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

Job-title file

Secretary at Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Federal Government

Provide administrative support — record-keeping, scheduling, correspondence, and customer service.

257 employees hold this title in Department of Health and Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $59,671, below the department median of $138,024.

Employees: 257
Total payroll: $16.5M
Role median: $59,671
Agency median: $138,024
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$97,224+

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

How total compensation varies among the 257 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

Secretary pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — about 1,706,790 people — is $47,540. Department of Health and Human Services pays a median base salary of $59,671 for this role, 26% above that figure — about the 78th 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

$33,280

$38,830

$47,540

$58,000

$66,350

Department of Health and Human Services median · $59,671

The bar is the range of annual wages for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 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 256 of 257 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in 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 $59,671, 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)

Secretary is held in 41 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Health and Human Services, the median of $59,671 ranks #38 of 41.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Presidio Trust

$122,921 · 7

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$112,668 · 17

Department of Treasury

$108,238 · 63

Adv Council on Historic Preservation

$104,832 · 1

Securities and Exchange Commission

$96,171 · 19

Court Services and Offender Supervision Agy

$91,815 · 1

Judicial Branch

$91,815 · 1

Architectl & Transportation Barrier Compliance Board

$90,898 · 1

National Science Foundation

$88,926 · 5

General Services Administration

$85,608 · 1

Railroad Retirement Board

$84,254 · 3

National Labor Relations Board

$83,886 · 33

Median total compensation for the Secretary 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

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

This role is reported in 27 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $64,214 ranks #6 of 27. See Secretary across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$135,666 · 63

Los Angeles County

$114,909 · 831

City of Los Angeles

$105,342 · 115

District of Columbia

$70,919 · 9

Ramsey County, Minnesota

$69,267 · 5

New York Public Authorities

$61,133 · 122

Johnson County, Kansas

$58,378 · 7

Vermont

$55,286 · 17

Median total compensation for comparable Secretary roles 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.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Health and Human Services

Accounting 506
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 253
Administrative Officer 1,329
Auditing 731
Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering 348
Budget Analysis 1,016
Chemistry 1,836
Computer Science 323
Consumer Safety 3,650
Contact Representative 303
Contracting 1,572
Custodial Working 590
Dental Assistant 451
Dental Officer 334
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist 266
Economist 258
Emergency Management Specialist 392
Financial Administration and Program 644
General Arts and Information 1,115
General Attorney 1,268
General Business and Industry 489
General Engineering 674
General Health Science 10,805
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 5,921
Government Information Specialist 247
Grants Management 1,153
Health Aid and Technician 1,593
Health Insurance Administration 3,208
Health System Specialist 275
Human Resources Management 1,522
Information Technology Management 4,291
Maintenance Mechanic 453
Management and Program Analysis 6,132
Mathematical Statistics 703
Medical Officer 5,766
Medical Records Technician 662
Medical Support Assistance 1,280
Medical Technologist 494
Microbiology 1,222
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 7,606
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 1,088
Nurse 5,225
Nursing Assistant 390
Pharmacist 1,242
Pharmacology 719
Pharmacy Technician 448
Physician Assistant 253
Program Management 391
Psychology 279
Public Affairs 396
Public Health Program Specialist 4,930
Security Administration 398
Security Guard 328
Social Science 2,526
Statistics 561
Technical Information Services 259
Toxicology 270
Training Instruction 246
Veterinary Medical Science 346

Record list

Employees with this title

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Mary Louden

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$103,597

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $101,097
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,597
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Rockville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $101,097
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,479
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Mary Louden works as a Secretary for Department of Health and Human Services based in Rockville, Maryland. Mary earned $103,597 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Brian Campbell

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$101,097

Sub-department: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Base pay: $101,097
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,097
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Rockville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $101,097
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE32
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,479
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Brian Campbell holds the role of Secretary at Department of Health and Human Services based in Rockville, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,097. Their pay grade is 10.

Elisa Lobos

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$101,097

Sub-department: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Base pay: $101,097
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,097
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Rockville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $101,097
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE32
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,479
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Health and Human Services, Elisa Lobos serves as a Secretary based in Rockville, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,097. They are classified at grade 10.

