Station Code: *
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nancy Proano holds the role of Pharmacist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Invalid, Invalid. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,979. Their pay grade is 12.