U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Interior / Social Science

Job-title file

Social Science at Department of Interior, U.S. Federal Government

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

105 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $119,435, above the department median of $85,447.

Employees: 105
Total payroll: $13M
Role median: $119,435
Agency median: $85,447
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$63,780$183,394+

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

How total compensation varies among the 105 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

Social Science pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other — about 37,100 people — is $101,110. Department of Interior pays a median base salary of $119,435 for this role, 18% above that figure — about the 66th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Interior sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$66,120

$80,860

$101,110

$129,960

$160,300

Department of Interior median · $119,435

The bar is the range of annual wages for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 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 $119,435, 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)

Social Science is held in 36 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Interior, the median of $119,435 ranks #30 of 36.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$261,725 · 2

National Science Foundation

$207,500 · 75

Federal Reserve System

$188,161 · 1

United States International Trade Commission

$187,988 · 2

Smithsonian Institution

$176,570 · 11

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$174,137 · 5

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

$172,700 · 7

Fed Retirement Thrift Investment Board

$172,700 · 1

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$170,215 · 1

Department of Energy

$169,829 · 7

Peace Corps

$165,159 · 4

National Transportation Safety Board

$164,914 · 2

Median total compensation for the Social Science 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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Vivian Hutchison

Social Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: B.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

At Department of Interior, Vivian Hutchison serves as a Social Science based in Lakewood, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Kristen Strellec

Social Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$187,593

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,593
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Sterling
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 512345107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Kristen Strellec holds the role of Social Science at Department of Interior based in Sterling, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $187,593. Their pay grade is 14.

Elaine Jacksonretondo

Social Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$183,446

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $183,446
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,446
Pay grade: 14
Work city: San Francisco
Work state: California
Middle name: P.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $183,446
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Elaine Jacksonretondo works as a Social Science for Department of Interior based in San Francisco, California. Elaine earned $183,446 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

John Primo

Social Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$182,795

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,795
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Sterling
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: V.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 512345107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

John Primo is a Social Science at Department of Interior based in Sterling, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $182,795. They are classified at grade 14.

Rudolph Schuster

Social Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$182,316

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $182,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,316
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,316
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

At Department of Interior, Rudolph Schuster serves as a Social Science based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $182,316. They are classified at grade 14.

Natalie Sexton

Social Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$182,316

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $182,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,316
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: R.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,316
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

At Department of Interior, Natalie Sexton serves as a Social Science based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $182,316. They are classified at grade 14.

Anastasia Leigh

Social Science/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$179,453

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $179,453
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,453
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Sacramento
Work state: California
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,453
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 063150067
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Anastasia Leigh is a Social Science at Department of Interior based in Sacramento, California. 2025 total compensation came to $179,453. They are classified at grade 14.

Elaine Jackson-Retondo

Social Science/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$176,436

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $176,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,436
Pay grade: 14
Work city: San Francisco
Work state: California
Middle name: P.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,436
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $120,566
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Elaine Jackson-Retondo is a Social Science at Department of Interior based in San Francisco, California. 2025 total compensation came to $176,436. They are classified at grade 14.

Reginald Tiller

Social Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$164,047

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $164,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,047
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Athens
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $164,047
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 130270059
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Reginald Tiller holds the role of Social Science at Department of Interior based in Athens, Georgia. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,047. Their pay grade is 14.

Alice Pennaz

Social Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$163,104

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $163,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,104
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Reston
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Bridget

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,104
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 512034059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Alice Pennaz holds the role of Social Science at Department of Interior based in Reston, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $163,104. Their pay grade is 14.

Bret Meldrum

Social Science/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$163,033

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $163,033
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,033
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: H.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,033
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

At Department of Interior, Bret Meldrum serves as a Social Science based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $163,033. They are classified at grade 14.

Rodney Robinson

Social Science/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$161,889

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $161,889
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,889
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Hardin
Work state: Montana
Middle name: Kirk

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $161,889
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 300550003
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Rodney Robinson works as a Social Science for Department of Interior based in Hardin, Montana. Rodney earned $161,889 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Sindey Chaky

Social Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$158,322

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $158,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,322
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Sterling
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: F.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,322
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 512345107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Sindey Chaky works as a Social Science for Department of Interior based in Sterling, Virginia. Sindey earned $158,322 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Melita Rank

Social Science/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$157,738

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $157,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,738
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fort Thompson
Work state: South Dakota
Middle name: Catherine

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,738
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $134,750
Duty Station Code: 461035017
Duty Station State: SD
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Melita Rank is a Social Science at Department of Interior based in Fort Thompson, South Dakota. 2025 total compensation came to $157,738. They are classified at grade 14.

Vida Germano

Social Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$157,236

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $157,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,236
Pay grade: 14
Work city: San Francisco
Work state: California
Middle name: Aurore

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,236
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $107,446
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Vida Germano works as a Social Science for Department of Interior based in San Francisco, California. Vida earned $157,236 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Rebecca Rasch

Social Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$155,521

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $155,521
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,521
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $155,521
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Rebecca Rasch works as a Social Science for Department of Interior based in Seattle, Washington. Rebecca earned $155,521 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

John Tanaka

Social Science/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$154,563

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $151,863
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,563
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Sacramento
Work state: California
Middle name: Kevin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $151,863
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,034
Duty Station Code: 063150067
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

John Tanaka works as a Social Science for Department of Interior based in Sacramento, California. John earned $154,563 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Amy Stillings

Social Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$154,280

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $154,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,280
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,280
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN05
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

At Department of Interior, Amy Stillings serves as a Social Science based in Lakewood, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,280. They are classified at grade 13.

