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

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Social Science Student Trainee

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

5 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $57,007, below the department median of $88,751.

Employees: 5
Total payroll: $281.8K
Role median: $57,007
Agency median: $88,751
Comparison: Below

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

Social Science Student Trainee is held in 20 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Veterans Affairs, the median of $57,007 ranks #6 of 20.

Highest-paying departments for this role

United States Agency for International Development

$82,764 · 1

Department of Commerce

$80,982 · 5

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$76,641 · 2

Office of Personnel Management

$72,553 · 3

Department of Interior

$64,373 · 12

Office of Management and Budget

$55,924 · 2

United States International Trade Commission

$55,924 · 2

Department of Energy

$55,924 · 1

Department of Health and Human Services

$51,482 · 20

Department of Homeland Security

$49,070 · 2

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$45,820 · 2

Consumer Product Safety Commission

$45,146 · 1

Median total compensation for the Social Science Student Trainee 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 3,043
Contact Representative 1,294
Contracting 3,160
Cooking 1,723
Custodial Working 12,538
Dental Assistant 1,922
Dental Officer 1,631
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist 5,122
Dietitian and Nutritionist 3,019
Equipment Facilities, and Services 1,521
Financial Administration and Program 2,023
Financial Clerical and Assistance 2,073
Food Service Working 5,532
General Attorney 1,844
General Business and Industry 1,266
General Engineering 1,654
General Health Science 8,798
General Legal and Kindred Administration 3,459
Health Aid and Technician 9,185
Health System Specialist 5,022
Human Resources Assistance 1,573
Human Resources Management 9,097
Information Technology Management 7,634
Invalid 1,107
Inventory Management 2,414
Mail and File 1,283
Maintenance Mechanic 1,869
Management and Program Analysis 9,944
Materials Handler 1,204
Medical Instrument Technician 3,907
Medical Officer 29,857
Medical Records Technician 3,410
Medical Supply Aide and Technician 3,132
Medical Support Assistance 37,057
Medical Technician 1,735
Medical Technologist 4,834
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 9,809
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 9,618
Motor Vehicle Operating 2,004
Nurse 92,279
Nursing Assistant 14,880
Occupational Therapist 1,948
Optometrist 1,266
Pharmacist 12,202
Pharmacy Technician 5,947
Physical Therapist 3,191
Physician Assistant 3,111
Practical Nurse 15,567
Psychology 8,174
Purchasing 1,770
Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist 1,131
Secretary 1,244
Security Clerical and Assistance 1,379
Social Science 4,043
Social Science Aid and Technician 1,497
Social Work 21,363
Speech Pathology and Audiology 2,261
Supply Clerical and Technician 2,422
Transportation Clerk and Assistant 1,209
Veterans Claims Examining 20,179

Record list

Employees with this title

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Aaron Buchanan

Social Science Student Trainee/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$66,630

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $66,630
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,630
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Cincinnati
Work county: Hamilton
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,630
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,754
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391610061
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0199
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Aaron Buchanan is a Social Science Student Trainee at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Cincinnati, Ohio. 2024 total compensation came to $66,630. They are classified at grade 09.

Melanie Gutowsky

Social Science Student Trainee/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$57,007

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $57,007
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,007
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Los Angeles
Work county: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,007
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061980037
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0199
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Melanie Gutowsky holds the role of Social Science Student Trainee at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Los Angeles, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $57,007. Their pay grade is 07.

Jeffrey Tomlinson

Social Science Student Trainee/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$57,007

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $57,007
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,007
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Los Angeles
Work county: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,007
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061980037
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0199
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Jeffrey Tomlinson serves as a Social Science Student Trainee based in Los Angeles, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $57,007. They are classified at grade 07.

Jameson Andro

Social Science Student Trainee/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$51,582

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $51,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,582
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Phoenix
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $51,207
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040370013
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0199
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Jameson Andro serves as a Social Science Student Trainee based in Phoenix, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $51,582. They are classified at grade 07.

Rhonda Ayers

Social Science Student Trainee/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$49,541

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $49,541
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,541
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Albuquerque
Work county: Bernalillo
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,541
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0199
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rhonda Ayers is a Social Science Student Trainee at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 2024 total compensation came to $49,541. They are classified at grade 07.