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

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History

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 $144,114, above the department median of $98,459.

Employees: 8
Total payroll: $1.1M
Role median: $144,114
Agency median: $98,459
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$65,838$186,140+

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)

History is held in 20 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Veterans Affairs, the median of $144,114 ranks #9 of 20.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$206,703 · 1

Department of Housing and Urban Development

$178,497 · 1

Department of Justice

$173,190 · 7

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

$171,672 · 2

Department of Health and Human Services

$168,990 · 8

Commission of Fine Arts

$155,736 · 1

Department of State

$155,509 · 48

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$146,366 · 3

Department of Energy

$143,352 · 5

American Battle Monuments Commission

$138,024 · 3

Department of Transportation

$138,024 · 9

Department of Homeland Security

$137,691 · 6

Median total compensation for the History 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

Page 1

Michael Visconage

History/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$190,153

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary
Base pay: $190,153
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,153
Pay grade: 15
Work city: San Antonio
Work state: Texas
Middle name: David

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,153
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 486090029
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Michael Visconage serves as a History based in San Antonio, Texas. Their 2026 pay totaled $190,153. They are classified at grade 15.

Les' Melnyk

History/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$161,486

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $161,486
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,486
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $161,486
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAPA
Basic Pay (before locality): $120,566
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170

Les' Melnyk holds the role of History at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,486. Their pay grade is 14.

Jennifer Perunko

History/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$154,263

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $154,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,263
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,263
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAPA
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,173
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170

Jennifer Perunko holds the role of History at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,263. Their pay grade is 13.

Katie Rories

History/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$146,143

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $146,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,143
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,143
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170

Katie Rories is a History at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $146,143. They are classified at grade 13.

Jeffrey Seiken

History/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$142,084

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $142,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,084
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,084
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Jeffrey Seiken serves as a History based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,084. They are classified at grade 13.

James Price

History/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$133,964

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,964
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Stephen

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAPA
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170

James Price holds the role of History at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,964. Their pay grade is 13.

Stacy Mince

History/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$79,205

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $79,205
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,205
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Colorado Spgs
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,205
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,922
Duty Station Code: 080430041
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170

Stacy Mince is a History at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Colorado Spgs, Colorado. 2026 total compensation came to $79,205. They are classified at grade 11.

Maureen Thompson

History/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$65,838

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $65,838
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,838
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Montgomery
Work state: Alabama
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,838
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,243
Duty Station Code: 012130101
Duty Station State: AL
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Maureen Thompson serves as a History based in Montgomery, Alabama. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,838. They are classified at grade 09.