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

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Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution, U.S. Federal Government

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

25 employees hold this title in Smithsonian Institution. Median total compensation for the role is $112,657, above the department median of $94,562.

Employees
25
Total payroll
$2.9M
Role median
$112,657
Agency median
$94,562
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$77,687$172,693+

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How total compensation varies among the 25 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.

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

Writing and Editing is held in 48 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Smithsonian Institution, the median of $112,657 ranks #43 of 48.

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Employees with this title

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Virginia Minkiewicz

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp
$197,200
Sub-department
Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
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
M Strader

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$197,200
Agency Code (OPM)
SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SM03
Basic Pay (before locality)
$147,449
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
20
Occupation Code (OPM)
1082

At Smithsonian Institution, Virginia Minkiewicz serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Angela Roberts Reeder

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp
$146,143
Sub-department
Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay
$146,143
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,143
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$146,143
Agency Code (OPM)
SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SM03
Basic Pay (before locality)
$109,111
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
23
Occupation Code (OPM)
1082

Angela Roberts Reeder works as a Writing and Editing for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Angela earned $146,143 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Sandra Di Giovanni

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp
$144,084
Sub-department
Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay
$142,084
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,084
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$142,084
Agency Code (OPM)
SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SM03
Basic Pay (before locality)
$106,080
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
19
Occupation Code (OPM)
1082

Sandra Di Giovanni holds the role of Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,084. Their pay grade is 13.

Rhys Conlon

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp
$142,084
Sub-department
Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay
$142,084
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,084
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$142,084
Agency Code (OPM)
SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SM03
Basic Pay (before locality)
$106,080
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
11
Occupation Code (OPM)
1082

Rhys Conlon holds the role of Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,084. Their pay grade is 13.

Tiffany Farrell

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp
$137,624
Sub-department
Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay
$137,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,624
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$137,624
Agency Code (OPM)
SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SM03
Basic Pay (before locality)
$103,275
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
24
Occupation Code (OPM)
1082

Tiffany Farrell holds the role of Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,624. Their pay grade is 13.

Leslie Poster

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp
$133,964
Sub-department
Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay
$133,964
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,964
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$133,964
Agency Code (OPM)
SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SM03
Basic Pay (before locality)
$100,018
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
11
Occupation Code (OPM)
1082

Leslie Poster holds the role of Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,964. Their pay grade is 13.

Mary Grove

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp
$129,956
Sub-department
Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay
$128,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,956
Pay grade
12
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
Margaret

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$128,956
Agency Code (OPM)
SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SM03
Basic Pay (before locality)
$96,770
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
31
Occupation Code (OPM)
1082

Mary Grove is a Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $129,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Mary Cleary

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp
$128,956
Sub-department
Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay
$128,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,956
Pay grade
12
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$128,956
Agency Code (OPM)
SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SM03
Basic Pay (before locality)
$96,770
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
26
Occupation Code (OPM)
1082

At Smithsonian Institution, Mary Cleary serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Alexandra Harris

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp
$126,313
Sub-department
Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay
$126,313
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,313
Pay grade
12
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$126,313
Agency Code (OPM)
SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SM03
Basic Pay (before locality)
$94,306
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
18
Occupation Code (OPM)
1082

Alexandra Harris is a Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $126,313. They are classified at grade 12.

Meredith Mcquoid

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp
$126,313
Sub-department
Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay
$126,313
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,313
Pay grade
12
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$126,313
Agency Code (OPM)
SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SM03
Basic Pay (before locality)
$94,306
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
26
Occupation Code (OPM)
1082

Meredith Mcquoid holds the role of Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,313. Their pay grade is 12.

Laura Harger

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp
$119,485
Sub-department
Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay
$119,485
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,485
Pay grade
12
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$119,485
Agency Code (OPM)
SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SM03
Basic Pay (before locality)
$89,208
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
7
Occupation Code (OPM)
1082

Laura Harger holds the role of Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,485. Their pay grade is 12.

Judy Tasse

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp
$119,037
Sub-department
Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay
$119,037
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,037
Pay grade
12
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$119,037
Agency Code (OPM)
SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SM03
Basic Pay (before locality)
$89,327
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
21
Occupation Code (OPM)
1082

Judy Tasse holds the role of Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $119,037. Their pay grade is 12.

