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

Job-title file

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

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

534 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $107,540, above the department median of $98,459.

Employees: 534
Total payroll: $60.7M
Role median: $107,540
Agency median: $98,459
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$51,201$187,596+

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

How total compensation varies among the 534 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

Public Affairs pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Public Relations Specialists — about 283,380 people — is $74,750. Department of Veterans Affairs pays a median base salary of $107,411 for this role, 44% above that figure — about the 78th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Veterans Affairs sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$44,110

$56,260

$74,750

$100,370

$135,150

Department of Veterans Affairs median · $107,411

The bar is the range of annual wages for Public Relations Specialists 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 $107,540, 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)

Public Affairs is held in 80 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Veterans Affairs, the median of $107,540 ranks #68 of 80.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$239,549 · 7

Fed Retirement Thrift Investment Board

$227,900 · 3

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$207,137 · 8

Securities and Exchange Commission

$206,213 · 9

Federal Reserve System

$198,403 · 13

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$197,918 · 1

Merit Systems Protection Board

$197,200 · 1

Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight

$193,850 · 1

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$193,190 · 17

Office of Special Counsel

$191,900 · 1

Federal Trade Commission

$189,093 · 11

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$187,308 · 8

Median total compensation for the Public Affairs 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

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David Lapan

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$197,925

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $197,925
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,925
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,925
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $197,925
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

David Lapan works as a Public Affairs for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. David earned $197,925 in 2025. Their pay grade is 00.

Susan Carter

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAJC
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Susan Carter serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Allen Gill

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAJC
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Allen Gill holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Chekita Hamilton

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAJC
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Chekita Hamilton serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Edward Ledford

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAJC
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Edward Ledford holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 15.

John Pekkanen

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAJC
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

John Pekkanen works as a Public Affairs for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. John earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Henry Huntley

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Deputy Assistance Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAJB
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Duty Station Code: 110000001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Henry Huntley serves as a Public Affairs based in District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Lewis Boone

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Lewis Boone works as a Public Affairs for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Lewis earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Mark Ballesteros

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$189,781

Sub-department: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs
Base pay: $189,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,781
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Basehor
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,781
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAJC
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Duty Station Code: 200375103
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Mark Ballesteros works as a Public Affairs for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Basehor, Kansas. Mark earned $189,781 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Gary Hicks

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$189,077

Sub-department: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs
Base pay: $189,077
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,077
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Vero Beach
Work state: Florida
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,077
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAJA
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 123070061
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Gary Hicks works as a Public Affairs for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Vero Beach, Florida. Gary earned $189,077 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Maureen Dyman

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$188,573

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $188,573
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,573
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Houston
Work state: Texas
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,573
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Maureen Dyman serves as a Public Affairs based in Houston, Texas. Their 2026 pay totaled $188,573. They are classified at grade 14.

Erin Crowe

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: Electronic Health Record Modernization
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAAI
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Erin Crowe works as a Public Affairs for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Erin earned $187,093 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Byron James

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Gambrills
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAJC
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 240642003
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Byron James serves as a Public Affairs based in Gambrills, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $187,093. They are classified at grade 14.

Nancy Hogan

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Nancy Hogan is a Public Affairs at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $187,093. They are classified at grade 14.

Fred Baker

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$185,862

Sub-department: Inspector General
Base pay: $185,862
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,862
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Winfred

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,862
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAAF
Basic Pay (before locality): $185,862
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Fred Baker holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,862. Their pay grade is 00.

Nanette Sargeant

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAEB
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Nanette Sargeant is a Public Affairs at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $185,234. They are classified at grade 14.

R Edwards

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$185,216

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 240050510
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

R Edwards holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Baltimore, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $185,216. Their pay grade is 14.

Armenthis Lester

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$183,446

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $183,446
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,446
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Walnut Creek
Work state: California
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $183,446
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 064070013
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Armenthis Lester serves as a Public Affairs based in Walnut Creek, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $183,446. They are classified at grade 14.

Jeffrey Pace

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$182,295

Sub-department: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,295
Pay grade: 14
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAJA
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 110000001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Jeffrey Pace holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Veterans Affairs based in District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $182,295. Their pay grade is 14.

Ann Richardson

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$182,295

Sub-department: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,295
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAJC
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Ann Richardson holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $182,295. Their pay grade is 14.

Adrian Wilairat

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$182,295

Sub-department: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,295
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAJC
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Adrian Wilairat serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $182,295. They are classified at grade 14.

