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

Job-title file

Computer Science

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

13 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $181,216, above the department median of $107,590.

Employees: 13
Total payroll: $2.3M
Role median: $181,216
Agency median: $107,590
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$106,856$221,031+

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

How total compensation varies among the 13 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 26 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Homeland Security, the median of $181,216 ranks #7 of 26.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Securities and Exchange Commission

$272,100 · 1

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$204,223 · 5

National Science Foundation

$204,000 · 49

Department of Energy

$191,900 · 7

Department of State

$191,900 · 7

Nat Archives and Records Administration

$186,558 · 2

Smithsonian Institution

$181,216 · 3

Government Printing Office

$180,359 · 1

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$177,457 · 151

Department of Commerce

$174,314 · 303

Department of Justice

$171,923 · 1

Department of Treasury

$170,275 · 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 408
Accounting Technician 266
Administrative Officer 134
Aircraft Mechanic 127
Auditing 306
Budget Analysis 462
Civil Engineering 199
Civil Rights Analysis 98
Construction Analyst 126
Contracting 1,236
DHS Cybersecurity Specialist (For DHS Use Only) 180
Economist 102
Education and Vocational Training 92
Electrician 105
Emergency Management Specialist 10,736
Engineering Technical 91
Environmental Protection Specialist 882
Equal Employment Opportunity 147
Equipment Facilities, and Services 125
Equipment Services 118
Financial Administration and Program 933
Fire Protection and Prevention 101
General Attorney 1,189
General Business and Industry 310
General Engineering 423
General Legal and Kindred Administration 335
Government Information Specialist 338
Grants Management 408
Human Resources Assistance 200
Human Resources Management 1,693
Information Technology Management 4,531
Instructional Systems 151
Inventory Management 185
Language Specialist 90
Legal Instruments Examining 272
Logistics Management 600
Maintenance Mechanic 262
Management and Program Analysis 7,363
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 395
Marine Machinery Mechanic 97
Materials Handler 143
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 7,297
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 583
Operations Research 167
Painting 108
Paralegal Specialist 116
Program Management 1,075
Public Affairs 436
Safety and Occupational Health Management 186
Secretary 119
Security Administration 1,385
Security Clerical and Assistance 1,013
Social Science 137
Statistics 90
Supply Clerical and Technician 100
Supply Program Management 826
Telecommunications 404
Training Instruction 773
Transportation Operations 189
Transportation Specialist 162

Record list

Employees with this title

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Lon Gowen

Computer Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$221,900

Sub-department: Domestic Nuclear Detection Office
Base pay: $221,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $221,900
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $221,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $221,900
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550
Pay Plan (OPM): ST

Lon Gowen is a Computer Science at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $221,900. They are classified at grade 00.

Brian Henz

Computer Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$218,280

Sub-department: Science and Technology Directorate
Base pay: $218,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $218,280
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Stewartstown
Work county: York
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $218,280
Basic Pay (before locality): $218,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 428120133
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550
Pay Plan (OPM): ST

Brian Henz works as a Computer Science for Department of Homeland Security based in Stewartstown, Pennsylvania. Brian earned $218,280 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Donald Coulter

Computer Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$208,269

Sub-department: Science and Technology Directorate
Base pay: $208,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,269
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Bel Air
Work county: Harford
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $208,269
Basic Pay (before locality): $208,269
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240090025
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550
Pay Plan (OPM): ST

Donald Coulter is a Computer Science at Department of Homeland Security based in Bel Air, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $208,269. They are classified at grade 00.

Cuong Luu

Computer Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Science and Technology Directorate
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cuong Luu works as a Computer Science for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Cuong earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Cuddy Marcopulos

Computer Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cuddy Marcopulos works as a Computer Science for Department of Homeland Security based in Arlington, Virginia. Cuddy earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Zachary Johnson

Computer Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Zachary Johnson serves as a Computer Science based in Arlington, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $181,216. They are classified at grade 14.

Giang Huynh

Computer Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Giang Huynh works as a Computer Science for Department of Homeland Security based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Giang earned $181,216 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Paul Pham

Computer Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$176,570

Sub-department: Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,570
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Paul Pham holds the role of Computer Science at Department of Homeland Security based in Arlington, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $176,570. Their pay grade is 14.

Sean Carroll

Computer Science/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: Fort Meade
Work county: Anne Arundel
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240575003
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sean Carroll holds the role of Computer Science at Department of Homeland Security based in Fort Meade, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $167,276. Their pay grade is 14.

Jigar Parikh

Computer Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$157,915

Sub-department: Science and Technology Directorate
Base pay: $157,915
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,915
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Colonia
Work county: Middlesex
Work state: New Jersey

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,915
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 340693023
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Jigar Parikh serves as a Computer Science based in Colonia, New Jersey. Their 2024 pay totaled $157,915. They are classified at grade 14.

Michael Brogden

Computer Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$128,967

Sub-department: Science and Technology Directorate
Base pay: $128,967
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,967
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Atlantic City
Work county: Atlantic
Work state: New Jersey

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,967
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 340090001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Brogden holds the role of Computer Science at Department of Homeland Security based in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In 2024, their total compensation was $128,967. Their pay grade is 13.

Chibuzo Ugonabo

Computer Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550
Pay Plan (OPM): IC

Chibuzo Ugonabo works as a Computer Science for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Chibuzo earned $117,962 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Alexander Wade

Computer Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$106,856

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $106,856
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,856
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Mobile
Work county: Mobile
Work state: Alabama

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $106,856
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 012100097
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1550
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alexander Wade holds the role of Computer Science at Department of Homeland Security based in Mobile, Alabama. In 2024, their total compensation was $106,856. Their pay grade is 13.