U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Homeland Security / Public Affairs

Job-title file

Public Affairs at Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal Government

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

533 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $117,686, above the department median of $113,140.

Employees: 533
Total payroll: $64.1M
Role median: $117,686
Agency median: $113,140
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$56,954$190,436+

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

How total compensation varies among the 533 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

Public Affairs pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Public Relations Specialists — about 283,380 people — is $74,750. Department of Homeland Security pays a median base salary of $117,477 for this role, 57% above that figure — about the 82nd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Homeland Security sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$44,110

$56,260

$74,750

$100,370

$135,150

Department of Homeland Security median · $117,477

The bar is the range of annual wages for Public Relations Specialists 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 $117,686, 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)

Public Affairs is held in 80 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Homeland Security, the median of $117,686 ranks #63 of 80.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$239,549 · 7

Fed Retirement Thrift Investment Board

$227,900 · 3

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$207,137 · 8

Securities and Exchange Commission

$206,213 · 9

Federal Reserve System

$198,403 · 13

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$197,918 · 1

Merit Systems Protection Board

$197,200 · 1

Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight

$193,850 · 1

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$193,190 · 17

Office of Special Counsel

$191,900 · 1

Federal Trade Commission

$189,093 · 11

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$187,308 · 8

Median total compensation for the Public Affairs 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
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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Amelia Roberson

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$217,116

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $217,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $217,116
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $217,116
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $217,116
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Amelia Roberson works as a Public Affairs for Department of Homeland Security based in Springfield, Virginia. Amelia earned $217,116 in 2026. Their pay grade is 02.

Jennifer Plozai

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$208,115

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $208,115
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,115
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $208,115
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $208,115
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Jennifer Plozai works as a Public Affairs for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jennifer earned $208,115 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

Michael Simons

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$205,353

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $205,353
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $205,353
Pay grade: K
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $205,353
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Michael Simons holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Homeland Security based in Springfield, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $205,353. Their pay grade is K.

Juan Torres

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$205,353

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $205,353
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $205,353
Pay grade: K
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $205,353
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Juan Torres works as a Public Affairs for Department of Homeland Security based in Springfield, Virginia. Juan earned $205,353 in 2026. Their pay grade is K.

Amanda Pennel

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$205,200

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $205,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

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): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Amanda Pennel is a Public Affairs at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $205,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Casey De Shong

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Oakland
Work state: California
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 062480001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Casey De Shong holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Homeland Security based in Oakland, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 14.

Daniel Allen

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Daniel Allen is a Public Affairs at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Marty Bahamonde

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Jose

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $158,501
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Homeland Security, Marty Bahamonde serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Matthew Behnke

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $150,159
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Matthew Behnke holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $195,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Alexa Lopez

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $191,900
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Alexa Lopez is a Public Affairs at Department of Homeland Security based in Springfield, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 01.

Katherine Tichacek

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$191,218

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $190,779
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $439
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,218
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Newark
Work state: New Jersey
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,779
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 342130013
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Katherine Tichacek is a Public Affairs at Department of Homeland Security based in Newark, New Jersey. 2025 total compensation came to $191,218. They are classified at grade 14.

Sheldon Smith

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$189,996

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $189,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,996
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Burkeville
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Scot

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,996
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Duty Station Code: 510380135
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Sheldon Smith is a Public Affairs at Department of Homeland Security based in Burkeville, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $189,996. They are classified at grade 15.

Kiesha Miller

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$189,093

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Homeland Security, Kiesha Miller serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,093. They are classified at grade 14.

Keith Jones

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$188,352

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $188,352
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,352
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Denton
Work state: Texas
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,352
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $148,010
Duty Station Code: 481840121
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Keith Jones works as a Public Affairs for Department of Homeland Security based in Denton, Texas. Keith earned $188,352 in 2026. Their pay grade is 05.

Patricia Crager

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$187,742

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $187,742
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,742
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Atlanta
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: Lea

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,742
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Patricia Crager is a Public Affairs at Department of Homeland Security based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2026 total compensation came to $187,742. They are classified at grade 15.

Noel Boxer

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$187,100

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $187,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,100
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,100
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,683
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Homeland Security, Noel Boxer serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $187,100. They are classified at grade 04.

Andrij Szul

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: J
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Andrij Szul works as a Public Affairs for Department of Homeland Security based in Springfield, Virginia. Andrij earned $187,093 in 2026. Their pay grade is J.

Victor De Leon

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$185,387

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $184,363
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,024
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,387
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $184,363
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $137,646
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Homeland Security, Victor De Leon serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $185,387. They are classified at grade 15.

