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

Job-title file

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

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

431 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $122,090, above the department median of $113,140.

Employees: 431
Total payroll: $53.2M
Role median: $122,090
Agency median: $113,140
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$53,239$194,120+

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

How total compensation varies among the 431 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)

Telecommunications is held in 28 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Homeland Security, the median of $122,090 ranks #21 of 28.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$237,751 · 4

Securities and Exchange Commission

$208,950 · 2

Office of the United States Trade Representative

$185,234 · 1

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$174,860 · 2

Environmental Protection Agency

$171,715 · 5

Department of Commerce

$165,503 · 62

Department of Treasury

$163,104 · 7

Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service

$161,232 · 1

Department of Transportation

$154,167 · 77

U.S.Agency for Global Media

$153,354 · 37

Federal Communications Commission

$149,826 · 10

Department of Housing and Urban Development

$148,174 · 4

Median total compensation for the Telecommunications 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
Training Instruction 886
Transportation Operations 209
Transportation Specialist 197

Record list

Employees with this title

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Karen Sanders

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$205,353

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $205,353
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $205,353
Pay grade: K
Work city: Annapolis Junc
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $205,353
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 240033003
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

Karen Sanders works as a Telecommunications for Department of Homeland Security based in Annapolis Junc, Maryland. Karen earned $205,353 in 2026. Their pay grade is K.

Scott Hansen

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$200,200

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

Scott Hansen works as a Telecommunications for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Scott earned $200,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

William Ryan

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

William Ryan works as a Telecommunications for Department of Homeland Security based in Arlington, Virginia. William earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Steven Noel

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Salem
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 411810047
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

Steven Noel holds the role of Telecommunications at Department of Homeland Security based in Salem, Oregon. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Kevin Briggs

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 42
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

Kevin Briggs is a Telecommunications at Department of Homeland Security based in Arlington, Virginia. 2025 total compensation came to $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Marty Mclain

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

Marty Mclain works as a Telecommunications for Department of Homeland Security based in Arlington, Virginia. Marty earned $195,200 in 2025. Their pay grade is 15.

Harry Barker

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Winchester
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 512640840
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

At Department of Homeland Security, Harry Barker serves as a Telecommunications based in Winchester, Virginia. Their 2025 pay totaled $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

David Benoit

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Oakland
Work state: California
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $134,750
Duty Station Code: 062480001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

David Benoit works as a Telecommunications for Department of Homeland Security based in Oakland, California. David earned $195,200 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Charles Hoffman

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $158,501
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

Charles Hoffman holds the role of Telecommunications at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $195,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Kerry Vanek

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$193,400

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,400
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

Kerry Vanek works as a Telecommunications for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Kerry earned $193,400 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Christopher Tuttle

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$192,694

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $192,694
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,694
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Maywood
Work state: New Jersey
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $192,694
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 341860003
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

Christopher Tuttle is a Telecommunications at Department of Homeland Security based in Maywood, New Jersey. 2026 total compensation came to $192,694. They are classified at grade 14.

James Downes

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

At Department of Homeland Security, James Downes serves as a Telecommunications based in Arlington, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Richard Tenney

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

Richard Tenney works as a Telecommunications for Department of Homeland Security based in Arlington, Virginia. Richard earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

James Lawton

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $191,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,289
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,289
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

James Lawton works as a Telecommunications for Department of Homeland Security based in Arlington, Virginia. James earned $191,289 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Michael Essid

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$190,424

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $190,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,424
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Hampstead
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,424
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 372023141
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

Michael Essid is a Telecommunications at Department of Homeland Security based in Hampstead, North Carolina. 2025 total compensation came to $190,424. They are classified at grade 15.

Dawn Manga

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$189,950

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $189,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,950
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,950
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $141,817
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

Dawn Manga is a Telecommunications at Department of Homeland Security based in Arlington, Virginia. 2025 total compensation came to $189,950. They are classified at grade 15.

Vernon Mann

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$189,593

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,593
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

Vernon Mann holds the role of Telecommunications at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,593. Their pay grade is 14.

David Duffy

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$188,993

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,993
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

David Duffy is a Telecommunications at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $188,993. They are classified at grade 14.

John Mcclain

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$188,638

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $188,638
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,638
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Middleburg Heights
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,638
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $154,330
Duty Station Code: 394970035
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

At Department of Homeland Security, John Mcclain serves as a Telecommunications based in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. Their 2025 pay totaled $188,638. They are classified at grade 15.

