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

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

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

11 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $57,007, below the department median of $98,459.

Employees: 11
Total payroll: $617.4K
Role median: $57,007
Agency median: $98,459
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$49,025$65,069+

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

How total compensation varies among the 11 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)

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 #7 of 20.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$85,076 · 3

Office of Personnel Management

$84,689 · 6

United States Agency for International Development

$84,601 · 1

Office of Management and Budget

$62,924 · 2

Department of Commerce

$62,910 · 6

Department of Interior

$62,456 · 11

Department of Energy

$55,924 · 2

United States International Trade Commission

$55,924 · 3

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$52,566 · 15

Department of Homeland Security

$50,664 · 2

Consumer Product Safety Commission

$46,610 · 1

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$46,494 · 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 3,667
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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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 state: Ohio
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,630
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,754
Duty Station Code: 391610061
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0199

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.

Cecelia Esquivel

Social Science Student Trainee/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$58,827

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $58,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,827
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Moreno Valley
Work state: California
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,827
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,106
Duty Station Code: 062278065
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0199

Cecelia Esquivel works as a Social Science Student Trainee for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Moreno Valley, California. Cecelia earned $58,827 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Valeria Fuerte

Social Science Student Trainee/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$58,244

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $58,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,244
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,244
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,679
Duty Station Code: 061980037
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0199

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Valeria Fuerte serves as a Social Science Student Trainee based in Los Angeles, California. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,244. They are classified at grade 07.

Ariana Uribe

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 state: California
Middle name: Giselle

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,007
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Duty Station Code: 061980037
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0199

Ariana Uribe works as a Social Science Student Trainee for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Los Angeles, California. Ariana earned $57,007 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

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 state: California
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,007
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Duty Station Code: 061980037
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0199

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.

Anastasios Stefanidis

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 state: California
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,007
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Duty Station Code: 061980037
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0199

Anastasios Stefanidis 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 state: California
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,007
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Duty Station Code: 061980037
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0199

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.

Vannessa Fonseca

Social Science Student Trainee/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$55,380

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $55,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,380
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Sacramento
Work state: California
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $55,380
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,679
Duty Station Code: 063150067
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0199

Vannessa Fonseca holds the role of Social Science Student Trainee at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Sacramento, California. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,380. Their pay grade is 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 state: Arizona
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $51,207
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Duty Station Code: 040370013
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0199

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.

Mabel Rodriguez

Social Science Student Trainee/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$49,726

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $49,726
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,726
Pay grade: 07
Work city: San Antonio
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,726
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Duty Station Code: 486090029
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0199

Mabel Rodriguez is a Social Science Student Trainee at Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Antonio, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $49,726. They are classified at grade 07.

Aiesha Ri'Nae Oshiro

Social Science Student Trainee/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Agana
Work state: No Data Reported
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,025
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VALA
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Duty Station Code: GQ0100000
Duty Station State: NDR
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0199

Aiesha Ri'Nae Oshiro holds the role of Social Science Student Trainee at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Agana, No Data Reported. In 2024, their total compensation was $49,025. Their pay grade is 07.