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

Job-title file

Photography

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

20 employees hold this title in Smithsonian Institution. Median total compensation for the role is $107,590, above the department median of $91,039.

Employees: 20
Total payroll: $2.2M
Role median: $107,590
Agency median: $91,039
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$70,689$153,235+

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

How total compensation varies among the 20 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)

Photography is held in 13 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Smithsonian Institution, the median of $107,590 ranks #6 of 13.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Environmental Protection Agency

$131,687 · 2

Department of Labor

$128,956 · 1

Department of Housing and Urban Development

$114,078 · 2

Government Printing Office

$112,425 · 1

Department of Homeland Security

$112,260 · 12

Department of Treasury

$107,590 · 1

Department of Agriculture

$104,256 · 1

Department of Health and Human Services

$82,764 · 9

Department of Veterans Affairs

$80,718 · 32

Department of Transportation

$79,892 · 1

Department of Interior

$77,955 · 3

Nat Archives and Records Administration

$66,942 · 1

Median total compensation for the Photography 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 24
Administrative Officer 43
Architecture 38
Archivist 40
Astronomy and Space Science 43
Audiovisual Production 17
Auditing 13
Biological Science Technician 20
Budget Analysis 34
Construction Control Technical 32
Contracting 30
Custodial Working 12
Ecology 17
Electrician 27
Electronics Technical 19
Engineering Technical 65
Entomology 11
Exhibits Specialist 109
Facility Operations Services 64
Financial Administration and Program 51
Gardening 13
General Anthropology 14
General Arts and Information 283
General Attorney 30
General Education and Training 36
General Engineering 29
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 48
General Physical Science 17
Geology 24
Horticulture 41
Human Resources Management 52
Information Technology Management 197
Laboring 22
Librarian 49
Library Technician 25
Maintenance Mechanic 63
Management and Program Analysis 71
Masonry 15
Mechanical Engineering 13
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 267
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 52
Miscellaneous General Maintenance & Operations Work 19
Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work 91
Miscellaneous Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper 310
Motor Vehicle Operating 14
Museum Curator 134
Museum Specialist and Technician 376
Painting 19
Pipefitting 14
Program Management 29
Public Affairs 32
Safety and Occupational Health Management 26
Security Administration 57
Security Guard 650
Support Services Administration 12
Utility Systems Repairing-Operating 140
Visual Information 51
Writing and Editing 26
Zoology 16

Record list

Employees with this title

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Justyna Badach

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$157,982

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $157,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,982
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,982
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Justyna Badach is a Photography at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $157,982. They are classified at grade 14.

Kurt Heumiller

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$145,489

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,489
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): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kurt Heumiller works as a Photography for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Kurt earned $145,489 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Mark Avino

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mark Avino holds the role of Photography at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $128,956. Their pay grade is 12.

Richard Strauss

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Richard Strauss works as a Photography for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Richard earned $128,956 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Mark Gulezian

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$125,650

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $125,650
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,650
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,650
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,289
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mark Gulezian holds the role of Photography at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,650. Their pay grade is 12.

Gregory Williams

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$122,343

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $122,343
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,343
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,343
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gregory Williams is a Photography at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $122,343. They are classified at grade 12.

James Di Loreto

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$119,537

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $119,037
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,537
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,037
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,327
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

James Di Loreto holds the role of Photography at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $119,537. Their pay grade is 12.

Ricardo Blanc

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$119,037

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $119,037
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,037
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,037
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,327
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Ricardo Blanc serves as a Photography based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $119,037. They are classified at grade 12.

Leah Jones

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$115,731

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $115,731
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,731
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,731
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,846
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Leah Jones works as a Photography for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Leah earned $115,731 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Katherine Fogden

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$107,590

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $107,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,590
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,590
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Katherine Fogden serves as a Photography based in Suitland, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $107,590. They are classified at grade 11.

Robert Shelley

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$107,590

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $107,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,590
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,590
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robert Shelley holds the role of Photography at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $107,590. Their pay grade is 11.

Ernest Amoroso

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$107,590

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $107,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,590
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,590
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ernest Amoroso is a Photography at Smithsonian Institution based in Suitland, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $107,590. They are classified at grade 11.

Tricia Zigmund

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$99,315

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
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): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tricia Zigmund works as a Photography for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Tricia earned $99,315 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Robert Stewart

Photography/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): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robert Stewart holds the role of Photography at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $99,315. Their pay grade is 11.

David Saraiva

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$93,798

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
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): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Saraiva is a Photography at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $93,798. They are classified at grade 11.

Lucia Martino

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$91,039

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $91,039
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,039
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Largo
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,039
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240896033
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Lucia Martino serves as a Photography based in Largo, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $91,039. They are classified at grade 11.

Jaclyn Nash

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$91,039

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $91,039
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,039
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,039
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jaclyn Nash holds the role of Photography at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $91,039. Their pay grade is 11.

John Coulby

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$85,522

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $85,522
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,522
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,522
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, John Coulby serves as a Photography based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $85,522. They are classified at grade 11.

Brittany Hance

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$80,305

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $79,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,305
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,805
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,887
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brittany Hance holds the role of Photography at Smithsonian Institution based in Suitland, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $80,305. Their pay grade is 09.

James Tiller

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$70,689

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $70,189
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,689
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,189
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,671
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, James Tiller serves as a Photography based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $70,689. They are classified at grade 08.