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

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Technical Writing and Editing

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

150 employees hold this title in Department of Health and Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $134,064, above the department median of $129,759.

Employees: 150
Total payroll: $19.9M
Role median: $134,064
Agency median: $129,759
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$63,733$181,216+

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

How total compensation varies among the 150 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)

Technical Writing and Editing is held in 26 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Health and Human Services, the median of $134,064 ranks #12 of 26.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$243,197 · 2

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$179,057 · 3

General Services Administration

$157,934 · 1

National Science Foundation

$155,067 · 4

Department of Energy

$151,736 · 8

Railroad Retirement Board

$150,075 · 1

Smithsonian Institution

$148,689 · 5

U.S. Agency for International Development

$145,489 · 1

National Transportation Safety Board

$144,042 · 23

Department of State

$137,624 · 9

Dfc

$134,435 · 1

Department of Labor

$128,164 · 8

Median total compensation for the Technical Writing and Editing 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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Sheena Scruggs

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$125,892

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $125,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,892
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Apex
Work county: Wake
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,892
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 370110183
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sheena Scruggs holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Apex, North Carolina. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,892. Their pay grade is 13.

Karin Jegalian

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Karin Jegalian is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $125,827. They are classified at grade 13.

Danielle Greene

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: Office Secretary Health and Human Services
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Danielle Greene works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Rockville, Maryland. Danielle earned $125,827 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Sophie Barry

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sophie Barry is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $125,827. They are classified at grade 13.

Julian Cantella

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Julian Cantella serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Rockville, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,827. They are classified at grade 13.

Claudia Wair

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$125,650

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $125,650
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,650
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Stafford
Work county: Stafford
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,650
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,289
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512307179
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Claudia Wair works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Stafford, Virginia. Claudia earned $125,650 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Jennifer Hurlburt

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$125,650

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $125,650
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,650
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Takoma Park
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,650
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,289
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241540031
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Hurlburt works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Takoma Park, Maryland. Jennifer earned $125,650 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Jane Sudol

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$125,650

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $125,650
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,650
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Haymarket
Work county: Prince William
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,650
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,289
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511200153
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Jane Sudol serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Haymarket, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,650. They are classified at grade 12.