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

Agency file

Department of Interior

Source file: U.S. Office of Personnel Management — Federal Civilian Workforce (non-Defense, FOIA 25-0777-F, Mar 2024) / ingested Jul 3, 2026

The Department of Interior is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2024, this agency had 60,559 employees with median total compensation of $87,331; the highest distinct record was $221,900.

Year
2024
Total payroll
$5.7B
Employees
60,559
Median total
$87,331
Highest record
$221,900

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 60,559 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($87,331) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base — $93,267 (100%)
  • Overtime — $0 (0%)
  • Other — $127 (0%)
  • Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$49,049
$63,381
$87,331
$117,091
$147,083

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $147,083 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $49,049. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences
4,501 · $97,376
Park Ranger
3,469 · $79,026
Miscellaneous Administration and Program
2,943 · $107,250
Maintenance Mechanic
2,783 · $62,067
Information Technology Management
2,120 · $114,970

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

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Jenifer Noss

Information Technology Management/Department of Interior

2024 total comp
$148,045
Sub-department
National Park Service
Base pay
$148,045
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,045
Pay grade
14
Work city
Omaha
Work county
Douglas
Work state
Nebraska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$148,045
Basic Pay (before locality)
$125,526
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
313620055
Length of Service (Years)
36
Occupation Code (OPM)
2210
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Jenifer Noss works as a Information Technology Management for Department of Interior based in Omaha, Nebraska. Jenifer earned $148,045 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Tracy Simmons

General Business and Industry/Department of Interior

2024 total comp
$148,045
Sub-department
National Park Service
Base pay
$148,045
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,045
Pay grade
14
Work city
Omaha
Work county
Douglas
Work state
Nebraska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$148,045
Basic Pay (before locality)
$125,526
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
313620055
Length of Service (Years)
24
Occupation Code (OPM)
1101
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Tracy Simmons holds the role of General Business and Industry at Department of Interior based in Omaha, Nebraska. In 2024, their total compensation was $148,045. Their pay grade is 14.

Nathan Holste

Civil Engineering/Department of Interior

2024 total comp
$148,040
Sub-department
Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay
$147,540
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,040
Pay grade
13
Work city
Lakewood
Work county
Jefferson
Work state
Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$147,540
Basic Pay (before locality)
$106,226
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
081435059
Length of Service (Years)
14
Occupation Code (OPM)
0810
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Nathan Holste holds the role of Civil Engineering at Department of Interior based in Lakewood, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $148,040. Their pay grade is 13.

Kevin Keller

Appraising/Department of Interior

2024 total comp
$148,009
Sub-department
Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay
$148,009
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,009
Pay grade
13
Work city
Mission
Work county
Johnson
Work state
Kansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$148,009
Basic Pay (before locality)
$112,128
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
203705091
Length of Service (Years)
32
Occupation Code (OPM)
1171
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Kevin Keller holds the role of Appraising at Department of Interior based in Mission, Kansas. In 2024, their total compensation was $148,009. Their pay grade is 13.