U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Homeland Security / Industrial Hygiene

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Industrial Hygiene at Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal Government

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

17 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $156,737, above the department median of $113,140.

Employees: 17
Total payroll: $2.6M
Role median: $156,737
Agency median: $113,140
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$124,344$194,187+

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

How total compensation varies among the 17 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)

Industrial Hygiene is held in 20 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Homeland Security, the median of $156,737 ranks #4 of 20.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Commerce

$185,340 · 7

Department of Transportation

$162,005 · 12

Department of State

$156,746 · 26

Smithsonian Institution

$147,456 · 8

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$144,713 · 22

Social Security Administration

$142,084 · 12

Department of Justice

$141,557 · 1

Department of Energy

$139,185 · 36

Environmental Protection Agency

$135,964 · 37

General Services Administration

$135,293 · 26

Department of Health and Human Services

$130,472 · 71

Department of Agriculture

$129,556 · 11

Median total compensation for the Industrial Hygiene 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

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Penelope Pietrowski

Industrial Hygiene/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$198,400

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,400
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

Penelope Pietrowski is a Industrial Hygiene at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $198,400. They are classified at grade 15.

Jeffery Pennington

Industrial Hygiene/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

At Department of Homeland Security, Jeffery Pennington serves as a Industrial Hygiene based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $185,234. They are classified at grade 14.

Hernando Perez

Industrial Hygiene/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$182,811

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $182,811
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,811
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Cranbury
Work state: New Jersey
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,811
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 340704023
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

Hernando Perez works as a Industrial Hygiene for Department of Homeland Security based in Cranbury, New Jersey. Hernando earned $182,811 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Mark Schneider

Industrial Hygiene/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$175,735

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $175,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,735
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Edward

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $175,735
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,204
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

At Department of Homeland Security, Mark Schneider serves as a Industrial Hygiene based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $175,735. They are classified at grade 14.

Mark Isenstein

Industrial Hygiene/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$169,544

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $168,544
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,544
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Novato
Work state: California
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $168,544
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,173
Duty Station Code: 062460041
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

At Department of Homeland Security, Mark Isenstein serves as a Industrial Hygiene based in Novato, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $169,544. They are classified at grade 13.

Wenjun Wang

Industrial Hygiene/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

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): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

Wenjun Wang holds the role of Industrial Hygiene at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $163,104. Their pay grade is 14.

Carolyn Onye

Industrial Hygiene/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$160,244

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $158,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,922
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,244
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,322
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

At Department of Homeland Security, Carolyn Onye serves as a Industrial Hygiene based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $160,244. They are classified at grade 13.

Banafsheh Sadeghi

Industrial Hygiene/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$159,716

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $159,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,716
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Aliso Viejo
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,716
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,034
Duty Station Code: 060029059
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

At Department of Homeland Security, Banafsheh Sadeghi serves as a Industrial Hygiene based in Aliso Viejo, California. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,716. They are classified at grade 13.

Wen-Jun Wang

Industrial Hygiene/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$156,737

Sub-department: Science and Technology Directorate
Base pay: $156,737
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,737
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,737
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSFA
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,020
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

Wen-Jun Wang works as a Industrial Hygiene for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Wen-Jun earned $156,737 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

William Dewald

Industrial Hygiene/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$155,700

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $154,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,700
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fort Dix
Work state: New Jersey
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,700
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,142
Duty Station Code: 341052005
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

At Department of Homeland Security, William Dewald serves as a Industrial Hygiene based in Fort Dix, New Jersey. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,700. They are classified at grade 13.

Kenneth Pounds

Industrial Hygiene/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$143,870

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $138,370
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,870
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Mobile
Work state: Alabama
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,370
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 012100097
Duty Station State: AL
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

Kenneth Pounds is a Industrial Hygiene at Department of Homeland Security based in Mobile, Alabama. 2026 total compensation came to $143,870. They are classified at grade 13.

Frederick Morgan

Industrial Hygiene/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$143,584

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $142,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,584
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Glen Burnie
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,084
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 240673003
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

Frederick Morgan works as a Industrial Hygiene for Department of Homeland Security based in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Frederick earned $143,584 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Eric Johnson

Industrial Hygiene/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$138,370

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $138,370
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,370
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Orlando
Work state: Florida
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,370
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 122360095
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

Eric Johnson is a Industrial Hygiene at Department of Homeland Security based in Orlando, Florida. 2026 total compensation came to $138,370. They are classified at grade 13.

Emile Benard

Industrial Hygiene/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$133,725

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $133,225
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,725
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Hampton
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,225
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,142
Duty Station Code: 511180650
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

Emile Benard holds the role of Industrial Hygiene at Department of Homeland Security based in Hampton, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,725. Their pay grade is 13.

Mark Wong Chen

Industrial Hygiene/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$127,127

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,127
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

Mark Wong Chen works as a Industrial Hygiene for Department of Homeland Security based in Springfield, Virginia. Mark earned $127,127 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Glenn Ingle

Industrial Hygiene/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$125,429

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $125,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,429
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Anniston
Work state: Alabama
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,429
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 010100015
Duty Station State: AL
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

Glenn Ingle is a Industrial Hygiene at Department of Homeland Security based in Anniston, Alabama. 2026 total compensation came to $125,429. They are classified at grade 13.

Dave Erezo

Industrial Hygiene/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$124,344

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $122,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,922
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,344
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,422
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

Dave Erezo is a Industrial Hygiene at Department of Homeland Security based in Norfolk, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $124,344. They are classified at grade 13.