U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Smithsonian Institution / Accounting

Job-title file

Accounting

Maintain financial records, prepare budgets and reports, and ensure compliance with fiscal rules.

24 employees hold this title in Smithsonian Institution. Median total compensation for the role is $133,692, above the department median of $91,039.

Employees: 24
Total payroll: $3.2M
Role median: $133,692
Agency median: $91,039
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$82,764$194,716+

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

How total compensation varies among the 24 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

Accounting pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Accountants and Auditors — about 1,449,500 people — is $83,680. Smithsonian Institution pays a median base salary of $133,692 for this role, 60% above that figure — about the 85th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Smithsonian Institution sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$56,020

$67,020

$83,680

$109,810

$144,090

Smithsonian Institution median · $133,692

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

Median total compensation for this role at Smithsonian Institution is $133,692, 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)

Accounting is held in 65 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Smithsonian Institution, the median of $133,692 ranks #40 of 65.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Securities and Exchange Commission

$238,592 · 800

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$202,578 · 25

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$200,212 · 7

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board

$193,100 · 1

Federal Trade Commission

$190,383 · 10

Office of Management and Budget

$185,824 · 1

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$180,261 · 56

Federal Communications Commission

$176,970 · 18

National Transportation Safety Board

$162,629 · 3

United States International Trade Commission

$162,629 · 3

U.S.Agency for Global Media

$162,629 · 7

Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service

$160,958 · 2

Median total compensation for the Accounting 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 Smithsonian Institution

Administrative Officer 43
Architecture 38
Archivist 40
Astronomy and Space Science 43
Audiovisual Production 17
Auditing 13
Biological Science Technician 20
Budget Analysis 34
Construction Control Technical 32
Contracting 30
Custodial Working 12
Ecology 17
Electrician 27
Electronics Technical 19
Engineering Technical 65
Entomology 11
Exhibits Specialist 109
Facility Operations Services 64
Financial Administration and Program 51
Gardening 13
General Anthropology 14
General Arts and Information 283
General Attorney 30
General Education and Training 36
General Engineering 29
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 48
General Physical Science 17
Geology 24
Horticulture 41
Human Resources Management 52
Information Technology Management 197
Laboring 22
Librarian 49
Library Technician 25
Maintenance Mechanic 63
Management and Program Analysis 71
Masonry 15
Mechanical Engineering 13
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 267
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 52
Miscellaneous General Maintenance & Operations Work 19
Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work 91
Miscellaneous Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper 310
Motor Vehicle Operating 14
Museum Curator 134
Museum Specialist and Technician 376
Painting 19
Photography 20
Pipefitting 14
Program Management 29
Public Affairs 32
Safety and Occupational Health Management 26
Security Administration 57
Security Guard 650
Support Services Administration 12
Utility Systems Repairing-Operating 140
Visual Information 51
Writing and Editing 26
Zoology 16

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Myles Burgess

Accounting/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$202,290

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $202,290
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,290
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $202,290
Basic Pay (before locality): $202,290
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): SL

Myles Burgess is a Accounting at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $202,290. They are classified at grade 00.

Kimberly Monnig

Accounting/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$185,824

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,824
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
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: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kimberly Monnig is a Accounting at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $185,824. They are classified at grade 15.

Joseph Bernetich

Accounting/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joseph Bernetich holds the role of Accounting at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $181,216. Their pay grade is 14.

Timothy Strickland

Accounting/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$171,923

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,923
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Timothy Strickland is a Accounting at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $171,923. They are classified at grade 14.

Johann Jose

Accounting/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$162,629

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,629
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Johann Jose is a Accounting at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $162,629. They are classified at grade 14.

Toney Bazile

Accounting/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Toney Bazile works as a Accounting for Smithsonian Institution based in Arlington, Virginia. Toney earned $153,354 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Rupert Moreno

Accounting/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$149,422

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $149,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,422
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,422
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rupert Moreno holds the role of Accounting at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $149,422. Their pay grade is 13.

Anita Williams

Accounting/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$149,422

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $149,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,422
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,422
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Anita Williams serves as a Accounting based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $149,422. They are classified at grade 13.

Thu Nguyen

Accounting/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$148,689

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,689
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Herndon
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511220059
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Thu Nguyen holds the role of Accounting at Smithsonian Institution based in Herndon, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $148,689. Their pay grade is 14.

Erica Gray

Accounting/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$144,042

Sub-department: Woodrow Wilson Inter Center for Scholars
Base pay: $144,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,042
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Erica Gray works as a Accounting for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Erica earned $144,042 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Maureen Malkoch

Accounting/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$139,395

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $139,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,395
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,395
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Maureen Malkoch is a Accounting at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $139,395. They are classified at grade 14.

Christopher Hollis

Accounting/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$133,692

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $133,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,692
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,692
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Hollis holds the role of Accounting at Smithsonian Institution based in Arlington, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $133,692. Their pay grade is 13.

Selome Mersha

Accounting/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$133,692

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $133,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,692
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,692
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Selome Mersha is a Accounting at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $133,692. They are classified at grade 13.

Stefana Dimova

Accounting/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Stefana Dimova serves as a Accounting based in Arlington, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.

Lisa Nguyen

Accounting/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$122,343

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $122,343
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,343
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,343
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lisa Nguyen works as a Accounting for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Lisa earned $122,343 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Antonio Cuadros

Accounting/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$114,425

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $112,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,425
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,425
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Antonio Cuadros holds the role of Accounting at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $114,425. Their pay grade is 12.

Seid Worke

Accounting/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$105,812

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $105,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,812
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,812
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Seid Worke serves as a Accounting based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $105,812. They are classified at grade 12.

Kifle Getachew

Accounting/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$102,872

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $102,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $366
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,872
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,506
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kifle Getachew is a Accounting at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $102,872. They are classified at grade 12.

Samuel Zewdie

Accounting/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$102,073

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $102,073
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,073
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,073
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Samuel Zewdie works as a Accounting for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Samuel earned $102,073 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Jonathan Armiger

Accounting/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jonathan Armiger holds the role of Accounting at Smithsonian Institution based in Arlington, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $99,200. Their pay grade is 12.

Latonia Davis

Accounting/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Latonia Davis works as a Accounting for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Latonia earned $99,200 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Valentina Kelly

Accounting/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Valentina Kelly serves as a Accounting based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,200. They are classified at grade 12.

Sarah Wang

Accounting/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$96,556

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $96,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,556
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,556
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sarah Wang is a Accounting at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $96,556. They are classified at grade 11.

Darien Washington

Accounting/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Darien Washington holds the role of Accounting at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,764. Their pay grade is 11.