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

Job-title file

General Health Science

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

20 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $153,336, above the department median of $107,590.

Employees: 20
Total payroll: $3.1M
Role median: $153,336
Agency median: $107,590
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$82,764$205,328+

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

How total compensation varies among the 20 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)

General Health Science is held in 18 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Homeland Security, the median of $153,336 ranks #7 of 18.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Trade Commission

$191,289 · 1

Department of Energy

$187,860 · 3

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$187,267 · 1

Consumer Product Safety Commission

$181,746 · 2

U.S. Agency for International Development

$167,276 · 96

Department of Commerce

$156,232 · 6

Department of Health and Human Services

$153,336 · 9,482

Department of Labor

$147,078 · 33

Department of Agriculture

$143,311 · 24

Peace Corps

$132,860 · 13

Department of Justice

$131,726 · 4

Department of State

$129,759 · 13

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Herbert Wolfe

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$213,558

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $213,558
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $213,558
Pay grade: 00
Work city: State College
Work county: Centre
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $213,558
Basic Pay (before locality): $213,558
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 428100027
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601
Pay Plan (OPM): ES

Herbert Wolfe holds the role of General Health Science at Department of Homeland Security based in State College, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $213,558. Their pay grade is 00.

Emily Gabriel

General Health 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: 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): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Emily Gabriel is a General Health Science at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Ingrid Hope

General Health 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: 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): $151,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ingrid Hope works as a General Health Science for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Ingrid earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Ivan Zapata

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $191,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,289
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,289
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Ivan Zapata serves as a General Health Science based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,289. They are classified at grade 15.

Dev Jani

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$180,359

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $180,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,359
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,359
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dev Jani works as a General Health Science for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Dev earned $180,359 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Heather Chew

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$171,923

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,923
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Heather Chew holds the role of General Health Science at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $171,923. Their pay grade is 14.

Kristine Piazza

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kristine Piazza works as a General Health Science for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Kristine earned $167,276 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Amber Biles

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$163,964

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $163,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,964
Pay grade: 15
Work county: Washington
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,964
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240000043
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amber Biles works as a General Health Science for Department of Homeland Security based in Maryland. Amber earned $163,964 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

John Polk

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$157,982

Sub-department: Domestic Nuclear Detection Office
Base pay: $157,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,982
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,982
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Polk is a General Health Science at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $157,982. They are classified at grade 14.

Katherine Parizek

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Katherine Parizek holds the role of General Health Science at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,336. Their pay grade is 14.

Vanessa Hernandez

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Science and Technology Directorate
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Frederick
Work county: Frederick
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240580021
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Vanessa Hernandez is a General Health Science at Department of Homeland Security based in Frederick, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $153,336. They are classified at grade 14.

Katie Ballering

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$150,739

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $150,739
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,739
Pay grade: 14
Work city: North Oaks
Work county: Ramsey
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,739
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 275284123
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Katie Ballering holds the role of General Health Science at Department of Homeland Security based in North Oaks, Minnesota. In 2024, their total compensation was $150,739. Their pay grade is 14.

Corinne Edds

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$148,689

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,689
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Corinne Edds serves as a General Health Science based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $148,689. They are classified at grade 14.

Michael Grohman

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$146,047

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $146,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,047
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fort Worth
Work county: Tarrant
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,047
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482450439
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Grohman works as a General Health Science for Department of Homeland Security based in Fort Worth, Texas. Michael earned $146,047 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Timothy Merrell

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$145,489

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,489
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Timothy Merrell works as a General Health Science for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Timothy earned $145,489 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Margarita Flynn

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$138,492

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $138,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,492
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Milton
Work county: Santa Rosa
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,492
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122070113
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Margarita Flynn serves as a General Health Science based in Milton, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $138,492. They are classified at grade 14.

Cindy Castaneda

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$110,137

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $110,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,137
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Miami
Work county: Miami-Dade
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,137
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122010086
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Cindy Castaneda serves as a General Health Science based in Miami, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $110,137. They are classified at grade 13.

Kenneth Niedzwiecki

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$96,720

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $96,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,720
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Invalid
Work county: Invalid
Work state: Invalid

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,720
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,484
Country: Invalid
Duty Station Code: *
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kenneth Niedzwiecki works as a General Health Science for Department of Homeland Security based in Invalid, Invalid. Kenneth earned $96,720 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.

Larry Gingerich

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$96,586

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $96,586
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,586
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Saint Louis
Work county: Saint Louis
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,586
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 297080510
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Larry Gingerich works as a General Health Science for Department of Homeland Security based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Larry earned $96,586 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Chase Knechtel

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Chase Knechtel holds the role of General Health Science at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,764. Their pay grade is 11.