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U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Veterans Affairs / Emergency Management Specialist

Job-title file

Emergency Management Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

306 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $104,352, above the department median of $88,751.

Employees
306
Total payroll
$33.3M
Role median
$104,352
Agency median
$88,751
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$59,966$177,144+

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

How total compensation varies among the 306 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

Emergency Management Specialist pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Emergency Management Directors — about 13,500 people — is $93,330. Department of Veterans Affairs pays a median base salary of $104,352 for this role, 12% above that figureabout the 58th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Veterans Affairs sits in the local pay range

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$54,210
$67,910
$93,330
$126,490
$166,430
Department of Veterans Affairs median · $104,352

The bar is the range of annual wages for Emergency Management Directors 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.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Veterans Affairs is $104,352, 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)

Emergency Management Specialist is held in 29 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Veterans Affairs, the median of $104,352 ranks #25 of 29.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Median total compensation for the Emergency Management Specialist 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

Emergency Management Specialist beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 3 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $88,281 ranks #1 of 3. See Emergency Management Specialist across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Arkansas
$47,397 · 9
Utah
$383 · 19

Median total compensation for comparable Emergency Management Specialistroles 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Michael Kohler

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp
$112,425
Sub-department
Imm Office Assistant Secretary Oper, Secur, & Prepared
Base pay
$112,425
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,425
Pay grade
12
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$112,425
Basic Pay (before locality)
$84,365
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110000001
Length of Service (Years)
7
Occupation Code (OPM)
0089
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Michael Kohler works as a Emergency Management Specialist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in District of Columbia. Michael earned $112,425 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Peter Coffey

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp
$111,914
Sub-department
Veterans Health Administration
Base pay
$111,914
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,914
Pay grade
12
Work city
Fayetteville
Work county
Cumberland
Work state
North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$111,914
Basic Pay (before locality)
$91,808
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
371670051
Length of Service (Years)
24
Occupation Code (OPM)
0089
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Peter Coffey serves as a Emergency Management Specialist based in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Their 2024 pay totaled $111,914. They are classified at grade 12.

Leigh Erdman

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp
$111,852
Sub-department
Veterans Health Administration
Base pay
$111,852
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,852
Pay grade
13
Work city
Hampton
Work county
Hampton
Work state
Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$111,852
Basic Pay (before locality)
$94,422
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
511180650
Length of Service (Years)
5
Occupation Code (OPM)
0089
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Leigh Erdman serves as a Emergency Management Specialist based in Hampton, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $111,852. They are classified at grade 13.

Ronald Webster

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp
$111,852
Sub-department
Veterans Health Administration
Base pay
$111,852
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,852
Pay grade
12
Work city
Martinez
Work county
Contra Costa
Work state
California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$111,852
Basic Pay (before locality)
$76,922
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
062090013
Length of Service (Years)
6
Occupation Code (OPM)
0089
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Ronald Webster holds the role of Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Martinez, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $111,852. Their pay grade is 12.

Scott Sanders

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp
$111,503
Sub-department
Veterans Health Administration
Base pay
$111,503
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,503
Pay grade
13
Work city
Durham
Work county
Durham
Work state
North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$111,503
Basic Pay (before locality)
$91,471
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
371360063
Length of Service (Years)
25
Occupation Code (OPM)
0089
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Scott Sanders holds the role of Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Durham, North Carolina. In 2024, their total compensation was $111,503. Their pay grade is 13.

Jody Mandella

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp
$111,328
Sub-department
Veterans Health Administration
Base pay
$111,328
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,328
Pay grade
12
Work city
Anchorage
Work county
Anchorage
Work state
Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$111,328
Basic Pay (before locality)
$84,365
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
020130020
Length of Service (Years)
7
Occupation Code (OPM)
0089
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Jody Mandella is a Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Anchorage, Alaska. 2024 total compensation came to $111,328. They are classified at grade 12.

Robert Dalley

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp
$111,231
Sub-department
Veterans Health Administration
Base pay
$111,231
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,231
Pay grade
12
Work city
Los Angeles
Work county
Los Angeles
Work state
California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$111,231
Basic Pay (before locality)
$81,884
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
061980037
Length of Service (Years)
7
Occupation Code (OPM)
0089
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Robert Dalley holds the role of Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Los Angeles, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $111,231. Their pay grade is 12.

