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U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / National Security Council

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National Security Council

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 Security Council is part of the legislative branch — making laws, setting policy, and overseeing government.

In 2024, this agency had 69 employees with median total compensation of $144,042; the highest distinct record was $204,000.

Year
2024
Total payroll
$9.4M
Employees
69
Median total
$144,042
Highest record
$204,000

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 69 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($144,042) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base — $136,015 (100%)
  • Overtime — $0 (0%)
  • Other — $0 (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
$82,764
$112,425
$144,042
$165,642
$176,685

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $176,685 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $82,764. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Miscellaneous Administration and Program
67 · $139,395
Administrative Officer
1 · $171,923
General Attorney
1 · $169,429

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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Brisha Wright

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/National Security Council

2024 total comp
$125,827
Sub-department
National Security Council
Base pay
$125,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,827
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$125,827
Basic Pay (before locality)
$94,422
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
17
Occupation Code (OPM)
0301
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Brisha Wright works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for National Security Council based in Washington, District of Columbia. Brisha earned $125,827 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

James Vorhies

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/National Security Council

2024 total comp
$125,827
Sub-department
National Security Council
Base pay
$125,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,827
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$125,827
Basic Pay (before locality)
$94,422
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
13
Occupation Code (OPM)
0301
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

James Vorhies works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for National Security Council based in Washington, District of Columbia. James earned $125,827 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Michael Smith

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/National Security Council

2024 total comp
$124,636
Sub-department
National Security Council
Base pay
$124,636
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,636
Pay grade
00
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$124,636
Basic Pay (before locality)
$124,636
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
2
Occupation Code (OPM)
0301
Pay Plan (OPM)
EF

At National Security Council, Michael Smith serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,636. They are classified at grade 00.