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

Job-title file

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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Donald Illich

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$145,489

Sub-department: Health Resources and Services Administrative
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,489
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Donald Illich is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Rockville, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $145,489. They are classified at grade 13.

David Kirby

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$145,489

Sub-department: Health Resources and Services Administrative
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,489
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Kirby holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Rockville, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $145,489. Their pay grade is 13.

Steven Benowitz

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$145,489

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,489
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Steven Benowitz is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $145,489. They are classified at grade 13.

Tianna Hicklin

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$145,489

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,489
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Tianna Hicklin serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Bethesda, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $145,489. They are classified at grade 13.

Heidi Rosvold-Brenholtz

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$145,489

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,489
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Beallsville
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240083031
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Heidi Rosvold-Brenholtz holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Beallsville, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $145,489. Their pay grade is 13.

Nancy Saltmarsh

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$142,565

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $142,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,565
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Decatur
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,065
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 131610089
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Nancy Saltmarsh serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Decatur, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $142,565. They are classified at grade 13.

Woodrum Crowell

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$142,565

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $142,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,565
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,065
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Woodrum Crowell serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $142,565. They are classified at grade 13.

Shannon O'Connor

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$142,415

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $142,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,415
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,065
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shannon O'Connor works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. Shannon earned $142,415 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Jude Rutledge

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$142,065

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $142,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,065
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Talking Rock
Work county: Pickens
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,065
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 135360227
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Jude Rutledge serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Talking Rock, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $142,065. They are classified at grade 13.

Terri Still-Lemelle

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$142,065

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $142,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,065
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,065
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Terri Still-Lemelle works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. Terri earned $142,065 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Caran Wilbanks

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$142,065

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $142,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,065
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,065
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Caran Wilbanks works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. Caran earned $142,065 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Amy Guinn

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$142,065

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $142,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,065
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,065
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amy Guinn works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. Amy earned $142,065 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Raymond Bingham

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Health Resources and Services Administrative
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Raymond Bingham holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Rockville, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,557. Their pay grade is 13.

Arlene Conway

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Elkridge
Work county: Howard
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240515027
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Arlene Conway serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Elkridge, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,557. They are classified at grade 13.

Janet Linton

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arbutus
Work county: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240026005
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Janet Linton holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Arbutus, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,557. Their pay grade is 13.

Elizabeth Freedman

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Elizabeth Freedman holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Rockville, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,557. Their pay grade is 13.

Christina Norwood

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christina Norwood works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Rockville, Maryland. Christina earned $141,557 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Mark Sampson

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Mark Sampson serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Bethesda, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,557. They are classified at grade 13.

Sarah Schmelling

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sarah Schmelling holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,557. Their pay grade is 13.

Linda Wang

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Linda Wang works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Rockville, Maryland. Linda earned $141,557 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Danielle Taylor

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fort Washington
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240565033
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Danielle Taylor serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Fort Washington, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,557. They are classified at grade 13.

Jessica Meade

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jessica Meade works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Jessica earned $141,557 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Robin Mackar

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$140,281

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $140,281
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,281
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Durham
Work county: Durham
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $140,281
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 371360063
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robin Mackar holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Durham, North Carolina. In 2024, their total compensation was $140,281. Their pay grade is 13.

Alyssa Voss

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$140,281

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $140,281
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,281
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Raleigh
Work county: Wake
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $140,281
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 373750183
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alyssa Voss works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Alyssa earned $140,281 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.