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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Kimberly Lehrfeld

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$181,212

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $181,212
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,212
Pay grade: D3
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,212
Basic Pay (before locality): $181,212
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Kimberly Lehrfeld is a Pharmacist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Silver Spring, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $181,212. They are classified at grade D3.

Sonia Kim

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$180,345

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $180,345
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,345
Pay grade: D3
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,345
Basic Pay (before locality): $180,345
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Sonia Kim is a Pharmacist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Silver Spring, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $180,345. They are classified at grade D3.

Kristie Rivera

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$177,162

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $177,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,162
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Lawton
Work county: Comanche
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,162
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 402750031
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kristie Rivera holds the role of Pharmacist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Lawton, Oklahoma. In 2024, their total compensation was $177,162. Their pay grade is 13.

Teresa Mcmillan

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$177,079

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $177,079
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,079
Pay grade: D3
Work city: Halifax
Work county: Halifax
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,079
Basic Pay (before locality): $177,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 371990083
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

At Department of Health and Human Services, Teresa Mcmillan serves as a Pharmacist based in Halifax, North Carolina. Their 2024 pay totaled $177,079. They are classified at grade D3.

Julie Zadecky

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$176,570

Sub-department: Health Resources and Services Administrative
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,570
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Julie Zadecky serves as a Pharmacist based in Rockville, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $176,570. They are classified at grade 14.

Donella Fitzgerald

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$176,570

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,570
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Donella Fitzgerald holds the role of Pharmacist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Silver Spring, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $176,570. Their pay grade is 14.

David Holovac

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$176,570

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,570
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Holovac works as a Pharmacist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Silver Spring, Maryland. David earned $176,570 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Kelly Miller

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$176,570

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,570
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kelly Miller works as a Pharmacist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Kelly earned $176,570 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Debra Ryan

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$176,570

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,570
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Debra Ryan holds the role of Pharmacist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Silver Spring, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $176,570. Their pay grade is 14.

Erin South

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$176,570

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,570
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Erin South works as a Pharmacist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Erin earned $176,570 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Paul Tran

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$176,570

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,570
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Paul Tran holds the role of Pharmacist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Silver Spring, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $176,570. Their pay grade is 14.

Asaad Awan

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$176,570

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,570
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Asaad Awan holds the role of Pharmacist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $176,570. Their pay grade is 14.

Christina Martin

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$176,570

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,570
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christina Martin is a Pharmacist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $176,570. They are classified at grade 14.

Michelle Wildman

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$176,570

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,570
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Upper Marlboro
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241620033
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Michelle Wildman serves as a Pharmacist based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $176,570. They are classified at grade 14.

Eileen Wu

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$176,570

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,570
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Eileen Wu is a Pharmacist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Rockville, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $176,570. They are classified at grade 14.

Binh Hoang

Pharmacist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$176,570

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,570
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Germantown
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240660031
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0660
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Binh Hoang works as a Pharmacist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Germantown, Maryland. Binh earned $176,570 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.