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

Job-title file

Writing and Editing

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

84 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $133,879, above the department median of $113,140.

Employees: 84
Total payroll: $11.6M
Role median: $133,879
Agency median: $113,140
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$72,423$188,113+

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

How total compensation varies among the 84 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)

Writing and Editing is held in 48 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Homeland Security, the median of $133,879 ranks #28 of 48.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$191,289 · 1

Securities and Exchange Commission

$190,001 · 3

Department of State

$176,620 · 55

Office of the United States Trade Representative

$174,894 · 1

Department of Treasury

$171,065 · 16

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$169,449 · 2

U.S.Agency for Global Media

$157,531 · 50

Federal Trade Commission

$156,755 · 5

Federal Communications Commission

$156,285 · 4

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$154,673 · 3

Nat Archives and Records Administration

$154,599 · 2

National Transportation Safety Board

$153,354 · 3

Median total compensation for the 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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Wilder Smith

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$204,331

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $204,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,331
Pay grade: K
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $204,331
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Homeland Security, Wilder Smith serves as a Writing and Editing based in Springfield, Virginia. Their 2025 pay totaled $204,331. They are classified at grade K.

Hilda Blanch

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$190,093

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Camp Springs
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 240235033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Hilda Blanch holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Camp Springs, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $190,093. Their pay grade is 14.

Vicki Brienza

Writing and Editing/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: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M

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: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Homeland Security, Vicki Brienza serves as a Writing and Editing based in Springfield, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $187,093. They are classified at grade J.

Shirronda Hudson

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$184,295

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,295
Pay grade: J
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Shirronda Hudson holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Springfield, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $184,295. Their pay grade is J.

Richard Moore

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$182,295

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,295
Pay grade: J
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Richard Moore is a Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Springfield, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $182,295. They are classified at grade J.

Margarita Moralesflores

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$182,295

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,295
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Bel Air
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 240090025
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Margarita Moralesflores is a Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Bel Air, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $182,295. They are classified at grade 14.

Margarita Morales-Flores

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$180,484

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $180,484
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,484
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Bel Air
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,484
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $134,750
Duty Station Code: 240090025
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Margarita Morales-Flores holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Bel Air, Maryland. In 2025, their total compensation was $180,484. Their pay grade is 14.

Melissa Hluchyj

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$179,326

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $177,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,829
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,326
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Camp Springs
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,497
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 240235033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Melissa Hluchyj holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Camp Springs, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $179,326. Their pay grade is 14.

Garrett Whitley

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$175,735

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $175,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,735
Pay grade: J
Work city: Romulus
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $175,735
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 264295163
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Garrett Whitley holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Romulus, Michigan. In 2026, their total compensation was $175,735. Their pay grade is J.

Michelle Wright

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$172,700

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $172,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,700
Pay grade: J
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,700
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Michelle Wright holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Springfield, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,700. Their pay grade is J.

Robert Hillkirk

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$170,985

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $170,985
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,985
Pay grade: J
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $170,985
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,658
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Homeland Security, Robert Hillkirk serves as a Writing and Editing based in Springfield, Virginia. Their 2025 pay totaled $170,985. They are classified at grade J.

Meredith Miller

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$169,487

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $167,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,487
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Newark
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,987
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 342130013
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Meredith Miller is a Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Newark, New Jersey. 2026 total compensation came to $169,487. They are classified at grade 14.

Mary Wyman

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$168,402

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $167,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,402
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Camp Springs
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,902
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 240235033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Mary Wyman is a Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Camp Springs, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $168,402. They are classified at grade 14.

Angelique Paul

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$166,236

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $166,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,236
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Camp Springs
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Allen

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $166,236
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $124,112
Duty Station Code: 240235033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Angelique Paul works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Homeland Security based in Camp Springs, Maryland. Angelique earned $166,236 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Samantha Quigley

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$163,322

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $158,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,322
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,322
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Samantha Quigley holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $163,322. Their pay grade is 13.

Kelly Ethersonlefchick

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$163,104

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $163,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,104
Pay grade: J
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,104
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Kelly Ethersonlefchick works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Homeland Security based in Springfield, Virginia. Kelly earned $163,104 in 2026. Their pay grade is J.

Eric Larson

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$163,104

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $163,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,104
Pay grade: J
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,104
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Eric Larson works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Homeland Security based in Springfield, Virginia. Eric earned $163,104 in 2026. Their pay grade is J.

Angela Weller

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$159,321

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $159,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,321
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Cleveland
Work state: Tennessee
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,321
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 470420011
Duty Station State: TN
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Angela Weller is a Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Cleveland, Tennessee. 2026 total compensation came to $159,321. They are classified at grade 14.

Michael Frandsen

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$158,322

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $158,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,322
Pay grade: I
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,322
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Homeland Security, Michael Frandsen serves as a Writing and Editing based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,322. They are classified at grade I.

