U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Veterans Affairs / Technical Writing and Editing

Job-title file

Technical Writing and Editing

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

23 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $102,073, above the department median of $88,751.

Employees: 23
Total payroll: $2.5M
Role median: $102,073
Agency median: $88,751
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$72,553$167,017+

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

How total compensation varies among the 23 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)

Technical Writing and Editing is held in 26 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Veterans Affairs, the median of $102,073 ranks #22 of 26.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$243,197 · 2

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$179,057 · 3

General Services Administration

$157,934 · 1

National Science Foundation

$155,067 · 4

Department of Energy

$151,736 · 8

Railroad Retirement Board

$150,075 · 1

Smithsonian Institution

$148,689 · 5

United States Agency for International Development

$145,489 · 1

National Transportation Safety Board

$144,042 · 23

Department of State

$137,624 · 9

Dfc

$134,435 · 1

Department of Health and Human Services

$134,064 · 150

Median total compensation for the Technical Writing and Editing 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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Gerald Okeefe

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$184,462

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $179,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,462
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,462
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gerald Okeefe works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Boston, Massachusetts. Gerald earned $184,462 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Karen Bossi

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$144,815

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $139,815
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,815
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Westfield
Work county: Hampden
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,815
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 251430013
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Karen Bossi works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Westfield, Massachusetts. Karen earned $144,815 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Erica Sprey

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Baltimore
Work county: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240050510
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Erica Sprey is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Baltimore, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $141,557. They are classified at grade 13.

Ashley Gorbulja

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$139,395

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $139,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,395
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Vienna
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,395
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512510059
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ashley Gorbulja is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Vienna, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $139,395. They are classified at grade 14.

Randy Stone

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$138,083

Sub-department: Immed Office of the Assistant Secretary for Management
Base pay: $138,083
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,083
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Austin
Work county: Travis
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,083
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480330453
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Randy Stone holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Austin, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $138,083. Their pay grade is 13.

Christine Rogers

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$134,435

Sub-department: Immed Office of the Assistant Secretary for Management
Base pay: $134,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,435
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Murfreesboro
Work county: Rutherford
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,435
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 471750149
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christine Rogers works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Christine earned $134,435 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Matthew Davio

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$126,272

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $126,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,272
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Goodlettsville
Work county: Davidson
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,272
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 470960037
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Davio is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. 2024 total compensation came to $126,272. They are classified at grade 14.

James Zipadelli

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, James Zipadelli serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Arlington, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $121,894. They are classified at grade 13.

Nikki Frousakis

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$121,342

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $121,342
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,342
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Long Beach
Work county: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,342
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,327
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061970037
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nikki Frousakis is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Long Beach, California. 2024 total compensation came to $121,342. They are classified at grade 12.

Nikoletta Theodoropoulos

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Nikoletta Theodoropoulos serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $117,962. They are classified at grade 13.

Kimberly Brown

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$108,451

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $108,451
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,451
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $108,451
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Kimberly Brown serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their 2024 pay totaled $108,451. They are classified at grade 12.

Tristan Horrom

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$102,073

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $102,073
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,073
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Baltimore
Work county: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,073
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240050510
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tristan Horrom holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Baltimore, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $102,073. Their pay grade is 11.

Richard Ray

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$97,376

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $97,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,376
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Poulsbo
Work county: Kitsap
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,376
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531730035
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Richard Ray holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Poulsbo, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,376. Their pay grade is 12.

Jenna Quinto

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$95,657

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $95,657
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,657
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Madison
Work county: Dane
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,657
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jenna Quinto is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Madison, Wisconsin. 2024 total compensation came to $95,657. They are classified at grade 12.

Daniel Sloper

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$94,652

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $94,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,652
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Stacy
Work county: Chisago
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,652
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 276700025
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniel Sloper works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Stacy, Minnesota. Daniel earned $94,652 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Anne Hand

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$86,962

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,962
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Charleston
Work county: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 450410019
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Anne Hand is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Charleston, South Carolina. 2024 total compensation came to $86,962. They are classified at grade 12.

Ashley Mcdaniel

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$84,644

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $84,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,644
Pay grade: 11
Work city: North Little Rock
Work county: Pulaski
Work state: Arkansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,644
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 052880119
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Ashley Mcdaniel serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Their 2024 pay totaled $84,644. They are classified at grade 11.

Veronica Huerta

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$84,366

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $84,366
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,366
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Long Beach
Work county: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,366
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061970037
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Veronica Huerta works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Long Beach, California. Veronica earned $84,366 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Rachel Wright

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$83,671

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $83,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,671
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,671
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rachel Wright holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Houston, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $83,671. Their pay grade is 11.

Rachel Benzinger

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$79,808

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $79,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,808
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Tampa
Work county: Hillsborough
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,808
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122950057
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rachel Benzinger is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Tampa, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $79,808. They are classified at grade 11.

Lisa Vargo

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$74,972

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $74,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,972
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Silver Creek
Work county: Chautauqua
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,972
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 365710013
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lisa Vargo works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Silver Creek, New York. Lisa earned $74,972 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Andrea Ford

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$74,785

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $74,785
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,785
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,785
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,176
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andrea Ford works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Andrea earned $74,785 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Anthony Licari

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$72,553

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $72,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,553
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Charleston
Work county: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,553
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 450410019
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Anthony Licari is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Charleston, South Carolina. 2024 total compensation came to $72,553. They are classified at grade 11.