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

Agency file

Department of Veterans Affairs

Source file: U.S. Office of Personnel Management — Federal Civilian Workforce (non-Defense, FOIA 25-0777-F, Mar 2024) / ingested Jul 3, 2026

The Department of Veterans Affairs serves military veterans — benefits, healthcare, and support programs.

In 2024, this agency had 479,963 employees with median total compensation of $88,751; the highest distinct record was $442,815.

Year: 2024
Total payroll: $50.4B
Employees: 479,963
Median total: $88,751
Highest record: $442,815

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$323,318+

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

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 479,963 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($88,751) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $104,981 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $31 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$48,168

$59,874

$88,751

$125,307

$177,386

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $177,386 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $48,168. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Nurse

95,578 · $117,670

Medical Support Assistance

37,989 · $53,899

Medical Officer

30,342 · $289,606

Social Work

21,624 · $103,495

Veterans Claims Examining

20,483 · $78,392

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

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Record list

Employees

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Hector Lorenzo

Custodial Working/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$26,505

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $26,505
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,505
Pay grade: 03
Work city: San Juan
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $26,505
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,505
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: RQ0930000
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 3566
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Hector Lorenzo works as a Custodial Working for Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Juan, No Data Reported. Hector earned $26,505 in 2024. Their pay grade is 03.

Zoe Brier

Psychology/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$26,297

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $26,297
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,297
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Charleston
Work county: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $26,297
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,297
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 450410019
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Zoe Brier holds the role of Psychology at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Charleston, South Carolina. In 2024, their total compensation was $26,297. Their pay grade is 00.

Marlise Williams

Occupational Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$25,731

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $25,731
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,731
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work county: Clark
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $25,731
Basic Pay (before locality): $25,731
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0631
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Marlise Williams works as a Occupational Therapist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Vancouver, Washington. Marlise earned $25,731 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Fredrick Reed

Laboring/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$25,691

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $25,691
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,691
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Waco
Work county: Mclennan
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $25,691
Basic Pay (before locality): $25,691
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 487210309
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 3502
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Fredrick Reed serves as a Laboring based in Waco, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $25,691. They are classified at grade 03.

Richard Moss

Social Work/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$25,204

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $25,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,204
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Columbus
Work county: Franklin
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $25,204
Basic Pay (before locality): $25,204
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391800049
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Richard Moss serves as a Social Work based in Columbus, Ohio. Their 2024 pay totaled $25,204. They are classified at grade 00.

Charles Byrnes

Physical Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$24,814

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $24,814
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,814
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Albuquerque
Work county: Bernalillo
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $24,814
Basic Pay (before locality): $24,814
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0633
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Charles Byrnes serves as a Physical Therapist based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,814. They are classified at grade 00.

Monica Richardson

Food Service Working/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$24,752

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $24,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,752
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Beckley
Work county: Raleigh
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $24,752
Basic Pay (before locality): $24,752
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 540170081
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 7408
Pay Plan (OPM): NA

Monica Richardson holds the role of Food Service Working at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Beckley, West Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $24,752. Their pay grade is 02.

Sarah Ryan

Social Work/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$24,610

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $24,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,610
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Albany
Work county: Albany
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $24,610
Basic Pay (before locality): $24,610
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 360050001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Sarah Ryan works as a Social Work for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Albany, New York. Sarah earned $24,610 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Hallie Reak

Social Work/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$24,350

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $24,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,350
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Waco
Work county: Mclennan
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $24,350
Basic Pay (before locality): $24,350
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 487210309
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Hallie Reak serves as a Social Work based in Waco, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,350. They are classified at grade 00.

Ariel Jackson

Food Service Working/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$22,665

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $22,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,665
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Baltimore
Work county: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $22,665
Basic Pay (before locality): $22,665
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240050510
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 7408
Pay Plan (OPM): NA

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Ariel Jackson serves as a Food Service Working based in Baltimore, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $22,665. They are classified at grade 02.

Carmen Rodriguez

Food Service Working/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$21,246

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $21,246
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,246
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Ponce
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $21,246
Basic Pay (before locality): $21,246
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: RQ0760000
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 7408
Pay Plan (OPM): NA

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Carmen Rodriguez serves as a Food Service Working based in Ponce, No Data Reported. Their 2024 pay totaled $21,246. They are classified at grade 02.

Victoria Ayala

Dietitian and Nutritionist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$20,378

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $20,378
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,378
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Los Angeles
Work county: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $20,378
Basic Pay (before locality): $20,378
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061980037
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0630
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Victoria Ayala serves as a Dietitian and Nutritionist based in Los Angeles, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,378. They are classified at grade 00.

Linda Lakes

Food Service Working/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$20,014

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $20,014
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,014
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Augusta
Work county: Richmond
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $20,014
Basic Pay (before locality): $20,014
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130310245
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 7408
Pay Plan (OPM): NA

Linda Lakes holds the role of Food Service Working at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Augusta, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $20,014. Their pay grade is 02.

Cathy Liang

Dietitian and Nutritionist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$17,680

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $17,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,680
Pay grade: 00
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $17,680
Basic Pay (before locality): $17,680
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0630
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Cathy Liang works as a Dietitian and Nutritionist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Francisco, California. Cathy earned $17,680 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Kathryn Espeland

Dietitian and Nutritionist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$14,559

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $14,559
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,559
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Jefferson Barracks
Work county: Saint Louis
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $14,559
Basic Pay (before locality): $14,559
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 294039189
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0630
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Kathryn Espeland serves as a Dietitian and Nutritionist based in Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,559. They are classified at grade 00.

Serena Mcphail

Dietitian and Nutritionist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$14,559

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $14,559
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,559
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Jefferson Barracks
Work county: Saint Louis
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $14,559
Basic Pay (before locality): $14,559
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 294039189
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0630
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Serena Mcphail serves as a Dietitian and Nutritionist based in Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,559. They are classified at grade 00.

Mary Lebig

Dietitian and Nutritionist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$14,492

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $14,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,492
Pay grade: 00
Work city: North Little Rock
Work county: Pulaski
Work state: Arkansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $14,492
Basic Pay (before locality): $14,492
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 052880119
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0630
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Mary Lebig is a Dietitian and Nutritionist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in North Little Rock, Arkansas. 2024 total compensation came to $14,492. They are classified at grade 00.