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

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Department of Homeland Security

Source file: U.S. Office of Personnel Management — Federal Civilian Workforce (non-Defense, FOIA 25-0777-F, Mar 2024) / ingested Jul 3, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2024, this agency had 54,994 employees with median total compensation of $107,590; the highest distinct record was $323,933.

Year
2024
Total payroll
$6.2B
Employees
54,994
Median total
$107,590
Highest record
$323,933

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 54,994 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($107,590) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base — $111,945 (100%)
  • Overtime — $0 (0%)
  • Other — $46 (0%)
  • Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$60,544
$77,955
$107,590
$141,557
$174,894

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $174,894 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $60,544. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Emergency Management Specialist
10,880 · $84,366
Management and Program Analysis
7,405 · $129,759
Miscellaneous Administration and Program
7,333 · $111,231
Information Technology Management
4,563 · $141,557
Human Resources Management
1,693 · $106,856

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

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Alan Johnston

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp
$19,253
Sub-department
U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay
$19,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,253
Pay grade
00
Work city
Warroad
Work county
Roseau
Work state
Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$19,253
Basic Pay (before locality)
$19,253
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
277360135
Length of Service (Years)
45
Occupation Code (OPM)
0301
Pay Plan (OPM)
AD

At Department of Homeland Security, Alan Johnston serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Warroad, Minnesota. Their 2024 pay totaled $19,253. They are classified at grade 00.

Tyson Whitbeck

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp
$19,253
Sub-department
U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay
$19,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,253
Pay grade
00
Work city
Sault Ste Marie
Work county
Chippewa
Work state
Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$19,253
Basic Pay (before locality)
$19,253
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
264480033
Length of Service (Years)
17
Occupation Code (OPM)
0301
Pay Plan (OPM)
AD

At Department of Homeland Security, Tyson Whitbeck serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. Their 2024 pay totaled $19,253. They are classified at grade 00.

Thomas Dougherty

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp
$18,228
Sub-department
U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay
$18,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,228
Pay grade
00
Work city
International Falls
Work county
Koochiching
Work state
Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$18,228
Basic Pay (before locality)
$18,228
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
273480071
Length of Service (Years)
11
Occupation Code (OPM)
0301
Pay Plan (OPM)
AD

Thomas Dougherty is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of Homeland Security based in International Falls, Minnesota. 2024 total compensation came to $18,228. They are classified at grade 00.