U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Homeland Security / Technical Writing and Editing

Job-title file

Technical Writing and Editing

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

16 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $112,328, above the department median of $107,590.

Employees: 16
Total payroll: $1.8M
Role median: $112,328
Agency median: $107,590
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$61,593$169,605+

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

How total compensation varies among the 16 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)

Technical Writing and Editing is held in 26 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Homeland Security, the median of $112,328 ranks #20 of 26.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$243,197 · 2

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$179,057 · 3

General Services Administration

$157,934 · 1

National Science Foundation

$155,067 · 4

Department of Energy

$151,736 · 8

Railroad Retirement Board

$150,075 · 1

Smithsonian Institution

$148,689 · 5

United States Agency for International Development

$145,489 · 1

National Transportation Safety Board

$144,042 · 23

Department of State

$137,624 · 9

Dfc

$134,435 · 1

Department of Health and Human Services

$134,064 · 150

Median total compensation for the Technical Writing and Editing 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 408
Accounting Technician 266
Administrative Officer 134
Aircraft Mechanic 127
Auditing 306
Budget Analysis 462
Civil Engineering 199
Civil Rights Analysis 98
Construction Analyst 126
Contracting 1,236
DHS Cybersecurity Specialist (For DHS Use Only) 180
Economist 102
Education and Vocational Training 92
Electrician 105
Emergency Management Specialist 10,736
Engineering Technical 91
Environmental Protection Specialist 882
Equal Employment Opportunity 147
Equipment Facilities, and Services 125
Equipment Services 118
Financial Administration and Program 933
Fire Protection and Prevention 101
General Attorney 1,189
General Business and Industry 310
General Engineering 423
General Legal and Kindred Administration 335
Government Information Specialist 338
Grants Management 408
Human Resources Assistance 200
Human Resources Management 1,693
Information Technology Management 4,531
Instructional Systems 151
Inventory Management 185
Language Specialist 90
Legal Instruments Examining 272
Logistics Management 600
Maintenance Mechanic 262
Management and Program Analysis 7,363
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 395
Marine Machinery Mechanic 97
Materials Handler 143
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 7,297
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 583
Operations Research 167
Painting 108
Paralegal Specialist 116
Program Management 1,075
Public Affairs 436
Safety and Occupational Health Management 186
Secretary 119
Security Administration 1,385
Security Clerical and Assistance 1,013
Social Science 137
Statistics 90
Supply Clerical and Technician 100
Supply Program Management 826
Telecommunications 404
Training Instruction 773
Transportation Operations 189
Transportation Specialist 162

Record list

Employees with this title

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Zoya Fansler

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$176,570

Sub-department: Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,570
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Zoya Fansler holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Arlington, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $176,570. Their pay grade is 14.

Kerry Freese

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Woodbridge
Work county: Prince William
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512665153
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kerry Freese is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Woodbridge, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Robyn Johnson

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$145,489

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,489
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robyn Johnson is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $145,489. They are classified at grade 13.

Laura Robb

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$144,042

Sub-department: Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security
Base pay: $144,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,042
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Laura Robb works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Homeland Security based in Arlington, Virginia. Laura earned $144,042 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Willard Holbrook

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$130,988

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $130,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,988
Pay grade: 13
Work city: New Orleans
Work county: Orleans
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,988
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221690071
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Willard Holbrook is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in New Orleans, Louisiana. 2024 total compensation came to $130,988. They are classified at grade 13.

Richard Infantino

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Glen Burnie
Work county: Anne Arundel
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240673003
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Richard Infantino works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Homeland Security based in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Richard earned $129,759 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Joshua Dombroskie

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Glen Burnie
Work county: Anne Arundel
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240673003
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joshua Dombroskie holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Glen Burnie, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $129,759. Their pay grade is 13.

Goldie Forbes

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$118,844

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $118,844
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,844
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Elizabeth City
Work county: Pasquotank
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $118,844
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 371460139
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Goldie Forbes is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. 2024 total compensation came to $118,844. They are classified at grade 13.

Ashley Wall

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$105,812

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $105,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,812
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Winchester
Work county: Winchester
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,812
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512640840
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): IC

At Department of Homeland Security, Ashley Wall serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Winchester, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $105,812. They are classified at grade 12.

Isabel Velez

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Isabel Velez works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Homeland Security based in Arlington, Virginia. Isabel earned $99,200 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Michael Mihaly

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$91,122

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $91,122
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,122
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Norfolk
Work county: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,122
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Mihaly works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Homeland Security based in Norfolk, Virginia. Michael earned $91,122 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

David Allen

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$87,062

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $87,062
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,062
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Mobile
Work county: Mobile
Work state: Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,062
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,527
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 012100097
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, David Allen serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Mobile, Alabama. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,062. They are classified at grade 11.

Richard Phipps

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$79,050

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $79,050
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,050
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Elizabeth City
Work county: Pasquotank
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,050
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 371460139
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Richard Phipps serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Their 2024 pay totaled $79,050. They are classified at grade 09.

Taysha Silva

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$69,488

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $69,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,488
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Denton
Work county: Denton
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,488
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,754
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481840121
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): IC

Taysha Silva holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Denton, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,488. Their pay grade is 09.

Michael Sutton

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$66,888

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $66,888
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,888
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Elizabeth City
Work county: Pasquotank
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,888
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,465
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 371460139
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Sutton holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. In 2024, their total compensation was $66,888. Their pay grade is 09.

Courtney Farmer

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$61,593

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $61,593
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,593
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Austin
Work county: Travis
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,593
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480330453
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): IC

Courtney Farmer holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Austin, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $61,593. Their pay grade is 09.