Ronald Blackmore

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$188,093

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

Ronald Blackmore works as a Telecommunications for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Ronald earned $188,093 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Brett Williams

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

Brett Williams is a Telecommunications at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $187,093. They are classified at grade 14.

Lisa Rollins

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: J
Work city: Annapolis Junc
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 240033003
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

Lisa Rollins works as a Telecommunications for Department of Homeland Security based in Annapolis Junc, Maryland. Lisa earned $187,093 in 2026. Their pay grade is J.

Sean St Pierre

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

At Department of Homeland Security, Sean St Pierre serves as a Telecommunications based in Round Hill, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $187,093. They are classified at grade 14.

Thomas Lawless

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$186,785

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $186,785
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,785
Pay grade: 14
Work city: San Diego
Work state: California
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,785
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

At Department of Homeland Security, Thomas Lawless serves as a Telecommunications based in San Diego, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $186,785. They are classified at grade 14.

Marquis Mccants

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$186,207

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $186,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,207
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,207
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,023
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

At Department of Homeland Security, Marquis Mccants serves as a Telecommunications based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $186,207. They are classified at grade 15.

Kendall Carpenter

Telecommunications/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: Bristow
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Lee

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: 510305153
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

Kendall Carpenter works as a Telecommunications for Department of Homeland Security based in Bristow, Virginia. Kendall earned $185,234 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Darrell Smith

Telecommunications/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: Upper Marlboro
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: S

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: 241620033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

Darrell Smith works as a Telecommunications for Department of Homeland Security based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Darrell earned $185,234 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Karl Neikirk

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Winchester
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 512640840
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

Karl Neikirk holds the role of Telecommunications at Department of Homeland Security based in Winchester, Virginia. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,234. Their pay grade is 14.

Alexander Poplawsky

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

Alexander Poplawsky is a Telecommunications at Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. 2025 total compensation came to $185,234. They are classified at grade 14.

Mark Sugarman

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

Mark Sugarman holds the role of Telecommunications at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,234. Their pay grade is 14.

Bruce Richter

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$184,886

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $184,886
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,886
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Anchorage
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: H

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $184,886
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 020130020
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

Bruce Richter works as a Telecommunications for Department of Homeland Security based in Anchorage, Alaska. Bruce earned $184,886 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Troy Wolfington

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$182,716

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,716
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Falls Church
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: D

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 510930610
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

At Department of Homeland Security, Troy Wolfington serves as a Telecommunications based in Falls Church, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,716. They are classified at grade 14.

Marcus Richardson

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$182,295

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,295
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

At Department of Homeland Security, Marcus Richardson serves as a Telecommunications based in Springfield, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $182,295. They are classified at grade 14.

Ralph Barnett

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$182,295

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,295
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

Ralph Barnett holds the role of Telecommunications at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $182,295. Their pay grade is 14.

Seth Sobel

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$182,295

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,295
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Solomon

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

Seth Sobel is a Telecommunications at Department of Homeland Security based in Arlington, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $182,295. They are classified at grade 14.

Michael Flinchum

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$182,295

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,295
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

At Department of Homeland Security, Michael Flinchum serves as a Telecommunications based in Round Hill, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $182,295. They are classified at grade 14.

Michael Zimmerman

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$180,484

Sub-department: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Base pay: $180,484
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,484
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Chantilly
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: E

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,484
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCA
Basic Pay (before locality): $134,750
Duty Station Code: 510425059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

At Department of Homeland Security, Michael Zimmerman serves as a Telecommunications based in Chantilly, Virginia. Their 2025 pay totaled $180,484. They are classified at grade 14.

Perry Christiansen

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$180,484

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $180,484
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,484
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: N

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,484
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $134,750
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

At Department of Homeland Security, Perry Christiansen serves as a Telecommunications based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2025 pay totaled $180,484. They are classified at grade 14.

Todd Berneski

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$177,497

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $177,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,497
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: C

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,497
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

Todd Berneski holds the role of Telecommunications at Department of Homeland Security based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $177,497. Their pay grade is 14.

Matthew Ogunyemi

Telecommunications/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$177,497

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $177,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,497
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,497
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0391

At Department of Homeland Security, Matthew Ogunyemi serves as a Telecommunications based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $177,497. They are classified at grade 14.