U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / National Transportation Safety Board / Technical Writing and Editing

Job-title file

Technical Writing and Editing

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

23 employees hold this title in National Transportation Safety Board. Median total compensation for the role is $155,236, below the department median of $167,902.

Employees: 23
Total payroll: $3.6M
Role median: $155,236
Agency median: $167,902
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$114,842$195,066+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 23 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Technical Writing and Editing is held in 27 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In National Transportation Safety Board, the median of $155,236 ranks #5 of 27.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$256,630 · 2

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$200,922 · 4

General Services Administration

$161,448 · 1

Department of Energy

$157,795 · 12

Railroad Retirement Board

$154,682 · 1

Smithsonian Institution

$151,033 · 6

National Science Foundation

$146,594 · 6

United States Agency for International Development

$146,289 · 1

Department of State

$146,143 · 9

Department of Health and Human Services

$138,024 · 150

Dfc

$137,000 · 1

Department of Commerce

$134,464 · 28

Median total compensation for the Technical Writing and Editing role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Other job titles in National Transportation Safety Board

Record list

Employees with this title

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Noel Coleman

Technical Writing and Editing/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

At National Transportation Safety Board, Noel Coleman serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Amy Terrone

Technical Writing and Editing/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$192,350

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $191,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,350
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,850
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Amy Terrone is a Technical Writing and Editing at National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $192,350. They are classified at grade 15.

Kathleen Curry

Technical Writing and Editing/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Mary

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Kathleen Curry holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $187,093. Their pay grade is 14.

Ellen Lee

Technical Writing and Editing/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$184,465

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $180,565
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,465
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,565
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $134,810
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Ellen Lee holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $184,465. Their pay grade is 15.

Karen Stein

Technical Writing and Editing/National Transportation Safety Board

2024 total comp

$181,716

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,716
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Germantown
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 240660031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Karen Stein is a Technical Writing and Editing at National Transportation Safety Board based in Germantown, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $181,716. They are classified at grade 14.

Gena Evans

Technical Writing and Editing/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$177,497

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $177,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,497
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,497
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Gena Evans is a Technical Writing and Editing at National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $177,497. They are classified at grade 14.

Kristyn Jeschelnik

Technical Writing and Editing/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$176,922

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $174,922
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,922
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $174,922
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $130,597
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Kristyn Jeschelnik is a Technical Writing and Editing at National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $176,922. They are classified at grade 15.

Catherine Strong

Technical Writing and Editing/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$172,915

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $172,915
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,915
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: Ellen

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,915
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Catherine Strong is a Technical Writing and Editing at National Transportation Safety Board based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2026 total compensation came to $172,915. They are classified at grade 14.

Monica Mitchell

Technical Writing and Editing/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$172,700

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $172,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,700
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,700
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Monica Mitchell holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,700. Their pay grade is 14.

Michael Brokos

Technical Writing and Editing/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$163,104

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $163,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,104
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,104
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Michael Brokos is a Technical Writing and Editing at National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $163,104. They are classified at grade 14.

Andrew Dykstal

Technical Writing and Editing/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$158,306

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $158,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,306
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,306
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

At National Transportation Safety Board, Andrew Dykstal serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,306. They are classified at grade 14.

Rebecca Martini

Technical Writing and Editing/National Transportation Safety Board

2024 total comp

$155,236

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,236
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Rebecca Martini works as a Technical Writing and Editing for National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. Rebecca earned $155,236 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Julia Paajanen

Technical Writing and Editing/National Transportation Safety Board

2025 total comp

$153,337

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $151,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,337
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $151,987
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $113,474
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Julia Paajanen works as a Technical Writing and Editing for National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. Julia earned $153,337 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Marie Tillery

Technical Writing and Editing/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$142,084

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $142,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,084
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,084
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Marie Tillery is a Technical Writing and Editing at National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $142,084. They are classified at grade 13.

Lea Camarda

Technical Writing and Editing/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$133,964

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,964
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

At National Transportation Safety Board, Lea Camarda serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,964. They are classified at grade 13.

Samira Jackson

Technical Writing and Editing/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$133,964

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,964
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Jade

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Samira Jackson works as a Technical Writing and Editing for National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. Samira earned $133,964 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Sreyashi Roy

Technical Writing and Editing/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$133,964

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,964
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Sreyashi Roy works as a Technical Writing and Editing for National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. Sreyashi earned $133,964 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Elizabeth Christopher

Technical Writing and Editing/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$131,904

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $129,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,904
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Willson

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,904
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,987
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Elizabeth Christopher holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,904. Their pay grade is 13.

Kenrick King

Technical Writing and Editing/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$129,904

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $129,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,904
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,904
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,987
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Kenrick King holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,904. Their pay grade is 13.

Devika Strother

Technical Writing and Editing/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$129,904

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $129,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,904
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Akeise

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,904
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,987
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Devika Strother holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,904. Their pay grade is 13.

Robert Abel

Technical Writing and Editing/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$128,475

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $127,725
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,475
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Charlottesville
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Benjamin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,725
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 510440540
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Robert Abel works as a Technical Writing and Editing for National Transportation Safety Board based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Robert earned $128,475 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

John Curran

Technical Writing and Editing/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$125,845

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $125,845
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,845
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Thomas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,845
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,956
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

John Curran holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,845. Their pay grade is 13.

Sarah Holroyd

Technical Writing and Editing/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$114,842

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $114,842
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,842
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Stow
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $114,842
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,956
Duty Station Code: 397855153
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Sarah Holroyd is a Technical Writing and Editing at National Transportation Safety Board based in Stow, Ohio. 2026 total compensation came to $114,842. They are classified at grade 13.