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

Job-title file

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

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

137 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $65,425, below the department median of $113,140.

Employees: 137
Total payroll: $9.1M
Role median: $65,425
Agency median: $113,140
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$35,873$92,531+

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

How total compensation varies among the 137 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

Secretary pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — about 1,706,790 people — is $47,540. Department of Homeland Security pays a median base salary of $65,417 for this role, 38% above that figure — about the 88th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Homeland Security sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$33,280

$38,830

$47,540

$58,000

$66,350

Department of Homeland Security median · $65,417

The bar is the range of annual wages for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 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 $65,425, 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)

Secretary is held in 41 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Homeland Security, the median of $65,425 ranks #33 of 41.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Presidio Trust

$122,921 · 7

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$112,668 · 17

Department of Treasury

$108,238 · 63

Adv Council on Historic Preservation

$104,832 · 1

Securities and Exchange Commission

$96,171 · 19

Court Services and Offender Supervision Agy

$91,815 · 1

Judicial Branch

$91,815 · 1

Architectl & Transportation Barrier Compliance Board

$90,898 · 1

National Science Foundation

$88,926 · 5

General Services Administration

$85,608 · 1

Railroad Retirement Board

$84,254 · 3

National Labor Relations Board

$83,886 · 33

Median total compensation for the Secretary 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

Secretary beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 27 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $64,214 ranks #6 of 27. See Secretary across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$135,666 · 63

Los Angeles County

$114,909 · 831

City of Los Angeles

$105,342 · 115

District of Columbia

$70,919 · 9

Ramsey County, Minnesota

$69,267 · 5

New York Public Authorities

$61,133 · 122

Johnson County, Kansas

$58,378 · 7

Vermont

$55,286 · 17

Median total compensation for comparable Secretary roles 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.

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
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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Deidra Sousa

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$95,169

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $95,169
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,169
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Alameda
Work state: California
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,169
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,033
Duty Station Code: 060010001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Deidra Sousa works as a Secretary for Department of Homeland Security based in Alameda, California. Deidra earned $95,169 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Arlene Montoya

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$93,814

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $90,814
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,814
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Oakland
Work state: California
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,814
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,057
Duty Station Code: 062480001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Arlene Montoya works as a Secretary for Department of Homeland Security based in Oakland, California. Arlene earned $93,814 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Aileen Hill

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$93,314

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $90,814
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,314
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Alameda
Work state: California
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,814
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,057
Duty Station Code: 060010001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 51
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Aileen Hill holds the role of Secretary at Department of Homeland Security based in Alameda, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,314. Their pay grade is 08.

Bridgett Bennett

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$92,226

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $90,814
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,412
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,226
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Alameda
Work state: California
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,814
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,057
Duty Station Code: 060010001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Bridgett Bennett is a Secretary at Department of Homeland Security based in Alameda, California. 2026 total compensation came to $92,226. They are classified at grade 08.

Jamie Belouskas

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$90,690

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $90,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,690
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,190
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Jamie Belouskas is a Secretary at Department of Homeland Security based in Seattle, Washington. 2026 total compensation came to $90,690. They are classified at grade 09.

Vanetta Huff

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$89,460

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $89,460
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,460
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,460
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,791
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Homeland Security, Vanetta Huff serves as a Secretary based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,460. They are classified at grade 09.

Bonnie Fogell

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$88,831

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $87,831
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,831
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Invalid
Work state: Invalid
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,831
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Duty Station Code: *
Duty Station State: *
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Homeland Security, Bonnie Fogell serves as a Secretary based in Invalid, Invalid. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,831. They are classified at grade 09.

Loretta Beene

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$88,657

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $86,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,499
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,657
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Alameda
Work state: California
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,158
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,875
Duty Station Code: 060010001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Homeland Security, Loretta Beene serves as a Secretary based in Alameda, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,657. They are classified at grade 08.

Sandrea Rickett

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$88,568

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $88,568
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,568
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Rosslyn
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,568
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,125
Duty Station Code: 512128013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Sandrea Rickett works as a Secretary for Department of Homeland Security based in Rosslyn, Virginia. Sandrea earned $88,568 in 2025. Their pay grade is 09.

