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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Kenneth Smith

Human Resources Management/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kenneth Smith holds the role of Human Resources Management at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,764. Their pay grade is 11.

Kayla Adams

Equal Opportunity Compliance/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0360
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At National Science Foundation, Kayla Adams serves as a Equal Opportunity Compliance based in Arlington, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Sonam Ahluwalia

Management and Program Analysis/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0343
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At National Science Foundation, Sonam Ahluwalia serves as a Management and Program Analysis based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Abdul Baig

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Abdul Baig holds the role of Miscellaneous Administration and Program at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,764. Their pay grade is 11.

Tiae Covington

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At National Science Foundation, Tiae Covington serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Amelia-Juliette Demery

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0401
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Amelia-Juliette Demery works as a General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Amelia-Juliette earned $82,764 in 2024. Their pay grade is 01.

Tierra Hardin

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tierra Hardin holds the role of Miscellaneous Administration and Program at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,764. Their pay grade is 11.

Danielle Hitch

Human Resources Management/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Danielle Hitch is a Human Resources Management at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Amber Johnson

Administration and Office Support Student Trainee/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0399
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amber Johnson holds the role of Administration and Office Support Student Trainee at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,764. Their pay grade is 11.

Antonio Kornegay

Management and Program Analysis/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0343
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Antonio Kornegay works as a Management and Program Analysis for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Antonio earned $82,764 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Eric Kornegay

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Eric Kornegay holds the role of Miscellaneous Administration and Program at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,764. Their pay grade is 11.

Maddox Llanos

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Maddox Llanos works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Maddox earned $82,764 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Laneisha Mayo

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Laneisha Mayo is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Ariel Roland

Management and Program Analysis/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0343
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ariel Roland is a Management and Program Analysis at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Tonisha Thompson

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At National Science Foundation, Tonisha Thompson serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Cassie Vanwynen

Management and Program Analysis/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0343
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cassie Vanwynen works as a Management and Program Analysis for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Cassie earned $82,764 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Shanta Wheeler

Management and Program Analysis/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0343
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shanta Wheeler is a Management and Program Analysis at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Carmen Franceschi

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$82,735

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $82,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,735
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,085
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,598
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carmen Franceschi works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Carmen earned $82,735 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.