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

Job-title file

Librarian

Manage collections and information services and help patrons with research and access.

29 employees hold this title in Department of Justice. Median total compensation for the role is $145,489, below the department median of $153,354.

Employees
29
Total payroll
$4.4M
Role median
$145,489
Agency median
$153,354
Comparison
Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$117,962$204,614+

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

How total compensation varies among the 29 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

Librarian pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialistsabout 133,790 people is $68,270. Department of Justice pays a median base salary of $145,489 for this role, 113% above that figureabove the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Justice sits in the local pay range

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$43,660
$56,310
$68,270
$84,480
$103,990
Department of Justice median · $145,489

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

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Justice is $145,489, 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)

Librarian is held in 38 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Justice, the median of $145,489 ranks #10 of 38.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Median total compensation for the Librarian role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Librarian beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 32 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $119,187 ranks #4 of 32. See Librarian across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Los Angeles County
$149,365 · 299
City of San Jose
$142,838 · 64
City of Seattle
$113,277 · 91
City of Boston
$112,505 · 78
City of Los Angeles
$105,594 · 481
City of Chicago
$101,664 · 384

Median total compensation for comparable Librarian roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Justice

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Dennis Feldt

Librarian/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$220,796
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$220,796
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$220,796
Pay grade
00
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$220,796
Basic Pay (before locality)
$220,796
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
33
Occupation Code (OPM)
1410
Pay Plan (OPM)
ES

Dennis Feldt is a Librarian at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $220,796. They are classified at grade 00.

Bridget Gilhool

Librarian/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$191,900
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$191,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$191,900
Pay grade
15
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$191,900
Basic Pay (before locality)
$151,748
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
23
Occupation Code (OPM)
1410
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Bridget Gilhool works as a Librarian for Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. Bridget earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Jennifer Mcmahan

Librarian/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$191,900
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$191,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$191,900
Pay grade
15
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$191,900
Basic Pay (before locality)
$151,748
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
25
Occupation Code (OPM)
1410
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Jennifer Mcmahan holds the role of Librarian at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Paul Cantwell

Librarian/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$171,923
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$171,923
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$171,923
Pay grade
14
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$171,923
Basic Pay (before locality)
$129,013
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
22
Occupation Code (OPM)
1410
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Paul Cantwell is a Librarian at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $171,923. They are classified at grade 14.

Mariana Long

Librarian/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$171,923
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$171,923
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$171,923
Pay grade
14
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$171,923
Basic Pay (before locality)
$129,013
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
29
Occupation Code (OPM)
1410
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Mariana Long works as a Librarian for Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. Mariana earned $171,923 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Marla Chesler

Librarian/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$167,276
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$167,276
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,276
Pay grade
14
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$167,276
Basic Pay (before locality)
$125,526
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
18
Occupation Code (OPM)
1410
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Justice, Marla Chesler serves as a Librarian based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

Lila Faulkner

Librarian/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$162,629
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$162,629
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,629
Pay grade
14
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$162,629
Basic Pay (before locality)
$122,039
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
14
Occupation Code (OPM)
1410
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Lila Faulkner is a Librarian at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $162,629. They are classified at grade 14.

Brian Lafleur

Librarian/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$162,629
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$162,629
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,629
Pay grade
14
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$162,629
Basic Pay (before locality)
$122,039
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
17
Occupation Code (OPM)
1410
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Brian Lafleur works as a Librarian for Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. Brian earned $162,629 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Karen Drayne

Librarian/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$153,354
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$153,354
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,354
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$153,354
Basic Pay (before locality)
$115,079
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
22
Occupation Code (OPM)
1410
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Karen Drayne holds the role of Librarian at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,354. Their pay grade is 13.

Margaret Prater

Librarian/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$153,354
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$153,354
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,354
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$153,354
Basic Pay (before locality)
$115,079
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
18
Occupation Code (OPM)
1410
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Margaret Prater holds the role of Librarian at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,354. Their pay grade is 13.

Katherine Zeigler

Librarian/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$153,354
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$153,354
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,354
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$153,354
Basic Pay (before locality)
$115,079
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
37
Occupation Code (OPM)
1410
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Katherine Zeigler is a Librarian at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Michele Masias

Librarian/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$149,465
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$149,465
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,465
Pay grade
13
Work city
Denver
Work county
Denver
Work state
Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$149,465
Basic Pay (before locality)
$115,079
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
080600031
Length of Service (Years)
39
Occupation Code (OPM)
1410
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Michele Masias works as a Librarian for Department of Justice based in Denver, Colorado. Michele earned $149,465 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Melanie Michaelson

Librarian/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$149,422
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$149,422
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,422
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$149,422
Basic Pay (before locality)
$112,128
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
19
Occupation Code (OPM)
1410
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Justice, Melanie Michaelson serves as a Librarian based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $149,422. They are classified at grade 13.

