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

Job-title file

Computer Engineering at Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal Government

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

18 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $180,021, above the department median of $113,140.

Employees: 18
Total payroll: $3.2M
Role median: $180,021
Agency median: $113,140
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$129,759$211,313+

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

How total compensation varies among the 18 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)

Computer Engineering is held in 17 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Homeland Security, the median of $180,021 ranks #7 of 17.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Treasury

$204,169 · 1

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$194,454 · 2

United States Agency for International Development

$191,900 · 1

Department of State

$184,640 · 2

Department of Commerce

$182,905 · 38

Department of Veterans Affairs

$182,811 · 29

Department of Transportation

$165,180 · 84

Department of Health and Human Services

$162,441 · 20

National Science Foundation

$159,916 · 1

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$159,575 · 667

Smithsonian Institution

$156,062 · 2

National Transportation Safety Board

$153,332 · 2

Median total compensation for the Computer 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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Amy Henninger

Computer Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$217,553

Sub-department: Science and Technology Directorate
Base pay: $217,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $217,553
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $217,553
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSFA
Basic Pay (before locality): $217,553
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0854

At Department of Homeland Security, Amy Henninger serves as a Computer Engineering based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $217,553. They are classified at grade 00.

David King

Computer Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$199,200

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $199,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0854

David King is a Computer Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $199,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Sridhar Kowdley

Computer Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Science and Technology Directorate
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSFA
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0854

At Department of Homeland Security, Sridhar Kowdley serves as a Computer Engineering based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

George Economou

Computer Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0854

George Economou holds the role of Computer Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Springfield, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $187,093. Their pay grade is 14.

Fatima Mokhtarzada

Computer Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0854

Fatima Mokhtarzada works as a Computer Engineering for Department of Homeland Security based in Springfield, Virginia. Fatima earned $187,093 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Eric Yao

Computer Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0854

At Department of Homeland Security, Eric Yao serves as a Computer Engineering based in Arlington, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $187,093. They are classified at grade 14.

Lester Gregory

Computer Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0854

Lester Gregory holds the role of Computer Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Arlington, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $187,093. Their pay grade is 14.

Jermaine Mays

Computer Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$183,295

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,295
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0854

Jermaine Mays holds the role of Computer Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $183,295. Their pay grade is 14.

Dai Ly

Computer Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$182,545

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,545
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0854

Dai Ly holds the role of Computer Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $182,545. Their pay grade is 14.

Jamila Moore

Computer Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$177,497

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $177,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,497
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,497
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0854

Jamila Moore is a Computer Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Springfield, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $177,497. They are classified at grade 14.

Manu Mehan

Computer Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$177,497

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $177,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,497
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,497
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0854

Manu Mehan holds the role of Computer Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Arlington, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $177,497. Their pay grade is 14.

Minhtam Truong

Computer Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$177,497

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $177,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,497
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Oak Hill
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,497
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 511818059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0854

Minhtam Truong is a Computer Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Oak Hill, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $177,497. They are classified at grade 14.

Allen Balough

Computer Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$176,570

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,570
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0854

Allen Balough works as a Computer Engineering for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Allen earned $176,570 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Juan Colon

Computer Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$164,104

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $163,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,104
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,104
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0854

Juan Colon works as a Computer Engineering for Department of Homeland Security based in Alexandria, Virginia. Juan earned $164,104 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Christopher Chin Que

Computer Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$160,872

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $158,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,872
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

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: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0854

Christopher Chin Que holds the role of Computer Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $160,872. Their pay grade is 13.

Dewyon Han

Computer Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$158,322

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $158,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,322
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,322
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0854

Dewyon Han is a Computer Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Arlington, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $158,322. They are classified at grade 13.

Brian Helm

Computer Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$145,489

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,489
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kearneysville
Work state: West Virginia
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Duty Station Code: 541345037
Duty Station State: WV
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0854

Brian Helm is a Computer Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Kearneysville, West Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $145,489. They are classified at grade 13.

Stephanie Ross

Computer Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0854

At Department of Homeland Security, Stephanie Ross serves as a Computer Engineering based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.