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History

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

6 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $137,691, above the department median of $113,140.

Employees: 6
Total payroll: $860.1K
Role median: $137,691
Agency median: $113,140
Comparison: Above

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

History is held in 20 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Homeland Security, the median of $137,691 ranks #13 of 20.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$206,703 · 1

Department of Housing and Urban Development

$178,497 · 1

Department of Justice

$173,190 · 7

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

$171,672 · 2

Department of Health and Human Services

$168,990 · 8

Commission of Fine Arts

$155,736 · 1

Department of State

$155,509 · 48

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$146,366 · 3

Department of Veterans Affairs

$144,114 · 8

Department of Energy

$143,352 · 5

American Battle Monuments Commission

$138,024 · 3

Department of Transportation

$138,024 · 9

Median total compensation for the History 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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Zachary Wilske

History/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$172,700

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $172,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,700
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Camp Springs
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,700
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 240235033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170

Zachary Wilske is a History at Department of Homeland Security based in Camp Springs, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $172,700. They are classified at grade 14.

Mark Mollan

History/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$165,504

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $163,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,504
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,104
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170

Mark Mollan works as a History for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Mark earned $165,504 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

David Rosen

History/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$147,268

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $145,468
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,268
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Alameda
Work state: California
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,468
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 060010001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170

David Rosen holds the role of History at Department of Homeland Security based in Alameda, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,268. Their pay grade is 12.

Beth Crumley

History/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$128,113

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $126,313
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,113
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,313
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,306
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170

Beth Crumley is a History at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $128,113. They are classified at grade 12.

Katherine Hallgren

History/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$126,062

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $124,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,463
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,062
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Camp Springs
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,599
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,026
Duty Station Code: 240235033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170

Katherine Hallgren is a History at Department of Homeland Security based in Camp Springs, Maryland. 2025 total compensation came to $126,062. They are classified at grade 13.

William Thiesen

History/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$120,492

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $118,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,492
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $118,092
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170

William Thiesen holds the role of History at Department of Homeland Security based in Norfolk, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,492. Their pay grade is 12.