Leslie Rivas

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$101,097

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Base pay: $101,097
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,097
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Hyattsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $101,097
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE39
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,479
Duty Station Code: 240830033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Leslie Rivas works as a Secretary for Department of Health and Human Services based in Hyattsville, Maryland. Leslie earned $101,097 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Sonjia Robinson

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2025 total comp

$100,097

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $100,097
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,097
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $100,097
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,733
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 44
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Sonjia Robinson holds the role of Secretary at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,097. Their pay grade is 10.

Edward Whitley

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$97,925

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
Base pay: $97,925
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,925
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,925
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE10
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,484
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Edward Whitley is a Secretary at Department of Health and Human Services based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $97,925. They are classified at grade 10.

Sandra Pinnock

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$92,082

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
Base pay: $91,582
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,082
Pay grade: 09
Work city: New York - New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,582
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE10
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Sandra Pinnock is a Secretary at Department of Health and Human Services based in New York - New York, New York. 2024 total compensation came to $92,082. They are classified at grade 09.

Andrea Baginski

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$91,815

Sub-department: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Base pay: $91,815
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,815
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Woodlawn
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,815
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE70
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 241698005
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Health and Human Services, Andrea Baginski serves as a Secretary based in Woodlawn, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,815. They are classified at grade 09.

Diayna Bennett

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$91,815

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
Base pay: $91,815
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,815
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,815
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE10
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Diayna Bennett is a Secretary at Department of Health and Human Services based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $91,815. They are classified at grade 09.

Faye Baldrey

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$91,815

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $91,815
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,815
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,815
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Faye Baldrey works as a Secretary for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Faye earned $91,815 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Jemma Mayo

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$91,815

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $91,815
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,815
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Rockville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,815
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Health and Human Services, Jemma Mayo serves as a Secretary based in Rockville, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,815. They are classified at grade 09.

Joan Sheehan

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$91,815

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $91,815
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,815
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,815
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 43
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Joan Sheehan holds the role of Secretary at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,815. Their pay grade is 09.

Karen Rigler

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$91,716

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Base pay: $90,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,716
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Fayetteville
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,716
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE39
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,484
Duty Station Code: 132110113
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Karen Rigler works as a Secretary for Department of Health and Human Services based in Fayetteville, Georgia. Karen earned $91,716 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.

Frank Dilley

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$90,716

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Base pay: $90,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,716
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Atlanta
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,716
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE39
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,484
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Frank Dilley holds the role of Secretary at Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $90,716. Their pay grade is 10.

Darryl Cooley

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2025 total comp

$89,539

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
Base pay: $87,539
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,539
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,539
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE10
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,865
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Darryl Cooley is a Secretary at Department of Health and Human Services based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2025 total compensation came to $89,539. They are classified at grade 09.

Joanne Mayes

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$89,460

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
Base pay: $89,460
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,460
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,460
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE10
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,791
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Joanne Mayes works as a Secretary for Department of Health and Human Services based in Washington, District of Columbia. Joanne earned $89,460 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Sophia Lalekos Magrum

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$89,460

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $89,460
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,460
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,460
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,791
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Sophia Lalekos Magrum works as a Secretary for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Sophia earned $89,460 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Don Parker

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$89,376

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
Base pay: $88,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,376
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,926
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE10
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 45
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Don Parker is a Secretary at Department of Health and Human Services based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $89,376. They are classified at grade 09.

Christina Hall

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$88,926

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
Base pay: $88,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,926
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Rockville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,926
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE10
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Christina Hall is a Secretary at Department of Health and Human Services based in Rockville, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $88,926. They are classified at grade 09.

Susan Harrison

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$88,926

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $88,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,926
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,926
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Health and Human Services, Susan Harrison serves as a Secretary based in Bethesda, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,926. They are classified at grade 09.

Lynnette Daugherty

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$87,105

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $87,105
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,105
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: C.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,105
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,033
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Lynnette Daugherty works as a Secretary for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Lynnette earned $87,105 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Wilma Rios

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$86,646

Sub-department: Health Resources and Services Administration
Base pay: $86,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,646
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Rockville
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,646
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE34
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,020
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Health and Human Services, Wilma Rios serves as a Secretary based in Rockville, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,646. They are classified at grade 09.

