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

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Building Management at Smithsonian Institution, U.S. Federal Government

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

7 employees hold this title in Smithsonian Institution. Median total compensation for the role is $138,024, above the department median of $94,562.

Employees: 7
Total payroll: $1M
Role median: $138,024
Agency median: $94,562
Comparison: Above

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

Building Management is held in 21 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Smithsonian Institution, the median of $138,024 ranks #8 of 21.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$188,409 · 8

Government Publishing Office

$149,216 · 1

Environmental Protection Agency

$145,309 · 5

Department of Energy

$144,913 · 7

Department of Veterans Affairs

$142,780 · 10

Government Printing Office

$141,557 · 1

Department of Treasury

$140,994 · 4

Department of Housing and Urban Development

$132,404 · 5

Department of State

$131,523 · 54

Department of Justice

$130,489 · 7

Department of Homeland Security

$129,904 · 18

Social Security Administration

$129,349 · 56

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

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Other job titles in Smithsonian Institution

Accounting 26
Administrative Officer 57
Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic 12
Architecture 40
Archivist 41
Astronomy and Space Science 44
Audiovisual Production 14
Auditing 12
Biological Science Technician 30
Budget Analysis 39
Construction Control Technical 35
Contracting 30
Custodial Working 16
Ecology 19
Electrician 33
Electronics Technical 25
Engineering Technical 76
Exhibits Specialist 120
Facility Operations Services 80
Financial Administration and Program 60
Gardening 16
General Anthropology 13
General Arts and Information 312
General Attorney 34
General Education and Training 36
General Engineering 39
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 65
General Physical Science 18
Geology 23
Horticulture 45
Human Resources Management 72
Information Technology Management 221
Laboring 31
Librarian 54
Library Technician 25
Maintenance Mechanic 80
Management and Program Analysis 78
Masonry 17
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 315
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 58
Miscellaneous General Maintenance & Operations Work 20
Miscellaneous General Services and Support Work 73
Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work 113
Miscellaneous Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper 326
Motor Vehicle Operating 17
Museum Curator 143
Museum Specialist and Technician 404
Painting 21
Photography 21
Pipefitting 16
Program Management 33
Public Affairs 38
Safety and Occupational Health Management 32
Security Administration 73
Security Guard 784
Support Services Administration 16
Utility Systems Repairing-Operating 174
Visual Information 61
Writing and Editing 25
Zoology 16

Record list

Employees with this title

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Rodney Cherry

Building Management/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM04
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1176

Rodney Cherry holds the role of Building Management at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $187,093. Their pay grade is 14.

Kelvin Brown

Building Management/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$172,700

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Base pay: $172,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,700
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Davon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,700
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM04
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1176

Kelvin Brown works as a Building Management for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Kelvin earned $172,700 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Aaron Miller

Building Management/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$142,084

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Base pay: $142,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,084
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,084
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM04
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1176

Aaron Miller holds the role of Building Management at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,084. Their pay grade is 13.

Anthony Thomas

Building Management/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$138,024

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $138,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,024
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,024
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1176

At Smithsonian Institution, Anthony Thomas serves as a Building Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,024. They are classified at grade 13.

Joseph Burgess

Building Management/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$129,728

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Base pay: $129,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,728
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,728
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM04
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,855
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1176

At Smithsonian Institution, Joseph Burgess serves as a Building Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,728. They are classified at grade 12.

Regina Taylor

Building Management/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$122,592

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $122,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,592
Pay grade: 12
Work city: New York - New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,592
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,327
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1176

Regina Taylor holds the role of Building Management at Smithsonian Institution based in New York - New York, New York. In 2024, their total compensation was $122,592. Their pay grade is 12.

Randolph Kee

Building Management/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$119,485

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Base pay: $119,485
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,485
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,485
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM04
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,208
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 44
Occupation Code (OPM): 1176

At Smithsonian Institution, Randolph Kee serves as a Building Management based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,485. They are classified at grade 12.