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

Job-title file

Social Science at Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Federal Government

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

5,151 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $90,939, below the department median of $98,459.

Employees: 5,151
Total payroll: $485.6M
Role median: $90,939
Agency median: $98,459
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$146,391+

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

How total compensation varies among the 5,151 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

Social Science pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other — about 37,100 people — is $101,110. Department of Veterans Affairs pays a median base salary of $90,898 for this role, 10% below that figure — about the 37th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Veterans Affairs sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$66,120

$80,860

$101,110

$129,960

$160,300

Department of Veterans Affairs median · $90,898

The bar is the range of annual wages for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 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.

Computed over the 5,129 of 5,151 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Veterans Affairs is $90,939, 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)

Social Science is held in 36 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Veterans Affairs, the median of $90,939 ranks #36 of 36.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$261,725 · 2

National Science Foundation

$207,500 · 75

Federal Reserve System

$188,161 · 1

United States International Trade Commission

$187,988 · 2

Smithsonian Institution

$176,570 · 11

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$174,137 · 5

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

$172,700 · 7

Fed Retirement Thrift Investment Board

$172,700 · 1

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$170,215 · 1

Department of Energy

$169,829 · 7

Peace Corps

$165,159 · 4

National Transportation Safety Board

$164,914 · 2

Median total compensation for the Social Science 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 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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Michael Fisher

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$206,270

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $206,270
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $206,270
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $206,270
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101
Pay Plan: Senior Executive Service

Michael Fisher is a Social Science at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $206,270. They are classified at grade 00.

Kelly Shupak

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Houston
Work state: Texas
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Kelly Shupak works as a Social Science for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Houston, Texas. Kelly earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Rodney Hackney

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Oakland
Work state: California
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $145,988
Duty Station Code: 062480001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Rodney Hackney serves as a Social Science based in Oakland, California. Their 2025 pay totaled $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Carrie Crownover

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$192,450

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $192,450
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,450
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Denver
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $192,450
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Carrie Crownover is a Social Science at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Denver, Colorado. 2026 total compensation came to $192,450. They are classified at grade 15.

Joanne Boyle

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$191,850

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $191,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,850
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,850
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 240050510
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Joanne Boyle is a Social Science at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Baltimore, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $191,850. They are classified at grade 15.

James Ziruolo

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$191,764

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $191,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,764
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,764
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

James Ziruolo holds the role of Social Science at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Lakewood, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,764. Their pay grade is 15.

Ashley Johnson

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$191,535

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits 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: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,535
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Ashley Johnson is a Social Science at Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Diego, California. 2026 total compensation came to $191,535. They are classified at grade 15.

Keith Harris

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$190,424

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $190,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,424
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Bend
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,424
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 410190017
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Keith Harris serves as a Social Science based in Bend, Oregon. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,424. They are classified at grade 15.

Gina Klaus

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$188,093

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,093
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): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Gina Klaus is a Social Science at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $188,093. They are classified at grade 14.

Charles Flora

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
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: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Charles Flora works as a Social Science for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Charles earned $185,234 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Cicely Burrows-Mcelwain

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$184,363

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $184,363
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,363
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $184,363
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $137,646
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Cicely Burrows-Mcelwain holds the role of Social Science at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $184,363. Their pay grade is 15.

Molly Fazzi

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$184,317

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $184,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,317
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Boston
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $184,317
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,023
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Molly Fazzi serves as a Social Science based in Boston, Massachusetts. Their 2026 pay totaled $184,317. They are classified at grade 15.

Carolyn Lightfoot

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$183,467

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $182,467
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,467
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Winston Salem
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,467
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 375120067
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Carolyn Lightfoot works as a Social Science for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Carolyn earned $183,467 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Karolyn Hannem

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$182,913

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $182,913
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,913
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,913
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,023
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Karolyn Hannem works as a Social Science for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Seattle, Washington. Karolyn earned $182,913 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Daniel Umlauf

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$182,811

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $182,811
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,811
Pay grade: 14
Work city: New York - New York
Work state: New York
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,811
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Daniel Umlauf is a Social Science at Department of Veterans Affairs based in New York - New York, New York. 2026 total compensation came to $182,811. They are classified at grade 14.

Pamela Salazar

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$182,295

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits 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: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Pamela Salazar works as a Social Science for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Pamela earned $182,295 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

David Willard

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$181,626

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $181,626
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,626
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fairfield
Work state: California
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,626
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $124,112
Duty Station Code: 061260095
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

David Willard works as a Social Science for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Fairfield, California. David earned $181,626 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Nykeisha Grant

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$180,565

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $180,565
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,565
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,565
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $134,810
Duty Station Code: 240050510
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Nykeisha Grant is a Social Science at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Baltimore, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $180,565. They are classified at grade 15.

John Mccarthy

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$180,360

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $180,360
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,360
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Waterford
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,360
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 265113125
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

John Mccarthy is a Social Science at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Waterford, Michigan. 2026 total compensation came to $180,360. They are classified at grade 14.

