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

Job-title file

Public Affairs at National Science Foundation, U.S. Federal Government

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

22 employees hold this title in National Science Foundation. Median total compensation for the role is $164,205, below the department median of $182,099.

Employees: 22
Total payroll: $3.5M
Role median: $164,205
Agency median: $182,099
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$119,221$201,929+

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

How total compensation varies among the 22 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

Public Affairs pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Public Relations Specialists — about 283,380 people — is $74,750. National Science Foundation pays a median base salary of $160,705 for this role, 115% 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

$44,110

$56,260

$74,750

$100,370

$135,150

National Science Foundation median · $160,705

The bar is the range of annual wages for Public Relations Specialists 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 $164,205, 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)

Public Affairs is held in 80 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In National Science Foundation, the median of $164,205 ranks #24 of 80.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$239,549 · 7

Fed Retirement Thrift Investment Board

$227,900 · 3

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$207,137 · 8

Securities and Exchange Commission

$206,213 · 9

Federal Reserve System

$198,403 · 13

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$197,918 · 1

Merit Systems Protection Board

$197,200 · 1

Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight

$193,850 · 1

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$193,190 · 17

Office of Special Counsel

$191,900 · 1

Federal Trade Commission

$189,093 · 11

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$187,308 · 8

Median total compensation for the Public Affairs 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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Cori Welbourn

Public Affairs/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$207,200

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Lyn

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): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Cori Welbourn holds the role of Public Affairs at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $207,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Cori Bassett

Public Affairs/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$194,650

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,650
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: W.

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: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Cori Bassett works as a Public Affairs for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Cori earned $194,650 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Martha Klinck

Public Affairs/National Science Foundation

2025 total comp

$185,634

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,634
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: V.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At National Science Foundation, Martha Klinck serves as a Public Affairs based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2025 pay totaled $185,634. They are classified at grade 14.

Michael England

Public Affairs/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$182,200

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $172,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,200
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,700
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Michael England holds the role of Public Affairs at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $182,200. Their pay grade is 14.

Joshua Chamot

Public Affairs/National Science Foundation

2025 total comp

$178,735

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $175,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,735
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $175,735
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,204
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Joshua Chamot is a Public Affairs at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2025 total compensation came to $178,735. They are classified at grade 14.

Lisa Zgorski

Public Affairs/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$178,320

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,320
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Lisa Zgorski works as a Public Affairs for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Lisa earned $178,320 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Stanley Dambroski

Public Affairs/National Science Foundation

2025 total comp

$170,985

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $170,985
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,985
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Silver Spring
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: G

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: 241450031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Stanley Dambroski holds the role of Public Affairs at National Science Foundation based in Silver Spring, Maryland. In 2025, their total compensation was $170,985. Their pay grade is 14.

Laura Crothers

Public Affairs/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$170,854

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $163,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,854
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: R.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,104
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At National Science Foundation, Laura Crothers serves as a Public Affairs based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $170,854. They are classified at grade 14.

Holly Brown

Public Affairs/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$169,604

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $163,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,604
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,104
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Holly Brown is a Public Affairs at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $169,604. They are classified at grade 14.

Miriam Kleiman

Public Affairs/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$168,902

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $167,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,902
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A

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): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Miriam Kleiman is a Public Affairs at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $168,902. They are classified at grade 14.

Michelle Negron Jimenez

Public Affairs/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$166,104

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $163,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,104
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,104
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Michelle Negron Jimenez works as a Public Affairs for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Michelle earned $166,104 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Cassandra Eichner

Public Affairs/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$162,306

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $158,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,306
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,306
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Cassandra Eichner holds the role of Public Affairs at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $162,306. Their pay grade is 14.

Kristin Dubois

Public Affairs/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$158,759

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $153,509
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,759
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Suzanne

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,509
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $114,610
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At National Science Foundation, Kristin Dubois serves as a Public Affairs based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,759. They are classified at grade 14.

Kimberly Nelson

Public Affairs/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$151,203

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $150,203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,203
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: E.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,203
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,142
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Kimberly Nelson holds the role of Public Affairs at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,203. Their pay grade is 13.

Kenzie Snowden

Public Affairs/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$150,643

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $146,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,643
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: G.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,143
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Kenzie Snowden holds the role of Public Affairs at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,643. Their pay grade is 13.

Glorymar Rivera Diaz

Public Affairs/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$150,203

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $150,203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,203
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,203
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,142
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Glorymar Rivera Diaz is a Public Affairs at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $150,203. They are classified at grade 13.

Tanya Alridge

Public Affairs/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$148,643

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $146,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,643
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Y.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,143
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Tanya Alridge holds the role of Public Affairs at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $148,643. Their pay grade is 13.

Noah Egge

Public Affairs/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$136,964

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,964
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

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): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Noah Egge holds the role of Public Affairs at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,964. Their pay grade is 13.

Kelly Dubose

Public Affairs/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$133,142

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $133,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,142
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: D.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,142
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Kelly Dubose is a Public Affairs at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $133,142. They are classified at grade 12.

Brittany Bowser

Public Affairs/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$124,785

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $121,785
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,785
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,785
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,925
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Brittany Bowser works as a Public Affairs for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Brittany earned $124,785 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Sasha Luks-Morgan

Public Affairs/National Science Foundation

2025 total comp

$120,579

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $120,579
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,579
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Jessica

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,579
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,025
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At National Science Foundation, Sasha Luks-Morgan serves as a Public Affairs based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,579. They are classified at grade 13.

Margaret Pizer

Public Affairs/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$119,221

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $115,221
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,221
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Williamsburg
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,221
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,987
Duty Station Code: 512630830
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Margaret Pizer works as a Public Affairs for National Science Foundation based in Williamsburg, Virginia. Margaret earned $119,221 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.