U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Interior / Food Service Working

Job-title file

Food Service Working at Department of Interior, U.S. Federal Government

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

15 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $44,912, below the department median of $85,447.

Employees: 15
Total payroll: $688.7K
Role median: $44,912
Agency median: $85,447
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$38,568$55,129+

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

How total compensation varies among the 15 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

Food Service Working pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant — about 293,900 people — is $35,360. Department of Interior pays a median base salary of $44,912 for this role, 27% above that figure — about the 88th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Interior sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$28,030

$31,190

$35,360

$38,500

$46,120

Department of Interior median · $44,912

The bar is the range of annual wages for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Interior’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Interior is $44,912, 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)

Food Service Working is held in 4 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Interior, the median of $44,912 ranks #4 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Health and Human Services

$49,566 · 72

Department of Homeland Security

$47,156 · 10

Department of Veterans Affairs

$45,643 · 7,281

Median total compensation for the Food Service Working 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 Interior

Accounting 434
Administrative Officer 783
Archeology 719
Auditing 339
Biological Science Technician 2,979
Budget Analysis 1,213
Civil Engineering 1,288
Contracting 1,164
Custodial Working 526
Dispatching 486
Ecology 660
Education and Training Technician 874
Education and Vocational Training 879
Engineering Equipment Operating 840
Engineering Technical 514
Environmental Protection Specialist 489
Equipment Facilities, and Services 287
Facility Operations Services 684
Financial Administration and Program 905
Financial Clerical and Assistance 1,533
Fish and Wildlife Administration 331
Fish Biology 921
Forestry 306
Forestry Technician 1,480
General Attorney 588
General Business and Industry 968
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 5,065
General Physical Science 1,130
Geography 443
Geology 859
Geophysics 326
Grants Management 433
Guide 1,197
Human Resources Assistance 345
Human Resources Management 1,315
Hydrologic Technician 1,652
Hydrology 1,314
Industrial Equipment Mechanic 272
Information Technology Management 2,357
Laboring 988
Maintenance Mechanic 4,669
Management and Program Analysis 2,063
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 3,662
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 2,628
Motor Vehicle Operating 408
Outdoor Recreation Planning 483
Park Ranger 6,562
Petroleum Engineering 330
Program Management 804
Public Affairs 514
Rangeland Management 300
Realty 940
Recreation Aid and Assistant 268
Safety and Occupational Health Management 347
Secretary 365
Training Instruction 301
Utility Systems Repairing-Operating 300
Wildland Fire Management 4,392
Wildlife Biology 880
Wildlife Refuge Management 523

Record list

Employees with this title

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Pat Thompson

Food Service Working/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$56,391

Sub-department: Bureau of Indian Education
Base pay: $56,391
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,391
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Lawrence
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: I.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $56,391
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN28
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,391
Duty Station Code: 203010045
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 7408

Pat Thompson is a Food Service Working at Department of Interior based in Lawrence, Kansas. 2026 total compensation came to $56,391. They are classified at grade 03.

Michael Seatter

Food Service Working/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$51,883

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $51,883
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,883
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Fairbanks
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: David

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $51,883
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,883
Duty Station Code: 020770090
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 7408

Michael Seatter is a Food Service Working at Department of Interior based in Fairbanks, Alaska. 2026 total compensation came to $51,883. They are classified at grade 02.

Tamera Nollner

Food Service Working/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$49,858

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $49,858
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,858
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Galena
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: Shawneal

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,858
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,858
Duty Station Code: 020830290
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 7408

Tamera Nollner holds the role of Food Service Working at Department of Interior based in Galena, Alaska. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,858. Their pay grade is 02.

Margaret Smith

Food Service Working/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$48,189

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $48,189
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,189
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Fairbanks
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: Leah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,189
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $48,189
Duty Station Code: 020770090
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 7408

Margaret Smith holds the role of Food Service Working at Department of Interior based in Fairbanks, Alaska. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,189. Their pay grade is 02.

