U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Nat Archives and Records Administration / Archivist

Job-title file

Archivist

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

367 employees hold this title in Nat Archives and Records Administration. Median total compensation for the role is $117,962, above the department median of $76,003.

Employees: 367
Total payroll: $43.2M
Role median: $117,962
Agency median: $76,003
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$55,924$181,216+

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

How total compensation varies among the 367 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

Archivist pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Archivists — about 7,970 people — is $64,550. Nat Archives and Records Administration pays a median base salary of $117,962 for this role, 83% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Nat Archives and Records Administration sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$39,970

$50,680

$64,550

$83,020

$110,550

Nat Archives and Records Administration median · $117,962

The bar is the range of annual wages for Archivists across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Nat Archives and Records Administration’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Nat Archives and Records Administration is $117,962, 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)

Archivist is held in 13 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Nat Archives and Records Administration, the median of $117,962 ranks #4 of 13.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Securities and Exchange Commission

$272,100 · 1

Department of Veterans Affairs

$143,614 · 1

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$119,152 · 2

Department of Health and Human Services

$117,473 · 2

Department of State

$115,731 · 1

Department of Treasury

$113,047 · 1

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum

$112,425 · 9

Smithsonian Institution

$104,832 · 40

Department of Transportation

$103,020 · 2

Department of Commerce

$99,200 · 1

Department of Agriculture

$94,583 · 4

Department of Interior

$82,764 · 33

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

Compare jurisdictions

Archivist beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 11 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $114,823 ranks #1 of 11. See Archivist across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$85,794 · 7

$81,897 · 19

$57,741 · 40

$55,109 · 14

$53,367 · 37

$52,137 · 5

$49,320 · 22

$44,588 · 10

Median total compensation for comparable Archivistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jane Fitzgerald

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jane Fitzgerald holds the role of Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,354. Their pay grade is 13.

Susan Francis-Haughton

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Susan Francis-Haughton holds the role of Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,354. Their pay grade is 13.

Lisha Penn

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Lisha Penn serves as a Archivist based in College Park, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Glenn Gray

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Glenn Gray serves as a Archivist based in College Park, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Heather Macrae

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Heather Macrae works as a Archivist for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. Heather earned $153,354 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

James Mathis

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, James Mathis serves as a Archivist based in College Park, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Nicholas Natanson

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nicholas Natanson works as a Archivist for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. Nicholas earned $153,354 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

David Wallace

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Wallace works as a Archivist for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. David earned $153,354 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Onaona Guay

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Onaona Guay works as a Archivist for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. Onaona earned $153,336 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Sarah Herman

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sarah Herman works as a Archivist for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Park, Maryland. Sarah earned $153,336 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Ellen Mulligan

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: College Park
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240370033
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Ellen Mulligan serves as a Archivist based in College Park, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,336. They are classified at grade 14.

James Wyatt

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

James Wyatt holds the role of Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,336. Their pay grade is 14.

Alfie Paul

Archivist/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$151,851

Sub-department: Nat Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $151,851
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,851
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Waltham
Work county: Middlesex
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $151,851
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 251340017
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alfie Paul is a Archivist at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Waltham, Massachusetts. 2024 total compensation came to $151,851. They are classified at grade 14.