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

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

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

7 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $158,322, above the department median of $113,140.

Employees: 7
Total payroll: $1.1M
Role median: $158,322
Agency median: $113,140
Comparison: Above

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

Fire Protection Engineering is held in 17 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Homeland Security, the median of $158,322 ranks #7 of 17.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$206,704 · 7

National Transportation Safety Board

$173,100 · 1

Department of Health and Human Services

$172,708 · 4

Department of Commerce

$169,471 · 15

Department of Labor

$168,269 · 2

Department of State

$163,104 · 16

Social Security Administration

$157,889 · 4

Department of Transportation

$152,404 · 5

Department of Energy

$150,707 · 20

Consumer Product Safety Commission

$146,143 · 1

Department of Veterans Affairs

$145,925 · 2

General Services Administration

$145,529 · 37

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

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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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Thomas Woodford

Fire Protection Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$189,347

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,254
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,347
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0804

Thomas Woodford holds the role of Fire Protection Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,347. Their pay grade is 14.

John Miller

Fire Protection Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$179,497

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $177,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,497
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: H T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,497
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0804

John Miller holds the role of Fire Protection Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $179,497. Their pay grade is 14.

Yunyong Utiskul

Fire Protection Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$174,700

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $172,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,700
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,700
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0804

Yunyong Utiskul is a Fire Protection Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $174,700. They are classified at grade 14.

Brian Metzger

Fire Protection Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$158,322

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $158,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,322
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Emmitsburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,322
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 240540021
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0804

Brian Metzger is a Fire Protection Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Emmitsburg, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $158,322. They are classified at grade 13.

Sean Ramsey

Fire Protection Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$148,143

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $146,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,143
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,143
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0804

At Department of Homeland Security, Sean Ramsey serves as a Fire Protection Engineering based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $148,143. They are classified at grade 13.

John Lopes

Fire Protection Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$145,207

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $144,457
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,207
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Honolulu
Work state: Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,457
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 152400003
Duty Station State: HI
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0804

At Department of Homeland Security, John Lopes serves as a Fire Protection Engineering based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Their 2026 pay totaled $145,207. They are classified at grade 13.

Douglas Miller

Fire Protection Engineering/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$110,929

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $109,007
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,922
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,929
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,007
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,757
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0804

Douglas Miller is a Fire Protection Engineering at Department of Homeland Security based in Norfolk, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $110,929. They are classified at grade 12.