U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / National Science Foundation / Technical Writing and Editing

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Technical Writing and Editing

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

6 employees hold this title in National Science Foundation. Median total compensation for the role is $146,594, below the department median of $182,099.

Employees: 6
Total payroll: $885.8K
Role median: $146,594
Agency median: $182,099
Comparison: Below

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

Technical Writing and Editing is held in 27 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In National Science Foundation, the median of $146,594 ranks #8 of 27.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$256,630 · 2

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$200,922 · 4

General Services Administration

$161,448 · 1

Department of Energy

$157,795 · 12

National Transportation Safety Board

$155,236 · 23

Railroad Retirement Board

$154,682 · 1

Smithsonian Institution

$151,033 · 6

United States Agency for International Development

$146,289 · 1

Department of State

$146,143 · 9

Department of Health and Human Services

$138,024 · 150

Dfc

$137,000 · 1

Department of Commerce

$134,464 · 28

Median total compensation for the Technical Writing and Editing 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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Cheryl Dybas

Technical Writing and Editing/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

At National Science Foundation, Cheryl Dybas serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $187,093. They are classified at grade 14.

Catherine Corlies

Technical Writing and Editing/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$179,457

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $177,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,960
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,457
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,497
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

At National Science Foundation, Catherine Corlies serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $179,457. They are classified at grade 14.

Christine Hamel

Technical Writing and Editing/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$152,163

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $150,203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,960
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,163
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: J

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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): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Christine Hamel works as a Technical Writing and Editing for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Christine earned $152,163 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Clint Lohse

Technical Writing and Editing/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$141,024

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $138,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,024
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,024
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Clint Lohse holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,024. Their pay grade is 13.

Jessica Larsen

Technical Writing and Editing/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$120,885

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $118,925
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,960
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,885
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Baumholder
Work state: No Data Reported
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $118,925
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,987
Duty Station Code: GM1400000
Duty Station State: NDR
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Jessica Larsen works as a Technical Writing and Editing for National Science Foundation based in Baumholder, No Data Reported. Jessica earned $120,885 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Hailey Messina

Technical Writing and Editing/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$105,165

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $102,415
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,165
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,415
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,463
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Hailey Messina holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,165. Their pay grade is 12.