Robin Randle Brown

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$88,552

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $88,552
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,552
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Boston
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,552
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,791
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Homeland Security, Robin Randle Brown serves as a Secretary based in Boston, Massachusetts. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,552. They are classified at grade 09.

Michele Johnson

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$87,669

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $87,669
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,669
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Cambridge
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: Anita

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,669
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,125
Duty Station Code: 250170017
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Homeland Security, Michele Johnson serves as a Secretary based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,669. They are classified at grade 09.

Margaret Anderson

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$85,734

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $83,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,615
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,734
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,119
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,057
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Margaret Anderson is a Secretary at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $85,734. They are classified at grade 08.

Cheryl Magers

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$83,119

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $83,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,119
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Emmitsburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,119
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,057
Duty Station Code: 240540021
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Cheryl Magers is a Secretary at Department of Homeland Security based in Emmitsburg, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $83,119. They are classified at grade 08.

Deborah Miller

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$83,055

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $83,055
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,055
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Cambridge
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,055
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,645
Duty Station Code: 250170017
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Deborah Miller holds the role of Secretary at Department of Homeland Security based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,055. Their pay grade is 09.

Josephine Quigtar

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$82,648

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $81,648
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,648
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,648
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,057
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Josephine Quigtar holds the role of Secretary at Department of Homeland Security based in Seattle, Washington. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,648. Their pay grade is 08.

Brandy Campbell

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$81,845

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $76,845
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,845
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Alameda
Work state: California
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,845
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,511
Duty Station Code: 060010001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Homeland Security, Brandy Campbell serves as a Secretary based in Alameda, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,845. They are classified at grade 08.

Stacey Steffen

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$80,988

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $80,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,988
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Emmitsburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,988
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,466
Duty Station Code: 240540021
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Stacey Steffen works as a Secretary for Department of Homeland Security based in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Stacey earned $80,988 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Amelia Ponce

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$79,575

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $78,175
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,575
Pay grade: 08
Work city: San Pedro
Work state: California
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,175
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,284
Duty Station Code: 063405037
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Amelia Ponce is a Secretary at Department of Homeland Security based in San Pedro, California. 2026 total compensation came to $79,575. They are classified at grade 08.

Gayle Christian Daniels

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$79,331

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $79,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,331
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Oakland
Work state: California
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,331
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,557
Duty Station Code: 062480001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 50
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Homeland Security, Gayle Christian Daniels serves as a Secretary based in Oakland, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $79,331. They are classified at grade 07.

Nathaniel Owens

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$77,845

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $76,845
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,845
Pay grade: 08
Work city: San Francisco
Work state: California
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,845
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,511
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Nathaniel Owens works as a Secretary for Department of Homeland Security based in San Francisco, California. Nathaniel earned $77,845 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Maureen Lum

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$77,340

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $75,840
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,340
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Honolulu
Work state: Hawaii
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,840
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,057
Duty Station Code: 152400003
Duty Station State: HI
Length of Service (Years): 44
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Maureen Lum works as a Secretary for Department of Homeland Security based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Maureen earned $77,340 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Amber Evans

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$77,157

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $73,908
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,249
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,157
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Cleveland
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,908
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,466
Duty Station Code: 391680035
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Amber Evans is a Secretary at Department of Homeland Security based in Cleveland, Ohio. 2026 total compensation came to $77,157. They are classified at grade 08.

John Keyes

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$76,728

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $71,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,728
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Boston
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $71,728
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,102
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

John Keyes holds the role of Secretary at Department of Homeland Security based in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,728. Their pay grade is 08.

Tammy Otoole

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$76,297

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $74,297
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,297
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Providence
Work state: Rhode Island
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,297
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,039
Duty Station Code: 440190007
Duty Station State: RI
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Tammy Otoole holds the role of Secretary at Department of Homeland Security based in Providence, Rhode Island. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,297. Their pay grade is 07.

Faisala Chowdry

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$76,059

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $75,059
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,059
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,059
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,039
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Faisala Chowdry holds the role of Secretary at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,059. Their pay grade is 07.