Brittany Nevin

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp
$110,578
Sub-department
Veterans Health Administration
Base pay
$110,578
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,578
Pay grade
13
Work city
Reno
Work county
Washoe
Work state
Nevada

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$110,578
Basic Pay (before locality)
$94,422
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
320170031
Length of Service (Years)
4
Occupation Code (OPM)
0089
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Brittany Nevin holds the role of Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Reno, Nevada. In 2024, their total compensation was $110,578. Their pay grade is 13.

Carl Hinson

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp
$110,304
Sub-department
Veterans Health Administration
Base pay
$110,304
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,304
Pay grade
13
Work city
Louisville
Work county
Jefferson
Work state
Kentucky

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$110,304
Basic Pay (before locality)
$94,422
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
212090111
Length of Service (Years)
4
Occupation Code (OPM)
0089
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Carl Hinson works as a Emergency Management Specialist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Louisville, Kentucky. Carl earned $110,304 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

David Pritchard

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp
$110,304
Sub-department
Veterans Health Administration
Base pay
$110,304
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,304
Pay grade
13
Work city
Salt Lake City
Work county
Salt Lake
Work state
Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$110,304
Basic Pay (before locality)
$94,422
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
491700035
Length of Service (Years)
8
Occupation Code (OPM)
0089
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, David Pritchard serves as a Emergency Management Specialist based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Their 2024 pay totaled $110,304. They are classified at grade 13.

Edward Riehle

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp
$110,148
Sub-department
Veterans Health Administration
Base pay
$110,148
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,148
Pay grade
12
Work city
Iowa City
Work county
Johnson
Work state
Iowa

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$110,148
Basic Pay (before locality)
$94,289
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
194050103
Length of Service (Years)
12
Occupation Code (OPM)
0089
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Edward Riehle serves as a Emergency Management Specialist based in Iowa City, Iowa. Their 2024 pay totaled $110,148. They are classified at grade 12.

Barbara Smith

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp
$110,148
Sub-department
Veterans Health Administration
Base pay
$110,148
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,148
Pay grade
12
Work city
Fort Wayne
Work county
Allen
Work state
Indiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$110,148
Basic Pay (before locality)
$94,289
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
181580003
Length of Service (Years)
15
Occupation Code (OPM)
0089
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Barbara Smith holds the role of Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In 2024, their total compensation was $110,148. Their pay grade is 12.

Derek Mcdonald

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp
$109,427
Sub-department
Veterans Health Administration
Base pay
$109,427
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,427
Pay grade
13
Work city
Saint Louis
Work county
Saint Louis
Work state
Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$109,427
Basic Pay (before locality)
$91,471
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
297080510
Length of Service (Years)
14
Occupation Code (OPM)
0089
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Derek Mcdonald serves as a Emergency Management Specialist based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Their 2024 pay totaled $109,427. They are classified at grade 13.

Bryan Owens

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp
$108,973
Sub-department
Veterans Health Administration
Base pay
$108,973
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,973
Pay grade
12
Work city
West Haven
Work county
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Work state
Connecticut

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$108,973
Basic Pay (before locality)
$79,403
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
090825170
Length of Service (Years)
15
Occupation Code (OPM)
0089
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Bryan Owens works as a Emergency Management Specialist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in West Haven, Connecticut. Bryan earned $108,973 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Kevin Devine

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp
$108,973
Sub-department
Veterans Health Administration
Base pay
$108,973
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,973
Pay grade
12
Work city
Northport
Work county
Suffolk
Work state
New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$108,973
Basic Pay (before locality)
$79,403
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
364300103
Length of Service (Years)
8
Occupation Code (OPM)
0089
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Kevin Devine works as a Emergency Management Specialist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Northport, New York. Kevin earned $108,973 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Melissa Hoover

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp
$108,817
Sub-department
Veterans Health Administration
Base pay
$107,817
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,817
Pay grade
13
Work city
Columbus
Work county
Franklin
Work state
Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$107,817
Basic Pay (before locality)
$88,520
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
391800049
Length of Service (Years)
18
Occupation Code (OPM)
0089
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Melissa Hoover holds the role of Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Columbus, Ohio. In 2024, their total compensation was $108,817. Their pay grade is 13.

Andrew Englund

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp
$108,453
Sub-department
Veterans Health Administration
Base pay
$108,278
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$175
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,453
Pay grade
12
Work city
Omaha
Work county
Douglas
Work state
Nebraska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$108,278
Basic Pay (before locality)
$91,808
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
313620055
Length of Service (Years)
15
Occupation Code (OPM)
0089
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Andrew Englund holds the role of Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Omaha, Nebraska. In 2024, their total compensation was $108,453. Their pay grade is 12.

