U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Housing and Urban Development / Government Information Specialist

Job-title file

Government Information Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

25 employees hold this title in Department of Housing and Urban Development. Median total compensation for the role is $129,759, below the department median of $133,692.

Employees: 25
Total payroll: $3.2M
Role median: $129,759
Agency median: $133,692
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$77,525$191,900+

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

How total compensation varies among the 25 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Government Information Specialist pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Public Relations Specialists — about 283,380 people — is $74,750. Department of Housing and Urban Development pays a median base salary of $129,759 for this role, 74% above that figure — about the 88th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Housing and Urban Development sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$44,110

$56,260

$74,750

$100,370

$135,150

Department of Housing and Urban Development median · $129,759

The bar is the range of annual wages for Public Relations Specialists across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Housing and Urban Development’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Housing and Urban Development is $129,759, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Government Information Specialist is held in 46 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Housing and Urban Development, the median of $129,759 ranks #18 of 46.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$209,302 · 3

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$200,143 · 2

Smithsonian Institution

$191,900 · 1

United States International Trade Commission

$191,289 · 1

Federal Reserve System

$165,159 · 12

Court Services and Offender Supervision Agy

$162,629 · 1

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$160,665 · 5

General Services Administration

$151,059 · 5

Department of Treasury

$143,434 · 43

Social Security Administration

$141,557 · 46

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$141,557 · 4

Peace Corps

$140,009 · 2

Median total compensation for the Government Information Specialist 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 Housing and Urban Development

Accounting 145
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 41
Administrative Officer 54
Appraising 129
Architecture 10
Auditing 234
Budget Analysis 140
Construction Analyst 95
Contracting 94
Data Science Series 10
Economist 70
Emergency Management Specialist 9
Environmental Protection Specialist 57
Equal Employment Opportunity 14
Equal Opportunity Assistance 10
Equal Opportunity Compliance 401
Financial Administration and Program 139
Financial Analysis 279
Financial Management 6
Financial Management Student Trainee 5
General Arts and Information 7
General Attorney 445
General Business and Industry 2,575
General Engineering 72
General Physical Science 5
Grants Management 125
Human Resources Management 106
Information Technology Management 252
Instructional Systems 10
Law Clerk 10
Loan Specialist 9
Management and Program Analysis 1,245
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 13
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 1,262
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 109
Paralegal Specialist 63
Program Management 75
Psychology 5
Public Affairs 25
Quality Assurance 19
Realty 10
Records and Information Management 23
Secretary 9
Security Administration 34
Social Science 54
Support Services Administration 53
Visual Information 6

Record list

Employees with this title

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Bao-Anh Trinh

Government Information Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Human Capital Office
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Lorton
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511457059
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0306
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Housing and Urban Development, Bao-Anh Trinh serves as a Government Information Specialist based in Lorton, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Ladonne White

Government Information Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Human Capital Office
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Baltimore
Work county: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240050510
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0306
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Housing and Urban Development, Ladonne White serves as a Government Information Specialist based in Baltimore, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Deborah Snowden

Government Information Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$171,923

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Human Capital Office
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,923
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Bowie
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240170033
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 0306
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Housing and Urban Development, Deborah Snowden serves as a Government Information Specialist based in Bowie, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $171,923. They are classified at grade 14.

Sandra Wright

Government Information Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$168,926

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Human Capital Office
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,926
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0306
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sandra Wright works as a Government Information Specialist for Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. Sandra earned $168,926 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

William Smith

Government Information Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Human Capital Office
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Laurel
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240900033
Length of Service (Years): 43
Occupation Code (OPM): 0306
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

William Smith works as a Government Information Specialist for Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Laurel, Maryland. William earned $153,354 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Stacy Bugett

Government Information Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Human Capital Office
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0306
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stacy Bugett works as a Government Information Specialist for Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. Stacy earned $153,354 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Eddie Lesueur

Government Information Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$149,422

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Human Capital Office
Base pay: $149,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,422
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,422
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0306
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Eddie Lesueur holds the role of Government Information Specialist at Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $149,422. Their pay grade is 13.

