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

Job-title file

Public Health Program Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

4,546 employees hold this title in Department of Health and Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $131,136, above the department median of $129,759.

Employees: 4,546
Total payroll: $585M
Role median: $131,136
Agency median: $129,759
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$191,900+

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How total compensation varies among the 4,546 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.

Compare departments

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

Public Health Program Specialist is held in 6 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Health and Human Services, the median of $131,136 ranks #4 of 6.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Homeland Security

$185,824 · 1

Department of State

$153,336 · 9

U.S. Agency for International Development

$145,180 · 285

Department of Transportation

$130,259 · 1

Environmental Protection Agency

$107,303 · 4

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Amy Mcmillen

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$154,962

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $154,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,962
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amy Mcmillen works as a Public Health Program Specialist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. Amy earned $154,962 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Robert Payne

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$154,962

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $154,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,962
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Robert Payne serves as a Public Health Program Specialist based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $154,962. They are classified at grade 14.

Faye Rashid

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$154,962

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $154,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,962
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lithonia
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 133210089
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Faye Rashid is a Public Health Program Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Lithonia, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $154,962. They are classified at grade 14.

Emily Stong

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$154,962

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $154,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,962
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Emily Stong holds the role of Public Health Program Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,962. Their pay grade is 14.

Leigh Swaim

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$154,962

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $154,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,962
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Leigh Swaim holds the role of Public Health Program Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,962. Their pay grade is 14.

Heather Vosburgh

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$154,962

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $154,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,962
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Heather Vosburgh is a Public Health Program Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $154,962. They are classified at grade 14.

Ralph Whitehead

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$154,962

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $154,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,962
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ralph Whitehead works as a Public Health Program Specialist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. Ralph earned $154,962 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Kimberly Wilson

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$154,962

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $154,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,962
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kimberly Wilson is a Public Health Program Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $154,962. They are classified at grade 14.

Nehal Patel

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$154,962

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $154,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,962
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Nehal Patel serves as a Public Health Program Specialist based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $154,962. They are classified at grade 14.

Kimberly Spencer

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$154,962

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $154,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,962
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kimberly Spencer is a Public Health Program Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $154,962. They are classified at grade 14.

Jeanette Bloomfield

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$154,962

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $154,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,962
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeanette Bloomfield works as a Public Health Program Specialist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. Jeanette earned $154,962 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

T'Ronda Flagg

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$154,880

Sub-department: Health Resources and Services Administrative
Base pay: $154,880
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,880
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Dallas
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,880
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, T'Ronda Flagg serves as a Public Health Program Specialist based in Dallas, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $154,880. They are classified at grade 14.

Cristi Chambers

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$154,787

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $154,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,787
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Nashville
Work county: Davidson
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,787
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 471760037
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cristi Chambers holds the role of Public Health Program Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,787. Their pay grade is 14.

Michelle Chavis

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$154,486

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $154,486
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,486
Pay grade: D1
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,486
Basic Pay (before locality): $154,486
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

At Department of Health and Human Services, Michelle Chavis serves as a Public Health Program Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $154,486. They are classified at grade D1.

Bonnie Dabbs

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$154,354

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Mount Airy
Work county: Frederick
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241050021
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Bonnie Dabbs is a Public Health Program Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Mount Airy, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $154,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Jolie Crowder

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$154,336

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jolie Crowder holds the role of Public Health Program Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Rockville, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,336. Their pay grade is 14.

Michelle Archuleta

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$154,167

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $153,167
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,167
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Phoenix
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,167
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040370013
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Michelle Archuleta serves as a Public Health Program Specialist based in Phoenix, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $154,167. They are classified at grade 14.

Robin Hennessy

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$153,884

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $153,884
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,884
Pay grade: 13
Work city: New York - Queens
Work county: Queens
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,884
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170081
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robin Hennessy works as a Public Health Program Specialist for Department of Health and Human Services based in New York - Queens, New York. Robin earned $153,884 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Jennifer Sermas

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$153,884

Sub-department: Health Resources and Services Administrative
Base pay: $153,884
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,884
Pay grade: 13
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,884
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Sermas works as a Public Health Program Specialist for Department of Health and Human Services based in New York - New York, New York. Jennifer earned $153,884 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Toni Williams-Sims

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$153,884

Sub-department: Health Resources and Services Administrative
Base pay: $153,884
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,884
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Secaucus
Work county: Hudson
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,884
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 343040017
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Toni Williams-Sims holds the role of Public Health Program Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Secaucus, New Jersey. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,884. Their pay grade is 13.

Frank Romano

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$153,884

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $153,884
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,884
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Trenton
Work county: Mercer
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,884
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 343380021
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Frank Romano holds the role of Public Health Program Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Trenton, New Jersey. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,884. Their pay grade is 13.

Sheryl Shapiro

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$153,884

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $153,884
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,884
Pay grade: 13
Work city: New York - Queens
Work county: Queens
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,884
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170081
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sheryl Shapiro is a Public Health Program Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in New York - Queens, New York. 2024 total compensation came to $153,884. They are classified at grade 13.