James Jenkins

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp
$108,378
Sub-department
Veterans Health Administration
Base pay
$108,278
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,378
Pay grade
12
Work city
Omaha
Work county
Douglas
Work state
Nebraska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$108,278
Basic Pay (before locality)
$91,808
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
313620055
Length of Service (Years)
18
Occupation Code (OPM)
0089
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, James Jenkins serves as a Emergency Management Specialist based in Omaha, Nebraska. Their 2024 pay totaled $108,378. They are classified at grade 12.

Kimberly Lashomb

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp
$108,062
Sub-department
Veterans Health Administration
Base pay
$108,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,062
Pay grade
12
Work city
Bedford
Work county
Middlesex
Work state
Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$108,062
Basic Pay (before locality)
$81,884
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
250090017
Length of Service (Years)
6
Occupation Code (OPM)
0089
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Kimberly Lashomb is a Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Bedford, Massachusetts. 2024 total compensation came to $108,062. They are classified at grade 12.

Gregory Mota

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp
$108,062
Sub-department
Veterans Health Administration
Base pay
$108,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,062
Pay grade
12
Work city
Boston
Work county
Suffolk
Work state
Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$108,062
Basic Pay (before locality)
$81,884
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
250120025
Length of Service (Years)
2
Occupation Code (OPM)
0089
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Gregory Mota works as a Emergency Management Specialist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Boston, Massachusetts. Gregory earned $108,062 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Jediah Nation

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp
$107,590
Sub-department
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Emer Management & Resilience
Base pay
$107,590
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,590
Pay grade
11
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$107,590
Basic Pay (before locality)
$80,737
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110000001
Length of Service (Years)
0
Occupation Code (OPM)
0089
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Jediah Nation serves as a Emergency Management Specialist based in District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $107,590. They are classified at grade 11.

Joseph Bowser

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp
$107,590
Sub-department
Veterans Health Administration
Base pay
$107,590
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,590
Pay grade
11
Work city
Martinsburg
Work county
Berkeley
Work state
West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$107,590
Basic Pay (before locality)
$80,737
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
541660003
Length of Service (Years)
41
Occupation Code (OPM)
0089
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Joseph Bowser serves as a Emergency Management Specialist based in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $107,590. They are classified at grade 11.

Christopher Bohler

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp
$107,250
Sub-department
Veterans Health Administration
Base pay
$107,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,250
Pay grade
12
Work city
Columbia
Work county
Richland
Work state
South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$107,250
Basic Pay (before locality)
$91,808
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
450520079
Length of Service (Years)
19
Occupation Code (OPM)
0089
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Christopher Bohler serves as a Emergency Management Specialist based in Columbia, South Carolina. Their 2024 pay totaled $107,250. They are classified at grade 12.

Steve Leve

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp
$107,250
Sub-department
Veterans Health Administration
Base pay
$107,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,250
Pay grade
12
Work city
Orlando
Work county
Orange
Work state
Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$107,250
Basic Pay (before locality)
$91,808
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
122360095
Length of Service (Years)
13
Occupation Code (OPM)
0089
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Steve Leve holds the role of Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Orlando, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $107,250. Their pay grade is 12.

Dawn Mccright

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp
$107,250
Sub-department
Veterans Health Administration
Base pay
$107,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,250
Pay grade
12
Work city
Big Spring
Work county
Howard
Work state
Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$107,250
Basic Pay (before locality)
$91,808
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
480640227
Length of Service (Years)
22
Occupation Code (OPM)
0089
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Dawn Mccright serves as a Emergency Management Specialist based in Big Spring, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $107,250. They are classified at grade 12.

Rebecca Long

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp
$106,856
Sub-department
Veterans Health Administration
Base pay
$106,856
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,856
Pay grade
13
Work city
Altoona
Work county
Blair
Work state
Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$106,856
Basic Pay (before locality)
$91,471
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
420130013
Length of Service (Years)
20
Occupation Code (OPM)
0089
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Rebecca Long holds the role of Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Altoona, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $106,856. Their pay grade is 13.

Cloryssa Richbow

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp
$106,856
Sub-department
Veterans Health Administration
Base pay
$106,856
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,856
Pay grade
13
Work city
Tampa
Work county
Hillsborough
Work state
Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$106,856
Basic Pay (before locality)
$91,471
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
122950057
Length of Service (Years)
23
Occupation Code (OPM)
0089
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Cloryssa Richbow serves as a Emergency Management Specialist based in Tampa, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $106,856. They are classified at grade 13.