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.

9 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $167,276, above the department median of $107,590.

Employees: 9
Total payroll: $1.4M
Role median: $167,276
Agency median: $107,590
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$137,685$187,960+

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

How total compensation varies among the 9 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 $167,276 ranks #3 of 12.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$191,900 · 3

Department of Transportation

$179,462 · 1

Department of Agriculture

$158,754 · 21

Department of Commerce

$151,455 · 52

Department of Energy

$149,422 · 11

Environmental Protection Agency

$144,266 · 74

Department of Interior

$139,883 · 2

Department of Health and Human Services

$138,173 · 40

Department of Labor

$120,341 · 8

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$118,643 · 28

Chemical Safety/Hazard Investigation Bd

$74,942 · 3

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.

Record list

Employees with this title

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David Salem

Chemical Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Invalid
Work county: Invalid
Work state: Invalid

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: Invalid
Duty Station Code: *
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Salem is a Chemical Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Invalid, Invalid. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Amy Parker

Chemical Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amy Parker works as a Chemical Engineering for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Amy earned $167,276 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Cynthia Woodlock

Chemical Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cynthia Woodlock holds the role of Chemical Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $167,276. Their pay grade is 14.

Cynthia Blair-Mcmanus

Chemical Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lorton
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511457059
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cynthia Blair-Mcmanus works as a Chemical Engineering for Department of Homeland Security based in Lorton, Virginia. Cynthia earned $167,276 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Glenda Sanchez

Chemical Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Burke
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510375059
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Glenda Sanchez serves as a Chemical Engineering based in Burke, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

Hillary Sadoff

Chemical Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$149,422

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $149,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,422
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,422
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Hillary Sadoff serves as a Chemical Engineering based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $149,422. They are classified at grade 13.

Ashley Pennington

Chemical Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$145,042

Sub-department: Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security
Base pay: $144,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,042
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ashley Pennington holds the role of Chemical Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $145,042. Their pay grade is 14.

Sandip Chattopadhyay

Chemical Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$144,042

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $144,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,042
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Sandip Chattopadhyay serves as a Chemical Engineering based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $144,042. They are classified at grade 14.

Raghunath Halder

Chemical Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$137,685

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $137,685
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,685
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Jersey City
Work county: Hudson
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,685
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 341520017
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0893
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Raghunath Halder is a Chemical Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Jersey City, New Jersey. 2024 total compensation came to $137,685. They are classified at grade 13.