U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Veterans Affairs / Biological Science Student Trainee

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Biological Science Student Trainee at Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Federal Government

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

8 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $38,718, below the department median of $98,459.

Employees: 8
Total payroll: $336.4K
Role median: $38,718
Agency median: $98,459
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$36,209$55,348+

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

How total compensation varies among the 8 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)

Biological Science Student Trainee is held in 7 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Veterans Affairs, the median of $38,718 ranks #6 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Commerce

$48,266 · 9

Environmental Protection Agency

$43,122 · 75

Department of Health and Human Services

$41,822 · 1

Department of Interior

$41,156 · 180

Department of Energy

$39,230 · 1

Department of Agriculture

$37,017 · 412

Median total compensation for the Biological Science Student Trainee 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 Veterans Affairs

Administrative Officer 3,667
Contact Representative 1,454
Contracting 3,352
Cooking 2,265
Custodial Working 14,820
Dental Assistant 2,344
Dental Officer 2,251
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist 5,885
Dietitian and Nutritionist 3,654
Equipment Facilities, and Services 1,776
Financial Administration and Program 2,476
Financial Clerical and Assistance 2,382
Food Service Working 7,281
General Attorney 2,083
General Business and Industry 1,575
General Engineering 1,920
General Health Science 10,103
General Legal and Kindred Administration 3,611
Health Aid and Technician 10,717
Health System Specialist 6,340
Human Resources Assistance 1,613
Human Resources Management 9,616
Information Technology Management 7,807
Invalid 1,497
Inventory Management 2,932
Mail and File 1,350
Maintenance Mechanic 2,138
Management and Program Analysis 11,274
Materials Handler 1,570
Medical Instrument Technician 4,607
Medical Officer 34,743
Medical Records Technician 4,082
Medical Supply Aide and Technician 3,855
Medical Support Assistance 44,186
Medical Technician 2,198
Medical Technologist 5,693
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 11,855
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 10,377
Motor Vehicle Operating 2,288
Nurse 106,736
Nursing Assistant 17,477
Occupational Therapist 2,256
Optometrist 1,775
Pharmacist 14,500
Pharmacy Technician 7,058
Physical Therapist 3,732
Physician Assistant 3,693
Practical Nurse 17,966
Psychology 10,658
Purchasing 2,168
Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist 1,250
Secretary 1,410
Security Clerical and Assistance 1,664
Social Science 5,151
Social Science Aid and Technician 1,678
Social Work 25,349
Speech Pathology and Audiology 2,865
Supply Clerical and Technician 3,222
Transportation Clerk and Assistant 1,585
Veterans Claims Examining 21,842

Record list

Employees with this title

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Vida Vousoghian

Biological Science Student Trainee/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$55,924

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $55,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,924
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $55,924
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Duty Station Code: 240050510
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0499

Vida Vousoghian works as a Biological Science Student Trainee for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Baltimore, Maryland. Vida earned $55,924 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Jaron Whitehead

Biological Science Student Trainee/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$51,807

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $51,807
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,807
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Atlanta
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $51,807
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0499

Jaron Whitehead holds the role of Biological Science Student Trainee at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $51,807. Their pay grade is 07.

Katya Milyard

Biological Science Student Trainee/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$42,338

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $41,338
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,338
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Phoenix
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,338
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Duty Station Code: 040370013
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0499

Katya Milyard works as a Biological Science Student Trainee for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Phoenix, Arizona. Katya earned $42,338 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Imani Peoples-Thomas

Biological Science Student Trainee/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$39,488

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $39,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,488
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Chicago
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,488
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0499

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Imani Peoples-Thomas serves as a Biological Science Student Trainee based in Chicago, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,488. They are classified at grade 04.

Lily Lev

Biological Science Student Trainee/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$37,948

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $36,948
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,948
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Phoenix
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $36,948
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Duty Station Code: 040370013
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0499

Lily Lev works as a Biological Science Student Trainee for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Phoenix, Arizona. Lily earned $37,948 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

David Kay

Biological Science Student Trainee/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$36,499

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $35,499
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,499
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Phoenix
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $35,499
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,975
Duty Station Code: 040370013
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0499

David Kay works as a Biological Science Student Trainee for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Phoenix, Arizona. David earned $36,499 in 2024. Their pay grade is 03.

Cory Winkler

Biological Science Student Trainee/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$36,209

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $36,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,209
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $36,209
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Duty Station Code: 450410019
Duty Station State: SC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0499

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Cory Winkler serves as a Biological Science Student Trainee based in Charleston, South Carolina. Their 2024 pay totaled $36,209. They are classified at grade 04.

Claudia Baicu

Biological Science Student Trainee/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$36,209

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $36,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,209
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $36,209
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Duty Station Code: 450410019
Duty Station State: SC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0499

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Claudia Baicu serves as a Biological Science Student Trainee based in Charleston, South Carolina. Their 2024 pay totaled $36,209. They are classified at grade 04.