U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Office of Personnel Management / Human Resources Management

Job-title file

Human Resources Management

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

381 employees hold this title in Office of Personnel Management. Median total compensation for the role is $130,988, above the department median of $119,037.

Employees: 381
Total payroll: $50.5M
Role median: $130,988
Agency median: $119,037
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$59,966$191,900+

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

How total compensation varies among the 381 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

Human Resources Management pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Human Resources Specialists — about 912,430 people — is $75,940. Office of Personnel Management pays a median base salary of $130,988 for this role, 72% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Office of Personnel Management sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$47,180

$58,610

$75,940

$99,380

$128,720

Office of Personnel Management median · $130,988

The bar is the range of annual wages for Human Resources Specialists 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 $130,988, 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)

Human Resources Management is held in 79 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Office of Personnel Management, the median of $130,988 ranks #49 of 79.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$250,131 · 18

Federal Reserve System

$185,654 · 35

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$184,758 · 25

Merit Systems Protection Board

$181,216 · 5

Millennium Challenge Corporation

$180,859 · 9

Securities and Exchange Commission

$175,630 · 69

Presidio Trust

$175,217 · 7

Judicial Branch

$174,894 · 5

Federal Communications Commission

$173,441 · 20

Surface Transportation Board

$171,923 · 5

Council of Inspector General on Integ.& Effic.

$169,429 · 1

Federal Labor Relations Authority

$167,276 · 3

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

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Donald Baker

Human Resources Management/Office of Personnel Management

2024 total comp

$204,000

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $204,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,000
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $204,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $204,000
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): SL

Donald Baker holds the role of Human Resources Management at Office of Personnel Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $204,000. Their pay grade is 00.

Michael Mahoney

Human Resources Management/Office of Personnel Management

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Office of Personnel Management, Michael Mahoney serves as a Human Resources Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Mark Allen

Human Resources Management/Office of Personnel Management

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mark Allen is a Human Resources Management at Office of Personnel Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Jeanne Jacobson

Human Resources Management/Office of Personnel Management

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeanne Jacobson works as a Human Resources Management for Office of Personnel Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jeanne earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Jessica Parton

Human Resources Management/Office of Personnel Management

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jessica Parton works as a Human Resources Management for Office of Personnel Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jessica earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Debra Buford

Human Resources Management/Office of Personnel Management

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Debra Buford holds the role of Human Resources Management at Office of Personnel Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

April Davis

Human Resources Management/Office of Personnel Management

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

April Davis holds the role of Human Resources Management at Office of Personnel Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Karen Jacobs

Human Resources Management/Office of Personnel Management

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Office of Personnel Management, Karen Jacobs serves as a Human Resources Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Karen Mcmanus

Human Resources Management/Office of Personnel Management

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Karen Mcmanus holds the role of Human Resources Management at Office of Personnel Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Jennifer Melvin

Human Resources Management/Office of Personnel Management

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Office of Personnel Management, Jennifer Melvin serves as a Human Resources Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Joanne Plasky

Human Resources Management/Office of Personnel Management

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Tinley Park
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 178620031
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joanne Plasky works as a Human Resources Management for Office of Personnel Management based in Tinley Park, Illinois. Joanne earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Renee Singleton

Human Resources Management/Office of Personnel Management

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Renee Singleton works as a Human Resources Management for Office of Personnel Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. Renee earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Shelley Thomas

Human Resources Management/Office of Personnel Management

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shelley Thomas works as a Human Resources Management for Office of Personnel Management based in Arlington, Virginia. Shelley earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Karen Agee

Human Resources Management/Office of Personnel Management

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $191,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,289
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,289
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 45
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Office of Personnel Management, Karen Agee serves as a Human Resources Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,289. They are classified at grade 15.

Tierra Elsey

Human Resources Management/Office of Personnel Management

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $191,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,289
Pay grade: 15
Work county: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,289
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240000005
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tierra Elsey works as a Human Resources Management for Office of Personnel Management based in Maryland. Tierra earned $191,289 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Carey Jones

Human Resources Management/Office of Personnel Management

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $191,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,289
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,289
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carey Jones is a Human Resources Management at Office of Personnel Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,289. They are classified at grade 15.

Danielle Opalka

Human Resources Management/Office of Personnel Management

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $191,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,289
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,289
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Danielle Opalka is a Human Resources Management at Office of Personnel Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,289. They are classified at grade 15.

Bonnie Barnish

Human Resources Management/Office of Personnel Management

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $191,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,289
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,289
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Office of Personnel Management, Bonnie Barnish serves as a Human Resources Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,289. They are classified at grade 15.

Christina Doyle

Human Resources Management/Office of Personnel Management

2024 total comp

$186,824

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,824
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Parkton
Work county: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241182005
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christina Doyle is a Human Resources Management at Office of Personnel Management based in Parkton, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $186,824. They are classified at grade 15.

Ellen Linehan

Human Resources Management/Office of Personnel Management

2024 total comp

$185,824

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,824
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Fort Mcnair
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110100001
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Office of Personnel Management, Ellen Linehan serves as a Human Resources Management based in Fort Mcnair, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $185,824. They are classified at grade 15.