U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Homeland Security / Emergency Management Specialist

Job-title file

Emergency Management Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

10,736 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $84,722, below the department median of $107,590.

Employees: 10,736
Total payroll: $944.2M
Role median: $84,722
Agency median: $107,590
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$39,576$171,923+

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

How total compensation varies among the 10,736 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Emergency Management Specialist pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Emergency Management Directors — about 13,500 people — is $93,330. Department of Homeland Security pays a median base salary of $84,688 for this role, 9% below that figure — about the 42nd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Homeland Security sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$54,210

$67,910

$93,330

$126,490

$166,430

Department of Homeland Security median · $84,688

The bar is the range of annual wages for Emergency Management Directors across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Homeland Security’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 10,610 of 10,736 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Homeland Security is $84,722, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Emergency Management Specialist is held in 29 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Homeland Security, the median of $84,722 ranks #27 of 29.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$188,739 · 5

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

$171,923 · 1

Department of Commerce

$165,768 · 65

U.S.Agency for Global Media

$162,629 · 1

Federal Communications Commission

$157,982 · 1

Social Security Administration

$153,336 · 5

Environmental Protection Agency

$149,465 · 13

Railroad Retirement Board

$146,226 · 1

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$144,588 · 18

Department of State

$142,800 · 48

General Services Administration

$142,340 · 50

Smithsonian Institution

$139,395 · 3

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

Compare jurisdictions

Emergency Management Specialist beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 3 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $88,281 ranks #1 of 3. See Emergency Management Specialist across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Arkansas

$47,397 · 9

Utah

$383 · 19

Median total compensation for comparable Emergency Management Specialist roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Fawn Ukpolo

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$46,415

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $46,415
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,415
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Idlewild
Work county: Lake
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,415
Basic Pay (before locality): $39,736
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 262419085
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): IM

At Department of Homeland Security, Fawn Ukpolo serves as a Emergency Management Specialist based in Idlewild, Michigan. Their 2024 pay totaled $46,415. They are classified at grade 01.

Gonzalez Vazquez

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$46,415

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $46,415
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,415
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Sabana Seca, Manati
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,415
Basic Pay (before locality): $39,736
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: RQ0880000
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): IM

Gonzalez Vazquez is a Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Sabana Seca, Manati, No Data Reported. 2024 total compensation came to $46,415. They are classified at grade 01.

Alvin Washington

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$46,415

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $46,415
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,415
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Prairieville
Work county: Ascension
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,415
Basic Pay (before locality): $39,736
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221953005
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): IM

Alvin Washington is a Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Prairieville, Louisiana. 2024 total compensation came to $46,415. They are classified at grade 01.

Melissa Lennon

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$46,415

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $46,415
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,415
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Orlando
Work county: Orange
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,415
Basic Pay (before locality): $39,736
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122360095
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): IM

Melissa Lennon works as a Emergency Management Specialist for Department of Homeland Security based in Orlando, Florida. Melissa earned $46,415 in 2024. Their pay grade is 01.

Thomas Hughes

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$46,415

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $46,415
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,415
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Carmel
Work county: Penobscot
Work state: Maine

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,415
Basic Pay (before locality): $39,736
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 231510019
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): IM

Thomas Hughes is a Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Carmel, Maine. 2024 total compensation came to $46,415. They are classified at grade 01.

Maria Croker

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$46,415

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $46,415
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,415
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Cordesville
Work county: Berkeley
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,415
Basic Pay (before locality): $39,736
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 450555015
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): IM

Maria Croker is a Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Cordesville, South Carolina. 2024 total compensation came to $46,415. They are classified at grade 01.

Lashawn Williams

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$46,415

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $46,415
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,415
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Raceland
Work county: Lafourche
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,415
Basic Pay (before locality): $39,736
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221970057
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): IM

Lashawn Williams is a Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Raceland, Louisiana. 2024 total compensation came to $46,415. They are classified at grade 01.

Jesse Brownstein

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$46,373

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $46,373
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,373
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Annville
Work county: Lebanon
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,373
Basic Pay (before locality): $38,943
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 420170075
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): IM

Jesse Brownstein is a Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Annville, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $46,373. They are classified at grade 01.

Ryan Brown

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$46,352

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $46,352
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,352
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Vergennes
Work county: Addison
Work state: Vermont

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,352
Basic Pay (before locality): $38,964
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 500670001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): IM

Ryan Brown is a Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Vergennes, Vermont. 2024 total compensation came to $46,352. They are classified at grade 01.

Parker Dalrymple

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$46,331

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $46,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,331
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Tucson
Work county: Pima
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,331
Basic Pay (before locality): $38,964
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040530019
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): IM

Parker Dalrymple is a Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Tucson, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $46,331. They are classified at grade 01.

Linda Doran

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$46,331

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $46,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,331
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Tucson
Work county: Pima
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,331
Basic Pay (before locality): $38,964
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040530019
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): IM

Linda Doran works as a Emergency Management Specialist for Department of Homeland Security based in Tucson, Arizona. Linda earned $46,331 in 2024. Their pay grade is 01.

Hayley Riegel

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$46,227

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $46,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,227
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Topeka
Work county: Shawnee
Work state: Kansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,227
Basic Pay (before locality): $38,964
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 205400177
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): IM

Hayley Riegel is a Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Topeka, Kansas. 2024 total compensation came to $46,227. They are classified at grade 01.

Mickey Churchill

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$46,227

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $46,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,227
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Kansas City
Work county: Clay
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,227
Basic Pay (before locality): $38,964
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 294120047
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): IM

Mickey Churchill is a Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Kansas City, Missouri. 2024 total compensation came to $46,227. They are classified at grade 01.

Tania Perez

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$46,227

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $46,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,227
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Kansas City
Work county: Clay
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,227
Basic Pay (before locality): $38,964
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 294120047
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): IM

Tania Perez holds the role of Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Kansas City, Missouri. In 2024, their total compensation was $46,227. Their pay grade is 01.

Carrie Rogers

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$46,206

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $46,206
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,206
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Liberty
Work county: Clay
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,206
Basic Pay (before locality): $38,943
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 294570047
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): IM

Carrie Rogers is a Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Liberty, Missouri. 2024 total compensation came to $46,206. They are classified at grade 01.