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

Job-title file

Writing and Editing

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

26 employees hold this title in Smithsonian Institution. Median total compensation for the role is $108,355, above the department median of $91,039.

Employees: 26
Total payroll: $2.9M
Role median: $108,355
Agency median: $91,039
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$68,405$161,724+

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

How total compensation varies among the 26 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)

Writing and Editing is held in 47 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Smithsonian Institution, the median of $108,355 ranks #40 of 47.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Securities and Exchange Commission

$192,667 · 1

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$191,289 · 1

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

$181,216 · 1

Department of State

$181,216 · 45

Office of the United States Trade Representative

$174,894 · 1

Department of Treasury

$163,964 · 17

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$154,673 · 3

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

$153,597 · 2

National Transportation Safety Board

$153,354 · 3

U.S.Agency for Global Media

$153,354 · 53

Nat Archives and Records Administration

$152,868 · 3

Federal Communications Commission

$146,989 · 3

Median total compensation for the 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.

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
Photography 20
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
Zoology 16

Record list

Employees with this title

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Virginia Minkiewicz

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$185,824

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,824
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Virginia Minkiewicz serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $185,824. They are classified at grade 15.

Tiffany Farrell

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$137,624

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $137,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,624
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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.

Reeder Roberts

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$137,624

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $137,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,624
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Reeder Roberts serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,624. They are classified at grade 13.

Rhys Conlon

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$133,692

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $133,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,692
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,692
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rhys Conlon holds the role of Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $133,692. Their pay grade is 13.

Barbara Feininger

Writing and Editing/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): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Barbara Feininger holds the role of Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $128,956. Their pay grade is 12.

Mary Cleary

Writing and Editing/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): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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.

Mary Grove

Writing and Editing/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): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mary Grove is a 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.

Sandra Di Giovanni

Writing and Editing/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): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sandra Di Giovanni holds the role of Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,650. Their pay grade is 12.

Leslie Poster

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Leslie Poster holds the role of Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $121,894. Their pay grade is 13.

Meredith Mcquoid

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$119,037

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
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): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Meredith Mcquoid 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.

Alexandra Harris

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$119,037

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
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): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alexandra Harris is a Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $119,037. They are classified at grade 12.

Judy Tasse

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$119,037

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
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): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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.

Laura Harger

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$109,119

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $109,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,119
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,119
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Laura Harger holds the role of Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $109,119. Their pay grade is 12.

Stephen Binns

Writing and Editing/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: 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): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Stephen Binns serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $107,590. They are classified at grade 11.

Fernanda Luppani

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$105,812

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $105,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,812
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,812
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Fernanda Luppani is a Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $105,812. They are classified at grade 12.

Howard Kaplan

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$104,832

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $104,832
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,832
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $104,832
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,667
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Howard Kaplan is a Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $104,832. They are classified at grade 11.

Arwen Nuttall

Writing and Editing/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): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Arwen Nuttall serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,315. They are classified at grade 11.

Douglas Remley

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$96,556

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $96,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,556
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,556
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Douglas Remley serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $96,556. They are classified at grade 11.

Marilyn Scallan

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$96,556

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $96,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,556
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,556
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Marilyn Scallan holds the role of Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $96,556. Their pay grade is 11.

Smith Donnelly

Writing and Editing/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): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Smith Donnelly serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $91,039. They are classified at grade 11.

Julianna White

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$88,281

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $88,281
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,281
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,281
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Julianna White works as a Writing and Editing for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Julianna earned $88,281 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Judith Evans

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$88,281

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $88,281
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,281
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,281
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Judith Evans is a Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $88,281. They are classified at grade 11.

Deane Madsen

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$80,350

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $80,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,350
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,350
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,296
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Deane Madsen serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $80,350. They are classified at grade 10.

Sydnee Winston

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$77,525

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $77,525
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,525
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,525
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,176
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sydnee Winston is a Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $77,525. They are classified at grade 09.

Rosemary Hammack

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$70,685

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $70,685
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,685
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,685
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,043
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rosemary Hammack is a Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $70,685. They are classified at grade 09.

Meredith Herndon

Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$68,405

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $68,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,405
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,405
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Meredith Herndon holds the role of Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $68,405. Their pay grade is 09.