U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Office of Personnel Management / Public Affairs

Job-title file

Public Affairs at Office of Personnel Management, U.S. Federal Government

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

12 employees hold this title in Office of Personnel Management. Median total compensation for the role is $84,106, below the department median of $123,331.

Employees: 12
Total payroll: $1.3M
Role median: $84,106
Agency median: $123,331
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$68,405$179,876+

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

How total compensation varies among the 12 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

Public Affairs pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Public Relations Specialists — about 283,380 people — is $74,750. Office of Personnel Management pays a median base salary of $84,106 for this role, 13% above that figure — about the 59th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Office of Personnel Management sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$44,110

$56,260

$74,750

$100,370

$135,150

Office of Personnel Management median · $84,106

The bar is the range of annual wages for Public Relations 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 $84,106, 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)

Public Affairs is held in 80 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Office of Personnel Management, the median of $84,106 ranks #76 of 80.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$239,549 · 7

Fed Retirement Thrift Investment Board

$227,900 · 3

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$207,137 · 8

Securities and Exchange Commission

$206,213 · 9

Federal Reserve System

$198,403 · 13

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$197,918 · 1

Merit Systems Protection Board

$197,200 · 1

Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight

$193,850 · 1

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$193,190 · 17

Office of Special Counsel

$191,900 · 1

Federal Trade Commission

$189,093 · 11

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$187,308 · 8

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

Same department

Other job titles in Office of Personnel Management

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Laura Goulding

Public Affairs/Office of Personnel Management

2024 total comp

$184,359

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $180,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,359
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,359
Agency Code (OPM): OM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): OM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Laura Goulding holds the role of Public Affairs at Office of Personnel Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $184,359. Their pay grade is 15.

Timothy Grant

Public Affairs/Office of Personnel Management

2024 total comp

$163,982

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $157,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,982
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,982
Agency Code (OPM): OM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): OM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Office of Personnel Management, Timothy Grant serves as a Public Affairs based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $163,982. They are classified at grade 14.

Kaylin Dines

Public Affairs/Office of Personnel Management

2024 total comp

$163,964

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $163,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,964
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Kay

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,964
Agency Code (OPM): OM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): OM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Kaylin Dines is a Public Affairs at Office of Personnel Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $163,964. They are classified at grade 15.

Jennifer Nichols

Public Affairs/Office of Personnel Management

2024 total comp

$149,042

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $144,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,042
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Jane

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,042
Agency Code (OPM): OM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): OM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Jennifer Nichols works as a Public Affairs for Office of Personnel Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jennifer earned $149,042 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Jaimee Schoch

Public Affairs/Office of Personnel Management

2024 total comp

$121,962

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Agency Code (OPM): OM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): OM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Jaimee Schoch works as a Public Affairs for Office of Personnel Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jaimee earned $121,962 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Christina Harbison

Public Affairs/Office of Personnel Management

2026 total comp

$85,447

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $85,447
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,447
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Grace

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,447
Agency Code (OPM): OM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): OM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,795
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Christina Harbison holds the role of Public Affairs at Office of Personnel Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,447. Their pay grade is 11.

Julia Burns

Public Affairs/Office of Personnel Management

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Sullivan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Agency Code (OPM): OM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): OM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Office of Personnel Management, Julia Burns serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Nadiah Cooper

Public Affairs/Office of Personnel Management

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Amirah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Agency Code (OPM): OM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): OM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Nadiah Cooper holds the role of Public Affairs at Office of Personnel Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,764. Their pay grade is 11.

Amanda Ogboi

Public Affairs/Office of Personnel Management

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Suzzette

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Agency Code (OPM): OM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): OM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Amanda Ogboi holds the role of Public Affairs at Office of Personnel Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,764. Their pay grade is 11.

Kishana Nyoh

Public Affairs/Office of Personnel Management

2026 total comp

$77,687

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $77,687
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,687
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Mariatu

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,687
Agency Code (OPM): OM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): OM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,001
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Office of Personnel Management, Kishana Nyoh serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,687. They are classified at grade 09.

Rachel Paik

Public Affairs/Office of Personnel Management

2026 total comp

$75,332

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $75,332
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,332
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Kieun

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,332
Agency Code (OPM): OM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): OM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,243
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Rachel Paik is a Public Affairs at Office of Personnel Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $75,332. They are classified at grade 09.

Courtney Freeman

Public Affairs/Office of Personnel Management

2024 total comp

$68,405

Sub-department: Office of Personnel Management
Base pay: $68,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,405
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Ngozi

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,405
Agency Code (OPM): OM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): OM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Office of Personnel Management, Courtney Freeman serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,405. They are classified at grade 09.