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

$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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Jessica Elkins

Information Technology Management/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$66,732

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $66,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,732
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Cullman
Work county: Cullman
Work state: Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,732
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 010830043
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2210
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jessica Elkins holds the role of Information Technology Management at National Science Foundation based in Cullman, Alabama. In 2024, their total compensation was $66,732. Their pay grade is 09.

Katherine Montgomery

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$65,245

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $65,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,245
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,245
Basic Pay (before locality): $48,961
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Katherine Montgomery holds the role of Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $65,245. Their pay grade is 07.

Curtis Stellfox

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$64,665

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $64,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,665
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Richmond
Work county: Richmond
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $64,665
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,043
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512060760
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Curtis Stellfox works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for National Science Foundation based in Richmond, Virginia. Curtis earned $64,665 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Donna Richbourg

Administration and Office Support Student Trainee/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$64,331

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $63,381
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,331
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,381
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,562
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0399
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Donna Richbourg is a Administration and Office Support Student Trainee at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $64,331. They are classified at grade 07.

Melody Jenkins

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$63,581

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $63,381
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,581
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,381
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,562
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Melody Jenkins is a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $63,581. They are classified at grade 07.

Dominque Wallace

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$62,483

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $61,933
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,483
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,933
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,475
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dominque Wallace is a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $62,483. They are classified at grade 08.

Tara Fathabadi

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$61,965

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $61,965
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,965
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Marshall
Work county: Madison
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,965
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,043
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 372910115
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tara Fathabadi holds the role of Miscellaneous Administration and Program at National Science Foundation based in Marshall, North Carolina. In 2024, their total compensation was $61,965. Their pay grade is 09.

Danis Bonilla

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$59,653

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $59,653
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,653
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,653
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,764
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Danis Bonilla is a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $59,653. They are classified at grade 07.