Julieta Castellanos

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$75,722

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $75,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,722
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Tustin
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,722
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $55,486
Duty Station Code: 063960059
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Julieta Castellanos holds the role of Secretary at Department of Homeland Security based in Tustin, California. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,722. Their pay grade is 07.

Cheryl Phelan

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$75,059

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $75,059
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,059
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Emmitsburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,059
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,039
Duty Station Code: 240540021
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Homeland Security, Cheryl Phelan serves as a Secretary based in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,059. They are classified at grade 07.

Tammy Harrison

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$74,944

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $69,944
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,944
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Elizabeth City
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: L

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,944
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,875
Duty Station Code: 371460139
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Tammy Harrison is a Secretary at Department of Homeland Security based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $74,944. They are classified at grade 08.

Eleanor Russo

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$74,797

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $74,297
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,797
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Buzzards Bay
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,297
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,039
Duty Station Code: 250160001
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Homeland Security, Eleanor Russo serves as a Secretary based in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,797. They are classified at grade 07.

Amy Moxley

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$74,595

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $74,595
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,595
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Emmitsburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,595
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $55,693
Duty Station Code: 240540021
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Amy Moxley is a Secretary at Department of Homeland Security based in Emmitsburg, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $74,595. They are classified at grade 08.

Eleanor Cody

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$74,546

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $73,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,546
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Alameda
Work state: California
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,796
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $50,428
Duty Station Code: 060010001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Eleanor Cody holds the role of Secretary at Department of Homeland Security based in Alameda, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,546. Their pay grade is 06.

Amy Donahue

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$74,474

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $73,724
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,474
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Elizabeth City
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,724
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,057
Duty Station Code: 371460139
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Amy Donahue holds the role of Secretary at Department of Homeland Security based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,474. Their pay grade is 08.

Jacqueline Wagerman

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$74,318

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $74,318
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,318
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Emmitsburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Ora

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,318
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $55,486
Duty Station Code: 240540021
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Homeland Security, Jacqueline Wagerman serves as a Secretary based in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,318. They are classified at grade 07.

Ling Landas

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$74,082

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $73,332
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,082
Pay grade: 09
Work city: New Bern
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,332
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,645
Duty Station Code: 373250049
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Homeland Security, Ling Landas serves as a Secretary based in New Bern, North Carolina. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,082. They are classified at grade 09.

Richard Carlson

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$74,063

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $73,563
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,063
Pay grade: 07
Work city: South Portland
Work state: Maine
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,563
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $55,486
Duty Station Code: 237600005
Duty Station State: ME
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Richard Carlson works as a Secretary for Department of Homeland Security based in South Portland, Maine. Richard earned $74,063 in 2025. Their pay grade is 07.

Bernice Hansen

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$73,441

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $73,441
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,441
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Juneau
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,441
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $55,486
Duty Station Code: 021130110
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Bernice Hansen works as a Secretary for Department of Homeland Security based in Juneau, Alaska. Bernice earned $73,441 in 2025. Their pay grade is 07.

Terri Justice

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$73,394

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $72,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,394
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Mobile
Work state: Alabama
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,644
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,057
Duty Station Code: 012100097
Duty Station State: AL
Length of Service (Years): 43
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Terri Justice holds the role of Secretary at Department of Homeland Security based in Mobile, Alabama. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,394. Their pay grade is 08.

Arabelle Patterson

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$72,810

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $72,310
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,810
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Miami
Work state: Florida
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,310
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,001
Duty Station Code: 122010086
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Arabelle Patterson is a Secretary at Department of Homeland Security based in Miami, Florida. 2026 total compensation came to $72,810. They are classified at grade 09.

Brandan Thomas

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$72,200

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $70,431
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,769
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,200
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,431
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,602
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Homeland Security, Brandan Thomas serves as a Secretary based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,200. They are classified at grade 07.

Robyn Downs

Secretary/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$72,116

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $72,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,116
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Juneau
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: Vl

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,116
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,485
Duty Station Code: 021130110
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Robyn Downs works as a Secretary for Department of Homeland Security based in Juneau, Alaska. Robyn earned $72,116 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.