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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Jorge Taylor

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$95,647

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $95,647
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,647
Pay grade: 11
Work city: New York - Richmond
Work county: Richmond
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,647
Basic Pay (before locality): $95,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170085
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Jorge Taylor holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in New York - Richmond, New York. In 2024, their total compensation was $95,647. Their pay grade is 11.

Brian English

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$95,562

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $94,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,562
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Ketchikan
Work county: Ketchikan Gateway
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,812
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,812
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 021250130
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Brian English is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Ketchikan, Alaska. 2024 total compensation came to $95,562. They are classified at grade 09.

Stacy Moore

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$95,439

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $95,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,439
Pay grade: 08
Work city: New Orleans
Work county: Orleans
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,439
Basic Pay (before locality): $95,439
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221690071
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WD

At Department of Homeland Security, Stacy Moore serves as a Maintenance Mechanic based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Their 2024 pay totaled $95,439. They are classified at grade 08.

David Pearce

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$95,251

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $95,251
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,251
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Sault Ste Marie
Work county: Chippewa
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,251
Basic Pay (before locality): $95,251
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 264480033
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

David Pearce is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. 2024 total compensation came to $95,251. They are classified at grade 11.

Gabriel Diaz

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$94,625

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $94,625
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,625
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Norfolk
Work county: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,625
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,625
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WD

Gabriel Diaz is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Norfolk, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $94,625. They are classified at grade 08.

Michael Barclift

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$94,625

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $94,625
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,625
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Elizabeth City
Work county: Pasquotank
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,625
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,625
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 371460139
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WD

Michael Barclift is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. 2024 total compensation came to $94,625. They are classified at grade 08.

Carl Boothe

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$94,625

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $94,625
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,625
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Portsmouth
Work county: Portsmouth
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,625
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,625
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511970740
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WD

Carl Boothe is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Portsmouth, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $94,625. They are classified at grade 08.

Chris Meads

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$94,625

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $94,625
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,625
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Elizabeth City
Work county: Pasquotank
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,625
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,625
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 371460139
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Chris Meads is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. 2024 total compensation came to $94,625. They are classified at grade 10.

Frank Itak

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$94,145

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $94,145
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,145
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Cape May
Work county: Cape May
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,145
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,145
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 340530009
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Frank Itak is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Cape May, New Jersey. 2024 total compensation came to $94,145. They are classified at grade 10.

Patrick Gonzales

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$93,978

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $93,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,978
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Portsmouth
Work county: Portsmouth
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,978
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,978
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511970740
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Patrick Gonzales holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Portsmouth, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $93,978. Their pay grade is 11.

Justin Vanderhei

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$93,456

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $93,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,456
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Ketchikan
Work county: Ketchikan Gateway
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,456
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,456
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 021250130
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Justin Vanderhei is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Ketchikan, Alaska. 2024 total compensation came to $93,456. They are classified at grade 10.

Dustin Shull

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$93,456

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $93,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,456
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Ketchikan
Work county: Ketchikan Gateway
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,456
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,456
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 021250130
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Dustin Shull is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Ketchikan, Alaska. 2024 total compensation came to $93,456. They are classified at grade 10.

Christopher Matthews

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$93,393

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $93,393
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,393
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Miami
Work county: Miami-Dade
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,393
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,393
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122010086
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Christopher Matthews is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Miami, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $93,393. They are classified at grade 11.

Randy Brantley

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$93,313

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $92,913
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,313
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Petaluma
Work county: Sonoma
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,913
Basic Pay (before locality): $92,913
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062740097
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Randy Brantley works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Homeland Security based in Petaluma, California. Randy earned $93,313 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.

Christopher Collins

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$93,163

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $92,913
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,163
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Petaluma
Work county: Sonoma
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,913
Basic Pay (before locality): $92,913
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062740097
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Christopher Collins works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Homeland Security based in Petaluma, California. Christopher earned $93,163 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.

Daniel Standley

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$93,163

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $92,913
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,163
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Petaluma
Work county: Sonoma
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,913
Basic Pay (before locality): $92,913
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062740097
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Homeland Security, Daniel Standley serves as a Maintenance Mechanic based in Petaluma, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,163. They are classified at grade 10.

Vance Shaylor

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$92,391

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $92,391
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,391
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Galveston
Work county: Galveston
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,391
Basic Pay (before locality): $92,391
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482570167
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Vance Shaylor is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Galveston, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $92,391. They are classified at grade 11.