Oceanography at Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal Government

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

2 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $159,527, above the department median of $113,140.

Employees: 2
Total payroll: $319.1K
Role median: $159,527
Agency median: $113,140
Comparison: Above

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

Oceanography is held in 6 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Homeland Security, the median of $159,527 ranks #3 of 6.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$195,560 · 8

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$187,093 · 13

Department of Commerce

$156,264 · 172

Environmental Protection Agency

$155,672 · 2

Department of Interior

$142,549 · 49

Median total compensation for the Oceanography 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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Maria Forbes

Oceanography/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$160,747

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $160,747
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,747
Pay grade: 14
Work state: Florida
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $160,747
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 120000086
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Maria Forbes works as a Oceanography for Department of Homeland Security based in Florida. Maria earned $160,747 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Alexis Denton

Oceanography/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$158,306

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $158,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,306
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,306
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Alexis Denton holds the role of Oceanography at Department of Homeland Security based in Suitland, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,306. Their pay grade is 14.