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+

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

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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Niyailieka Johnson

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$163,571

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $163,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,571
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,571
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Niyailieka Johnson serves as a Public Health Program Specialist based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $163,571. They are classified at grade 14.

Veronica Kennedy

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$163,571

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $163,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,571
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lilburn
Work county: Gwinnett
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,571
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 133158135
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Veronica Kennedy is a Public Health Program Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Lilburn, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $163,571. They are classified at grade 14.

Carol Macgowan

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$163,571

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $163,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,571
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,571
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carol Macgowan works as a Public Health Program Specialist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. Carol earned $163,571 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Daniel Mandel

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$163,571

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $163,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,571
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,571
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
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, Daniel Mandel serves as a Public Health Program Specialist based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $163,571. They are classified at grade 14.

Stefanie Mcbride

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$163,571

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $163,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,571
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Stockbridge
Work county: Henry
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,571
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 135210151
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stefanie Mcbride is a Public Health Program Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Stockbridge, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $163,571. They are classified at grade 14.

Malinda Mccarthy

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$163,571

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $163,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,571
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,571
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Malinda Mccarthy 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 $163,571. Their pay grade is 14.

Kristy Mugavero

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$163,571

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $163,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,571
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,571
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kristy Mugavero works as a Public Health Program Specialist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. Kristy earned $163,571 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Brenda Reed

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$163,571

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $163,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,571
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Decatur
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,571
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 131610089
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brenda Reed is a Public Health Program Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Decatur, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $163,571. They are classified at grade 14.

Patrice Smith-Redmond

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$163,571

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $163,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,571
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,571
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Patrice Smith-Redmond is a Public Health Program Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $163,571. They are classified at grade 14.

Debra Townes

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$163,571

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $163,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,571
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Stone Mountain
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,571
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 135220089
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Debra Townes holds the role of Public Health Program Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Stone Mountain, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $163,571. Their pay grade is 14.

Andrew Weathers

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$163,571

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $163,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,571
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Auburn
Work county: Barrow
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,571
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130300013
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andrew Weathers holds the role of Public Health Program Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Auburn, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $163,571. Their pay grade is 14.

Diane Welch

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$163,571

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $163,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,571
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Tucker
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,571
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 135580089
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Diane Welch is a Public Health Program Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Tucker, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $163,571. They are classified at grade 14.

Elien Wilkins

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$163,571

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $163,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,571
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,571
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Elien Wilkins 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 $163,571. Their pay grade is 14.

Julia Zajac

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$163,571

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $163,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,571
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Decatur
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,571
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 131610089
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Julia Zajac holds the role of Public Health Program Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Decatur, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $163,571. Their pay grade is 14.

Amy Bowers

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$163,571

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $163,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,571
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,571
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amy Bowers is a Public Health Program Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $163,571. They are classified at grade 14.

Donna Henry

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$163,571

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $163,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,571
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,571
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Donna Henry serves as a Public Health Program Specialist based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $163,571. They are classified at grade 14.

Samantha Harrykissoon

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$163,571

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $163,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,571
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,571
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Samantha Harrykissoon works as a Public Health Program Specialist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. Samantha earned $163,571 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

David Sullivan

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$163,571

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $163,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,571
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,571
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, David Sullivan serves as a Public Health Program Specialist based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $163,571. They are classified at grade 14.

Brianna Allen

Public Health Program Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$163,231

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $163,231
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,231
Pay grade: D2
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,231
Basic Pay (before locality): $163,231
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0685
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Brianna Allen is a Public Health Program Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Arlington, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $163,231. They are classified at grade D2.