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

Job-title file

Painting at Smithsonian Institution, U.S. Federal Government

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

21 employees hold this title in Smithsonian Institution. Median total compensation for the role is $82,936, below the department median of $94,562.

Employees: 21
Total payroll: $1.7M
Role median: $82,936
Agency median: $94,562
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$72,440$101,453+

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

How total compensation varies among the 21 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)

Painting is held in 13 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Smithsonian Institution, the median of $82,936 ranks #6 of 13.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Energy

$132,494 · 3

Presidio Trust

$114,381 · 5

Department of Treasury

$109,401 · 7

Government Publishing Office

$102,868 · 4

Government Printing Office

$100,508 · 6

Department of Justice

$80,162 · 1

Department of Homeland Security

$79,453 · 116

Department of Transportation

$76,080 · 5

General Services Administration

$75,946 · 6

Department of Interior

$74,099 · 44

Department of Veterans Affairs

$73,442 · 534

Department of Agriculture

$67,320 · 4

Median total compensation for the Painting role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this 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 Curator 143
Museum Specialist and Technician 404
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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Lester Leonard

Painting/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$103,626

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $102,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,050
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,626
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,576
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $102,576
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 4102

Lester Leonard holds the role of Painting at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $103,626. Their pay grade is 10.

Roman Laspina

Painting/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$98,193

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $98,193
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,193
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,193
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $98,193
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 4102

Roman Laspina holds the role of Painting at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,193. Their pay grade is 10.

Victor Bercian

Painting/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$88,259

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $88,259
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,259
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,259
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,259
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 4102

At Smithsonian Institution, Victor Bercian serves as a Painting based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,259. They are classified at grade 09.

Wayne AytchMay be multiple

Painting/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$86,128

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,628
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,628
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 4102

Payroll for Wayne Aytch (Painting, Smithsonian Institution) may cover more than one person; together they account for $86,128 in 2026.

Jerome Cecil

Painting/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$86,128

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $84,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,128
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,628
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,628
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 4102

Jerome Cecil works as a Painting for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jerome earned $86,128 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Russell Parnell

Painting/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$85,378

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $84,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,378
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,628
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,628
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 4102

Russell Parnell holds the role of Painting at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,378. Their pay grade is 10.

Willie Jackson

Painting/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$84,628

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $84,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,628
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,628
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,628
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 4102

Willie Jackson is a Painting at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $84,628. They are classified at grade 10.

Troy Patterson

Painting/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$84,628

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $84,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,628
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,628
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,628
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 4102

Troy Patterson works as a Painting for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Troy earned $84,628 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Ivory Teague

Painting/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$84,628

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $84,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,628
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,628
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,628
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 42
Occupation Code (OPM): 4102

Ivory Teague works as a Painting for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Ivory earned $84,628 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Daniel Muhammad

Painting/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$83,342

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $81,623
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,719
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,342
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,623
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,623
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 4102

Daniel Muhammad holds the role of Painting at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,342. Their pay grade is 10.

George Habicht

Painting/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$82,936

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $81,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,936
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,936
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,936
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 4102

At Smithsonian Institution, George Habicht serves as a Painting based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,936. They are classified at grade 10.

George Savoy

Painting/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$82,623

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $81,623
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,623
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Chantilly
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,623
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,623
Duty Station Code: 510425059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 4102

George Savoy works as a Painting for Smithsonian Institution based in Chantilly, Virginia. George earned $82,623 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

James Berkeley

Painting/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$81,936

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $81,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,936
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,936
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,936
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 4102

James Berkeley holds the role of Painting at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $81,936. Their pay grade is 10.

Latarsha Middleton

Painting/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$81,623

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $81,623
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,623
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,623
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,623
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 4102

Latarsha Middleton is a Painting at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $81,623. They are classified at grade 10.

William Lopes

Painting/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$78,534

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $78,534
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,534
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,534
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,534
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 4102

William Lopes works as a Painting for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. William earned $78,534 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Stewart Wilkins

Painting/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$78,534

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $78,534
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,534
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Front Royal
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,534
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,534
Duty Station Code: 511040187
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 4102

Stewart Wilkins works as a Painting for Smithsonian Institution based in Front Royal, Virginia. Stewart earned $78,534 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Jose Herrera

Painting/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$77,136

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $77,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,136
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,136
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $77,136
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 4102

Jose Herrera works as a Painting for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jose earned $77,136 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

James Gordon

Painting/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$76,258

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $75,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,258
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,508
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,508
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 4102

James Gordon is a Painting at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $76,258. They are classified at grade 10.

Shaun Rieves

Painting/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$75,947

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $75,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $439
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,947
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,508
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,508
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 4102

Shaun Rieves works as a Painting for Smithsonian Institution based in Suitland, Maryland. Shaun earned $75,947 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Humberto Pajaro

Painting/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$72,440

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $72,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,440
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,440
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,440
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 4102

At Smithsonian Institution, Humberto Pajaro serves as a Painting based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,440. They are classified at grade 10.

Gregory Reeves

Painting/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$72,440

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $72,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,440
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,440
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,440
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 4102

Gregory Reeves holds the role of Painting at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,440. Their pay grade is 10.