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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Shih-Yu Chen

Management and Program Analysis/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0343
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At National Science Foundation, Shih-Yu Chen serves as a Management and Program Analysis based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,336. They are classified at grade 14.

Sara Diener

Human Resources Management/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sara Diener works as a Human Resources Management for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Sara earned $153,336 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Selena El Hajji

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Selena El Hajji works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Selena earned $153,336 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Christina Hyde

Management and Program Analysis/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0343
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christina Hyde holds the role of Management and Program Analysis at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,336. Their pay grade is 14.

Gayle Lev

Program Management/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gayle Lev holds the role of Program Management at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,336. Their pay grade is 14.

Miranda Lewis

Contracting/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Miranda Lewis works as a Contracting for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Miranda earned $153,336 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Jacqueline Moore

Management and Program Analysis/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0343
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jacqueline Moore works as a Management and Program Analysis for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Jacqueline earned $153,336 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Willis Phan

Grants Management/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1109
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Willis Phan works as a Grants Management for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Willis earned $153,336 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Kristina Price

Contracting/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kristina Price works as a Contracting for National Science Foundation based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Kristina earned $153,336 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Edmund Rhynes

Equal Employment Opportunity/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0260
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At National Science Foundation, Edmund Rhynes serves as a Equal Employment Opportunity based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,336. They are classified at grade 14.

Shelby Smith

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At National Science Foundation, Shelby Smith serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,336. They are classified at grade 14.

Natasha Snobar

Information Technology Management/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 2210
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Natasha Snobar holds the role of Information Technology Management at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,336. Their pay grade is 14.

-Hayter Torosiyan

Management and Program Analysis/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0343
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

-Hayter Torosiyan is a Management and Program Analysis at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $153,336. They are classified at grade 14.

Alexander Wilson

Information Technology Management/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 2210
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alexander Wilson holds the role of Information Technology Management at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,336. Their pay grade is 14.

Kirston Young

Financial Administration and Program/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Greenbelt
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0501
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kirston Young works as a Financial Administration and Program for National Science Foundation based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Kirston earned $153,336 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Adrienne Deitemeyer

Information Technology Management/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$153,029

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $153,029
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,029
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Midlothian
Work county: Chesterfield
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,029
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511614041
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 2210
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Adrienne Deitemeyer is a Information Technology Management at National Science Foundation based in Midlothian, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $153,029. They are classified at grade 14.