Howard Rosenberg

Government Information Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Human Capital Office
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0306
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Howard Rosenberg is a Government Information Specialist at Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $141,557. They are classified at grade 13.

Nakia Scott

Government Information Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Human Capital Office
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Upper Marlboro
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241620033
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0306
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Housing and Urban Development, Nakia Scott serves as a Government Information Specialist based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,557. They are classified at grade 13.

Robin Hawkins

Government Information Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$137,624

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Human Capital Office
Base pay: $137,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,624
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0306
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robin Hawkins is a Government Information Specialist at Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $137,624. They are classified at grade 13.

Adrienne Harding

Government Information Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$133,692

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Human Capital Office
Base pay: $133,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,692
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Elkridge
Work county: Howard
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,692
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240515027
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0306
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Adrienne Harding is a Government Information Specialist at Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Elkridge, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $133,692. They are classified at grade 13.

Shalanda Capehart

Government Information Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Human Capital Office
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Upper Marlboro
Work county: Prince George's
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: 241620033
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0306
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Housing and Urban Development, Shalanda Capehart serves as a Government Information Specialist based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.

Gina Mostafaie

Government Information Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Human Capital Office
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0306
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gina Mostafaie is a Government Information Specialist at Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.

Conique Key

Government Information Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Human Capital Office
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0306
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Conique Key holds the role of Government Information Specialist at Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $121,894. Their pay grade is 13.

Douglas Newman

Government Information Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$119,707

Sub-department: Office of Inspector General
Base pay: $118,707
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,707
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Richmond
Work county: Richmond
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $118,707
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512060760
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0306
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Douglas Newman holds the role of Government Information Specialist at Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Richmond, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $119,707. Their pay grade is 13.

Latoria Moore

Government Information Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Human Capital Office
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0306
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Housing and Urban Development, Latoria Moore serves as a Government Information Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $117,962. They are classified at grade 13.

Douglas Meloche

Government Information Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$113,921

Sub-department: Office of Inspector General
Base pay: $112,921
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,921
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,921
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0306
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Douglas Meloche is a Government Information Specialist at Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $113,921. They are classified at grade 13.

Kellie Benjamin-White

Government Information Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$111,054

Sub-department: Office of Inspector General
Base pay: $110,304
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,054
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Rineyville
Work county: Hardin
Work state: Kentucky

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,304
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 212754093
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0306
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Housing and Urban Development, Kellie Benjamin-White serves as a Government Information Specialist based in Rineyville, Kentucky. Their 2024 pay totaled $111,054. They are classified at grade 13.

Shelby Glover

Government Information Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$105,812

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Human Capital Office
Base pay: $105,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,812
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,812
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0306
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shelby Glover works as a Government Information Specialist for Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. Shelby earned $105,812 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Camille St Omer

Government Information Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Human Capital Office
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0306
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Camille St Omer works as a Government Information Specialist for Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. Camille earned $99,200 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Alyaa Smith

Government Information Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Human Capital Office
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Burke
Work county: Fairfax
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: 510375059
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0306
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alyaa Smith works as a Government Information Specialist for Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Burke, Virginia. Alyaa earned $99,200 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Toyinka Taylor

Government Information Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$93,798

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Human Capital Office
Base pay: $93,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,798
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,798
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0306
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Housing and Urban Development, Toyinka Taylor serves as a Government Information Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,798. They are classified at grade 11.

Natyia Ward

Government Information Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$85,522

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Human Capital Office
Base pay: $85,522
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,522
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,522
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0306
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Natyia Ward works as a Government Information Specialist for Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. Natyia earned $85,522 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Michelle Key

Government Information Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Human Capital Office
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0306
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Housing and Urban Development, Michelle Key serves as a Government Information Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Debra Gaskin

Government Information Specialist/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$77,525

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Human Capital Office
Base pay: $77,525
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,525
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,525
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,176
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0306
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Debra Gaskin holds the role of Government Information Specialist at Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $77,525. Their pay grade is 09.