Mary Ann Marino

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2025 total comp

$86,582

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
Base pay: $86,582
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,582
Pay grade: 09
Work city: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,582
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE10
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,165
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Mary Ann Marino holds the role of Secretary at Department of Health and Human Services based in San Francisco, California. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,582. Their pay grade is 09.

Valarie Porter

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$85,119

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $83,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,119
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Frederick
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,119
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,057
Duty Station Code: 240580021
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Health and Human Services, Valarie Porter serves as a Secretary based in Frederick, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,119. They are classified at grade 08.

Kathy Hemphill

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$84,379

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Base pay: $82,379
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,379
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Atlanta
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,379
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE39
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Health and Human Services, Kathy Hemphill serves as a Secretary based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $84,379. They are classified at grade 09.

Karen Yarrick

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$84,119

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $83,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,119
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,119
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,057
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Karen Yarrick is a Secretary at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $84,119. They are classified at grade 08.

Rose Jochum

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$83,488

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $80,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,488
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,988
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,466
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Rose Jochum works as a Secretary for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Rose earned $83,488 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Jacqueline Clark

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$83,119

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Base pay: $83,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,119
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Capitol Heights
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,119
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE39
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,057
Duty Station Code: 240240033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Jacqueline Clark works as a Secretary for Department of Health and Human Services based in Capitol Heights, Maryland. Jacqueline earned $83,119 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Linda Lyons Drager

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$83,119

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $83,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,119
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,119
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,057
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 46
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Linda Lyons Drager holds the role of Secretary at Department of Health and Human Services based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,119. Their pay grade is 08.

Susan Adebayo

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$83,119

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $83,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,119
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,119
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,057
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Health and Human Services, Susan Adebayo serves as a Secretary based in Bethesda, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,119. They are classified at grade 08.

Patricia Joyner

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$83,119

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $83,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,119
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,119
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,057
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Patricia Joyner holds the role of Secretary at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,119. Their pay grade is 08.

Anita Stuck

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$83,119

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $83,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,119
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,119
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,057
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 45
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Health and Human Services, Anita Stuck serves as a Secretary based in Bethesda, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,119. They are classified at grade 08.

Roselene Mesidor

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$83,119

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $83,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,119
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,119
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,057
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Health and Human Services, Roselene Mesidor serves as a Secretary based in Bethesda, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,119. They are classified at grade 08.

Yolanda Taylor

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$83,119

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $83,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,119
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,119
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,057
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Yolanda Taylor holds the role of Secretary at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,119. Their pay grade is 08.

Yolanda Cowan

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$83,119

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Base pay: $83,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,119
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Capitol Heights
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,119
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE39
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,057
Duty Station Code: 240240033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Yolanda Cowan works as a Secretary for Department of Health and Human Services based in Capitol Heights, Maryland. Yolanda earned $83,119 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Cassandra Anderson

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2025 total comp

$82,305

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $82,305
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,305
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,305
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,449
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Cassandra Anderson is a Secretary at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2025 total compensation came to $82,305. They are classified at grade 08.

Sharnette Mcgue

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$82,085

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
Base pay: $82,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,085
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Rockville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,085
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE10
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,598
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Sharnette Mcgue is a Secretary at Department of Health and Human Services based in Rockville, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $82,085. They are classified at grade 09.

Waleeska Knifechief

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$82,026

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $82,026
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,026
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,026
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE37
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,033
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Health and Human Services, Waleeska Knifechief serves as a Secretary based in Portland, Oregon. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,026. They are classified at grade 09.

Denise Pogue

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$81,260

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Base pay: $80,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,260
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,510
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE39
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,416
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Health and Human Services, Denise Pogue serves as a Secretary based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $81,260. They are classified at grade 08.

Danell Bird

Secretary/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$81,114

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $81,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,114
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,114
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE37
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Danell Bird is a Secretary at Department of Health and Human Services based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 2026 total compensation came to $81,114. They are classified at grade 09.