U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Veterans Affairs / Cooking

Job-title file

Cooking at Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Federal Government

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

2,265 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $56,579, below the department median of $98,459.

Employees: 2,265
Total payroll: $135.2M
Role median: $56,579
Agency median: $98,459
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$38,505$96,455+

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

How total compensation varies among the 2,265 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

Cooking pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria — about 441,050 people — is $37,450. Department of Veterans Affairs pays a median base salary of $56,558 for this role, 51% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Veterans Affairs sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$28,480

$32,440

$37,450

$44,800

$49,670

Department of Veterans Affairs median · $56,558

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

Computed over the 2,261 of 2,265 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Veterans Affairs is $56,579, 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)

Cooking is held in 5 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Veterans Affairs, the median of $56,579 ranks #4 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Homeland Security

$67,577 · 17

Department of Health and Human Services

$64,551 · 133

Department of Agriculture

$60,046 · 106

Department of Interior

$50,860 · 250

Median total compensation for the Cooking 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
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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Clifton Buchanan

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$112,761

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $112,761
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,761
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Detroit
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,761
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,761
Duty Station Code: 261260163
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Clifton Buchanan works as a Cooking for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Detroit, Michigan. Clifton earned $112,761 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Jesse Halliday

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$111,738

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $111,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,738
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $111,738
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,738
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Jesse Halliday holds the role of Cooking at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Portland, Oregon. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,738. Their pay grade is 08.

Roxane Barnes

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$108,232

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $108,232
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,232
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Providence
Work state: Rhode Island

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $108,232
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,232
Duty Station Code: 440190007
Duty Station State: RI
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Roxane Barnes works as a Cooking for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Providence, Rhode Island. Roxane earned $108,232 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Joe Villela

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$107,731

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $107,731
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,731
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,731
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $107,731
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Joe Villela serves as a Cooking based in Vancouver, Washington. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,731. They are classified at grade 08.

Barry Gochman

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$106,187

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $106,187
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,187
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Northport
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $106,187
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,187
Duty Station Code: 364300103
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Barry Gochman works as a Cooking for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Northport, New York. Barry earned $106,187 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.

Leonard Mack

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$104,893

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $104,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,893
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Carrollton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $104,893
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,893
Duty Station Code: 130970045
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Leonard Mack works as a Cooking for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Carrollton, Georgia. Leonard earned $104,893 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Telly Mcrae

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$104,893

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $104,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,893
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Atlanta
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $104,893
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,893
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Telly Mcrae works as a Cooking for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Atlanta, Georgia. Telly earned $104,893 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Justin Bradbury

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$104,350

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $104,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,350
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Brockton
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $104,350
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,350
Duty Station Code: 250140023
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Justin Bradbury serves as a Cooking based in Brockton, Massachusetts. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,350. They are classified at grade 08.

Raymond Thomas

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$103,640

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $103,640
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,640
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Kansas City
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $103,640
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,640
Duty Station Code: 294120095
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Raymond Thomas serves as a Cooking based in Kansas City, Missouri. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,640. They are classified at grade 08.

Andre Shaw

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$103,453

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $103,453
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,453
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Hampton
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $103,453
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,453
Duty Station Code: 511180650
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Andre Shaw is a Cooking at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Hampton, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $103,453. They are classified at grade 08.

Wanda Lopez

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$103,160

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $103,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,160
Pay grade: 08
Work city: New York - Bronx
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $103,160
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,160
Duty Station Code: 364170005
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Wanda Lopez serves as a Cooking based in New York - Bronx, New York. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,160. They are classified at grade 08.

Donald Williams

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$102,263

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $102,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,263
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Houston
Work state: Texas
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,263
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $102,263
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Donald Williams serves as a Cooking based in Houston, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $102,263. They are classified at grade 10.

Renaldo Garrett

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$102,117

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $102,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,117
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Las Vegas
Work state: Nevada
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,117
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $102,117
Duty Station Code: 320120003
Duty Station State: NV
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Renaldo Garrett serves as a Cooking based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,117. They are classified at grade 08.

Melissa Litherland

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$102,117

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $102,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,117
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Las Vegas
Work state: Nevada
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,117
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $102,117
Duty Station Code: 320120003
Duty Station State: NV
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Melissa Litherland serves as a Cooking based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,117. They are classified at grade 08.

Kenneth Sylvester

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$102,033

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $102,033
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,033
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,033
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $102,033
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Kenneth Sylvester is a Cooking at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Seattle, Washington. 2026 total compensation came to $102,033. They are classified at grade 08.

Darryl Mendoza

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$102,013

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $102,013
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,013
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Miles City
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,013
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $102,013
Duty Station Code: 300820017
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Darryl Mendoza is a Cooking at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Miles City, Montana. 2026 total compensation came to $102,013. They are classified at grade 08.

Clayton See

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$102,013

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $102,013
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,013
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Fort Harrison
Work state: Montana
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,013
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $102,013
Duty Station Code: 300445049
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Clayton See holds the role of Cooking at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Fort Harrison, Montana. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,013. Their pay grade is 08.

Corey Pulliam

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$101,866

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $101,866
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,866
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Saint Cloud
Work state: Minnesota
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $101,866
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $101,866
Duty Station Code: 276250145
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Corey Pulliam holds the role of Cooking at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,866. Their pay grade is 08.