Fernanda Luppani

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp
$112,657
Sub-department
Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
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
C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$112,657
Agency Code (OPM)
SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SM03
Basic Pay (before locality)
$84,110
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
15
Occupation Code (OPM)
1082

Fernanda Luppani is a Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $112,657. They are classified at grade 12.

Arwen Nuttall

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp
$112,657
Sub-department
Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
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
L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$112,657
Agency Code (OPM)
SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SM03
Basic Pay (before locality)
$84,110
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
23
Occupation Code (OPM)
1082

At Smithsonian Institution, Arwen Nuttall serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,657. They are classified at grade 12.

Douglas Remley

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp
$112,657
Sub-department
Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
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
T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$112,657
Agency Code (OPM)
SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SM03
Basic Pay (before locality)
$84,110
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
14
Occupation Code (OPM)
1082

At Smithsonian Institution, Douglas Remley serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,657. They are classified at grade 12.

Howard Kaplan

Writing and Editing/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
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
S.

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
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
15
Occupation Code (OPM)
1082

Howard Kaplan is a Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $111,087. They are classified at grade 11.

Julianna White

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp
$105,829
Sub-department
Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay
$105,829
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,829
Pay grade
12
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$105,829
Agency Code (OPM)
SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SM03
Basic Pay (before locality)
$79,012
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
9
Occupation Code (OPM)
1082

Julianna White works as a Writing and Editing for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Julianna earned $105,829 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Marilyn Scallan

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp
$102,540
Sub-department
Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay
$102,540
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,540
Pay grade
11
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$102,540
Agency Code (OPM)
SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SM03
Basic Pay (before locality)
$76,557
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
15
Occupation Code (OPM)
1082

Marilyn Scallan holds the role of Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,540. Their pay grade is 11.

Laura Donnelly Smith

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp
$99,692
Sub-department
Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
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
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$99,692
Agency Code (OPM)
SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SM03
Basic Pay (before locality)
$74,430
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
11
Occupation Code (OPM)
1082

Laura Donnelly Smith holds the role of Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,692. Their pay grade is 11.

Maya Foo

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp
$99,692
Sub-department
Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay
$99,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,692
Pay grade
11
Work city
Landover
Work state
Maryland
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$99,692
Agency Code (OPM)
SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SM03
Basic Pay (before locality)
$74,430
Duty Station Code
240879033
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
13
Occupation Code (OPM)
1082

Maya Foo holds the role of Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Landover, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,692. Their pay grade is 11.

Judith Evans

Writing and Editing/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
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
B

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)
16
Occupation Code (OPM)
1082

Judith Evans is a Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $96,843. They are classified at grade 11.

Sydnee Winston

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp
$88,296
Sub-department
Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay
$88,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,296
Pay grade
11
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$88,296
Agency Code (OPM)
SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SM03
Basic Pay (before locality)
$65,922
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
5
Occupation Code (OPM)
1082

Sydnee Winston is a Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $88,296. They are classified at grade 11.

Meredith Herndon

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp
$85,447
Sub-department
Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay
$85,447
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,447
Pay grade
11
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$85,447
Agency Code (OPM)
SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SM03
Basic Pay (before locality)
$63,795
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
6
Occupation Code (OPM)
1082

Meredith Herndon holds the role of Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,447. Their pay grade is 11.

Deane Madsen

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp
$82,861
Sub-department
Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay
$82,861
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,861
Pay grade
10
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$82,861
Agency Code (OPM)
SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SM03
Basic Pay (before locality)
$62,180
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
3
Occupation Code (OPM)
1082

At Smithsonian Institution, Deane Madsen serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,861. They are classified at grade 10.

Rosemary Hammack

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp
$77,687
Sub-department
Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay
$77,687
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,687
Pay grade
09
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$77,687
Agency Code (OPM)
SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SM03
Basic Pay (before locality)
$58,001
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
7
Occupation Code (OPM)
1082

Rosemary Hammack is a Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $77,687. They are classified at grade 09.