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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Charles Noble

General Arts and Information/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: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Charles Noble serves as a General Arts and Information based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Lynn Putney

General Arts and Information/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: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lynn Putney is a General Arts and Information at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Ann Drumheller

General Arts and Information/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: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Ann Drumheller serves as a General Arts and Information based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Carmona Torres

General Arts and Information/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: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carmona Torres holds the role of General Arts and Information at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,354. Their pay grade is 13.

Mary Ballard

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

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mary Ballard works as a General Arts and Information for Smithsonian Institution based in Suitland, Maryland. Mary earned $153,354 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Carol Grissom

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

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Carol Grissom serves as a General Arts and Information based in Suitland, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Deborah Sisum

General Arts and Information/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: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Deborah Sisum works as a General Arts and Information for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Deborah earned $153,354 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Junko Chinen

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Junko Chinen serves as a General Arts and Information based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,336. They are classified at grade 14.

Eric Christiansen

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Eric Christiansen serves as a General Arts and Information based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,336. They are classified at grade 14.

Katherine Gibbs

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Katherine Gibbs holds the role of General Arts and Information at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,336. Their pay grade is 14.

Shawn Termin

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$149,489

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,489
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shawn Termin works as a General Arts and Information for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Shawn earned $149,489 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Daniel Davis

General Arts and Information/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): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniel Davis works as a General Arts and Information for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Daniel earned $149,422 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Elizabeth Gordon

General Arts and Information/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): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Elizabeth Gordon is a General Arts and Information at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $149,422. They are classified at grade 13.

Jacquetta Swift

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

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,422
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jacquetta Swift is a General Arts and Information at Smithsonian Institution based in Suitland, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $149,422. They are classified at grade 13.

Brittany Bordeaux

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$148,689

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,689
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brittany Bordeaux holds the role of General Arts and Information at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $148,689. Their pay grade is 14.

Cynthia Brown

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$147,989

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,989
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cynthia Brown holds the role of General Arts and Information at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $147,989. Their pay grade is 13.