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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Andrew Lowe

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$84,366

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $84,366
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,366
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Redlands
Work county: San Bernardino
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,366
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062960071
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andrew Lowe holds the role of Pharmacist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Redlands, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $84,366. Their pay grade is 11.

Moses Chang

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$84,366

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $84,366
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,366
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Lomita
Work county: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,366
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061946037
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Moses Chang serves as a Pharmacist based in Lomita, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $84,366. They are classified at grade 11.

Evelyn Elliott

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$84,366

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $84,366
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,366
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Bakersfield
Work county: Kern
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,366
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060240029
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Evelyn Elliott is a Pharmacist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bakersfield, California. 2024 total compensation came to $84,366. They are classified at grade 11.

Jennifer Malen

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$83,671

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $83,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,671
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,671
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Malen works as a Pharmacist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Houston, Texas. Jennifer earned $83,671 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Marcus Farbstein

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Falls Church
Work county: Falls Church
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510930610
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Marcus Farbstein is a Pharmacist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Falls Church, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Robert Rogers

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$82,633

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $82,633
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,633
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Spring Valley
Work county: San Diego
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,633
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063756073
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robert Rogers is a Pharmacist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Spring Valley, California. 2024 total compensation came to $82,633. They are classified at grade 11.

Margo Karriker

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$82,633

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $82,633
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,633
Pay grade: 11
Work city: San Diego
Work county: San Diego
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,633
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Margo Karriker is a Pharmacist at Department of Health and Human Services based in San Diego, California. 2024 total compensation came to $82,633. They are classified at grade 11.

Ronald Gaudette

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$81,963

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $81,963
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,963
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Newton
Work county: Middlesex
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,963
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250870017
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ronald Gaudette holds the role of Pharmacist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Newton, Massachusetts. In 2024, their total compensation was $81,963. Their pay grade is 11.

Stephen Slarsky

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$81,963

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $81,963
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,963
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Ayer
Work county: Middlesex
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,963
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250060017
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stephen Slarsky holds the role of Pharmacist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Ayer, Massachusetts. In 2024, their total compensation was $81,963. Their pay grade is 11.

Dennis Kostrzewa

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$80,994

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $80,994
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,994
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Saint Charles
Work county: Kane
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,994
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 177640089
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dennis Kostrzewa is a Pharmacist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Saint Charles, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $80,994. They are classified at grade 11.

Jamie Debrine

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$80,665

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $80,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,665
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Golden
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,665
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081000059
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jamie Debrine is a Pharmacist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Golden, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $80,665. They are classified at grade 11.

Angela Mcintosh

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$80,665

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $80,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,665
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Longmont
Work county: Boulder
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,665
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081530013
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Angela Mcintosh works as a Pharmacist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Longmont, Colorado. Angela earned $80,665 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Tracey Padilla

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$80,217

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $80,217
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,217
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Lincoln
Work county: Placer
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,217
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061890061
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tracey Padilla works as a Pharmacist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Lincoln, California. Tracey earned $80,217 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Sarah Feddersen

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$78,969

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $78,969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,969
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Good Thunder
Work county: Blue Earth
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,969
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 272790013
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sarah Feddersen holds the role of Pharmacist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Good Thunder, Minnesota. In 2024, their total compensation was $78,969. Their pay grade is 11.