U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service

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Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service

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

The Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2024, this agency had 200 employees with median total compensation of $150,760; the highest distinct record was $204,000.

Year: 2024
Total payroll: $28.6M
Employees: 200
Median total: $150,760
Highest record: $204,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$51,203$191,900+

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

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 200 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($150,760) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $142,810 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $280 (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

$89,054

$122,343

$150,760

$167,276

$182,335

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $182,335 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $89,054. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Mediation

141 · $154,336

Miscellaneous Administration and Program

15 · $99,315

Information Technology Management

5 · $176,570

Human Resources Management

5 · $129,759

Accounting Technician

4 · $79,018

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.

Record list

Employees

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Dale Berman

Mediation/Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service

2024 total comp

$179,988

Sub-department: Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service
Base pay: $179,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,988
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lake Forest
Work county: Orange
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,988
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061794059
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0241
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dale Berman is a Mediation at Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service based in Lake Forest, California. 2024 total compensation came to $179,988. They are classified at grade 14.

Joseph Kelleher

Mediation/Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service

2024 total comp

$179,462

Sub-department: Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service
Base pay: $179,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,462
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Millville
Work county: Worcester
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: 250820027
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0241
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joseph Kelleher holds the role of Mediation at Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service based in Millville, Massachusetts. In 2024, their total compensation was $179,462. Their pay grade is 14.

Barbara Lichtman

Mediation/Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service

2024 total comp

$177,311

Sub-department: Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service
Base pay: $174,811
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,311
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Dresher
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $174,811
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 422063091
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0241
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service, Barbara Lichtman serves as a Mediation based in Dresher, Pennsylvania. Their 2024 pay totaled $177,311. They are classified at grade 14.

Lane Harstad

Mediation/Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service

2024 total comp

$177,272

Sub-department: Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service
Base pay: $177,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,272
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Duluth
Work county: Saint Louis
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,272
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 271900137
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0241
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lane Harstad is a Mediation at Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service based in Duluth, Minnesota. 2024 total compensation came to $177,272. They are classified at grade 15.

James Donnen

Information Technology Management/Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service

2024 total comp

$176,570

Sub-department: Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,570
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 2210
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service, James Donnen serves as a Information Technology Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $176,570. They are classified at grade 14.

Natalie Samuels

Human Resources Management/Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service

2024 total comp

$176,570

Sub-department: Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,570
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Chesapeake Beach
Work county: Calvert
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240290009
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Natalie Samuels holds the role of Human Resources Management at Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service based in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $176,570. Their pay grade is 14.

Isael Hermosillo

Mediation/Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service

2024 total comp

$175,251

Sub-department: Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service
Base pay: $175,251
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,251
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Glendale
Work county: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $175,251
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061430037
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0241
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service, Isael Hermosillo serves as a Mediation based in Glendale, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $175,251. They are classified at grade 14.

Vanessa Bullock

Mediation/Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service

2024 total comp

$174,811

Sub-department: Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service
Base pay: $174,811
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,811
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lansdowne
Work county: Delaware
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $174,811
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 424240045
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0241
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service, Vanessa Bullock serves as a Mediation based in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania. Their 2024 pay totaled $174,811. They are classified at grade 14.