U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Smithsonian Institution / Miscellaneous Administration and Program

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Miscellaneous Administration and Program

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

267 employees hold this title in Smithsonian Institution. Median total compensation for the role is $99,315, above the department median of $91,039.

Employees: 267
Total payroll: $29.3M
Role median: $99,315
Agency median: $91,039
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$55,924$202,165+

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

How total compensation varies among the 267 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)

Miscellaneous Administration and Program is held in 127 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Smithsonian Institution, the median of $99,315 ranks #110 of 127.

Highest-paying departments for this role

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$211,921 · 60

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$206,900 · 2

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$204,000 · 1

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$195,600 · 2

Commission of Fine Arts

$193,900 · 2

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$193,000 · 1

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$191,900 · 25

Public Buildings Reform Board

$191,900 · 7

Marine Mammal Commission

$191,900 · 13

Office of National Drug Control Policy

$191,321 · 38

Federal Reserve System

$184,824 · 350

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$184,115 · 13

Median total compensation for the Miscellaneous Administration and Program 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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William Pomeranz

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$192,824

Sub-department: Woodrow Wilson Inter Center for Scholars
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,824
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): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

William Pomeranz works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. William earned $192,824 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Patricia Donovan

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Patricia Donovan serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Mayda Kendra

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mayda Kendra holds the role of Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Hugh Meehan

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Hugh Meehan is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Jody Pettibone

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jody Pettibone holds the role of Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

John Talkington

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Talkington is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Wendy Wiswall

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Wendy Wiswall holds the role of Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Robert Robertson

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $191,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,289
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,289
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robert Robertson holds the role of Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,289. Their pay grade is 15.