Lisa Kosow

Librarian/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$149,422
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$149,422
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,422
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$149,422
Basic Pay (before locality)
$112,128
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
16
Occupation Code (OPM)
1410
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Lisa Kosow is a Librarian at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $149,422. They are classified at grade 13.

Janice Fridie

Librarian/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$145,489
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$145,489
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$145,489
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$145,489
Basic Pay (before locality)
$109,177
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
15
Occupation Code (OPM)
1410
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Justice, Janice Fridie serves as a Librarian based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $145,489. They are classified at grade 13.

Christopher Brady

Librarian/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$145,489
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$145,489
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$145,489
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$145,489
Basic Pay (before locality)
$109,177
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
16
Occupation Code (OPM)
1410
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Christopher Brady works as a Librarian for Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. Christopher earned $145,489 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Derek Jones

Librarian/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$145,489
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$145,489
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$145,489
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$145,489
Basic Pay (before locality)
$109,177
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
16
Occupation Code (OPM)
1410
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Justice, Derek Jones serves as a Librarian based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $145,489. They are classified at grade 13.

Jessica Chmiel

Librarian/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$144,042
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$144,042
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,042
Pay grade
14
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$144,042
Basic Pay (before locality)
$108,091
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
1
Occupation Code (OPM)
1410
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Jessica Chmiel is a Librarian at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $144,042. They are classified at grade 14.

Bryan Wagner

Librarian/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$141,557
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$141,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,557
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$141,557
Basic Pay (before locality)
$106,226
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
14
Occupation Code (OPM)
1410
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Bryan Wagner works as a Librarian for Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. Bryan earned $141,557 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Robin Foltz

Librarian/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$141,557
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$141,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,557
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$141,557
Basic Pay (before locality)
$106,226
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
13
Occupation Code (OPM)
1410
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Justice, Robin Foltz serves as a Librarian based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,557. They are classified at grade 13.

Amelia Nuss

Librarian/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$137,624
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$137,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,624
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$137,624
Basic Pay (before locality)
$103,275
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
22
Occupation Code (OPM)
1410
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Amelia Nuss works as a Librarian for Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. Amelia earned $137,624 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Kristin Carr

Librarian/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$133,692
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$133,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,692
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$133,692
Basic Pay (before locality)
$100,324
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
15
Occupation Code (OPM)
1410
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Kristin Carr holds the role of Librarian at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $133,692. Their pay grade is 13.

Esther Raymond

Librarian/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$133,692
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$133,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,692
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$133,692
Basic Pay (before locality)
$100,324
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
10
Occupation Code (OPM)
1410
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Esther Raymond is a Librarian at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $133,692. They are classified at grade 13.

Michael Bernier

Librarian/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$129,956
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$128,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,956
Pay grade
12
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$128,956
Basic Pay (before locality)
$96,770
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
0
Occupation Code (OPM)
1410
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Michael Bernier works as a Librarian for Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. Michael earned $129,956 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Trisha Bachman

Librarian/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$129,759
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$129,759
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,759
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$129,759
Basic Pay (before locality)
$97,373
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
16
Occupation Code (OPM)
1410
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Trisha Bachman holds the role of Librarian at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $129,759. Their pay grade is 13.

Austin Kibler

Librarian/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$125,827
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$125,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,827
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$125,827
Basic Pay (before locality)
$94,422
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
4
Occupation Code (OPM)
1410
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Justice, Austin Kibler serves as a Librarian based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,827. They are classified at grade 13.

Lowell Rudorfer

Librarian/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$125,827
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$125,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,827
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$125,827
Basic Pay (before locality)
$94,422
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
3
Occupation Code (OPM)
1410
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Lowell Rudorfer holds the role of Librarian at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,827. Their pay grade is 13.

Brian Kaviar

Librarian/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$121,894
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$121,894
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,894
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$121,894
Basic Pay (before locality)
$91,471
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
3
Occupation Code (OPM)
1410
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Brian Kaviar is a Librarian at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $121,894. They are classified at grade 13.

Balestrier Bowman

Librarian/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$117,962
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$117,962
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,962
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$117,962
Basic Pay (before locality)
$88,520
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
0
Occupation Code (OPM)
1410
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Balestrier Bowman is a Librarian at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $117,962. They are classified at grade 13.