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

Job-title file

Social Work

Assess client needs, develop service plans, and connect people with support resources.

21,363 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $103,555, above the department median of $88,751.

Employees: 21,363
Total payroll: $2.2B
Role median: $103,555
Agency median: $88,751
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$156,821+

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

How total compensation varies among the 21,363 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 Work pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Social Workers, All Other — about 62,930 people — is $71,900. Department of Veterans Affairs pays a median base salary of $103,474 for this role, 44% above that figure — about the 80th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Veterans Affairs sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$43,620

$51,900

$71,900

$97,040

$115,610

Department of Veterans Affairs median · $103,474

The bar is the range of annual wages for Social 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 21,108 of 21,363 people in this role paid at least $25,000in 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 $103,555, 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 Work is held in 11 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Veterans Affairs, the median of $103,555 ranks #8 of 11.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Homeland Security

$145,862 · 2

Department of State

$145,489 · 13

U.S. Agency for International Development

$144,042 · 3

Department of Justice

$142,566 · 11

Court Services and Offendr Supervsn Agy

$129,759 · 1

Peace Corps

$118,675 · 1

Department of Health and Human Services

$103,993 · 117

Department of Interior

$95,657 · 51

Armed Forces Retirement Home

$89,051 · 6

Department of Agriculture

$74,972 · 19

Median total compensation for the Social Work role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Ellis Robinson

Social Work/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$7,500

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $7,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,500
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Augusta
Work county: Richmond
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $7,500
Basic Pay (before locality): $7,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130310245
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Ellis Robinson is a Social Work at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Augusta, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $7,500. They are classified at grade 00.

Alexandria Bovio

Social Work/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$7,500

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $7,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,500
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Tampa
Work county: Hillsborough
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $7,500
Basic Pay (before locality): $7,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122950057
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Alexandria Bovio works as a Social Work for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Tampa, Florida. Alexandria earned $7,500 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Jacqueline Early

Social Work/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Reno
Work county: Washoe
Work state: Nevada

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 320170031
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jacqueline Early is a Social Work at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Reno, Nevada. 2024 total compensation came to $0. They are classified at grade 12.

Renee Delgado

Social Work/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Port Richey
Work county: Pasco
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122590101
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Renee Delgado serves as a Social Work based in Port Richey, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $0. They are classified at grade 11.

Christine Keller

Social Work/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Indianapolis
Work county: Marion
Work state: Indiana

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 182210097
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christine Keller holds the role of Social Work at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 2024, their total compensation was $0. Their pay grade is 11.

Jasmine Cohen

Social Work/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Augusta
Work county: Richmond
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130310245
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jasmine Cohen is a Social Work at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Augusta, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $0. They are classified at grade 11.

Allison Douglas

Social Work/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Aurora
Work county: Adams
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080110001
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Allison Douglas is a Social Work at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Aurora, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $0. They are classified at grade 15.

Kimberly Ferrante

Social Work/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Providence
Work county: Providence
Work state: Rhode Island

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 440190007
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Kimberly Ferrante serves as a Social Work based in Providence, Rhode Island. Their 2024 pay totaled $0. They are classified at grade 12.

Clarence Harris

Social Work/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Marietta
Work county: Cobb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 133440067
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Clarence Harris is a Social Work at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Marietta, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $0. They are classified at grade 11.

Rachel Hence

Social Work/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Invalid
Work county: Invalid
Work state: Invalid

Source-specific fields

Country: Invalid
Duty Station Code: *
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rachel Hence works as a Social Work for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Invalid, Invalid. Rachel earned $0 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Jonathan Hatosy

Social Work/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Bedford
Work county: Middlesex
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250090017
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jonathan Hatosy works as a Social Work for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Bedford, Massachusetts. Jonathan earned $0 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Danielle Knutson

Social Work/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Monterey
Work county: Monterey
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062250053
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Danielle Knutson is a Social Work at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Monterey, California. 2024 total compensation came to $0. They are classified at grade 12.

Nadine Karaskevicus

Social Work/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Norfolk
Work county: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nadine Karaskevicus works as a Social Work for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Norfolk, Virginia. Nadine earned $0 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Jacqueline Lewis

Social Work/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Stockbridge
Work county: Henry
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 135210151
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jacqueline Lewis is a Social Work at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Stockbridge, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $0. They are classified at grade 12.

Sharon Mahoney

Social Work/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 12
Work city: West Palm Beach
Work county: Palm Beach
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 123190099
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Sharon Mahoney serves as a Social Work based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $0. They are classified at grade 12.

Crystal Mitchell

Social Work/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Crystal Mitchell works as a Social Work for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Houston, Texas. Crystal earned $0 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Stepfanie Rainge

Social Work/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Omaha
Work county: Douglas
Work state: Nebraska

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 313620055
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Stepfanie Rainge serves as a Social Work based in Omaha, Nebraska. Their 2024 pay totaled $0. They are classified at grade 11.

Aneisa Sherrill-Mattox

Social Work/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Columbia
Work county: Boone
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 291800019
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Aneisa Sherrill-Mattox works as a Social Work for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Columbia, Missouri. Aneisa earned $0 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Stephanie Vidaurri

Social Work/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Honolulu
Work county: Honolulu
Work state: Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 152400003
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stephanie Vidaurri works as a Social Work for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Stephanie earned $0 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Jeremy Williams

Social Work/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Saint George
Work county: Washington
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 491670053
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeremy Williams is a Social Work at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Saint George, Utah. 2024 total compensation came to $0. They are classified at grade 09.

Salmaria Scott

Social Work/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Salmaria Scott serves as a Social Work based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $0. They are classified at grade 09.