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

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

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

8 employees hold this title in National Science Foundation. Median total compensation for the role is $195,560, above the department median of $182,099.

Employees: 8
Total payroll: $1.3M
Role median: $195,560
Agency median: $182,099
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$72,995$209,930+

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

How total compensation varies among the 8 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.

Compare departments

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

Oceanography is held in 6 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In National Science Foundation, the median of $195,560 ranks #1 of 6.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$187,093 · 13

Department of Homeland Security

$159,527 · 2

Department of Commerce

$156,264 · 172

Environmental Protection Agency

$155,672 · 2

Department of Interior

$142,549 · 49

Median total compensation for the Oceanography 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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Other job titles in National Science Foundation

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Employees with this title

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Rose Powell

Oceanography/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$210,000

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $204,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $210,000
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Groton
Work state: Connecticut
Middle name: Mary

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $204,000
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $163,011
Duty Station Code: 090260180
Duty Station State: CT
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Rose Powell works as a Oceanography for National Science Foundation based in Groton, Connecticut. Rose earned $210,000 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Baris Uz

Oceanography/National Science Foundation

2025 total comp

$209,500

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $207,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $209,500
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M

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): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Baris Uz is a Oceanography at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2025 total compensation came to $209,500. They are classified at grade 04.

Elizabeth Meacham

Oceanography/National Science Foundation

2025 total comp

$209,150

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $207,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $209,150
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L.

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): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Elizabeth Meacham is a Oceanography at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2025 total compensation came to $209,150. They are classified at grade 04.

Daniel Thornhill

Oceanography/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): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Daniel Thornhill works as a Oceanography for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Daniel earned $207,500 in 2025. Their pay grade is 04.

Emily Estes

Oceanography/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$183,620

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $178,420
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,620
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: R.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $178,420
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $133,209
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Emily Estes works as a Oceanography for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Emily earned $183,620 in 2026. Their pay grade is 04.

Lindsay Martin

Oceanography/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$110,505

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $106,105
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,505
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $106,105
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,218
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Lindsay Martin holds the role of Oceanography at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,505. Their pay grade is 02.

Sandy Castellano

Oceanography/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$74,136

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $74,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,136
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Lyndhurst
Work state: New Jersey
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,136
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,019
Duty Station Code: 341775003
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

At National Science Foundation, Sandy Castellano serves as a Oceanography based in Lyndhurst, New Jersey. Their 2024 pay totaled $74,136. They are classified at grade 01.

Gina Selig

Oceanography/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$72,995

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $70,495
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,995
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,495
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,900
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Gina Selig is a Oceanography at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $72,995. They are classified at grade 01.