Language Specialist at Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Federal Government

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

1 employee holds this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $87,176, below the department median of $98,459.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $87.2K
Role median: $87,176
Agency median: $98,459
Comparison: Below

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This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Language Specialist is held in 14 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Veterans Affairs, the median of $87,176 ranks #12 of 14.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of State

$167,902 · 46

Department of Commerce

$141,996 · 8

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

$141,024 · 1

Department of Labor

$139,951 · 1

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$125,204 · 2

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

$122,900 · 4

Department of Justice

$112,397 · 116

Department of Health and Human Services

$111,543 · 13

Department of Homeland Security

$107,411 · 105

Social Security Administration

$103,071 · 13

Department of Treasury

$92,752 · 2

Department of Education

$87,176 · 1

Median total compensation for the Language Specialist 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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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

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Employees with this title

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Marylin Whitelock

Language Specialist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$87,176

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $87,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,176
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Aurora
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,176
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,791
Duty Station Code: 080110005
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1040

Marylin Whitelock holds the role of Language Specialist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Aurora, Colorado. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,176. Their pay grade is 09.