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

Job-title file

Museum Curator

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

143 employees hold this title in Smithsonian Institution. Median total compensation for the role is $153,509, above the department median of $94,562.

Employees: 143
Total payroll: $22.2M
Role median: $153,509
Agency median: $94,562
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$77,687$223,077+

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

How total compensation varies among the 143 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Museum Curator pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Curators — about 12,150 people — is $63,420. Smithsonian Institution pays a median base salary of $153,509 for this role, 142% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Smithsonian Institution sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$40,470

$48,870

$63,420

$83,080

$107,140

Smithsonian Institution median · $153,509

The bar is the range of annual wages for Curators across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Smithsonian Institution’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Smithsonian Institution is $153,509, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

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

Museum Curator is held in 12 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Smithsonian Institution, the median of $153,509 ranks #6 of 12.

Highest-paying departments for this role

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

$186,164 · 4

Department of Veterans Affairs

$159,321 · 1

Presidio Trust

$155,957 · 1

Department of State

$155,845 · 14

Department of Commerce

$155,715 · 1

Department of Justice

$149,984 · 2

Department of Treasury

$149,422 · 3

Department of Health and Human Services

$124,684 · 8

Department of Homeland Security

$122,793 · 2

Nat Archives and Records Administration

$122,536 · 15

Department of Interior

$97,322 · 190

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

Compare jurisdictions

Museum Curator beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 3 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $120,368 ranks #1 of 3. See Museum Curator across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

California

$77,573 · 30

Tennessee

$60,441 · 6

Median total compensation for comparable Museum Curator roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

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 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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Machel Monenerkit

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$232,221

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $227,221
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $232,221
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $227,221
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $227,221
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Machel Monenerkit holds the role of Museum Curator at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $232,221. Their pay grade is 00.

Sarah Greenough

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2025 total comp

$225,700

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $225,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $225,700
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $225,700
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $225,700
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Sarah Greenough works as a Museum Curator for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Sarah earned $225,700 in 2025. Their pay grade is 00.

Jeremy Kinney

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$225,646

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $225,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $225,646
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $225,646
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $225,646
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Jeremy Kinney works as a Museum Curator for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jeremy earned $225,646 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

Lynne Cooke

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2025 total comp

$222,588

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $222,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $222,588
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $222,588
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $222,588
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Lynne Cooke works as a Museum Curator for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Lynne earned $222,588 in 2025. Their pay grade is 00.

Mary Morton

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$207,200

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $207,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,200
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $207,200
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $207,200
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Mary Morton holds the role of Museum Curator at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $207,200. Their pay grade is 00.

Claude Dickerson

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2025 total comp

$204,071

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $204,071
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,071
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $204,071
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $204,071
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Claude Dickerson holds the role of Museum Curator at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $204,071. Their pay grade is 00.

Nancy Anderson

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2025 total comp

$200,080

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,880
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,080
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $150,159
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

At Smithsonian Institution, Nancy Anderson serves as a Museum Curator based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $200,080. They are classified at grade 15.

Massumeh Farhad

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$198,700

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,700
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Massumeh Farhad holds the role of Museum Curator at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $198,700. Their pay grade is 15.

Michele Gates Moresi

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$197,700

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,700
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

At Smithsonian Institution, Michele Gates Moresi serves as a Museum Curator based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,700. They are classified at grade 15.

Paula Johnson

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$197,639

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $439
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,639
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Paula Johnson holds the role of Museum Curator at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,639. Their pay grade is 15.

Jennifer Jones

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$197,639

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $439
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,639
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Locke

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Jennifer Jones works as a Museum Curator for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jennifer earned $197,639 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Dwandalyn Reece

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$197,300

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $197,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,300
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,300
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $197,300
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

At Smithsonian Institution, Dwandalyn Reece serves as a Museum Curator based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,300. They are classified at grade 00.

Eve Straussman

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Pflanzer

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Eve Straussman holds the role of Museum Curator at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Alexandra Lord

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Alexandra Lord is a Museum Curator at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Katherine Ott

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Margaret

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Katherine Ott works as a Museum Curator for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Katherine earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Kenneth Slowik

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 43
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

At Smithsonian Institution, Kenneth Slowik serves as a Museum Curator based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Jeffrey Stine

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Jeffrey Stine holds the role of Museum Curator at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Frank Van Der Linden

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 48
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Frank Van Der Linden works as a Museum Curator for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Frank earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Margaret Weitekamp

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Margaret Weitekamp holds the role of Museum Curator at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Danielle Bennett

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$196,046

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $196,046
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,046
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $196,046
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $196,046
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Danielle Bennett works as a Museum Curator for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Danielle earned $196,046 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

Russell Lee

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $145,988
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 43
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Russell Lee works as a Museum Curator for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Russell earned $195,200 in 2025. Their pay grade is 15.

Barbara Smith

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 42
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Barbara Smith is a Museum Curator at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Paul Johnston

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$194,200

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Paul Johnston is a Museum Curator at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $194,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Paul Gardullo

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$192,350

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $191,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,350
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,850
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Paul Gardullo works as a Museum Curator for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Paul earned $192,350 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Peggy Kidwell

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Aldrich

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

At Smithsonian Institution, Peggy Kidwell serves as a Museum Curator based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Elaine Nichols

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Elaine Nichols is a Museum Curator at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Fath Ruffins

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Davis

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

At Smithsonian Institution, Fath Ruffins serves as a Museum Curator based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Carlene Stephens

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 51
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

At Smithsonian Institution, Carlene Stephens serves as a Museum Curator based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Deborah Warner

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 61
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

At Smithsonian Institution, Deborah Warner serves as a Museum Curator based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Tey Nunn

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$189,113

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $189,113
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,113
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Marianna

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,113
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $189,113
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Tey Nunn is a Museum Curator at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $189,113. They are classified at grade 00.

Alison Luchs

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
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

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 47
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Alison Luchs works as a Museum Curator for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Alison earned $187,093 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Eleanor Harvey

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
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: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

At Smithsonian Institution, Eleanor Harvey serves as a Museum Curator based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $187,093. They are classified at grade 14.

Christopher Wilson

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$186,207

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $186,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,207
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,207
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,023
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Christopher Wilson holds the role of Museum Curator at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $186,207. Their pay grade is 15.

Marjorie Wieseman

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$185,746

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,530
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,746
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Marjorie Wieseman holds the role of Museum Curator at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $185,746. Their pay grade is 14.

Ann Mcmullen

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Ann Mcmullen is a Museum Curator at Smithsonian Institution based in Suitland, Maryland. 2025 total compensation came to $185,234. They are classified at grade 14.

Rhea Combs

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2025 total comp

$184,363

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $184,363
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,363
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $184,363
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $137,646
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Rhea Combs holds the role of Museum Curator at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $184,363. Their pay grade is 15.

Randall Griffey

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2025 total comp

$184,363

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $184,363
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,363
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $184,363
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $137,646
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Randall Griffey is a Museum Curator at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $184,363. They are classified at grade 15.

Cathleen Lewis

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$182,295

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,295
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

At Smithsonian Institution, Cathleen Lewis serves as a Museum Curator based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $182,295. They are classified at grade 14.

Kenneth Cohen

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$181,004

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $180,565
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $439
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,004
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,565
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $134,810
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Kenneth Cohen is a Museum Curator at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $181,004. They are classified at grade 15.

Nancy Bercaw

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$180,565

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $180,565
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,565
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,565
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $134,810
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Nancy Bercaw works as a Museum Curator for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Nancy earned $180,565 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.