U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Office of Personnel Management / Emergency Management Specialist

Job-title file

Emergency Management Specialist at Office of Personnel Management, U.S. Federal Government

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

11 employees hold this title in Office of Personnel Management. Median total compensation for the role is $128,446, above the department median of $123,331.

Employees: 11
Total payroll: $1.4M
Role median: $128,446
Agency median: $123,331
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$84,601$182,779+

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

How total compensation varies among the 11 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Emergency Management Specialist pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Emergency Management Directors — about 13,500 people — is $93,330. Office of Personnel Management pays a median base salary of $128,446 for this role, 38% above that figure — about the 76th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Office of Personnel Management sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$54,210

$67,910

$93,330

$126,490

$166,430

Office of Personnel Management median · $128,446

The bar is the range of annual wages for Emergency Management Directors across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Office of Personnel Management’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Office of Personnel Management is $128,446, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

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

Emergency Management Specialist is held in 34 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Office of Personnel Management, the median of $128,446 ranks #27 of 34.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$206,115 · 5

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

$182,795 · 1

U.S.Agency for Global Media

$173,200 · 1

Federal Communications Commission

$167,902 · 1

Department of Commerce

$167,113 · 72

Smithsonian Institution

$163,104 · 5

Small Business Administration

$160,354 · 5

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$158,306 · 19

Millennium Challenge Corporation

$156,550 · 1

Department of State

$154,309 · 48

National Labor Relations Board

$153,354 · 1

Federal Trade Commission

$150,703 · 1

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

Compare jurisdictions

Emergency Management Specialist beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 3 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $93,581 ranks #1 of 3. See Emergency Management Specialist across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Arkansas

$47,397 · 9

Utah

$383 · 19

Median total compensation for comparable Emergency Management Specialist roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

Other job titles in Office of Personnel Management

Record list

Employees with this title

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Silvia Romero

Emergency Management Specialist/Office of Personnel Management

2026 total comp

$186,207

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $186,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,207
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,207
Agency Code (OPM): OM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): OM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,023
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089

Silvia Romero is a Emergency Management Specialist at Office of Personnel Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $186,207. They are classified at grade 15.

Patrick Henry

Emergency Management Specialist/Office of Personnel Management

2026 total comp

$169,066

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $167,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,164
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,066
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Martinsburg
Work state: West Virginia
Middle name: Gordon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,902
Agency Code (OPM): OM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): OM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 541660003
Duty Station State: WV
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089

Patrick Henry is a Emergency Management Specialist at Office of Personnel Management based in Martinsburg, West Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $169,066. They are classified at grade 14.

Mark Ringwelski

Emergency Management Specialist/Office of Personnel Management

2025 total comp

$141,646

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $141,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,646
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Boyers
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,646
Agency Code (OPM): OM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): OM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,034
Duty Station Code: 420799019
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089

Mark Ringwelski works as a Emergency Management Specialist for Office of Personnel Management based in Boyers, Pennsylvania. Mark earned $141,646 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Michelle Liethen

Emergency Management Specialist/Office of Personnel Management

2025 total comp

$132,638

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $132,638
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,638
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,638
Agency Code (OPM): OM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): OM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,028
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089

Michelle Liethen holds the role of Emergency Management Specialist at Office of Personnel Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,638. Their pay grade is 13.

Charles Groce

Emergency Management Specialist/Office of Personnel Management

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Agency Code (OPM): OM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): OM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089

Charles Groce holds the role of Emergency Management Specialist at Office of Personnel Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $128,956. Their pay grade is 12.

Steven Castillo

Emergency Management Specialist/Office of Personnel Management

2025 total comp

$128,446

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $128,446
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,446
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,446
Agency Code (OPM): OM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): OM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $95,898
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089

Steven Castillo holds the role of Emergency Management Specialist at Office of Personnel Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,446. Their pay grade is 12.

Arvin Espanola

Emergency Management Specialist/Office of Personnel Management

2026 total comp

$123,751

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $122,899
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $852
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,751
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Espanola

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,899
Agency Code (OPM): OM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): OM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,757
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089

At Office of Personnel Management, Arvin Espanola serves as a Emergency Management Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,751. They are classified at grade 12.

Vance Glomski

Emergency Management Specialist/Office of Personnel Management

2026 total comp

$116,721

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $116,071
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,721
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,071
Agency Code (OPM): OM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): OM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,659
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089

Vance Glomski works as a Emergency Management Specialist for Office of Personnel Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. Vance earned $116,721 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Ricky Bush

Emergency Management Specialist/Office of Personnel Management

2026 total comp

$106,479

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $105,829
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,479
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Alfonso

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,829
Agency Code (OPM): OM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): OM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,012
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089

Ricky Bush holds the role of Emergency Management Specialist at Office of Personnel Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,479. Their pay grade is 12.

Phillip Arnett

Emergency Management Specialist/Office of Personnel Management

2026 total comp

$97,493

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $96,843
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,493
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Edward

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,843
Agency Code (OPM): OM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): OM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,303
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089

Phillip Arnett is a Emergency Management Specialist at Office of Personnel Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $97,493. They are classified at grade 11.

Joseph Mitchell

Emergency Management Specialist/Office of Personnel Management

2025 total comp

$84,601

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $84,601
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,601
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Blakeley

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,601
Agency Code (OPM): OM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): OM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,163
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089

Joseph Mitchell holds the role of Emergency Management Specialist at Office of Personnel Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,601. Their pay grade is 11.