Lyndon Castro

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$101,449

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $101,449
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,449
Pay grade: 06
Work city: San Francisco
Work state: California
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $101,449
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $101,449
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Lyndon Castro holds the role of Cooking at Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Francisco, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,449. Their pay grade is 06.

Geno Gozarin

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$100,593

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $100,593
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,593
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $100,593
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,593
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Geno Gozarin is a Cooking at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2026 total compensation came to $100,593. They are classified at grade 10.

Kyle Ennis

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$100,489

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $100,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,489
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Boston
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $100,489
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,489
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Kyle Ennis holds the role of Cooking at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,489. Their pay grade is 08.

Kim Gobis

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$100,489

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $100,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,489
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Manchester
Work state: New Hampshire
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $100,489
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,489
Duty Station Code: 330310011
Duty Station State: NH
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Kim Gobis is a Cooking at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Manchester, New Hampshire. 2026 total compensation came to $100,489. They are classified at grade 08.

Javier Hernandez

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$100,489

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $100,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,489
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Bedford
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $100,489
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,489
Duty Station Code: 250090017
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Javier Hernandez works as a Cooking for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Bedford, Massachusetts. Javier earned $100,489 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Jeffrey Siefker

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$100,385

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $100,385
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,385
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Tacoma
Work state: Washington
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $100,385
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,385
Duty Station Code: 532230053
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Jeffrey Siefker holds the role of Cooking at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Tacoma, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $100,385. Their pay grade is 07.

Rebecca Cavanaugh

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$99,967

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $99,967
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,967
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Marion
Work state: Indiana
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,967
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,967
Duty Station Code: 182850053
Duty Station State: IN
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Rebecca Cavanaugh works as a Cooking for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Marion, Indiana. Rebecca earned $99,967 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Dondra Frazier

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$99,759

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $99,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,759
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Hampton
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,759
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,759
Duty Station Code: 511180650
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Dondra Frazier is a Cooking at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Hampton, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $99,759. They are classified at grade 08.

Anthony Stewart

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$99,759

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $99,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,759
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Hampton
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,759
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,759
Duty Station Code: 511180650
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Anthony Stewart is a Cooking at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Hampton, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $99,759. They are classified at grade 08.

Misty Austin

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$99,613

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $99,613
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,613
Pay grade: 08
Work city: East Orange
Work state: New Jersey
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,613
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,613
Duty Station Code: 340800013
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Misty Austin is a Cooking at Department of Veterans Affairs based in East Orange, New Jersey. 2026 total compensation came to $99,613. They are classified at grade 08.

Dwayne Strong

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$99,592

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $99,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,592
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Coatesville
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,592
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,592
Duty Station Code: 421500029
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Dwayne Strong serves as a Cooking based in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,592. They are classified at grade 10.

Christopher Titus

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$99,112

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $99,112
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,112
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Phoenix
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,112
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,112
Duty Station Code: 040370013
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Christopher Titus works as a Cooking for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Phoenix, Arizona. Christopher earned $99,112 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Johnny Lasswell

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$98,506

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $98,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,506
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Las Vegas
Work state: Nevada
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,506
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $98,506
Duty Station Code: 320120003
Duty Station State: NV
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Johnny Lasswell is a Cooking at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Las Vegas, Nevada. 2026 total compensation came to $98,506. They are classified at grade 08.

Michael Punzi

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$98,506

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $98,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,506
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Las Vegas
Work state: Nevada
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,506
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $98,506
Duty Station Code: 320120003
Duty Station State: NV
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Michael Punzi serves as a Cooking based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,506. They are classified at grade 08.

Lloyd Bautista

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$97,776

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $97,776
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,776
Pay grade: 06
Work city: San Francisco
Work state: California
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,776
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,776
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Lloyd Bautista is a Cooking at Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Francisco, California. 2026 total compensation came to $97,776. They are classified at grade 06.

Jess Laguerta

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$97,776

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $97,776
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,776
Pay grade: 06
Work city: San Francisco
Work state: California
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,776
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,776
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Jess Laguerta holds the role of Cooking at Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Francisco, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,776. Their pay grade is 06.

Carl Jones

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,734
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,734
Duty Station Code: 240050510
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Carl Jones is a Cooking at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Baltimore, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $97,734. They are classified at grade 08.

Thomas Gatewood

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$97,713

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $97,713
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,713
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Hampton
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,713
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,713
Duty Station Code: 511180650
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Thomas Gatewood works as a Cooking for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Hampton, Virginia. Thomas earned $97,713 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Clifton Bryant

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$97,672

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $97,672
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,672
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Tacoma
Work state: Washington
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,672
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,672
Duty Station Code: 532230053
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Clifton Bryant works as a Cooking for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Tacoma, Washington. Clifton earned $97,672 in 2026. Their pay grade is 05.

Frederick Fisher

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$97,672

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $97,672
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,672
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Tacoma
Work state: Washington
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,672
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,672
Duty Station Code: 532230053
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

Frederick Fisher is a Cooking at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Tacoma, Washington. 2026 total compensation came to $97,672. They are classified at grade 05.

Gloria Lawrence

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$97,672

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $97,672
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,672
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Los Angeles
Work state: California
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,672
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,672
Duty Station Code: 061980037
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Gloria Lawrence serves as a Cooking based in Los Angeles, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,672. They are classified at grade 08.

Robert Guerra

Cooking/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$97,672

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $97,672
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,672
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,672
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,672
Duty Station Code: 061980037
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 7404

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Robert Guerra serves as a Cooking based in Los Angeles, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,672. They are classified at grade 08.