Ashley Adomaites

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$180,227

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $180,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,227
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Cleveland
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,227
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 391680035
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Ashley Adomaites holds the role of Social Science at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Cleveland, Ohio. In 2026, their total compensation was $180,227. Their pay grade is 15.

Debra Moreno

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$178,430

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $178,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,430
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Madera
Work state: California
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $178,430
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 062050039
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Debra Moreno works as a Social Science for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Madera, California. Debra earned $178,430 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Eric Costello

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$177,961

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $176,461
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,961
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Los Angeles
Work state: California
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,461
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,304
Duty Station Code: 061980037
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Eric Costello works as a Social Science for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Los Angeles, California. Eric earned $177,961 in 2025. Their pay grade is 15.

Jamie Wilder

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$177,536

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $177,536
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,536
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Montgomery
Work state: Alabama
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,536
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 012130101
Duty Station State: AL
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Jamie Wilder works as a Social Science for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Montgomery, Alabama. Jamie earned $177,536 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Sabrina Mcneil

Social Science/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: Oxon Hill
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: M

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: 241175033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Sabrina Mcneil serves as a Social Science based in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $177,497. They are classified at grade 14.

Jonathan Penna

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$177,370

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $177,370
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,370
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Olympia
Work state: Washington
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,370
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $134,810
Duty Station Code: 531590067
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Jonathan Penna is a Social Science at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Olympia, Washington. 2026 total compensation came to $177,370. They are classified at grade 15.

Jesse Julius

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$177,312

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $177,312
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,312
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Atlanta
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,312
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Jesse Julius works as a Social Science for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Atlanta, Georgia. Jesse earned $177,312 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Erica Gallmeyer

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$176,247

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $171,247
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,247
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fairfield
Work state: California
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,247
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,020
Duty Station Code: 061260095
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Erica Gallmeyer serves as a Social Science based in Fairfield, California. Their 2025 pay totaled $176,247. They are classified at grade 14.

Herbert Morris

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$174,166

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $173,416
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,166
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Chicago
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $173,416
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Herbert Morris is a Social Science at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Chicago, Illinois. 2026 total compensation came to $174,166. They are classified at grade 14.

Shari Mustian

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$172,604

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $172,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,604
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Nashville
Work state: Tennessee
Middle name: T

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,604
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 471760037
Duty Station State: TN
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Shari Mustian holds the role of Social Science at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,604. Their pay grade is 15.

Trina Brown

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$170,164

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $170,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,164
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Hampton
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $170,164
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 511180650
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Trina Brown serves as a Social Science based in Hampton, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $170,164. They are classified at grade 15.

Seketha Cook

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$169,231

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

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,231
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Seketha Cook works as a Social Science for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Houston, Texas. Seketha earned $169,231 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

John Woods

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$168,991

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $161,991
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,991
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Denver
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $161,991
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $124,112
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

John Woods holds the role of Social Science at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Denver, Colorado. In 2025, their total compensation was $168,991. Their pay grade is 14.

Steven Tillman

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$168,068

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $168,068
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,068
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Jupiter
Work state: Florida
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $168,068
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $134,810
Duty Station Code: 121560099
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Steven Tillman is a Social Science at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Jupiter, Florida. 2026 total compensation came to $168,068. They are classified at grade 15.

Veronica Brown

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$167,902

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $167,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,902
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,902
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 510040059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Veronica Brown works as a Social Science for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Alexandria, Virginia. Veronica earned $167,902 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Robyn Trulock

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$167,902

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
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: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,902
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Robyn Trulock holds the role of Social Science at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,902. Their pay grade is 14.

Shana Bakken

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$167,672

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $167,672
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,672
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Middleton
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,672
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 553050025
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Shana Bakken holds the role of Social Science at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Middleton, Wisconsin. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,672. Their pay grade is 15.

Joseph Dudley

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$167,672

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $167,672
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,672
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Battle Creek
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,672
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 260310025
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Joseph Dudley holds the role of Social Science at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Battle Creek, Michigan. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,672. Their pay grade is 15.

Dale Willis

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$167,166

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $164,666
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,166
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Georgetown
Work state: Delaware
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $164,666
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,658
Duty Station Code: 100200005
Duty Station State: DE
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Dale Willis serves as a Social Science based in Georgetown, Delaware. Their 2025 pay totaled $167,166. They are classified at grade 14.

Nicole Robert

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$166,197

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $166,197
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,197
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Providence
Work state: Rhode Island
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $166,197
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 440190007
Duty Station State: RI
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

Nicole Robert works as a Social Science for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Providence, Rhode Island. Nicole earned $166,197 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

John Bucholtz

Social Science/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$165,963

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $165,963
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,963
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fort Rosecrans
Work state: California
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $165,963
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $124,112
Duty Station Code: 061336073
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101

John Bucholtz is a Social Science at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Fort Rosecrans, California. 2025 total compensation came to $165,963. They are classified at grade 14.