U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Smithsonian Institution / Support Services Administration

Job-title file

Support Services Administration at Smithsonian Institution, U.S. Federal Government

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

16 employees hold this title in Smithsonian Institution. Median total compensation for the role is $82,758, below the department median of $94,562.

Employees: 16
Total payroll: $1.7M
Role median: $82,758
Agency median: $94,562
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$57,164$224,404+

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

How total compensation varies among the 16 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)

Support Services Administration is held in 56 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Smithsonian Institution, the median of $82,758 ranks #51 of 56.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$223,819 · 3

Securities and Exchange Commission

$218,821 · 7

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

$199,200 · 6

National Transportation Safety Board

$198,700 · 1

National Science Foundation

$197,093 · 5

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$172,478 · 22

Small Business Administration

$158,322 · 5

Merit Systems Protection Board

$155,329 · 3

Surface Transportation Board

$150,203 · 3

National Labor Relations Board

$149,911 · 9

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

$146,143 · 3

Social Security Administration

$146,047 · 49

Median total compensation for the Support Services Administration 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
Photography 21
Pipefitting 16
Program Management 33
Public Affairs 38
Safety and Occupational Health Management 32
Security Administration 73
Security Guard 784
Utility Systems Repairing-Operating 174
Visual Information 61
Writing and Editing 25
Zoology 16

Record list

Employees with this title

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Winifred Turner

Support Services Administration/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$231,900

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $221,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $231,900
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $221,900
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $221,900
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0342

Winifred Turner works as a Support Services Administration for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Winifred earned $231,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Arlington Walker

Support Services Administration/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$206,912

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $206,912
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $206,912
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: H Jr

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $206,912
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $206,912
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0342

Arlington Walker is a Support Services Administration at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $206,912. They are classified at grade 00.

Erin Fisher

Support Services Administration/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: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0342

Erin Fisher works as a Support Services Administration for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Erin earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Anthony Thomas

Support Services Administration/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$133,652

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,893
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,652
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0342

Anthony Thomas works as a Support Services Administration for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Anthony earned $133,652 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Anthony Hilliard

Support Services Administration/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$112,657

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $112,657
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,657
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,657
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,110
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0342

Anthony Hilliard works as a Support Services Administration for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Anthony earned $112,657 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Bryan Durham

Support Services Administration/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$102,415

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $102,415
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,415
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,415
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,463
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0342

At Smithsonian Institution, Bryan Durham serves as a Support Services Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,415. They are classified at grade 12.

Frederick Scott

Support Services Administration/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$91,145

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $91,145
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,145
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,145
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,049
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0342

At Smithsonian Institution, Frederick Scott serves as a Support Services Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,145. They are classified at grade 11.

Natalia Luna

Support Services Administration/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$83,119

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $83,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,119
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,119
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,057
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0342

Natalia Luna works as a Support Services Administration for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Natalia earned $83,119 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Frances Moffatt

Support Services Administration/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$82,396

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $82,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,396
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,396
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,517
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0342

Frances Moffatt holds the role of Support Services Administration at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,396. Their pay grade is 09.

Miriam Grotte Jacobs

Support Services Administration/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$75,245

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $75,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,245
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,245
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,465
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0342

At Smithsonian Institution, Miriam Grotte Jacobs serves as a Support Services Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $75,245. They are classified at grade 09.

Anushirvan Aazami

Support Services Administration/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$69,284

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $69,284
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,284
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,284
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,728
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0342

Anushirvan Aazami works as a Support Services Administration for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Anushirvan earned $69,284 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Lemuel Jamison

Support Services Administration/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$67,543

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $67,543
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,543
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,543
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $50,428
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 42
Occupation Code (OPM): 0342

Lemuel Jamison holds the role of Support Services Administration at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,543. Their pay grade is 06.

Bria Leak

Support Services Administration/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$63,510

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $63,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,510
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,510
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,417
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0342

Bria Leak holds the role of Support Services Administration at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,510. Their pay grade is 07.

Kenneth Barrett

Support Services Administration/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$63,381

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $63,381
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,381
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,381
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,562
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0342

Kenneth Barrett is a Support Services Administration at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $63,381. They are classified at grade 07.

Devin Hutchinson

Support Services Administration/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$61,886

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $61,586
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,886
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,586
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $45,980
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0342

Devin Hutchinson holds the role of Support Services Administration at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,886. Their pay grade is 07.

Tawana Wells Harris

Support Services Administration/Smithsonian Institution

2025 total comp

$57,164

Sub-department: Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Base pay: $57,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,164
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,164
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM02
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,679
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0342

At Smithsonian Institution, Tawana Wells Harris serves as a Support Services Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,164. They are classified at grade 07.