U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Homeland Security / Maintenance Mechanic

Job-title file

Maintenance Mechanic

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

262 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $76,833, below the department median of $107,590.

Employees: 262
Total payroll: $20.9M
Role median: $76,833
Agency median: $107,590
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$45,330$123,108+

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

How total compensation varies among the 262 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Maintenance Mechanic pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — about 1,529,700 people — is $49,590. Department of Homeland Security pays a median base salary of $76,833 for this role, 55% above that figure — about the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Homeland Security sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$35,350

$40,840

$49,590

$62,620

$77,180

Department of Homeland Security median · $76,833

The bar is the range of annual wages for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Homeland Security’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Homeland Security is $76,833, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

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

Maintenance Mechanic is held in 17 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Homeland Security, the median of $76,833 ranks #5 of 17.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Energy

$101,164 · 10

Presidio Trust

$84,813 · 5

Smithsonian Institution

$79,035 · 63

Department of Commerce

$77,199 · 46

Department of Treasury

$74,739 · 23

Social Security Administration

$74,276 · 11

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum

$73,254 · 1

Department of Transportation

$72,534 · 78

General Services Administration

$70,916 · 3

Department of Health and Human Services

$70,499 · 428

Government Printing Office

$67,597 · 2

Department of Veterans Affairs

$67,577 · 1,869

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

Compare jurisdictions

Maintenance Mechanic beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 11 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $65,657 ranks #4 of 11. See Maintenance Mechanic across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$100,292 · 12

$90,896 · 15

$70,771 · 401

$61,547 · 115

New York Public Authorities

$60,736 · 10

Maine

$52,143 · 34

City of Baltimore

$50,202 · 44

Florida

$39,733 · 273

Median total compensation for comparable Maintenance Mechanicroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Joey Davis

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$84,168

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $83,918
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,168
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Buzzards Bay
Work county: Barnstable
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,918
Basic Pay (before locality): $83,918
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250160001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

Joey Davis is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. 2024 total compensation came to $84,168. They are classified at grade 09.

Bradford Gardiner

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$83,918

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $83,918
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,918
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Buzzards Bay
Work county: Barnstable
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,918
Basic Pay (before locality): $83,918
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250160001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

Bradford Gardiner is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. 2024 total compensation came to $83,918. They are classified at grade 09.

Bruce Miller

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$83,730

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $83,730
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,730
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Cape May
Work county: Cape May
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,730
Basic Pay (before locality): $83,730
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 340530009
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WD

Bruce Miller works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Homeland Security based in Cape May, New Jersey. Bruce earned $83,730 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Christopher Myers

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$83,167

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $83,167
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,167
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Atlantic Beach
Work county: Duval
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,167
Basic Pay (before locality): $83,167
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 120110031
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Christopher Myers holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Atlantic Beach, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $83,167. Their pay grade is 10.

Shawn Hodson

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$83,167

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $83,167
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,167
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Round Hill
Work county: Loudoun
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,167
Basic Pay (before locality): $83,167
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Shawn Hodson works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. Shawn earned $83,167 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Troy Vancleave

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$82,603

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $82,603
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,603
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Cape May
Work county: Cape May
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,603
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,603
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 340530009
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

Troy Vancleave is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Cape May, New Jersey. 2024 total compensation came to $82,603. They are classified at grade 10.

Warren Randolph

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$82,165

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $82,165
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,165
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Barnstable
Work county: Barnstable
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,165
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,165
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250075001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Warren Randolph holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Barnstable, Massachusetts. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,165. Their pay grade is 09.

Daniel Ferdinand

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$82,165

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $82,165
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,165
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,165
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,165
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Daniel Ferdinand holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,165. Their pay grade is 09.

David Fusconi

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$82,165

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $82,165
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,165
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Barnstable
Work county: Barnstable
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,165
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,165
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250075001
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

David Fusconi works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Homeland Security based in Barnstable, Massachusetts. David earned $82,165 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

William Brown

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$81,936

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $81,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,936
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Round Hill
Work county: Loudoun
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,936
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,936
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

William Brown holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $81,936. Their pay grade is 10.

Dennis Darr

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$81,936

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $81,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,936
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Round Hill
Work county: Loudoun
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,936
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,936
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Dennis Darr holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $81,936. Their pay grade is 10.

Steven Hayes

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$81,936

Sub-department: Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
Base pay: $81,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,936
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Cheltenham
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,936
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,936
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240285033
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Steven Hayes works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Homeland Security based in Cheltenham, Maryland. Steven earned $81,936 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.

Andrew Coffelt

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$81,936

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $81,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,936
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Round Hill
Work county: Loudoun
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,936
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,936
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Andrew Coffelt works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. Andrew earned $81,936 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.

Berkley Williams

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$81,936

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $81,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,936
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Round Hill
Work county: Loudoun
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,936
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,936
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Berkley Williams holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $81,936. Their pay grade is 10.

Roberto Medina

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$81,936

Sub-department: Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
Base pay: $81,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,936
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Cheltenham
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,936
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,936
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240285033
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Homeland Security, Roberto Medina serves as a Maintenance Mechanic based in Cheltenham, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $81,936. They are classified at grade 10.

Joseph Lomedico

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$81,748

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $81,748
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,748
Pay grade: 09
Work city: New York - Richmond
Work county: Richmond
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,748
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170085
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

At Department of Homeland Security, Joseph Lomedico serves as a Maintenance Mechanic based in New York - Richmond, New York. Their 2024 pay totaled $81,748. They are classified at grade 09.

Eric Byrum

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$81,101

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $81,101
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,101
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Norfolk
Work county: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,101
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,101
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WD

Eric Byrum works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Homeland Security based in Norfolk, Virginia. Eric earned $81,101 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Guy Brunell

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$81,037

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $80,537
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,037
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Atlantic Beach
Work county: Carteret
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,537
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,537
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 370200031
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

Guy Brunell is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. 2024 total compensation came to $81,037. They are classified at grade 10.

Justin Austin

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$80,663

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $80,663
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,663
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Mobile
Work county: Mobile
Work state: Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,663
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,663
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 012100097
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

At Department of Homeland Security, Justin Austin serves as a Maintenance Mechanic based in Mobile, Alabama. Their 2024 pay totaled $80,663. They are classified at grade 09.

Brian Sokel

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$80,412

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $80,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,412
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Round Hill
Work county: Loudoun
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,412
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,412
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

Brian Sokel works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. Brian earned $80,412 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.