U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / National Science Foundation / Accounting

Job-title file

Accounting

Maintain financial records, prepare budgets and reports, and ensure compliance with fiscal rules.

19 employees hold this title in National Science Foundation. Median total compensation for the role is $153,354, below the department median of $169,429.

Employees: 19
Total payroll: $2.9M
Role median: $153,354
Agency median: $169,429
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$50,325$211,770+

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

How total compensation varies among the 19 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

Accounting pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Accountants and Auditors — about 1,449,500 people — is $83,680. National Science Foundation pays a median base salary of $153,354 for this role, 83% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where National Science Foundation sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$56,020

$67,020

$83,680

$109,810

$144,090

National Science Foundation median · $153,354

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

Median total compensation for this role at National Science Foundation is $153,354, 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)

Accounting is held in 65 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In National Science Foundation, the median of $153,354 ranks #18 of 65.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Securities and Exchange Commission

$238,592 · 800

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$202,578 · 25

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$200,212 · 7

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board

$193,100 · 1

Federal Trade Commission

$190,383 · 10

Office of Management and Budget

$185,824 · 1

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$180,261 · 56

Federal Communications Commission

$176,970 · 18

National Transportation Safety Board

$162,629 · 3

United States International Trade Commission

$162,629 · 3

U.S.Agency for Global Media

$162,629 · 7

Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service

$160,958 · 2

Median total compensation for the Accounting 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 National Science Foundation

Record list

Employees with this title

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Michael Wetklow

Accounting/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$216,470

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $216,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $216,470
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $216,470
Basic Pay (before locality): $216,470
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): ES

At National Science Foundation, Michael Wetklow serves as a Accounting based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $216,470. They are classified at grade 00.

Jesse Simons

Accounting/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$203,414

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $203,414
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $203,414
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $203,414
Basic Pay (before locality): $203,414
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): ES

Jesse Simons holds the role of Accounting at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $203,414. Their pay grade is 00.

Rafael Cotto

Accounting/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rafael Cotto holds the role of Accounting at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Cynthia Paolillo

Accounting/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$186,854

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $186,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,854
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Nokomis
Work county: Sarasota
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,854
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122205115
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At National Science Foundation, Cynthia Paolillo serves as a Accounting based in Nokomis, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $186,854. They are classified at grade 15.

Patrice Cousins

Accounting/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$181,716

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,716
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Frederick
Work county: Frederick
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240580021
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Patrice Cousins works as a Accounting for National Science Foundation based in Frederick, Maryland. Patrice earned $181,716 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Janice Alexander

Accounting/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Landover
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240879033
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Janice Alexander is a Accounting at National Science Foundation based in Landover, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $181,216. They are classified at grade 14.

Justin Poll

Accounting/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$174,894

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $174,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,894
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $174,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,243
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Justin Poll holds the role of Accounting at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $174,894. Their pay grade is 15.

John Mcmullen

Accounting/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$171,923

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,923
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Mcmullen is a Accounting at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $171,923. They are classified at grade 14.

Christopher Berner

Accounting/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At National Science Foundation, Christopher Berner serves as a Accounting based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

Dorothy Battle

Accounting/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dorothy Battle works as a Accounting for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Dorothy earned $153,354 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Alain Flores

Accounting/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alain Flores works as a Accounting for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Alain earned $153,336 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Daniela Maguire

Accounting/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$144,042

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $144,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,042
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniela Maguire holds the role of Accounting at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $144,042. Their pay grade is 14.

Douglas Wheeler

Accounting/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$142,048

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $142,048
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,048
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Peachtree City
Work county: Fayette
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,048
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 134278113
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Douglas Wheeler works as a Accounting for National Science Foundation based in Peachtree City, Georgia. Douglas earned $142,048 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Lynette Trillo

Accounting/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At National Science Foundation, Lynette Trillo serves as a Accounting based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,557. They are classified at grade 13.

Yatchoua Ngueyem

Accounting/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At National Science Foundation, Yatchoua Ngueyem serves as a Accounting based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,827. They are classified at grade 13.

Roberto Perales

Accounting/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fairfax
Work county: Fairfax
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: 510900600
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Roberto Perales works as a Accounting for National Science Foundation based in Fairfax, Virginia. Roberto earned $121,894 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Jazmin Rios

Accounting/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$109,206

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $107,906
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,206
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Rocky Mount
Work county: Nash
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,906
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 373930127
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At National Science Foundation, Jazmin Rios serves as a Accounting based in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Their 2024 pay totaled $109,206. They are classified at grade 13.

Laura Smith

Accounting/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$85,522

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $85,522
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,522
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Charles Town
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,522
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 540490037
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Laura Smith is a Accounting at National Science Foundation based in Charles Town, West Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $85,522. They are classified at grade 11.

Nicholas Lacombe

Accounting/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$50,325

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,325
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Potsdam
Work county: Saint Lawrence
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 365020089
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nicholas Lacombe is a Accounting at National Science Foundation based in Potsdam, New York. 2024 total compensation came to $50,325. They are classified at grade 07.