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.

27 employees hold this title in National Science Foundation. Median total compensation for the role is $169,902, below the department median of $182,099.

Employees: 27
Total payroll: $4.6M
Role median: $169,902
Agency median: $182,099
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$117,081$214,584+

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

How total compensation varies among the 27 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 $166,236 for this role, 99% 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 · $166,236

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 $169,902, 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 57 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In National Science Foundation, the median of $169,902 ranks #13 of 57.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$265,778 · 42

Securities and Exchange Commission

$201,524 · 26

Federal Labor Relations Authority

$197,200 · 1

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$194,625 · 41

African Development Foundation

$191,900 · 1

Federal Reserve System

$191,289 · 2

Federal Trade Commission

$187,467 · 3

Dfc

$187,093 · 7

Fed Retirement Thrift Investment Board

$181,216 · 11

Nat Archives and Records Administration

$178,668 · 6

Surface Transportation Board

$177,497 · 3

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$174,200 · 6

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.

Same department

Other job titles in National Science Foundation

Record list

Employees with this title

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Theresa Hull

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$228,000

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $228,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $228,000
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: S.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $228,000
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $228,000
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511

Theresa Hull holds the role of Auditing at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $228,000. Their pay grade is 00.

Elizabeth Kearns

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$202,200

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511

At National Science Foundation, Elizabeth Kearns serves as a Auditing based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $202,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Kenneth Lish

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$199,200

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $199,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Denver
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511

At National Science Foundation, Kenneth Lish serves as a Auditing based in Denver, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $199,200. They are classified at grade 15.

David Kolberg

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511

David Kolberg holds the role of Auditing at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Louise Nelson

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Arvada
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 080080001
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511

Louise Nelson holds the role of Auditing at National Science Foundation based in Arvada, Colorado. In 2025, their total compensation was $195,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Daniel Buchtel

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$194,900

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,900
Pay grade: 15
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Duty Station Code: 080000014
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511

At National Science Foundation, Daniel Buchtel serves as a Auditing based in Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $194,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Jennifer Miller

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: Warrenton
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Duty Station Code: 512570061
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511

Jennifer Miller holds the role of Auditing at National Science Foundation based in Warrenton, Virginia. 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 state: Virginia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511

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.

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 state: Virginia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 511982107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511

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.

Keith Nackerud

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2025 total comp

$174,247

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $171,247
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,247
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Westminster
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Steven

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,247
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,204
Duty Station Code: 082550001
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511

Keith Nackerud works as a Auditing for National Science Foundation based in Westminster, Colorado. Keith earned $174,247 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Jeanette Hyatt

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$172,965

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $172,965
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,965
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Denver
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,965
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511

Jeanette Hyatt works as a Auditing for National Science Foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Jeanette earned $172,965 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Melissa Prunchak

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2025 total comp

$171,985

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $170,985
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,985
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: J W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $170,985
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,658
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511

At National Science Foundation, Melissa Prunchak serves as a Auditing based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2025 pay totaled $171,985. They are classified at grade 14.

Benita Holliman

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$170,014

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $163,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,014
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Mchenry
Work state: Mississippi
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,514
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 281485131
Duty Station State: MS
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511

Benita Holliman is a Auditing at National Science Foundation based in Mchenry, Mississippi. 2026 total compensation came to $170,014. They are classified at grade 14.

Heather Gallagher

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$169,902

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $167,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,902
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Michele

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,902
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511

Heather Gallagher holds the role of Auditing at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $169,902. Their pay grade is 14.

Ruth Gonzalez

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2025 total comp

$166,236

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $166,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,236
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $166,236
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $124,112
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511

Ruth Gonzalez works as a Auditing for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Ruth earned $166,236 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Kelly Stefanko

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2025 total comp

$164,296

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $164,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,296
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $164,296
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511

Kelly Stefanko is a Auditing at National Science Foundation based in Norfolk, Virginia. 2025 total compensation came to $164,296. They are classified at grade 14.

Philip Emswiler

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$164,086

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $164,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,086
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Dallas
Work state: Texas
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $164,086
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511

Philip Emswiler works as a Auditing for National Science Foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Philip earned $164,086 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Vashti Young

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$162,629

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,629
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Upper Marlboro
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Duty Station Code: 241620033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511

Vashti Young holds the role of Auditing at National Science Foundation based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $162,629. Their pay grade is 14.

Erica Wilkins

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$153,344

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $148,844
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,344
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Cleveland
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,844
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 391680035
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511

At National Science Foundation, Erica Wilkins serves as a Auditing based in Cleveland, Ohio. Their 2026 pay totaled $153,344. They are classified at grade 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 state: Colorado
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,465
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Duty Station Code: 080345005
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511

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.

Jon Hertema

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$145,557

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $143,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Renton
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $143,557
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 531830033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511

At National Science Foundation, Jon Hertema serves as a Auditing based in Renton, Washington. Their 2026 pay totaled $145,557. They are classified at grade 13.

Jeremy Hall

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$144,549

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $142,549
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,549
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Green Cove Springs
Work state: Florida
Middle name: C.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,549
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 121200019
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511

Jeremy Hall is a Auditing at National Science Foundation based in Green Cove Springs, Florida. 2026 total compensation came to $144,549. They are classified at grade 14.

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 state: Virginia
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,566
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Duty Station Code: 510000165
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511

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

Sherry Babb

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$142,084

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $142,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,084
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,084
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511

Sherry Babb works as a Auditing for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Sherry earned $142,084 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Caroline Bayer

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$133,964

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,964
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Elisabeth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511

Caroline Bayer is a Auditing at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $133,964. They are classified at grade 13.

Katherine Iannone

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$126,552

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $121,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,552
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bridgeville
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: Anne

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,052
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 420880003
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511

Katherine Iannone holds the role of Auditing at National Science Foundation based in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,552. Their pay grade is 13.

Alesia Herman

Auditing/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$117,081

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $117,081
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,081
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Saint Petersburg
Work state: Florida
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,081
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 122730103
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511

Alesia Herman is a Auditing at National Science Foundation based in Saint Petersburg, Florida. 2026 total compensation came to $117,081. They are classified at grade 13.