Eric Schnaible

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$182,295

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,295
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAPA
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Eric Schnaible serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $182,295. They are classified at grade 14.

Jessica Rodriguez

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$181,812

Sub-department: Inspector General
Base pay: $177,312
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,812
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Decatur
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: Woodard

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,312
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAAF
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 131610089
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Jessica Rodriguez is a Public Affairs at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Decatur, Georgia. 2026 total compensation came to $181,812. They are classified at grade 15.

Monica Smith

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Upper Marlboro
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Alicia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 241620033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Monica Smith holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $181,216. Their pay grade is 14.

Angela Gemza

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fmbts
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VADE
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Angela Gemza holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $181,216. Their pay grade is 14.

Catherine Trombley

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$179,506

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $179,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,506
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Detroit
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,506
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,023
Duty Station Code: 261260163
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Catherine Trombley works as a Public Affairs for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Detroit, Michigan. Catherine earned $179,506 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Maureen Roepsch

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$178,652

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $178,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,652
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Derry
Work state: New Hampshire
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $178,652
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $134,750
Duty Station Code: 330085015
Duty Station State: NH
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Maureen Roepsch serves as a Public Affairs based in Derry, New Hampshire. Their 2025 pay totaled $178,652. They are classified at grade 14.

Craig Larson

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$178,103

Sub-department: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs
Base pay: $178,103
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,103
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Chicago
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: W

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $178,103
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAJC
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Craig Larson is a Public Affairs at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Chicago, Illinois. 2026 total compensation came to $178,103. They are classified at grade 14.

Steve Piork

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$177,870

Sub-department: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs
Base pay: $177,870
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,870
Pay grade: 14
Work city: New York - New York
Work state: New York
Middle name: H

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,870
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAJC
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Steve Piork is a Public Affairs at Department of Veterans Affairs based in New York - New York, New York. 2026 total compensation came to $177,870. They are classified at grade 14.

Neal Fisher

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$177,497

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $177,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,497
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,497
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Neal Fisher holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $177,497. Their pay grade is 14.

Gloria Hairston

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$177,497

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $177,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,497
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,497
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Gloria Hairston works as a Public Affairs for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Gloria earned $177,497 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Gary Kunich

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$175,350

Sub-department: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs
Base pay: $175,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,350
Pay grade: 15
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $175,350
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAJC
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 550000133
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Gary Kunich holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Wisconsin. In 2026, their total compensation was $175,350. Their pay grade is 15.

Jessica Jacobsen

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$173,203

Sub-department: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs
Base pay: $173,203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,203
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Dallas
Work state: Texas
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $173,203
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAJC
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Jessica Jacobsen works as a Public Affairs for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Dallas, Texas. Jessica earned $173,203 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Jennifer Lynch

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$172,980

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $172,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,980
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Oakland
Work state: California
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,980
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAPA
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 062480001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Jennifer Lynch works as a Public Affairs for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Oakland, California. Jennifer earned $172,980 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Steven Markowski

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$172,700

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $172,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,700
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,700
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAPA
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Steven Markowski works as a Public Affairs for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Steven earned $172,700 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Janice Northstar

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$171,197

Sub-department: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs
Base pay: $171,197
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,197
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,197
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAJC
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 43
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Janice Northstar works as a Public Affairs for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Atlanta, Georgia. Janice earned $171,197 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Danielle Dayen

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$169,279

Sub-department: Electronic Health Record Modernization
Base pay: $169,279
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,279
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,279
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAAI
Basic Pay (before locality): $126,384
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Danielle Dayen serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $169,279. They are classified at grade 15.

Jonathan Ludwig

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$169,231

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $169,231
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,231
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Katy
Work state: Texas
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,231
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 483580157
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Jonathan Ludwig works as a Public Affairs for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Katy, Texas. Jonathan earned $169,231 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Kevin Tewes

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$169,053

Sub-department: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology
Base pay: $169,053
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,053
Pay grade: 14
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,053
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAEB
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 370000037
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Kevin Tewes is a Public Affairs at Department of Veterans Affairs based in North Carolina. 2025 total compensation came to $169,053. They are classified at grade 14.

Tatjana Christian

Public Affairs/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$167,902

Sub-department: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs
Base pay: $167,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,902
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,902
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VAJC
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Tatjana Christian is a Public Affairs at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $167,902. They are classified at grade 14.