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

Agency file

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

$0$198,709+

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

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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Robert Morgan

Information Technology Management/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 2210
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robert Morgan holds the role of Information Technology Management at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $117,962. Their pay grade is 13.

Kristin Quam

Auditing/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kristin Quam is a Auditing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $117,962. They are classified at grade 13.

Rafford Seymour

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rafford Seymour is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $117,962. They are classified at grade 13.

Melissa Wood

Public Affairs/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Melissa Wood works as a Public Affairs for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Melissa earned $117,962 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

White Zavadil

General Education and Training/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1701
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

White Zavadil holds the role of General Education and Training at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $117,962. Their pay grade is 13.

Ranald Woodaman

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$117,731

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $115,731
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,731
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,731
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,846
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ranald Woodaman works as a General Arts and Information for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Ranald earned $117,731 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Patrick Rey

Exhibits Specialist/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$117,231

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $115,731
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,231
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,731
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,846
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1010
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Patrick Rey is a Exhibits Specialist at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $117,231. They are classified at grade 12.

Homer Atencio

Information Technology Management/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$116,999

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $116,999
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,999
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Sugar Land
Work county: Fort Bend
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,999
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,846
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 486660157
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 2210
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Homer Atencio serves as a Information Technology Management based in Sugar Land, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $116,999. They are classified at grade 12.

Taylor Mcbride

Information Technology Management/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$116,838

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $116,838
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,838
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Georgetown
Work county: Williamson
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,838
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482620491
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 2210
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Taylor Mcbride serves as a Information Technology Management based in Georgetown, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $116,838. They are classified at grade 13.

Matthew Kweskin

Information Technology Management/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$116,731

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $115,731
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,731
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,731
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,846
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 2210
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Kweskin is a Information Technology Management at Smithsonian Institution based in Suitland, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $116,731. They are classified at grade 12.

Cory Grace

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$116,700

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $115,731
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $969
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,700
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,731
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,846
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cory Grace holds the role of General Arts and Information at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $116,700. Their pay grade is 12.

Christopher Kirages

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$116,231

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $115,731
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,231
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,731
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,846
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Kirages is a General Arts and Information at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $116,231. They are classified at grade 12.

Kolya Lynner

Exhibits Specialist/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$116,231

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $115,731
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,231
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,731
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,846
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1010
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Kolya Lynner serves as a Exhibits Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $116,231. They are classified at grade 12.