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

Job-title file

Recreation Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

22 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $75,107, below the department median of $107,590.

Employees: 22
Total payroll: $1.7M
Role median: $75,107
Agency median: $107,590
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$123,883+

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How total compensation varies among the 22 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.

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

Recreation Specialist is held in 7 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Homeland Security, the median of $75,107 ranks #2 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Armed Forces Retirement Home

$79,808 · 5

Department of Veterans Affairs

$69,160 · 13

Department of Agriculture

$66,562 · 20

Department of Health and Human Services

$64,405 · 13

Department of Interior

$60,905 · 4

Department of Labor

$49,025 · 2

Median total compensation for the Recreation Specialist 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

Recreation Specialist beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 6 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $66,712 ranks #3 of 6. See Recreation Specialist across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$115,291 · 34

$72,088 · 169

$50,951 · 7

$43,453 · 224

$23,072 · 507

Median total compensation for comparable Recreation Specialistroles 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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Paula Springer

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$127,369

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $127,369
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,369
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Invalid
Work county: Invalid
Work state: Invalid

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,369
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: Invalid
Duty Station Code: *
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Paula Springer is a Recreation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Invalid, Invalid. 2024 total compensation came to $127,369. They are classified at grade 12.

Laurie Capp-Carter

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$119,068

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $119,068
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,068
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Alameda
Work county: Alameda
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,068
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Laurie Capp-Carter holds the role of Recreation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Alameda, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $119,068. Their pay grade is 12.

Sean Boone

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$105,262

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $105,262
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,262
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Cape May
Work county: Cape May
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,262
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 340530009
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Sean Boone serves as a Recreation Specialist based in Cape May, New Jersey. Their 2024 pay totaled $105,262. They are classified at grade 12.

Julia Bell

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$98,240

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $98,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,240
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,240
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Julia Bell works as a Recreation Specialist for Department of Homeland Security based in Boston, Massachusetts. Julia earned $98,240 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Brian Little

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$89,481

Sub-department: Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
Base pay: $89,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,481
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Glynco
Work county: Glynn
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,481
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 132394127
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Brian Little serves as a Recreation Specialist based in Glynco, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $89,481. They are classified at grade 11.

James Graddy

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$87,791

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $87,291
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,791
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,291
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

James Graddy holds the role of Recreation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Seattle, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,791. Their pay grade is 09.

Mark Bernard

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$83,027

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $83,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,027
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Miami Beach
Work county: Miami-Dade
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,027
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122020086
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mark Bernard works as a Recreation Specialist for Department of Homeland Security based in Miami Beach, Florida. Mark earned $83,027 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Krystal Kenshalo

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$82,456

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $81,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,456
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Kodiak
Work county: Kodiak Island
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 021340150
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Krystal Kenshalo holds the role of Recreation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Kodiak, Alaska. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,456. Their pay grade is 11.

Deirdre O'Brien

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$79,841

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $79,841
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,841
Pay grade: 09
Work city: New York - Richmond
Work county: Richmond
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,841
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,176
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170085
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Deirdre O'Brien works as a Recreation Specialist for Department of Homeland Security based in New York - Richmond, New York. Deirdre earned $79,841 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

William Hogge

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$78,476

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $78,476
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,476
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Yorktown
Work county: York
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,476
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512690199
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

William Hogge works as a Recreation Specialist for Department of Homeland Security based in Yorktown, Virginia. William earned $78,476 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Francisco Cruz

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$77,955

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $77,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,955
Pay grade: 09
Work city: San Juan
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,955
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: RQ0930000
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Francisco Cruz serves as a Recreation Specialist based in San Juan, No Data Reported. Their 2024 pay totaled $77,955. They are classified at grade 09.

Gabriel Agaman

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$72,259

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $72,259
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,259
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Buzzards Bay
Work county: Barnstable
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,259
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,754
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250160001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gabriel Agaman works as a Recreation Specialist for Department of Homeland Security based in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. Gabriel earned $72,259 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Derrik Magnuson

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$69,996

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $69,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,996
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Kodiak
Work county: Kodiak Island
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,996
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,043
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 021340150
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Derrik Magnuson is a Recreation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Kodiak, Alaska. 2024 total compensation came to $69,996. They are classified at grade 09.

Krystal Lynch

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$68,915

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $68,915
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,915
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Portsmouth
Work county: Portsmouth
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,915
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,176
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511970740
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Krystal Lynch is a Recreation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Portsmouth, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $68,915. They are classified at grade 09.

Ryan Wright

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$66,455

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $66,455
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,455
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Kodiak
Work county: Kodiak Island
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,455
Basic Pay (before locality): $50,360
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 021340150
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Ryan Wright serves as a Recreation Specialist based in Kodiak, Alaska. Their 2024 pay totaled $66,455. They are classified at grade 07.

Justin Clements

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$64,862

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $64,862
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,862
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Yorktown
Work county: York
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $64,862
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,754
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512690199
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Justin Clements holds the role of Recreation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Yorktown, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $64,862. Their pay grade is 09.

Dino Tarantino

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$64,628

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $64,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,628
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Portsmouth
Work county: Portsmouth
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $64,628
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,557
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511970740
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dino Tarantino holds the role of Recreation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Portsmouth, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $64,628. Their pay grade is 07.

Anita Rice

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$63,113

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $63,113
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,113
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Cape May
Work county: Cape May
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,113
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,096
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 340530009
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Anita Rice holds the role of Recreation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Cape May, New Jersey. In 2024, their total compensation was $63,113. Their pay grade is 06.

Martha Murray

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$61,314

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $61,314
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,314
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Yorktown
Work county: York
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,314
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,759
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512690199
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Martha Murray serves as a Recreation Specialist based in Yorktown, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $61,314. They are classified at grade 07.

Charles Hershman

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$59,656

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $59,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,656
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Yorktown
Work county: York
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,656
Basic Pay (before locality): $50,360
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512690199
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Charles Hershman holds the role of Recreation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Yorktown, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $59,656. Their pay grade is 07.

Lyle Phillips

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$59,071

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $59,071
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,071
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Kodiak
Work county: Kodiak Island
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,071
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,764
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 021340150
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lyle Phillips is a Recreation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Kodiak, Alaska. 2024 total compensation came to $59,071. They are classified at grade 07.

Michael Kim

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Honolulu
Work county: Honolulu
Work state: Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 152400003
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Kim works as a Recreation Specialist for Department of Homeland Security based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Michael earned $0 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.