U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Smithsonian Institution / General Arts and Information

Job-title file

General Arts and Information

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

283 employees hold this title in Smithsonian Institution. Median total compensation for the role is $109,119, above the department median of $91,039.

Employees: 283
Total payroll: $32.7M
Role median: $109,119
Agency median: $91,039
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$39,591$191,900+

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

How total compensation varies among the 283 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)

General Arts and Information is held in 52 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Smithsonian Institution, the median of $109,119 ranks #42 of 52.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Office of National Drug Control Policy

$191,900 · 1

Office of Administration

$191,900 · 1

Securities and Exchange Commission

$190,122 · 13

Nat Foundation on Arts and Humanities

$186,631 · 2

Federal Trade Commission

$181,216 · 13

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

$174,894 · 1

Federal Reserve System

$170,641 · 4

Office of the Nat Cyber Director

$169,432 · 1

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum

$167,276 · 9

Department of Energy

$161,810 · 13

National Transportation Safety Board

$160,518 · 1

National Science Foundation

$158,860 · 1

Median total compensation for the General Arts and Information 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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Erin Beasley

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$99,315

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $99,315
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,315
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,315
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,527
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Erin Beasley serves as a General Arts and Information based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,315. They are classified at grade 11.

Krishna Aniel

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$99,315

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $99,315
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,315
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,315
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,527
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Krishna Aniel is a General Arts and Information at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $99,315. They are classified at grade 11.

Janet Clark

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$99,315

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $99,315
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,315
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,315
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,527
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Janet Clark holds the role of General Arts and Information at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $99,315. Their pay grade is 11.

Jenelle Cooper

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$99,315

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $99,315
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,315
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,315
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,527
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Jenelle Cooper serves as a General Arts and Information based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,315. They are classified at grade 11.

Lyons Provost

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$99,315

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $99,315
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,315
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,315
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,527
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lyons Provost works as a General Arts and Information for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Lyons earned $99,315 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Mandy Van Heuvelen

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$99,315

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $99,315
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,315
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,315
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,527
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mandy Van Heuvelen is a General Arts and Information at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $99,315. They are classified at grade 11.

Meghan Rivers

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$99,315

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $99,315
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,315
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,315
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,527
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Meghan Rivers works as a General Arts and Information for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Meghan earned $99,315 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Catherine Rivera

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$97,599

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $96,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,599
Pay grade: 11
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,599
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Catherine Rivera works as a General Arts and Information for Smithsonian Institution based in New York - New York, New York. Catherine earned $97,599 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Michael Rubin

General Arts and Information/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): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Michael Rubin serves as a General Arts and Information based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $96,556. They are classified at grade 11.

Sara Artes

General Arts and Information/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): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sara Artes works as a General Arts and Information for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Sara earned $96,556 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Marcy Borger

General Arts and Information/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): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Marcy Borger holds the role of General Arts and Information at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $96,556. Their pay grade is 11.

Kathrin Halpern

General Arts and Information/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): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kathrin Halpern holds the role of General Arts and Information at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $96,556. Their pay grade is 11.

Gwen Manthey

General Arts and Information/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): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gwen Manthey is a General Arts and Information at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $96,556. They are classified at grade 11.

Harvey Sandler

General Arts and Information/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): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Harvey Sandler serves as a General Arts and Information based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $96,556. They are classified at grade 11.

Lauren Sieg

General Arts and Information/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: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,556
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Lauren Sieg serves as a General Arts and Information based in Suitland, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $96,556. They are classified at grade 11.

Marlene Turner

General Arts and Information/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): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Marlene Turner is a General Arts and Information at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $96,556. They are classified at grade 11.

Adrien Mooney

General Arts and Information/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: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,556
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Adrien Mooney is a General Arts and Information at Smithsonian Institution based in Suitland, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $96,556. They are classified at grade 11.

Kristen Quarles

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$94,298

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $93,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,298
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,798
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Kristen Quarles serves as a General Arts and Information based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,298. They are classified at grade 11.

Leah Bright

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$93,798

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $93,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,798
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,798
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Leah Bright works as a General Arts and Information for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Leah earned $93,798 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Tiffany Cheng

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$93,798

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $93,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,798
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,798
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tiffany Cheng works as a General Arts and Information for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Tiffany earned $93,798 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Brownlee Johnston

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$93,798

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $93,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,798
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,798
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brownlee Johnston works as a General Arts and Information for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Brownlee earned $93,798 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Katrina Lashley

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$93,798

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $93,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,798
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,798
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Katrina Lashley holds the role of General Arts and Information at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $93,798. Their pay grade is 11.

William Lommel

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$93,798

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $93,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,798
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,798
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, William Lommel serves as a General Arts and Information based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,798. They are classified at grade 11.

Melissa Sapsford

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$93,798

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $93,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,798
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,798
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Melissa Sapsford is a General Arts and Information at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $93,798. They are classified at grade 11.