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

Job-title file

Architecture

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

38 employees hold this title in Smithsonian Institution. Median total compensation for the role is $157,982, above the department median of $91,039.

Employees: 38
Total payroll: $6M
Role median: $157,982
Agency median: $91,039
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$70,685$200,126+

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

How total compensation varies among the 38 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)

Architecture is held in 26 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Smithsonian Institution, the median of $157,982 ranks #9 of 26.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Securities and Exchange Commission

$198,654 · 2

National Science Foundation

$181,216 · 1

Federal Trade Commission

$176,770 · 1

Department of Treasury

$174,247 · 2

Department of State

$171,923 · 56

Commission of Fine Arts

$168,607 · 4

National Capital Planning Commission

$162,629 · 1

Department of Commerce

$161,349 · 17

Department of Housing and Urban Developm

$156,435 · 10

Department of Justice

$153,354 · 13

Department of Veterans Affairs

$153,336 · 48

Department of Health and Human Services

$149,422 · 58

Median total compensation for the Architecture 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

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Jaime Kurry

Architecture/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): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0808
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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

Donna Kirk

Architecture/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): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0808
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Donna Kirk works as a Architecture for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donna earned $181,216 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Timothy Buehner

Architecture/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
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): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0808
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Timothy Buehner works as a Architecture for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Timothy earned $181,216 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Diane Evans

Architecture/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
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): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0808
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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

Christopher Lethbridge

Architecture/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
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): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0808
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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

Brenda Sanchez

Architecture/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
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): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0808
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brenda Sanchez works as a Architecture for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Brenda earned $181,216 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Marc Tartaro

Architecture/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
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): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0808
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Marc Tartaro works as a Architecture for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Marc earned $181,216 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Michael Zisk

Architecture/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
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): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0808
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Michael Zisk serves as a Architecture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $181,216. They are classified at grade 14.

Judith Renfrew

Architecture/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): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0808
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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