U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Homeland Security / Chemical Engineering

Job-title file

Chemical Engineering

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

8 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $166,503, above the department median of $113,140.

Employees: 8
Total payroll: $1.3M
Role median: $166,503
Agency median: $113,140
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$147,837$193,140+

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

How total compensation varies among the 8 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)

Chemical Engineering is held in 12 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Homeland Security, the median of $166,503 ranks #3 of 12.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$203,856 · 4

Department of Transportation

$185,193 · 1

Department of Commerce

$160,041 · 58

Department of Energy

$156,234 · 11

Department of Agriculture

$155,128 · 21

Environmental Protection Agency

$152,625 · 83

Department of Health and Human Services

$150,857 · 40

Department of Interior

$147,868 · 3

Department of Labor

$125,499 · 8

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$122,652 · 33

Chemical Safety/Hazard Investigation Board

$86,199 · 9

Median total compensation for the Chemical Engineering role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Homeland Security

Accounting 456
Accounting Technician 316
Administrative Officer 152
Aircraft Mechanic 141
Auditing 354
Budget Analysis 540
Civil Engineering 235
Civil Rights Analysis 121
Construction Analyst 104
Contracting 1,480
DHS Cybersecurity Specialist (For DHS Use Only) 227
Economist 119
Education and Vocational Training 106
Electrician 122
Emergency Management Specialist 12,989
Engineering Technical 108
Environmental Protection Specialist 1,071
Equal Employment Opportunity 182
Equipment Facilities, and Services 162
Equipment Services 129
Financial Administration and Program 1,075
Fire Protection and Prevention 113
General Attorney 1,405
General Business and Industry 364
General Engineering 464
General Legal and Kindred Administration 511
General Supply 102
Government Information Specialist 411
Grants Management 497
Human Resources Assistance 245
Human Resources Management 2,143
Information Technology Management 5,251
Instructional Systems 194
Inventory Management 217
Language Specialist 105
Legal Instruments Examining 142
Logistics Management 711
Maintenance Mechanic 290
Management and Program Analysis 8,957
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 497
Marine Machinery Mechanic 116
Materials Handler 170
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 9,520
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 621
Operations Research 200
Painting 116
Paralegal Specialist 131
Program Management 1,343
Public Affairs 533
Safety and Occupational Health Management 216
Secretary 137
Security Administration 1,639
Security Clerical and Assistance 1,160
Social Science 159
Supply Clerical and Technician 106
Supply Program Management 1,007
Telecommunications 431
Training Instruction 886
Transportation Operations 209
Transportation Specialist 197

Record list

Employees with this title

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David Salem

Chemical Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Falls Church
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 510930059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893

David Salem is a Chemical Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Falls Church, Virginia. 2025 total compensation came to $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Cynthia Blair-Mcmanus

Chemical Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$180,484

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $180,484
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,484
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lorton
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,484
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $134,750
Duty Station Code: 511457059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893

Cynthia Blair-Mcmanus works as a Chemical Engineering for Department of Homeland Security based in Lorton, Virginia. Cynthia earned $180,484 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Cynthia Woodlock

Chemical Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$174,700

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $172,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,700
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,700
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893

Cynthia Woodlock holds the role of Chemical Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $174,700. Their pay grade is 14.

Glenda Sanchez

Chemical Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$172,700

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $172,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,700
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Burke
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,700
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 510375059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893

At Department of Homeland Security, Glenda Sanchez serves as a Chemical Engineering based in Burke, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $172,700. They are classified at grade 14.

Sandip Chattopadhyay

Chemical Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$160,306

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $158,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,306
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,306
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893

At Department of Homeland Security, Sandip Chattopadhyay serves as a Chemical Engineering based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $160,306. They are classified at grade 14.

Hillary Sadoff

Chemical Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$159,822

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $158,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,822
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Mechanicsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,322
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 240995037
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893

At Department of Homeland Security, Hillary Sadoff serves as a Chemical Engineering based in Mechanicsville, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,822. They are classified at grade 13.

Ashley Pennington

Chemical Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$156,737

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $156,737
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,737
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,737
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,020
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893

Ashley Pennington holds the role of Chemical Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,737. Their pay grade is 14.

Raghunath Halder

Chemical Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$147,837

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $146,337
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,837
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Jersey City
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,337
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 341520017
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893

Raghunath Halder is a Chemical Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Jersey City, New Jersey. 2026 total compensation came to $147,837. They are classified at grade 13.