U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Smithsonian Institution / Technical Writing and Editing

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Technical Writing and Editing

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

5 employees hold this title in Smithsonian Institution. Median total compensation for the role is $148,689, above the department median of $91,039.

Employees: 5
Total payroll: $716K
Role median: $148,689
Agency median: $91,039
Comparison: Above

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

Technical Writing and Editing is held in 26 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Smithsonian Institution, the median of $148,689 ranks #7 of 26.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$243,197 · 2

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$179,057 · 3

General Services Administration

$157,934 · 1

National Science Foundation

$155,067 · 4

Department of Energy

$151,736 · 8

Railroad Retirement Board

$150,075 · 1

U.S. Agency for International Development

$145,489 · 1

National Transportation Safety Board

$144,042 · 23

Department of State

$137,624 · 9

Dfc

$134,435 · 1

Department of Health and Human Services

$134,064 · 150

Department of Labor

$128,164 · 8

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Margaret Martin

Technical Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$191,180

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $191,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,180
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,180
Basic Pay (before locality): $191,180
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): SL

At Smithsonian Institution, Margaret Martin serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,180. They are classified at grade 00.

Todd Dell

Technical Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Todd Dell is a Technical Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Emily Zoss

Technical Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$148,689

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,689
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Emily Zoss works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Emily earned $148,689 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Nancy Eickel

Technical Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
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): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nancy Eickel is a Technical Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Aleksandra Burtseva

Technical Writing and Editing/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): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Aleksandra Burtseva serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,798. They are classified at grade 11.