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

Job-title file

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

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

15 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $185,234, above the department median of $113,140.

Employees: 15
Total payroll: $2.6M
Role median: $185,234
Agency median: $113,140
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$97,979$225,700+

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

How total compensation varies among the 15 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 Science is held in 29 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Homeland Security, the median of $185,234 ranks #9 of 29.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Housing and Urban Development

$218,500 · 1

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$211,014 · 9

National Science Foundation

$207,500 · 51

Nat Archives and Records Administration

$197,200 · 1

Department of Energy

$196,200 · 8

Department of State

$193,850 · 7

Government Publishing Office

$191,850 · 1

Smithsonian Institution

$187,093 · 3

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$182,415 · 3

Government Printing Office

$180,359 · 1

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$178,204 · 172

Department of Treasury

$177,901 · 9

Median total compensation for the Computer Science 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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Lon Gowen

Computer Science/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$225,700

Sub-department: Domestic Nuclear Detection Office
Base pay: $225,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $225,700
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $225,700
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSDA
Basic Pay (before locality): $225,700
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

Lon Gowen is a Computer Science at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $225,700. They are classified at grade 00.

Brian Henz

Computer Science/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$225,700

Sub-department: Science and Technology Directorate
Base pay: $225,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $225,700
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $225,700
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSFA
Basic Pay (before locality): $225,700
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

Brian Henz works as a Computer Science for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Brian earned $225,700 in 2025. Their pay grade is 00.

Donald Coulter

Computer Science/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$218,807

Sub-department: Science and Technology Directorate
Base pay: $218,807
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $218,807
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $218,807
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSFA
Basic Pay (before locality): $218,807
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

Donald Coulter is a Computer Science at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $218,807. They are classified at grade 00.

Debra Marcopulos Cuddy

Computer Science/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

Debra Marcopulos Cuddy holds the role of Computer Science at Department of Homeland Security based in Arlington, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Cuong Luu

Computer Science/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: Q

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): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

Cuong Luu works as a Computer Science for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Cuong earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Paul Pham

Computer Science/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: D

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): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

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

Zachary Johnson

Computer Science/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

At Department of Homeland Security, Zachary Johnson serves as a Computer Science based in Arlington, Virginia. Their 2025 pay totaled $185,234. They are classified at grade 14.

Giang Huynh

Computer Science/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

Giang Huynh works as a Computer Science for Department of Homeland Security based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Giang earned $185,234 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Sean Carroll

Computer Science/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: Fort Meade
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: C

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: 240575003
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

Sean Carroll holds the role of Computer Science at Department of Homeland Security based in Fort Meade, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $177,497. Their pay grade is 14.

Jigar Parikh

Computer Science/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$167,987

Sub-department: Science and Technology Directorate
Base pay: $167,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,987
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Colonia
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,987
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSFA
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 340693023
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

At Department of Homeland Security, Jigar Parikh serves as a Computer Science based in Colonia, New Jersey. Their 2026 pay totaled $167,987. They are classified at grade 14.

Michael Brogden

Computer Science/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$136,833

Sub-department: Science and Technology Directorate
Base pay: $136,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,833
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Atlantic City
Work state: New Jersey
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,833
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSFA
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 340090001
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

Michael Brogden holds the role of Computer Science at Department of Homeland Security based in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,833. Their pay grade is 13.

Chibuzo Ugonabo

Computer Science/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$133,964

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,964
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

Chibuzo Ugonabo works as a Computer Science for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Chibuzo earned $133,964 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Jason Joseph

Computer Science/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$129,612

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $129,612
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,612
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Brooklyn
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,612
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,956
Duty Station Code: 360706047
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

Jason Joseph works as a Computer Science for Department of Homeland Security based in Brooklyn, New York. Jason earned $129,612 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Alexander Wade

Computer Science/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$119,581

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $117,081
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,581
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Mobile
Work state: Alabama
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,081
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 012100097
Duty Station State: AL
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

Alexander Wade holds the role of Computer Science at Department of Homeland Security based in Mobile, Alabama. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,581. Their pay grade is 13.

William Bach

Computer Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$97,979

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $97,979
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,979
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Invalid
Work state: Invalid
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,979
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Duty Station Code: *
Duty Station State: *
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550

William Bach holds the role of Computer Science at Department of Homeland Security based in Invalid, Invalid. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,979. Their pay grade is 12.