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

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Writing and Editing

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

5 employees hold this title in Department of Housing and Urban Development. Median total compensation for the role is $124,599, below the department median of $144,114.

Employees: 5
Total payroll: $653K
Role median: $124,599
Agency median: $144,114
Comparison: Below

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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 Housing and Urban Development, the median of $124,599 ranks #38 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.

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Other job titles in Department of Housing and Urban Development

Accounting 157
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 26
Administrative Officer 67
Appraising 128
Architecture 12
Audiovisual Production 10
Auditing 255
Budget Analysis 160
Building Management 5
Construction Analyst 104
Contracting 116
Data Science Series 18
Economist 74
Emergency Management Specialist 13
Environmental Protection Specialist 60
Equal Employment Opportunity 15
Equal Opportunity Assistance 9
Equal Opportunity Compliance 421
Financial Administration and Program 151
Financial Analysis 321
Financial Management 8
General Arts and Information 11
General Attorney 481
General Business and Industry 2,714
General Engineering 85
General Physical Science 6
Government Information Specialist 36
Grants Management 137
Human Resources Management 143
Information Technology Management 320
Instructional Systems 10
Law Clerk 12
Loan Specialist 9
Management and Program Analysis 1,487
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 22
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 1,584
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 101
Paralegal Specialist 69
Program Management 100
Psychology 9
Public Affairs 28
Quality Assurance 15
Realty 9
Records and Information Management 22
Secretary 8
Security Administration 56
Social Science 60
Support Services Administration 62
Visual Information 10

Record list

Employees with this title

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Paula Collins

Writing and Editing/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$157,054

Sub-department: Office of Inspector General
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,054
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Agency Code (OPM): HU
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HUGG
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Housing and Urban Development, Paula Collins serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $157,054. They are classified at grade 13.

Andrea Moore

Writing and Editing/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Assistant Secretary for Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Lenore

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Agency Code (OPM): HU
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HUMM
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Housing and Urban Development, Andrea Moore serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Leila Williams

Writing and Editing/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2025 total comp

$124,599

Sub-department: Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations
Base pay: $124,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,599
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,599
Agency Code (OPM): HU
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HUJJ
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,026
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Leila Williams works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. Leila earned $124,599 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Mark Piggott

Writing and Editing/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2026 total comp

$122,899

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Base pay: $122,899
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,899
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Owen

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,899
Agency Code (OPM): HU
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HUAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,757
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Mark Piggott is a Writing and Editing at Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $122,899. They are classified at grade 12.

Michael Stettes

Writing and Editing/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2026 total comp

$119,485

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Base pay: $119,485
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,485
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Rockville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Clinton

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,485
Agency Code (OPM): HU
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HUAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,208
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Michael Stettes works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Rockville, Maryland. Michael earned $119,485 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.