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

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Physics 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 $213,900, above the department median of $182,099.

Employees: 7
Total payroll: $1.4M
Role median: $213,900
Agency median: $182,099
Comparison: Above

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

Physics is held in 14 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In National Science Foundation, the median of $213,900 ranks #2 of 14.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Agriculture

$233,950 · 1

Smithsonian Institution

$200,196 · 6

Department of Energy

$196,200 · 46

Department of Health and Human Services

$187,093 · 133

Department of Commerce

$186,872 · 462

Department of Homeland Security

$182,801 · 2

Department of Interior

$170,036 · 1

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$164,205 · 3

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$163,267 · 106

Department of Veterans Affairs

$158,062 · 9

Department of Transportation

$121,198 · 5

Environmental Protection Agency

$110,256 · 6

Median total compensation for the Physics 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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Bogdan Mihaila

Physics/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$219,900

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $209,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $219,900
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $209,600
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $167,440
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1310

Bogdan Mihaila is a Physics at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $219,900. They are classified at grade 04.

Krastan Blagoev

Physics/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$213,900

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $209,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $213,900
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: B.

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): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1310

Krastan Blagoev is a Physics at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $213,900. They are classified at grade 04.

Pedro Marronetti

Physics/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$213,900

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $209,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $213,900
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $209,600
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $167,440
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1310

Pedro Marronetti holds the role of Physics at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $213,900. Their pay grade is 04.

Allena Opper

Physics/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$213,900

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $209,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $213,900
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: K.

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): 1310

Allena Opper holds the role of Physics at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $213,900. Their pay grade is 04.

John Gillaspy

Physics/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: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: D.

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: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 1310

At National Science Foundation, John Gillaspy serves as a Physics based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Their 2025 pay totaled $207,500. They are classified at grade 04.

Guebre Tessema

Physics/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: X.

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): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1310

Guebre Tessema works as a Physics for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Guebre earned $207,500 in 2025. Their pay grade is 04.

Kevin Jones

Physics/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: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M.

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: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1310

At National Science Foundation, Kevin Jones serves as a Physics based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $159,916. They are classified at grade 00.