U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Homeland Security / Recreation Aid and Assistant

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Recreation Aid and Assistant at Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal Government

Provide administrative support — record-keeping, scheduling, correspondence, and customer service.

11 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $49,906, below the department median of $113,140.

Employees: 11
Total payroll: $521.3K
Role median: $49,906
Agency median: $113,140
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$250$64,445+

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How total compensation varies among the 11 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)

Recreation Aid and Assistant is held in 5 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Homeland Security, the median of $49,906 ranks #3 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Veterans Affairs

$53,509 · 176

Armed Forces Retirement Home

$52,957 · 1

Department of Agriculture

$47,525 · 29

Department of Interior

$43,636 · 268

Median total compensation for the Recreation Aid and Assistant 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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Mitchell Weathers

Recreation Aid and Assistant/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$64,792

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $64,792
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,792
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Otis Air National Guard Base, Falmouth
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $64,792
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,096
Duty Station Code: 250975001
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0189

Mitchell Weathers holds the role of Recreation Aid and Assistant at Department of Homeland Security based in Otis Air National Guard Base, Falmouth, Massachusetts. In 2024, their total compensation was $64,792. Their pay grade is 06.

Karen Torgesen

Recreation Aid and Assistant/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$63,057

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $63,057
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,057
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Petaluma
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,057
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,365
Duty Station Code: 062740097
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0189

Karen Torgesen is a Recreation Aid and Assistant at Department of Homeland Security based in Petaluma, California. 2024 total compensation came to $63,057. They are classified at grade 07.

Kyle Faxon

Recreation Aid and Assistant/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$59,908

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $59,908
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,908
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Yorktown
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,908
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $50,428
Duty Station Code: 512690199
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0189

Kyle Faxon holds the role of Recreation Aid and Assistant at Department of Homeland Security based in Yorktown, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,908. Their pay grade is 06.

Melissa Ramos

Recreation Aid and Assistant/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$59,363

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $58,863
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,363
Pay grade: 06
Work city: New York - Richmond
Work state: New York
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,863
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,670
Duty Station Code: 364170085
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0189

Melissa Ramos holds the role of Recreation Aid and Assistant at Department of Homeland Security based in New York - Richmond, New York. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,363. Their pay grade is 06.

Aquavious Samuels

Recreation Aid and Assistant/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$56,726

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $56,726
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,726
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $56,726
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,365
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0189

Aquavious Samuels holds the role of Recreation Aid and Assistant at Department of Homeland Security based in Seattle, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $56,726. Their pay grade is 07.

Daryl Pridgen

Recreation Aid and Assistant/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$49,906

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $49,156
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,906
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Yorktown
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,156
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,377
Duty Station Code: 512690199
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0189

At Department of Homeland Security, Daryl Pridgen serves as a Recreation Aid and Assistant based in Yorktown, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,906. They are classified at grade 06.

Christopher Heller

Recreation Aid and Assistant/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$47,273

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $47,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,273
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Invalid
Work state: Invalid
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,023
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $35,602
Duty Station Code: *
Duty Station State: *
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0189

Christopher Heller works as a Recreation Aid and Assistant for Department of Homeland Security based in Invalid, Invalid. Christopher earned $47,273 in 2025. Their pay grade is 05.

Bruce Cobb

Recreation Aid and Assistant/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$45,239

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $45,239
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,239
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Invalid
Work state: Invalid
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $45,239
Duty Station Code: *
Duty Station State: *
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0189
Pay Plan: General Schedule

Bruce Cobb works as a Recreation Aid and Assistant for Department of Homeland Security based in Invalid, Invalid. Bruce earned $45,239 in 2026. Their pay grade is 05.

Tyler Moore

Recreation Aid and Assistant/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$39,439

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $39,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,439
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Invalid
Work state: Invalid
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $39,439
Duty Station Code: *
Duty Station State: *
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0189
Pay Plan: General Schedule

Tyler Moore is a Recreation Aid and Assistant at Department of Homeland Security based in Invalid, Invalid. 2026 total compensation came to $39,439. They are classified at grade 05.

Erich Klingner

Recreation Aid and Assistant/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$35,373

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $35,373
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,373
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Aguadilla
Work state: No Data Reported
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $35,373
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Duty Station Code: RQ0030000
Duty Station State: NDR
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0189

Erich Klingner works as a Recreation Aid and Assistant for Department of Homeland Security based in Aguadilla, No Data Reported. Erich earned $35,373 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

William Hendriks

Recreation Aid and Assistant/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$250

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $250
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Invalid
Work state: Invalid
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Duty Station Code: *
Duty Station State: *
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0189
Pay Plan: General Schedule
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, William Hendriks serves as a Recreation Aid and Assistant based in Invalid, Invalid. Their 2025 pay totaled $250. They are classified at grade 07.