Amanda Perry

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$158,306

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $158,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,306
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Camp Springs
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,306
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 240235033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Amanda Perry works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Homeland Security based in Camp Springs, Maryland. Amanda earned $158,306 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Danielle Creighan

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$157,982

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $157,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,982
Pay grade: J
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,982
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Danielle Creighan is a Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Springfield, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $157,982. They are classified at grade J.

Jamie Pedrick

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$157,456

Sub-department: Office of the Inspector General
Base pay: $152,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,456
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Cherry Hill
Work state: New Jersey
Middle name: Lyn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $152,456
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAE
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 340598007
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Jamie Pedrick holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. In 2026, their total compensation was $157,456. Their pay grade is 14.

Kelly Etherson-Lefchick

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$156,737

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $156,737
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,737
Pay grade: J
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,737
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,020
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Kelly Etherson-Lefchick holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Springfield, Virginia. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,737. Their pay grade is J.

Barton Beeson

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$155,664

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $155,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,664
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Plymouth
Work state: New Hampshire
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $155,164
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,034
Duty Station Code: 330420009
Duty Station State: NH
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Barton Beeson holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Plymouth, New Hampshire. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,664. Their pay grade is 13.

Jonathan Williams

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$154,336

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,336
Pay grade: J
Work city: Reston
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Duty Station Code: 512034059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Jonathan Williams holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Reston, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,336. Their pay grade is J.

Mark Heppner

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$154,263

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $154,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,263
Pay grade: I
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,263
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,173
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Mark Heppner is a Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Springfield, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $154,263. They are classified at grade I.

Cherisse James

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$153,211

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $148,711
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,211
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Camp Springs
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,711
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,028
Duty Station Code: 240235033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Cherisse James holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Camp Springs, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,211. Their pay grade is 14.

Jerel Hollowell

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$152,435

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $150,935
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,435
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Orlando
Work state: Florida
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,935
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 122360095
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Jerel Hollowell is a Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Orlando, Florida. 2026 total compensation came to $152,435. They are classified at grade 14.

Alicia Gregory

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$150,713

Sub-department: Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
Base pay: $150,713
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,713
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Brunswick
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,713
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBE
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Duty Station Code: 130760127
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Homeland Security, Alicia Gregory serves as a Writing and Editing based in Brunswick, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $150,713. They are classified at grade 14.

Tanisha Thorpe

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$148,920

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $148,920
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,920
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Dallas
Work state: Texas
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,920
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,020
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Tanisha Thorpe works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Homeland Security based in Dallas, Texas. Tanisha earned $148,920 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Taylor Lyles

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$148,711

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $148,711
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,711
Pay grade: J
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,711
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,028
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Taylor Lyles works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Homeland Security based in Springfield, Virginia. Taylor earned $148,711 in 2026. Their pay grade is J.

Colleen Martin

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$148,711

Sub-department: Science and Technology Directorate
Base pay: $148,711
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,711
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,711
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSFA
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,028
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Colleen Martin is a Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $148,711. They are classified at grade 14.

Donald Wagner

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$148,143

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $146,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,143
Pay grade: I
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,143
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Donald Wagner is a Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Springfield, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $148,143. They are classified at grade I.

Anastasia Devlin

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$146,143

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $146,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,143
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,143
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Anastasia Devlin is a Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $146,143. They are classified at grade 13.

Asa Pittman

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$141,294

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $141,294
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,294
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Dallas
Work state: Texas
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,294
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,028
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Homeland Security, Asa Pittman serves as a Writing and Editing based in Dallas, Texas. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,294. They are classified at grade 14.

Monica Morrison

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$140,787

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $140,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,787
Pay grade: I
Work city: Fort Bragg
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $140,787
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,173
Duty Station Code: 371685051
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Monica Morrison works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Homeland Security based in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Monica earned $140,787 in 2026. Their pay grade is I.

Gregory Tucker

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$138,024

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $138,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,024
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,024
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Gregory Tucker works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Gregory earned $138,024 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Joshua Burdette

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$137,000

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $137,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,000
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: West Virginia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,000
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,034
Duty Station Code: 542715107
Duty Station State: WV
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Joshua Burdette holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, West Virginia. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,000. Their pay grade is 13.

Kim Anderson

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$136,658

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $136,658
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,658
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,658
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $102,029
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Kim Anderson holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,658. Their pay grade is 13.

Sonja Armstrong

Writing and Editing/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$134,058

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $133,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $366
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,058
Pay grade: I
Work city: Invalid
Work state: Invalid
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,692
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Duty Station Code: *
Duty Station State: *
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Sonja Armstrong works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Homeland Security based in Invalid, Invalid. Sonja earned $134,058 in 2024. Their pay grade is I.