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

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Smithsonian Institution

Source file: U.S. Office of Personnel Management — Federal Civilian Workforce (non-Defense, FOIA 25-0777-F, Mar 2024) / ingested Jul 3, 2026

The Smithsonian Institution is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2024, this agency had 4,424 employees with median total compensation of $91,039; the highest distinct record was $231,900.

Year
2024
Total payroll
$452.2M
Employees
4,424
Median total
$91,039
Highest record
$231,900

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 4,424 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($91,039) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base — $102,107 (100%)
  • Overtime — $0 (0%)
  • Other — $113 (0%)
  • Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$53,681
$68,405
$91,039
$128,956
$171,923

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $171,923 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $53,681. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Security Guard
651 · $62,070
Museum Specialist and Technician
376 · $98,098
Misc Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper
310 · $47,980
General Arts and Information
284 · $109,119
Miscellaneous Administration and Program
268 · $99,315

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

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Record list

Employees

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Brian Abrams

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp
$100,608
Sub-department
Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay
$96,556
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,052
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,608
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)
14
Occupation Code (OPM)
1016
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Brian Abrams works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Brian earned $100,608 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Catherine Hammer

General Education and Training/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp
$99,825
Sub-department
Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay
$99,825
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,825
Pay grade
12
Work city
Richmond
Work county
Richmond
Work state
Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$99,825
Basic Pay (before locality)
$81,884
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
512060760
Length of Service (Years)
3
Occupation Code (OPM)
1701
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Catherine Hammer serves as a General Education and Training based in Richmond, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,825. They are classified at grade 12.

Caitlin Condell

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp
$99,440
Sub-department
Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay
$99,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,440
Pay grade
11
Work city
New York - New York
Work county
New York
Work state
New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$99,440
Basic Pay (before locality)
$72,457
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
364170061
Length of Service (Years)
6
Occupation Code (OPM)
1015
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Caitlin Condell holds the role of Museum Curator at Smithsonian Institution based in New York - New York, New York. In 2024, their total compensation was $99,440. Their pay grade is 11.