Lisa Farbstein

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: J
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Lisa Farbstein is a Public Affairs at Department of Homeland Security based in Springfield, Virginia. 2025 total compensation came to $185,234. They are classified at grade J.

Zachary Kittrie

Public Affairs/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: M

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): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Zachary Kittrie is a Public Affairs at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $185,234. They are classified at grade 14.

Marci Mccarthy

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Baer

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Marci Mccarthy holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Homeland Security based in Arlington, Virginia. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,234. Their pay grade is 14.

Matthew Bourke

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$185,063

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $184,363
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,063
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Camp Springs
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: David

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $184,363
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $137,646
Duty Station Code: 240235033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Matthew Bourke holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Homeland Security based in Camp Springs, Maryland. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,063. Their pay grade is 15.

Sarah Rodriguez

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$184,966

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,966
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Homeland Security, Sarah Rodriguez serves as a Public Affairs based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $184,966. They are classified at grade 14.

Colin Phillips

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$184,811

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $182,811
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,811
Pay grade: J
Work city: New Windsor
Work state: New York
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,811
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 364130071
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Colin Phillips holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Homeland Security based in New Windsor, New York. In 2026, their total compensation was $184,811. Their pay grade is J.

Kirk Hanlin

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$183,009

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $183,009
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,009
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $183,009
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,636
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Kirk Hanlin is a Public Affairs at Department of Homeland Security based in Arlington, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $183,009. They are classified at grade 04.

Susanna Markingstockl

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$182,295

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,295
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Susanna Markingstockl is a Public Affairs at Department of Homeland Security based in Springfield, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $182,295. They are classified at grade 14.

David Fitz

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$182,295

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,295
Pay grade: J
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

David Fitz works as a Public Affairs for Department of Homeland Security based in Springfield, Virginia. David earned $182,295 in 2026. Their pay grade is J.

Daniel Llargues

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$182,295

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,295
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Daniel Llargues holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $182,295. Their pay grade is 14.

Lorie Dankers

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$181,956

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $181,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,956
Pay grade: J
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: Jean

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,956
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Lorie Dankers holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Homeland Security based in Seattle, Washington. In 2025, their total compensation was $181,956. Their pay grade is J.

Brandi Richard Thompson

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$181,626

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $181,626
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,626
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Oakland
Work state: California
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,626
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $124,112
Duty Station Code: 062480001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Homeland Security, Brandi Richard Thompson serves as a Public Affairs based in Oakland, California. Their 2025 pay totaled $181,626. They are classified at grade 14.

Megan Floyd

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$181,453

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $181,453
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,453
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,453
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,023
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Megan Floyd is a Public Affairs at Department of Homeland Security based in Lakewood, Colorado. 2026 total compensation came to $181,453. They are classified at grade 15.

Daniel Shulman

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$180,974

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $180,974
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,974
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Chicago
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,974
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Homeland Security, Daniel Shulman serves as a Public Affairs based in Chicago, Illinois. Their 2025 pay totaled $180,974. They are classified at grade 14.

Claire Nicholson

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$180,850

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $180,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,850
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Los Angeles
Work state: California
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,850
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 061980037
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Homeland Security, Claire Nicholson serves as a Public Affairs based in Los Angeles, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $180,850. They are classified at grade 14.

Victoria Palmer

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$180,565

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $180,565
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,565
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Camp Springs
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,565
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $134,810
Duty Station Code: 240235033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Victoria Palmer is a Public Affairs at Department of Homeland Security based in Camp Springs, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $180,565. They are classified at grade 15.

Mary Dunne

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$180,497

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $177,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,497
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,497
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Mary Dunne holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $180,497. Their pay grade is 14.

Paula Grenier

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$180,444

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $180,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,444
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Boston
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,444
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Homeland Security, Paula Grenier serves as a Public Affairs based in Boston, Massachusetts. Their 2026 pay totaled $180,444. They are classified at grade 14.

Susanna Marking-Stockl

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$180,043

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $175,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,308
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,043
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $175,735
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,204
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Susanna Marking-Stockl holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Homeland Security based in Springfield, Virginia. In 2025, their total compensation was $180,043. Their pay grade is 14.

Corey Demuro

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$179,326

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $179,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,326
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,326
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,023
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Corey Demuro holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Homeland Security based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 2026, their total compensation was $179,326. Their pay grade is 15.

Starlesha Washington

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$178,776

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $178,776
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,776
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $178,776
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $133,475
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Starlesha Washington holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Homeland Security based in Springfield, Virginia. In 2025, their total compensation was $178,776. Their pay grade is 15.

Christina St Clair

Public Affairs/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$177,700

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $172,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,700
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,700
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Christina St Clair holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $177,700. Their pay grade is 14.