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

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

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

9 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $158,062, above the department median of $98,459.

Employees: 9
Total payroll: $1.5M
Role median: $158,062
Agency median: $98,459
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$135,657$203,060+

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

How total compensation varies among the 9 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)

Physics is held in 14 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Veterans Affairs, the median of $158,062 ranks #11 of 14.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Agriculture

$233,950 · 1

National Science Foundation

$213,900 · 7

Smithsonian Institution

$200,196 · 6

Department of Energy

$196,200 · 46

Department of Health and Human Services

$187,093 · 133

Department of Commerce

$186,872 · 462

Department of Homeland Security

$182,801 · 2

Department of Interior

$170,036 · 1

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$164,205 · 3

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$163,267 · 106

Department of Transportation

$121,198 · 5

Environmental Protection Agency

$110,256 · 6

Median total compensation for the Physics 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

Victor Weir

Physics/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$205,798

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $205,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $205,798
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Richmond
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $205,798
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 512060760
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1310

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Victor Weir serves as a Physics based in Richmond, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $205,798. They are classified at grade 14.

Dimitrios Mitsouras

Physics/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$188,688

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $188,688
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,688
Pay grade: 14
Work city: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,688
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1310

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Dimitrios Mitsouras serves as a Physics based in San Francisco, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $188,688. They are classified at grade 14.

An Vu

Physics/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$188,688

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $188,688
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,688
Pay grade: 14
Work city: San Francisco
Work state: California
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,688
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1310

An Vu is a Physics at Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Francisco, California. 2026 total compensation came to $188,688. They are classified at grade 14.

Neil Harris

Physics/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$161,313

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $161,313
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,313
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Los Angeles
Work state: California
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $161,313
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 061980037
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1310

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Neil Harris serves as a Physics based in Los Angeles, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,313. They are classified at grade 13.

Mingxiong Huang

Physics/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$158,062

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $158,062
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,062
Pay grade: 13
Work city: San Diego
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,062
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1310

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Mingxiong Huang serves as a Physics based in San Diego, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,062. They are classified at grade 13.

Arthur Leuthold

Physics/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$150,852

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $150,852
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,852
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Minneapolis
Work state: Minnesota
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,852
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 274760053
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1310

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Arthur Leuthold serves as a Physics based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,852. They are classified at grade 13.

Eugene Ozhinsky

Physics/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$150,802

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $150,802
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,802
Pay grade: 13
Work city: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,802
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1310

Eugene Ozhinsky holds the role of Physics at Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Francisco, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,802. Their pay grade is 13.

Peka Savayan

Physics/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$139,247

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $139,247
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,247
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Minneapolis
Work state: Minnesota
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,247
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 274760053
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1310

Peka Savayan is a Physics at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 2026 total compensation came to $139,247. They are classified at grade 13.

George Kashmar

Physics/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$135,657

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $135,657
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,657
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Long Beach
Work state: California
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $135,657
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 061970037
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1310

At Department of Veterans Affairs, George Kashmar serves as a Physics based in Long Beach, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,657. They are classified at grade 12.