U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Labor / Operations Research

Job-title file

Operations Research

Collect and analyze data to inform decisions, produce reports, and identify trends.

9 employees hold this title in Department of Labor. Median total compensation for the role is $153,318, above the department median of $118,941.

Employees: 9
Total payroll: $1.4M
Role median: $153,318
Agency median: $118,941
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$110,304$183,420+

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How total compensation varies among the 9 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)

Operations Research is held in 26 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Labor, the median of $153,318 ranks #16 of 26.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Securities and Exchange Commission

$204,980 · 6

Environmental Protection Agency

$185,824 · 1

Department of Transportation

$179,462 · 210

Department of Treasury

$175,813 · 10

Department of Interior

$171,923 · 6

Department of Health and Human Services

$162,628 · 143

General Services Administration

$161,608 · 24

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$161,558 · 36

Federal Maritime Commission

$159,468 · 2

Department of Commerce

$157,982 · 31

Department of State

$153,891 · 1

Office of Personnel Management

$153,354 · 1

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

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Unemployment Insurance 86
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Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Heather Atkins

Operations Research/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$184,725

Sub-department: Office of the Inspector General
Base pay: $184,725
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,725
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Glendale
Work county: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $184,725
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061430037
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Heather Atkins holds the role of Operations Research at Department of Labor based in Glendale, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $184,725. Their pay grade is 14.

Michael Frickel

Operations Research/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$176,570

Sub-department: Office of the Inspector General
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,570
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Frickel is a Operations Research at Department of Labor based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $176,570. They are classified at grade 14.

Jeffrey Shin

Operations Research/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$171,923

Sub-department: Office of Fed Contract Compliance Programs
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,923
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fairfax
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510900600
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeffrey Shin holds the role of Operations Research at Department of Labor based in Fairfax, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $171,923. Their pay grade is 14.

Tobias Cahoon

Operations Research/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$158,860

Sub-department: Office of Fed Contract Compliance Programs
Base pay: $158,860
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,860
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Jay
Work county: Santa Rosa
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,860
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121540113
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tobias Cahoon works as a Operations Research for Department of Labor based in Jay, Florida. Tobias earned $158,860 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Michael Webb

Operations Research/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$153,318

Sub-department: Office of Fed Contract Compliance Programs
Base pay: $153,318
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,318
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Crestview
Work county: Okaloosa
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,318
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,243
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 120710091
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Webb works as a Operations Research for Department of Labor based in Crestview, Florida. Michael earned $153,318 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Daniel Calamari

Operations Research/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$145,489

Sub-department: Office of Fed Contract Compliance Programs
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): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniel Calamari holds the role of Operations Research at Department of Labor based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $145,489. Their pay grade is 13.

Hugh Markfield

Operations Research/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$126,468

Sub-department: Office of Fed Contract Compliance Programs
Base pay: $126,468
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,468
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Boulder
Work county: Boulder
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,468
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080200013
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Hugh Markfield is a Operations Research at Department of Labor based in Boulder, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $126,468. They are classified at grade 13.

Heath Richardson

Operations Research/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$125,835

Sub-department: Office of Fed Contract Compliance Programs
Base pay: $125,835
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,835
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Williamsburg
Work county: Williamsburg
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,835
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512630830
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Heath Richardson works as a Operations Research for Department of Labor based in Williamsburg, Virginia. Heath earned $125,835 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Michelle Higginbotham

Operations Research/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$110,304

Sub-department: Office of Fed Contract Compliance Programs
Base pay: $110,304
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,304
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Ruskin
Work county: Hillsborough
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,304
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122675057
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Labor, Michelle Higginbotham serves as a Operations Research based in Ruskin, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $110,304. They are classified at grade 13.