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

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

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

6 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $152,998, above the department median of $98,459.

Employees: 6
Total payroll: $967.3K
Role median: $152,998
Agency median: $98,459
Comparison: Above

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

Pharmacology is held in 6 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Veterans Affairs, the median of $152,998 ranks #5 of 6.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Transportation

$187,130 · 1

Department of Health and Human Services

$184,690 · 719

Department of Agriculture

$179,254 · 1

Consumer Product Safety Commission

$154,354 · 1

Environmental Protection Agency

$110,256 · 14

Median total compensation for the Pharmacology 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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Kim Neve

Pharmacology/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0405

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Kim Neve serves as a Pharmacology based in Portland, Oregon. Their 2025 pay totaled $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Hemal Patel

Pharmacology/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$191,535

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $191,535
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,535
Pay grade: 15
Work city: San Diego
Work state: California
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,535
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0405

Hemal Patel holds the role of Pharmacology at Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Diego, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $191,535. Their pay grade is 15.

Mahadevan Rajasekaran

Pharmacology/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$167,626

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $167,626
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,626
Pay grade: 14
Work city: San Diego
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,626
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0405

Mahadevan Rajasekaran is a Pharmacology at Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Diego, California. 2026 total compensation came to $167,626. They are classified at grade 14.

Keith Young

Pharmacology/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$138,370

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $138,370
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,370
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Temple
Work state: Texas
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,370
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 486810027
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0405

Keith Young is a Pharmacology at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Temple, Texas. 2026 total compensation came to $138,370. They are classified at grade 13.

William Schutzer

Pharmacology/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$137,622

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $137,622
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,622
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,622
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0405

William Schutzer holds the role of Pharmacology at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Portland, Oregon. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,622. Their pay grade is 13.

Gregory Collins

Pharmacology/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$136,970

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $136,970
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,970
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Ann Arbor
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,970
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 260150161
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0405

Gregory Collins is a Pharmacology at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 2026 total compensation came to $136,970. They are classified at grade 13.