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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Shaun Halloran

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$157,267

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $157,267
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,267
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Apex
Work county: Wake
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,267
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 370110183
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shaun Halloran 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 $157,267. Their pay grade is 14.

Olivia Kent

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$156,029

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $153,029
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,029
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Richmond
Work county: Richmond
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,029
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512060760
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Olivia Kent works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Richmond, Virginia. Olivia earned $156,029 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Natalie Frazin

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$154,604

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,604
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
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: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Natalie Frazin 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 $154,604. Their pay grade is 13.

Erin Bryant

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$154,354

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
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: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Erin Bryant is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $154,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Deborah Neveleff

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$153,854

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,854
Pay grade: 13
Work city: North Potomac
Work county: Montgomery
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: 241137031
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Deborah Neveleff works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in North Potomac, Maryland. Deborah earned $153,854 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Pamela Winbourne

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
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: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Pamela Winbourne serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Laura Leifman

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: North Potomac
Work county: Montgomery
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: 241137031
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Laura Leifman holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in North Potomac, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,354. Their pay grade is 13.

Kathryn Mckay

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
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: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kathryn Mckay 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 $153,354. Their pay grade is 13.

Kimberly Martin

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
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: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Kimberly Martin serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Rockville, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Cara Breeden

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
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: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cara Breeden is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Rockville, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Dawn Clifton

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
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: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dawn Clifton is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Victoria Dixon

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
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: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Victoria Dixon is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Claudia Faigen

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
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: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Claudia Faigen works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Rockville, Maryland. Claudia earned $153,354 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Victoria Fisher

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
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: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Victoria Fisher works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Victoria earned $153,354 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Mary Herron

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Laytonsville
Work county: Montgomery
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: 240910031
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mary Herron holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Laytonsville, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,354. Their pay grade is 13.

James Petersen

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
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: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

James Petersen is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Rockville, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Edward Winstead

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
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: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Edward Winstead works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Edward earned $153,354 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Geri Zeimetz

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Westminster
Work county: Carroll
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: 241670013
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Geri Zeimetz serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Westminster, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Julie Cheh

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
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: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Julie Cheh works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Rockville, Maryland. Julie earned $153,354 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Anne Oplinger

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
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: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Anne Oplinger works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Anne earned $153,354 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Ellen Odonnell

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
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: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ellen Odonnell works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Ellen earned $153,354 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Vanessa Curto

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Bethesda
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: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Vanessa Curto serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Bethesda, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,336. They are classified at grade 14.

Catherine Evans

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Bethesda
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: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Catherine Evans works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Catherine earned $153,336 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.