Christina Lanham

Food Service Working/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$47,876

Sub-department: Bureau of Indian Education
Base pay: $47,876
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,876
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Lawrence
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: Jo

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,876
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN28
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,876
Duty Station Code: 203010045
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 7408

Christina Lanham holds the role of Food Service Working at Department of Interior based in Lawrence, Kansas. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,876. Their pay grade is 02.

Virginia Gracik

Food Service Working/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$46,352

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $46,352
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,352
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Fairbanks
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: Jenna

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,352
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,352
Duty Station Code: 020770090
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 7408

Virginia Gracik is a Food Service Working at Department of Interior based in Fairbanks, Alaska. 2026 total compensation came to $46,352. They are classified at grade 02.

Colan Medicine Horse

Food Service Working/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$44,912

Sub-department: Bureau of Indian Education
Base pay: $44,912
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,912
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Lawrence
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,912
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN28
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,912
Duty Station Code: 203010045
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 7408

At Department of Interior, Colan Medicine Horse serves as a Food Service Working based in Lawrence, Kansas. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,912. They are classified at grade 02.

Henry Pohocsucut

Food Service Working/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$44,912

Sub-department: Bureau of Indian Education
Base pay: $44,912
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,912
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Lawrence
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,912
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN28
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,912
Duty Station Code: 203010045
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 7408

Henry Pohocsucut works as a Food Service Working for Department of Interior based in Lawrence, Kansas. Henry earned $44,912 in 2024. Their pay grade is 02.

Everett Adams

Food Service Working/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$44,850

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $44,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,850
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Keams Canyon
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,850
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,850
Duty Station Code: 040255017
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 7408

At Department of Interior, Everett Adams serves as a Food Service Working based in Keams Canyon, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,850. They are classified at grade 02.

Alexander Mccutchen

Food Service Working/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$44,516

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $44,516
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,516
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Fairbanks
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,516
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,516
Duty Station Code: 020770090
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 7408

Alexander Mccutchen works as a Food Service Working for Department of Interior based in Fairbanks, Alaska. Alexander earned $44,516 in 2026. Their pay grade is 02.

Shawn Harrah

Food Service Working/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$44,203

Sub-department: Bureau of Indian Education
Base pay: $44,203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,203
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Lawrence
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: Marta

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,203
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN28
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,203
Duty Station Code: 203010045
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 7408

Shawn Harrah is a Food Service Working at Department of Interior based in Lawrence, Kansas. 2026 total compensation came to $44,203. They are classified at grade 02.

Patricia Roan

Food Service Working/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$42,845

Sub-department: Bureau of Indian Education
Base pay: $42,845
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,845
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Crownpoint
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $42,845
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN28
Basic Pay (before locality): $36,292
Duty Station Code: 350215031
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 7408

At Department of Interior, Patricia Roan serves as a Food Service Working based in Crownpoint, New Mexico. Their 2024 pay totaled $42,845. They are classified at grade 01.

Chani Bad Bear

Food Service Working/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$42,199

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $42,199
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,199
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Hardin
Work state: Montana
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $42,199
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,199
Duty Station Code: 300550003
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 7408

Chani Bad Bear holds the role of Food Service Working at Department of Interior based in Hardin, Montana. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,199. Their pay grade is 02.

Seth Collateta

Food Service Working/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$41,135

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $41,135
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,135
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Keams Canyon
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,135
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,135
Duty Station Code: 040255017
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 7408

Seth Collateta is a Food Service Working at Department of Interior based in Keams Canyon, Arizona. 2026 total compensation came to $41,135. They are classified at grade 02.

Jacob Paul

Food Service Working/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$38,568

Sub-department: Bureau of Indian Education
Base pay: $38,568
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,568
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Lawrence
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: Richard

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $38,568
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN28
Basic Pay (before locality): $38,568
Duty Station Code: 203010045
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 7408

Jacob Paul works as a Food Service Working for Department of Interior based in Lawrence, Kansas. Jacob earned $38,568 in 2024. Their pay grade is 02.