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

Job-title file

General Health 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.

25 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $167,902, above the department median of $113,140.

Employees: 25
Total payroll: $4.1M
Role median: $167,902
Agency median: $113,140
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$75,479$208,535+

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

How total compensation varies among the 25 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 $167,902 ranks #6 of 18.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$197,201 · 1

Federal Trade Commission

$197,200 · 1

Consumer Product Safety Commission

$189,805 · 2

Department of Commerce

$173,488 · 6

Department of Energy

$172,915 · 5

United States Agency for International Development

$167,276 · 114

Department of Health and Human Services

$161,246 · 10,805

Department of Labor

$157,513 · 34

Department of Agriculture

$143,499 · 24

Department of State

$142,084 · 13

Department of Justice

$140,054 · 6

Peace Corps

$137,125 · 19

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.

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

Page 1

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 state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $213,558
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $213,558
Duty Station Code: 428100027
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

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.

Dev Jani

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$203,094

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $203,094
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $203,094
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $203,094
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $203,094
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Dev Jani works as a General Health Science for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Dev earned $203,094 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

Ivan Zapata

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$202,200

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

At Department of Homeland Security, Ivan Zapata serves as a General Health Science based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $202,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Heather Chew

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$199,908

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,708
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $199,908
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Heather Chew holds the role of General Health Science at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $199,908. Their pay grade is 15.

Tracey Dutcher

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$199,700

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $199,700
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Victoria

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Tracey Dutcher holds the role of General Health Science at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $199,700. Their pay grade is 15.

Melanie Harris

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$197,252

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $191,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,402
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,252
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,850
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Melanie Harris works as a General Health Science for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Melanie earned $197,252 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Erin Fowler

General Health 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: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Rose

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Erin Fowler works as a General Health Science for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Erin earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Emily Gabriel

General Health 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: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Emily Gabriel is a General Health Science at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Ingrid Hope

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$194,400

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,400
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Gail

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Ingrid Hope works as a General Health Science for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Ingrid earned $194,400 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Amber Biles

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$180,565

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $180,565
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,565
Pay grade: 15
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Diane

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,565
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $134,810
Duty Station Code: 240000043
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Amber Biles works as a General Health Science for Department of Homeland Security based in Maryland. Amber earned $180,565 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Kristine Piazza

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$177,497

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $177,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,497
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,497
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Kristine Piazza works as a General Health Science for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Kristine earned $177,497 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Katherine Parizek

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$169,402

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $167,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,402
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,902
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Katherine Parizek holds the role of General Health Science at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $169,402. Their pay grade is 14.

John Polk

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$167,902

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $167,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,902
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,902
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

John Polk is a General Health Science at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $167,902. They are classified at grade 14.

Vanessa Hernandez

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$163,104

Sub-department: Science and Technology Directorate
Base pay: $163,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,104
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,104
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSFA
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Vanessa Hernandez is a General Health Science at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $163,104. They are classified at grade 14.

Barry Frasier

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$159,769

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $158,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,463
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,769
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,306
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Barry Frasier works as a General Health Science for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Barry earned $159,769 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Corinne Edds

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$158,306

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $158,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,306
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Hirata

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,306
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

At Department of Homeland Security, Corinne Edds serves as a General Health Science based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,306. They are classified at grade 14.

Katie Ballering

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$152,239

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $150,739
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,239
Pay grade: 14
Work city: North Oaks
Work state: Minnesota
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,739
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Duty Station Code: 275284123
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

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 $152,239. Their pay grade is 14.

Michael Grohman

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$148,937

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $148,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,937
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fort Worth
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,937
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,034
Duty Station Code: 482450439
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Michael Grohman works as a General Health Science for Department of Homeland Security based in Fort Worth, Texas. Michael earned $148,937 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Katherine Elkins

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$148,711

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $148,711
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,711
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Lofgren

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,711
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,028
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Katherine Elkins works as a General Health Science for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Katherine earned $148,711 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Margarita Flynn

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$145,286

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $145,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,286
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Milton
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,286
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $124,112
Duty Station Code: 122070113
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

At Department of Homeland Security, Margarita Flynn serves as a General Health Science based in Milton, Florida. Their 2025 pay totaled $145,286. They are classified at grade 14.

Cindy Castaneda

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$131,404

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $129,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,404
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,904
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,987
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

At Department of Homeland Security, Cindy Castaneda serves as a General Health Science based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,404. They are classified at grade 13.

Tracy Almanza

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$109,985

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $109,985
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,985
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Edinburg
Work state: Texas
Middle name: Wisdom

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,985
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,956
Duty Station Code: 482110215
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Tracy Almanza holds the role of General Health Science at Department of Homeland Security based in Edinburg, Texas. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,985. Their pay grade is 13.

Yuridia Orozco

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$109,985

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $109,985
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,985
Pay grade: 13
Work city: El Paso
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,985
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,956
Duty Station Code: 482190141
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Yuridia Orozco holds the role of General Health Science at Department of Homeland Security based in El Paso, Texas. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,985. Their pay grade is 13.

Larry Gingerich

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$100,050

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $99,550
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,050
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Saint Louis
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,550
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,938
Duty Station Code: 297080510
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601

Larry Gingerich works as a General Health Science for Department of Homeland Security based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Larry earned $100,050 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Kenneth Niedzwiecki

General Health Science/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$75,479

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $75,479
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,479
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Invalid
Work state: Invalid
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,479
Duty Station Code: *
Duty Station State: *
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0601
Pay Plan: General Schedule

Kenneth Niedzwiecki works as a General Health Science for Department of Homeland Security based in Invalid, Invalid. Kenneth earned $75,479 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.