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

Job-title file

Writing and Editing

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

47 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $108,623, above the department median of $85,447.

Employees: 47
Total payroll: $5.3M
Role median: $108,623
Agency median: $85,447
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$61,774$183,703+

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

How total compensation varies among the 47 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.

Compare departments

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 Interior, the median of $108,623 ranks #45 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.

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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Jennifer Haliski

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$199,900

Sub-department: Office of the Inspector General
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $199,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Anne

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN24
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Jennifer Haliski holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Interior based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $199,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Shane Wolfe

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$182,295

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,295
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Shane Wolfe holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Interior based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $182,295. Their pay grade is 14.

Katrina Eckert

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$156,686

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $152,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,686
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $152,736
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $114,033
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Katrina Eckert works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Interior based in Washington, District of Columbia. Katrina earned $156,686 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Margaret Lindsay

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$154,280

Sub-department: Office of the Inspector General
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: Wright

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,280
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN24
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Margaret Lindsay is a Writing and Editing at Department of Interior based in Lakewood, Colorado. 2026 total compensation came to $154,280. They are classified at grade 13.

Deanna Masterson

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$148,393

Sub-department: Office of the Inspector General
Base pay: $146,368
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,025
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,393
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,368
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN24
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,142
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Interior, Deanna Masterson serves as a Writing and Editing based in Lakewood, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $148,393. They are classified at grade 13.

Wendy Farrell

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$146,143

Sub-department: Office of the Inspector General
Base pay: $146,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,143
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Annapolis
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Rai

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,143
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN24
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 240030003
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Wendy Farrell works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Interior based in Annapolis, Maryland. Wendy earned $146,143 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Susan Morse

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$145,489

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,489
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Baileys Crossroads
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Leslie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Duty Station Code: 510119059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Susan Morse is a Writing and Editing at Department of Interior based in Baileys Crossroads, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $145,489. They are classified at grade 13.

Amy Jonach

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$144,697

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $144,697
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,697
Pay grade: 13
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: D.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,697
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,031
Duty Station Code: 510000610
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Amy Jonach holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Interior based in Virginia. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,697. Their pay grade is 13.

James Garber

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$142,084

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $142,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,084
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,084
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

James Garber is a Writing and Editing at Department of Interior based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $142,084. They are classified at grade 13.

Libby John

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$134,850

Sub-department: Office of the Inspector General
Base pay: $134,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,850
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,850
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN24
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Libby John is a Writing and Editing at Department of Interior based in Chicago, Illinois. 2026 total compensation came to $134,850. They are classified at grade 13.

Joshua Singer

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$134,850

Sub-department: Office of the Inspector General
Base pay: $134,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,850
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,850
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN24
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Interior, Joshua Singer serves as a Writing and Editing based in Chicago, Illinois. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,850. They are classified at grade 13.

Mary Yakush

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Harpers Ferry
Work state: West Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Duty Station Code: 541140037
Duty Station State: WV
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Mary Yakush works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Interior based in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Mary earned $128,956 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Ayesha Giles

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$125,845

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $125,845
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,845
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,845
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,956
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Ayesha Giles is a Writing and Editing at Department of Interior based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $125,845. They are classified at grade 13.

Julianne Cochran

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$122,977

Sub-department: Office of the Inspector General
Base pay: $122,302
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $675
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,977
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Blackstone
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,302
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN24
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 510190135
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Julianne Cochran is a Writing and Editing at Department of Interior based in Blackstone, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $122,977. They are classified at grade 13.

Autumn Cook

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$119,485

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $119,485
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,485
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Harpers Ferry
Work state: West Virginia
Middle name: Hannah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,485
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,208
Duty Station Code: 541140037
Duty Station State: WV
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Interior, Autumn Cook serves as a Writing and Editing based in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,485. They are classified at grade 12.

Virginia Reams

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$116,362

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $116,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,362
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Bar Harbor
Work state: Maine
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,362
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 230300009
Duty Station State: ME
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Virginia Reams works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Interior based in Bar Harbor, Maine. Virginia earned $116,362 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Kimberly Waltenbaugh

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$116,362

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $116,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,362
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Nashville
Work state: Tennessee
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,362
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 471760037
Duty Station State: TN
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Kimberly Waltenbaugh holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Interior based in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,362. Their pay grade is 12.

Cortney Solum

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$114,153

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $112,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,153
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bloomington
Work state: Minnesota
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,553
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Duty Station Code: 270675053
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Cortney Solum is a Writing and Editing at Department of Interior based in Bloomington, Minnesota. 2024 total compensation came to $114,153. They are classified at grade 13.

Tammie Adams

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$113,107

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $113,107
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,107
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Denver
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,107
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,659
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Interior, Tammie Adams serves as a Writing and Editing based in Denver, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $113,107. They are classified at grade 12.

Marie Lawrence

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$113,107

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $113,107
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,107
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,107
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,659
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Interior, Marie Lawrence serves as a Writing and Editing based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $113,107. They are classified at grade 12.

