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

$0$186,938+

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

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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Dianne Crilley

Hydrology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$171,652

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $171,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,652
Pay grade: 14
Work city: San Diego
Work county: San Diego
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,652
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1315
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dianne Crilley is a Hydrology at Department of Interior based in San Diego, California. 2024 total compensation came to $171,652. They are classified at grade 14.

Jaclina Mommsen

Management and Program Analysis/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$171,652

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $171,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,652
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Carlsbad
Work county: San Diego
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,652
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060560073
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0343
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jaclina Mommsen works as a Management and Program Analysis for Department of Interior based in Carlsbad, California. Jaclina earned $171,652 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

James Fletcher

Petroleum Engineering/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$171,642

Sub-department: Bureau of Safety & Envir Enf
Base pay: $171,642
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,642
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Jefferson
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,642
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,142
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221125051
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0881
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

James Fletcher is a Petroleum Engineering at Department of Interior based in Jefferson, Louisiana. 2024 total compensation came to $171,642. They are classified at grade 15.

Siva Sundaresan

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$171,600

Sub-department: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $171,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,600
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,600
Basic Pay (before locality): $171,600
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): ES

Siva Sundaresan works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Department of Interior based in Washington, District of Columbia. Siva earned $171,600 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Krista Dragila

Auditing/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$171,537

Sub-department: Office of the Inspector General
Base pay: $171,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,537
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Sacramento
Work county: Sacramento
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,137
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063150067
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Krista Dragila serves as a Auditing based in Sacramento, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $171,537. They are classified at grade 14.