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

Job-title file

Zoology

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 $177,627, above the department median of $91,039.

Employees: 16
Total payroll: $2.6M
Role median: $177,627
Agency median: $91,039
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$109,119$197,915+

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)

Zoology is held in 5 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Smithsonian Institution, the median of $177,627 ranks #2 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Commerce

$189,430 · 11

Department of Interior

$136,606 · 10

Department of Agriculture

$131,705 · 4

Department of Health and Human Services

$91,117 · 2

Median total compensation for the Zoology 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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Robert Fleischer

Zoology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$200,493

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $200,493
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,493
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $200,493
Basic Pay (before locality): $200,493
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410
Pay Plan (OPM): SL

Robert Fleischer holds the role of Zoology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $200,493. Their pay grade is 00.

Gary Graves

Zoology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gary Graves works as a Zoology for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Gary earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

G Johnson

Zoology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 42
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

G Johnson is a Zoology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Lynne Parenti

Zoology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lynne Parenti holds the role of Zoology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Kevin De Queiroz

Zoology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kevin De Queiroz holds the role of Zoology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Ellen Strong

Zoology/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): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ellen Strong works as a Zoology for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Ellen earned $185,824 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Michael Braun

Zoology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410
Pay Plan (OPM): GM

Michael Braun works as a Zoology for Smithsonian Institution based in Suitland, Maryland. Michael earned $181,216 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Christopher Meyer

Zoology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$180,359

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $180,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,359
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,359
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Christopher Meyer serves as a Zoology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $180,359. They are classified at grade 15.

Helen James

Zoology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$174,894

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $174,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,894
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $174,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,243
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Helen James holds the role of Zoology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $174,894. Their pay grade is 15.

Jesus Maldonado

Zoology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$171,923

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,923
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Jesus Maldonado serves as a Zoology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $171,923. They are classified at grade 14.

Karen Osborn

Zoology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Karen Osborn holds the role of Zoology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,336. Their pay grade is 14.

Anna Phillips

Zoology/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): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Anna Phillips serves as a Zoology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $133,692. They are classified at grade 13.

Andrea Quattrini

Zoology/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): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andrea Quattrini holds the role of Zoology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $121,894. Their pay grade is 13.

Michael Mcgowen

Zoology/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): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Mcgowen holds the role of Zoology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $121,894. Their pay grade is 13.

Melissa Hawkins

Zoology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$112,425

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $112,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,425
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,425
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Melissa Hawkins is a Zoology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $112,425. They are classified at grade 12.

John Pfeiffer

Zoology/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): 0410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Pfeiffer works as a Zoology for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. John earned $109,119 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.