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

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Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal Government

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

15 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $125,845, above the department median of $113,140.

Employees: 15
Total payroll: $1.8M
Role median: $125,845
Agency median: $113,140
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$77,168$177,255+

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

How total compensation varies among the 15 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 27 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Homeland Security, the median of $125,845 ranks #18 of 27.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$256,630 · 2

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$200,922 · 4

General Services Administration

$161,448 · 1

Department of Energy

$157,795 · 12

National Transportation Safety Board

$155,236 · 23

Railroad Retirement Board

$154,682 · 1

Smithsonian Institution

$151,033 · 6

National Science Foundation

$146,594 · 6

United States Agency for International Development

$146,289 · 1

Department of State

$146,143 · 9

Department of Health and Human Services

$138,024 · 150

U.S. International Development Finance Corporation

$137,000 · 1

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 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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Zoya Fansler

Technical Writing and Editing/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: Birgitta

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): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Zoya Fansler holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Arlington, Virginia. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,234. Their pay grade is 14.

Laura Robb

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$156,737

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $156,737
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,737
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Beth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,737
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,020
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Laura Robb works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Homeland Security based in Arlington, Virginia. Laura earned $156,737 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Robyn Johnson

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$154,263

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $154,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,263
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,263
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,173
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Robyn Johnson is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $154,263. They are classified at grade 13.

Joshua Dombroskie

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$140,524

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $138,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,524
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Glen Burnie
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,024
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 240673003
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Joshua Dombroskie holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Glen Burnie, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,524. Their pay grade is 13.

Richard Infantino

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$140,524

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $138,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,524
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Glen Burnie
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,024
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 240673003
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Richard Infantino works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Homeland Security based in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Richard earned $140,524 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Willard Holbrook

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$138,370

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $138,370
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,370
Pay grade: 13
Work city: New Orleans
Work state: Louisiana
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,370
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 221690071
Duty Station State: LA
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Willard Holbrook is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in New Orleans, Louisiana. 2026 total compensation came to $138,370. They are classified at grade 13.

Goldie Forbes

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$130,568

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $129,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $944
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,568
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Elizabeth City
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: Wright

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,624
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 371460139
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 43
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Goldie Forbes is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $130,568. They are classified at grade 13.

Sharetha Lyne

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$125,845

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $125,845
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,845
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,845
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,956
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Sharetha Lyne works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Sharetha earned $125,845 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Isabel Velez

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$124,599

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $124,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,599
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,599
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,026
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Isabel Velez works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Homeland Security based in Arlington, Virginia. Isabel earned $124,599 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Ashley Wall

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$109,119

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $109,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,119
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Winchester
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,119
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Duty Station Code: 512640840
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

At Department of Homeland Security, Ashley Wall serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Winchester, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $109,119. They are classified at grade 12.

Michael Mihaly

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$100,923

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $99,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,923
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,923
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,110
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Michael Mihaly works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Homeland Security based in Norfolk, Virginia. Michael earned $100,923 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

David Allen

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$92,107

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $92,107
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,107
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Mobile
Work state: Alabama
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,107
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,684
Duty Station Code: 012100097
Duty Station State: AL
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

At Department of Homeland Security, David Allen serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Mobile, Alabama. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,107. They are classified at grade 11.

Mauricio Martinez

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$80,658

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $79,658
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,658
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Mobile
Work state: Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,658
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,049
Duty Station Code: 012100097
Duty Station State: AL
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

At Department of Homeland Security, Mauricio Martinez serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Mobile, Alabama. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,658. They are classified at grade 11.

Richard Phipps

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$80,624

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $80,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,624
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Elizabeth City
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,624
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,865
Duty Station Code: 371460139
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

At Department of Homeland Security, Richard Phipps serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,624. They are classified at grade 09.

Guillermo Verde

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$77,168

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $77,168
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,168
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Mobile
Work state: Alabama
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,168
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,922
Duty Station Code: 012100097
Duty Station State: AL
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Guillermo Verde is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Mobile, Alabama. 2026 total compensation came to $77,168. They are classified at grade 11.