Michael Hait

Social Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$154,263

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $154,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,263
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,263
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,173
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

At Department of Interior, Michael Hait serves as a Social Science based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,263. They are classified at grade 13.

Stephen Palmer

Social Science/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$153,363

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $151,863
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,363
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Sacramento
Work state: California
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $151,863
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,034
Duty Station Code: 063150067
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Stephen Palmer works as a Social Science for Department of Interior based in Sacramento, California. Stephen earned $153,363 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Gregory Cody

Social Science/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$152,753

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $152,753
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,753
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $152,753
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,034
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Gregory Cody is a Social Science at Department of Interior based in Lakewood, Colorado. 2025 total compensation came to $152,753. They are classified at grade 13.

Levi Novey

Social Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$148,143

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $146,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,143
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Thomas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,143
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

At Department of Interior, Levi Novey serves as a Social Science based in Arlington, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $148,143. They are classified at grade 13.

Christine Browne

Social Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$146,368

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $146,368
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,368
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,368
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,142
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Christine Browne holds the role of Social Science at Department of Interior based in Fort Collins, Colorado. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,368. Their pay grade is 13.

Laura Mansfield

Social Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$146,143

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $146,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,143
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Sterling
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,143
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 512345107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

At Department of Interior, Laura Mansfield serves as a Social Science based in Sterling, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,143. They are classified at grade 13.

Nicole Gilkison Larue

Social Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$146,143

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $146,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,143
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,143
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

At Department of Interior, Nicole Gilkison Larue serves as a Social Science based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,143. They are classified at grade 13.

Nicole Hermanmercer

Social Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$144,914

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $144,914
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,914
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,914
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,028
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Nicole Hermanmercer holds the role of Social Science at Department of Interior based in Lakewood, Colorado. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,914. Their pay grade is 14.

Charles Lawson

Social Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$142,412

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $142,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,412
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: F.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,412
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Charles Lawson is a Social Science at Department of Interior based in Lakewood, Colorado. 2026 total compensation came to $142,412. They are classified at grade 13.

Caridad De La Vega

Social Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$142,156

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $142,156
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,156
Pay grade: 13
Work city: New York - Richmond
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,156
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 364170085
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Caridad De La Vega is a Social Science at Department of Interior based in New York - Richmond, New York. 2026 total compensation came to $142,156. They are classified at grade 13.

Sophia Liu

Social Science/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Reston
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Duty Station Code: 512034059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Sophia Liu works as a Social Science for Department of Interior based in Reston, Virginia. Sophia earned $141,557 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Sara Mcbride

Social Science/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$139,216

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $137,966
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,216
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Golden
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Kelly

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,966
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Duty Station Code: 081000059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Sara Mcbride holds the role of Social Science at Department of Interior based in Golden, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $139,216. Their pay grade is 13.

Amanda Cravens

Social Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$138,356

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $138,356
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,356
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Missoula
Work state: Montana
Middle name: Emily

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,356
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 300830063
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Amanda Cravens holds the role of Social Science at Department of Interior based in Missoula, Montana. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,356. Their pay grade is 14.

Meghan Cornelison

Social Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$137,107

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $136,107
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,107
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Hadley
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,107
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 250461015
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Meghan Cornelison holds the role of Social Science at Department of Interior based in Hadley, Massachusetts. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,107. Their pay grade is 13.

Edward Kender

Social Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$137,071

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $137,071
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,071
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Brecksville
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,071
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,142
Duty Station Code: 390970035
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

At Department of Interior, Edward Kender serves as a Social Science based in Brecksville, Ohio. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,071. They are classified at grade 13.

Stewart Allen

Social Science/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$137,000

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $137,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,000
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bend
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,000
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN05
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,034
Duty Station Code: 410190017
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Stewart Allen works as a Social Science for Department of Interior based in Bend, Oregon. Stewart earned $137,000 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Helen Fairley

Social Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$134,822

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $134,822
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,822
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Flagstaff
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,822
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,173
Duty Station Code: 040170005
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Helen Fairley works as a Social Science for Department of Interior based in Flagstaff, Arizona. Helen earned $134,822 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Julie Bell

Social Science/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$134,134

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $134,134
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,134
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,134
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Julie Bell works as a Social Science for Department of Interior based in Lakewood, Colorado. Julie earned $134,134 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Nicole Herman-Mercer

Social Science/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$133,668

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $133,168
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,668
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,168
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $102,029
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Nicole Herman-Mercer is a Social Science at Department of Interior based in Lakewood, Colorado. 2025 total compensation came to $133,668. They are classified at grade 13.

Laura Van Riper

Social Science/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$133,487

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $133,487
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,487
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bend
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,487
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN05
Basic Pay (before locality): $114,033
Duty Station Code: 410190017
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Laura Van Riper works as a Social Science for Department of Interior based in Bend, Oregon. Laura earned $133,487 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Stephanie Webb

Social Science/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$133,060

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $133,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,060
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Santa Cruz
Work state: California
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,060
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,925
Duty Station Code: 063450087
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

At Department of Interior, Stephanie Webb serves as a Social Science based in Santa Cruz, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,060. They are classified at grade 13.

Virginia Patterson

Social Science/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$132,057

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $132,057
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,057
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Raleigh
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: Stuart

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,057
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,031
Duty Station Code: 373750183
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

At Department of Interior, Virginia Patterson serves as a Social Science based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,057. They are classified at grade 13.