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

Job-title file

Auditing

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

17 employees hold this title in National Science Foundation. Median total compensation for the role is $181,216, above the department median of $169,429.

Employees: 17
Total payroll: $2.9M
Role median: $181,216
Agency median: $169,429
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$110,304$206,276+

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

How total compensation varies among the 17 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

Auditing 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 $181,216 for this role, 117% 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 · $181,216

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 $181,216, 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)

Auditing is held in 56 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In National Science Foundation, the median of $181,216 ranks #7 of 56.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$252,927 · 43

Federal Labor Relations Authority

$191,900 · 1

African Development Foundation

$191,900 · 1

Federal Reserve System

$184,446 · 2

Dfc

$184,216 · 5

Securities and Exchange Commission

$181,971 · 24

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$178,704 · 39

Fed Retirement Thrift Investment Board

$176,570 · 9

Federal Trade Commission

$174,453 · 2

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$171,110 · 13

Nat Archives and Records Administration

$170,051 · 4

Surface Transportation Board

$167,276 · 3

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Theresa Hull

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$212,100

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $212,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $212,100
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Fairfax Station
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $212,100
Basic Pay (before locality): $212,100
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510901059
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511
Pay Plan (OPM): ES

Theresa Hull holds the role of Auditing at National Science Foundation based in Fairfax Station, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $212,100. Their pay grade is 00.

Daniel Buchtel

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$193,900

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,900
Pay grade: 15
Work county: Broomfield
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080000014
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At National Science Foundation, Daniel Buchtel serves as a Auditing based in Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $193,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Elizabeth Kearns

Auditing/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: Ashburn
Work county: Loudoun
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510108107
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At National Science Foundation, Elizabeth Kearns serves as a Auditing based in Ashburn, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Louise Nelson

Auditing/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: Arvada
Work county: Adams
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080080001
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Louise Nelson holds the role of Auditing at National Science Foundation based in Arvada, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Laura Rainey

Auditing/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): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Laura Rainey works as a Auditing for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Laura earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Jennifer Miller

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $191,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,289
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Warrenton
Work county: Fauquier
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,289
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512570061
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Miller holds the role of Auditing at National Science Foundation based in Warrenton, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,289. Their pay grade is 15.

Kenneth Lish

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$187,438

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $186,438
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,438
Pay grade: 15
Work county: Broomfield
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,438
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080000014
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At National Science Foundation, Kenneth Lish serves as a Auditing based in Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $187,438. They are classified at grade 15.

Karen Scott

Auditing/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: Calabash
Work county: Brunswick
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,854
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 370718019
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Karen Scott works as a Auditing for National Science Foundation based in Calabash, North Carolina. Karen earned $186,854 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Billy Mccain

Auditing/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: Potomac Falls
Work county: Loudoun
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511982107
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Billy Mccain holds the role of Auditing at National Science Foundation based in Potomac Falls, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $181,216. Their pay grade is 14.

Jeanette Hyatt

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$163,033

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $163,033
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,033
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,033
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeanette Hyatt works as a Auditing for National Science Foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Jeanette earned $163,033 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Kelly Stefanko

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$161,090

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $161,090
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,090
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Norfolk
Work county: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $161,090
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kelly Stefanko is a Auditing at National Science Foundation based in Norfolk, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $161,090. They are classified at grade 14.

Heather Gallagher

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$154,336

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fairfax
Work county: Fairfax
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: 510900600
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Heather Gallagher holds the role of Auditing at National Science Foundation based in Fairfax, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,336. Their pay grade is 14.

Jae Kim

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$149,465

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $149,465
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,465
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Centennial
Work county: Arapahoe
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,465
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080345005
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At National Science Foundation, Jae Kim serves as a Auditing based in Centennial, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $149,465. They are classified at grade 13.

Brittany Moon

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$142,566

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $142,566
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,566
Pay grade: 14
Work county: Rockingham
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,566
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510000165
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brittany Moon works as a Auditing for National Science Foundation based in Virginia. Brittany earned $142,566 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Erica Wilkins

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$131,882

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $131,882
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,882
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Cleveland
Work county: Cuyahoga
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,882
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391680035
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At National Science Foundation, Erica Wilkins serves as a Auditing based in Cleveland, Ohio. Their 2024 pay totaled $131,882. They are classified at grade 14.

Jeremy Hall

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$130,345

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $130,345
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,345
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Green Cove Springs
Work county: Clay
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,345
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121200019
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeremy Hall is a Auditing at National Science Foundation based in Green Cove Springs, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $130,345. They are classified at grade 14.

Alesia Herman

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$110,304

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $110,304
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,304
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Saint Petersburg
Work county: Pinellas
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,304
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122730103
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alesia Herman is a Auditing at National Science Foundation based in Saint Petersburg, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $110,304. They are classified at grade 13.