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

Job-title file

Photography 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 $109,975, above the department median of $94,562.

Employees: 21
Total payroll: $2.4M
Role median: $109,975
Agency median: $94,562
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$76,726$162,446+

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)

Photography is held in 14 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Smithsonian Institution, the median of $109,975 ranks #5 of 14.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Labor

$132,576 · 1

Department of Housing and Urban Development

$121,985 · 1

Office of Administration

$113,657 · 1

Department of Treasury

$111,087 · 1

Government Publishing Office

$106,429 · 1

Department of Homeland Security

$106,180 · 12

Department of Agriculture

$100,189 · 2

Department of Health and Human Services

$92,230 · 9

Small Business Administration

$85,447 · 1

Department of Veterans Affairs

$83,529 · 36

Department of Transportation

$80,986 · 1

Department of Interior

$80,243 · 3

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 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
Painting 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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Justyna Badach

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$167,902

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $167,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,902
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Olga

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,902
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060

Justyna Badach is a Photography at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $167,902. They are classified at grade 14.

Kurt Heumiller

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$154,263

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $154,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,263
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,263
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,173
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060

Kurt Heumiller works as a Photography for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Kurt earned $154,263 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Mark Avino

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$133,142

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $133,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,142
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,142
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 42
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060

Mark Avino holds the role of Photography at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,142. Their pay grade is 12.

Mark Gulezian

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$133,142

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $133,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,142
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,142
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060

Mark Gulezian holds the role of Photography at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,142. Their pay grade is 12.

Richard Strauss

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2025 total comp

$131,826

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $131,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,826
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,826
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $98,422
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060

Richard Strauss works as a Photography for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Richard earned $131,826 in 2025. Their pay grade is 12.

Ricardo Blanc

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2025 total comp

$125,065

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $125,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,065
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,065
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,374
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060

At Smithsonian Institution, Ricardo Blanc serves as a Photography based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,065. They are classified at grade 12.

James Di Loreto

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$122,899

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $122,899
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,899
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,899
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,757
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060

James Di Loreto holds the role of Photography at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,899. Their pay grade is 12.

Leah Jones

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$122,899

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $122,899
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,899
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,899
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,757
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060

Leah Jones works as a Photography for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Leah earned $122,899 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Ernest Amoroso

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$111,087

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $111,087
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,087
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $111,087
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,938
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060

Ernest Amoroso is a Photography at Smithsonian Institution based in Suitland, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $111,087. They are classified at grade 11.

Katherine Fogden

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$111,087

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $111,087
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,087
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $111,087
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,938
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060

At Smithsonian Institution, Katherine Fogden serves as a Photography based in Suitland, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,087. They are classified at grade 11.

Robert Shelley

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2025 total comp

$109,975

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $109,975
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,975
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,975
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,108
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060

Robert Shelley holds the role of Photography at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,975. Their pay grade is 11.

Robert Stewart

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$108,738

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $108,238
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,738
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $108,238
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,811
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060

Robert Stewart holds the role of Photography at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,738. Their pay grade is 11.

Patrick Leonini

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2025 total comp

$108,162

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $108,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,162
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $108,162
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,754
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060

At Smithsonian Institution, Patrick Leonini serves as a Photography based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,162. They are classified at grade 12.

Tricia Zigmund

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$102,073

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $102,073
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,073
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,073
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060

Tricia Zigmund works as a Photography for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Tricia earned $102,073 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Joseph Campbell

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2025 total comp

$101,517

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $101,517
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,517
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $101,517
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,793
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060

Joseph Campbell holds the role of Photography at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,517. Their pay grade is 11.

David Saraiva

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$99,692

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $99,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,692
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,692
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,430
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060

David Saraiva is a Photography at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $99,692. They are classified at grade 11.

Jaclyn Nash

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$97,282

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $96,843
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $439
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,282
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,843
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,303
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060

Jaclyn Nash holds the role of Photography at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,282. Their pay grade is 11.

Lucia Martino

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$96,843

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $96,843
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,843
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Largo
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Rm

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,843
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,303
Duty Station Code: 240896033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060

At Smithsonian Institution, Lucia Martino serves as a Photography based in Largo, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,843. They are classified at grade 11.

John Coulby

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$93,994

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $93,994
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,994
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,994
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,176
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060

At Smithsonian Institution, John Coulby serves as a Photography based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,994. They are classified at grade 11.

Brittany Hance

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$84,751

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $84,751
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,751
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,751
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,275
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060

Brittany Hance holds the role of Photography at Smithsonian Institution based in Suitland, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,751. Their pay grade is 09.

James Tiller

Photography/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$76,726

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $76,726
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,726
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,726
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,284
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1060

At Smithsonian Institution, James Tiller serves as a Photography based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,726. They are classified at grade 08.