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

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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

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
$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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Alexius Hunter

Administration and Office Support Student Trainee/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp
$41,696
Sub-department
National Science Foundation
Base pay
$41,696
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,696
Pay grade
04
Work city
Alexandria
Work county
Alexandria
Work state
Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$41,696
Basic Pay (before locality)
$31,289
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
510040510
Length of Service (Years)
2
Occupation Code (OPM)
0399
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At National Science Foundation, Alexius Hunter serves as a Administration and Office Support Student Trainee based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $41,696. They are classified at grade 04.

Taiylor Russell

Administration and Office Support Student Trainee/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp
$40,351
Sub-department
National Science Foundation
Base pay
$40,351
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,351
Pay grade
04
Work city
Alexandria
Work county
Alexandria
Work state
Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$40,351
Basic Pay (before locality)
$30,280
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
510040510
Length of Service (Years)
0
Occupation Code (OPM)
0399
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At National Science Foundation, Taiylor Russell serves as a Administration and Office Support Student Trainee based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $40,351. They are classified at grade 04.

Sarah Weyrich

Office Automation Clerical and Assistance/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp
$40,351
Sub-department
National Science Foundation
Base pay
$40,351
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,351
Pay grade
04
Work city
Alexandria
Work county
Alexandria
Work state
Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$40,351
Basic Pay (before locality)
$30,280
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
510040510
Length of Service (Years)
4
Occupation Code (OPM)
0326
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At National Science Foundation, Sarah Weyrich serves as a Office Automation Clerical and Assistance based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $40,351. They are classified at grade 04.

Bryton Hudnell

Administration and Office Support Student Trainee/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp
$35,947
Sub-department
National Science Foundation
Base pay
$35,947
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,947
Pay grade
03
Work city
Alexandria
Work county
Alexandria
Work state
Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$35,947
Basic Pay (before locality)
$26,975
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
510040510
Length of Service (Years)
1
Occupation Code (OPM)
0399
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Bryton Hudnell works as a Administration and Office Support Student Trainee for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Bryton earned $35,947 in 2024. Their pay grade is 03.