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

Agency file

National Science Foundation

Source file: U.S. Office of Personnel Management — Federal Civilian Workforce (non-Defense, FOIA 25-0777-F, Mar 2024) / ingested Jul 3, 2026

The National Science Foundation is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2024, this agency had 1,642 employees with median total compensation of $169,429; the highest distinct record was $296,135.

Year: 2024
Total payroll: $263.1M
Employees: 1,642
Median total: $169,429
Highest record: $296,135

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$35,947$221,900+

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

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 1,642 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($169,429) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $159,912 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $324 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$88,926

$127,408

$169,429

$204,000

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $204,000 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $88,926. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Miscellaneous Administration and Program

241 · $108,590

Management and Program Analysis

180 · $122,343

General Physical Science

157 · $204,000

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences

106 · $204,000

Information Technology Management

105 · $167,276

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

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Cartia Brown-Morgan

Grants Management/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1109
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cartia Brown-Morgan works as a Grants Management for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Cartia earned $121,894 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Portia Flowers

Management and Program Analysis/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0343
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Portia Flowers is a Management and Program Analysis at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $121,894. They are classified at grade 13.

Pamela Anthony

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$121,537

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $119,037
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,537
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,037
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,327
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At National Science Foundation, Pamela Anthony serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $121,537. They are classified at grade 12.

Tina Hunter

Management and Program Analysis/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$121,537

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $119,037
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,537
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Woodbridge
Work county: Prince William
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,037
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,327
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512665153
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0343
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tina Hunter works as a Management and Program Analysis for National Science Foundation based in Woodbridge, Virginia. Tina earned $121,537 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.