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

Agency file

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

Page 1

Ellen Knight

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/National Security Council

2024 total comp
$180,362
Sub-department
National Security Council
Base pay
$180,362
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$180,362
Pay grade
00
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$180,362
Basic Pay (before locality)
$180,362
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
20
Occupation Code (OPM)
0301
Pay Plan (OPM)
SL

Ellen Knight holds the role of Miscellaneous Administration and Program at National Security Council based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $180,362. Their pay grade is 00.

Maher Bitar

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/National Security Council

2024 total comp
$176,685
Sub-department
National Security Council
Base pay
$176,685
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,685
Pay grade
00
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$176,685
Basic Pay (before locality)
$176,685
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
3
Occupation Code (OPM)
0301
Pay Plan (OPM)
SL

Maher Bitar works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for National Security Council based in Washington, District of Columbia. Maher earned $176,685 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Caitlin Durkovich

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/National Security Council

2024 total comp
$176,685
Sub-department
National Security Council
Base pay
$176,685
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,685
Pay grade
00
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$176,685
Basic Pay (before locality)
$176,685
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
3
Occupation Code (OPM)
0301
Pay Plan (OPM)
SL

Caitlin Durkovich works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for National Security Council based in Washington, District of Columbia. Caitlin earned $176,685 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Brett Mcgurk

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/National Security Council

2024 total comp
$176,685
Sub-department
National Security Council
Base pay
$176,685
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,685
Pay grade
00
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$176,685
Basic Pay (before locality)
$176,685
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
3
Occupation Code (OPM)
0301
Pay Plan (OPM)
SL

Brett Mcgurk works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for National Security Council based in Washington, District of Columbia. Brett earned $176,685 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.