Astronomy and Space Science

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

4 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $128,617, above the department median of $87,331.

Employees: 4
Total payroll: $519.2K
Role median: $128,617
Agency median: $87,331
Comparison: Above

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

Astronomy and Space Science is held in 5 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Interior, the median of $128,617 ranks #5 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$204,000 · 12

Smithsonian Institution

$191,900 · 43

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$179,362 · 343

Department of Commerce

$153,975 · 3

Median total compensation for the Astronomy and Space Science role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Timothy Titus

Astronomy and Space Science/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$172,481

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $172,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,481
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Flagstaff
Work county: Coconino
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,481
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040170005
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Timothy Titus is a Astronomy and Space Science at Department of Interior based in Flagstaff, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $172,481. They are classified at grade 15.

Michael Bland

Astronomy and Space Science/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$134,419

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $134,419
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,419
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Flagstaff
Work county: Coconino
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,419
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040170005
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Bland is a Astronomy and Space Science at Department of Interior based in Flagstaff, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $134,419. They are classified at grade 14.

Kristen Bennett

Astronomy and Space Science/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$122,815

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $122,815
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,815
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Tucson
Work county: Pima
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,815
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040530019
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kristen Bennett is a Astronomy and Space Science at Department of Interior based in Tucson, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $122,815. They are classified at grade 13.

Glen Cushing

Astronomy and Space Science/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$89,481

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $89,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,481
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Flagstaff
Work county: Coconino
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,481
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040170005
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Glen Cushing holds the role of Astronomy and Space Science at Department of Interior based in Flagstaff, Arizona. In 2024, their total compensation was $89,481. Their pay grade is 11.