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

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Geology at National Science Foundation, U.S. Federal Government

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

7 employees hold this title in National Science Foundation. Median total compensation for the role is $213,400, above the department median of $182,099.

Employees: 7
Total payroll: $1.4M
Role median: $213,400
Agency median: $182,099
Comparison: Above

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This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Geology is held in 11 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In National Science Foundation, the median of $213,400 ranks #1 of 11.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Smithsonian Institution

$197,200 · 23

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$195,700 · 5

Environmental Protection Agency

$134,822 · 50

Department of Commerce

$134,452 · 1

Department of Energy

$129,904 · 12

Department of Health and Human Services

$124,720 · 5

Department of Interior

$122,631 · 859

Department of Labor

$121,345 · 5

Department of Transportation

$110,911 · 6

Department of Agriculture

$96,975 · 167

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

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Employees with this title

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Jessie Crain

Geology/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$217,100

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $209,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $217,100
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $209,600
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $167,441
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

At National Science Foundation, Jessie Crain serves as a Geology based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $217,100. They are classified at grade 04.

Jennifer Wade

Geology/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$216,600

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $209,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $216,600
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Anne

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $209,600
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $167,441
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

At National Science Foundation, Jennifer Wade serves as a Geology based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $216,600. They are classified at grade 04.

Barbara Ransom

Geology/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$214,100

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $209,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $214,100
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $209,600
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $167,441
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

Barbara Ransom works as a Geology for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Barbara earned $214,100 in 2026. Their pay grade is 04.

Aisha Morris

Geology/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$213,400

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $209,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $213,400
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: R.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $209,600
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,392
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

Aisha Morris works as a Geology for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Aisha earned $213,400 in 2026. Their pay grade is 04.

David Verardo

Geology/National Science Foundation

2025 total comp

$207,500

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $207,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,500
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $207,500
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $165,783
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

At National Science Foundation, David Verardo serves as a Geology based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2025 pay totaled $207,500. They are classified at grade 04.

Kate Ruck

Geology/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$190,574

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $185,574
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,574
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: E.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,574
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,550
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

At National Science Foundation, Kate Ruck serves as a Geology based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $190,574. They are classified at grade 04.

Elizabeth Hearn

Geology/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$159,916

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $159,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,916
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Portola Valley
Work state: California
Middle name: H.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,916
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,916
Duty Station Code: 062898081
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

At National Science Foundation, Elizabeth Hearn serves as a Geology based in Portola Valley, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $159,916. They are classified at grade 00.