Lillian Daniels

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$111,406

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $111,406
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,406
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: Eileen

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $111,406
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,326
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Lillian Daniels holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Interior based in Portland, Oregon. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,406. Their pay grade is 12.

Victoria Stauffenberg

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$110,066

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $110,066
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,066
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Porter
Work state: Indiana
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,066
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,110
Duty Station Code: 184030127
Duty Station State: IN
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Interior, Victoria Stauffenberg serves as a Writing and Editing based in Porter, Indiana. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,066. They are classified at grade 12.

Michael Plummer

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$108,800

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $107,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,800
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Jefferson
Work state: Louisiana
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,250
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Duty Station Code: 221125051
Duty Station State: LA
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Michael Plummer holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Interior based in Jefferson, Louisiana. In 2024, their total compensation was $108,800. Their pay grade is 12.

Stephanie Metzler

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$108,623

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $106,214
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,409
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,623
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Atlanta
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $106,214
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $85,802
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Stephanie Metzler holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Interior based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,623. Their pay grade is 12.

Kathryn Reshetiloff

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$108,251

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $108,251
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,251
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Black Hawk
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $108,251
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,938
Duty Station Code: 080170047
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Kathryn Reshetiloff is a Writing and Editing at Department of Interior based in Black Hawk, Colorado. 2026 total compensation came to $108,251. They are classified at grade 11.

Dana Hunt

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$105,812

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $105,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,812
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Arnold
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,812
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Duty Station Code: 240032003
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Dana Hunt holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Interior based in Arnold, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $105,812. Their pay grade is 12.

Kayla Kosch

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$103,126

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $103,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,126
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Joy

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $103,126
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,012
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Kayla Kosch works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Interior based in Lakewood, Colorado. Kayla earned $103,126 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Sheila Cohen

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$101,401

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $101,401
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,401
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $101,401
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,706
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Sheila Cohen works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Interior based in Washington, District of Columbia. Sheila earned $101,401 in 2025. Their pay grade is 12.

Megan Mills

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$101,401

Sub-department: Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
Base pay: $101,401
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,401
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $101,401
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN26
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,706
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Interior, Megan Mills serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,401. They are classified at grade 12.

Charles Inderman

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$99,800

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $99,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,800
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Moore

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,800
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,463
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Interior, Charles Inderman serves as a Writing and Editing based in Lakewood, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,800. They are classified at grade 12.

Karen Henker

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$98,459

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $98,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,459
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Moab
Work state: Utah
Middle name: Beth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,459
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,110
Duty Station Code: 491170019
Duty Station State: UT
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Interior, Karen Henker serves as a Writing and Editing based in Moab, Utah. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,459. They are classified at grade 12.

Christie Hendrix

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$97,286

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $97,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,286
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Ajo
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,286
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,561
Duty Station Code: 040010019
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Interior, Christie Hendrix serves as a Writing and Editing based in Ajo, Arizona. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,286. They are classified at grade 12.

Pamela Mcdonald

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$96,899

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $91,899
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,899
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Boise
Work state: Idaho
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,899
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN05
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,667
Duty Station Code: 160160001
Duty Station State: ID
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Interior, Pamela Mcdonald serves as a Writing and Editing based in Boise, Idaho. Their 2024 pay totaled $96,899. They are classified at grade 11.

Richard Colley

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$96,843

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $96,843
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,843
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Starr

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,843
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,303
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Interior, Richard Colley serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,843. They are classified at grade 11.

Andrew Daigle

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$94,469

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $91,419
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,050
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,469
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Edward

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,419
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Interior, Andrew Daigle serves as a Writing and Editing based in Lakewood, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,469. They are classified at grade 11.

Andrea Walton

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$88,621

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $88,621
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,621
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Mammoth Cave
Work state: Kentucky
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,621
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,706
Duty Station Code: 212155061
Duty Station State: KY
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Andrea Walton holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Interior based in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,621. Their pay grade is 12.

Elizabeth Harris

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$86,792

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $86,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,792
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,042
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Elizabeth Harris holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Interior based in Lakewood, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,792. Their pay grade is 11.

Michelle Lee

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$85,447

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $85,447
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,447
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Reston
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Yewon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,447
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,795
Duty Station Code: 512034059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Michelle Lee works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Interior based in Reston, Virginia. Michelle earned $85,447 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Grace Holderman

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$85,447

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $85,447
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,447
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Reston
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,447
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,795
Duty Station Code: 512034059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Grace Holderman is a Writing and Editing at Department of Interior based in Reston, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $85,447. They are classified at grade 11.

Charles Griffing

Writing and Editing/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$85,362

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $85,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,362
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Woodstock
Work state: Vermont
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,362
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,385
Duty Station Code: 500800027
Duty Station State: VT
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Charles Griffing is a Writing and Editing at Department of Interior based in Woodstock, Vermont. 2025 total compensation came to $85,362. They are classified at grade 09.