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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Michael Swicklik

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Swicklik is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

Amy Adams

Budget Analysis/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0560
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Amy Adams serves as a Budget Analysis based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

Elizabeth Allison

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Elizabeth Allison holds the role of General Arts and Information at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $167,276. Their pay grade is 14.

Michael Brooks

Information Technology Management/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 2210
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Brooks holds the role of Information Technology Management at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $167,276. Their pay grade is 14.

Tara Caldwell

Human Resources Management/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tara Caldwell is a Human Resources Management at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

Daniel Davis

Information Technology Management/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Herndon
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511220059
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 2210
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniel Davis works as a Information Technology Management for Smithsonian Institution based in Herndon, Virginia. Daniel earned $167,276 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Angel Elias

Human Resources Management/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Angel Elias is a Human Resources Management at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

Kristopher Howard

Human Resources Management/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kristopher Howard works as a Human Resources Management for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Kristopher earned $167,276 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Albert Masino

Exhibits Specialist/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1010
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Albert Masino is a Exhibits Specialist at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

Andrea Medalie

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andrea Medalie works as a General Arts and Information for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Andrea earned $167,276 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Tammy Peters

Archivist/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1420
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tammy Peters holds the role of Archivist at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $167,276. Their pay grade is 14.

Derek Roberts

Architecture/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0808
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Derek Roberts serves as a Architecture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

Christa Stabler

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christa Stabler works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Christa earned $167,276 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Stephanie Stefanik

General Engineering/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stephanie Stefanik works as a General Engineering for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Stephanie earned $167,276 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Adam Stewart

Civil Engineering/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Adam Stewart is a Civil Engineering at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

Tanya Thrasher

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tanya Thrasher works as a General Arts and Information for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Tanya earned $167,276 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Lilla Vekerdy

Librarian/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lilla Vekerdy holds the role of Librarian at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $167,276. Their pay grade is 14.

Martin White

Information Technology Management/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Herndon
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511220059
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 2210
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Martin White works as a Information Technology Management for Smithsonian Institution based in Herndon, Virginia. Martin earned $167,276 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Cheryl Wilson

Information Technology Management/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 2210
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cheryl Wilson holds the role of Information Technology Management at Smithsonian Institution based in Suitland, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $167,276. Their pay grade is 14.

Christopher Wilson

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Wilson is a General Arts and Information at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

James Meyer

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

James Meyer works as a Museum Curator for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. James earned $167,276 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Robert Mckinney

Security Administration/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0080
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Robert Mckinney serves as a Security Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

Danielle Bennett

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$166,964

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $163,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,964
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,964
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Danielle Bennett is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $166,964. They are classified at grade 15.

John Troutman

Museum Curator/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$166,364

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $163,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,364
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,964
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Troutman is a Museum Curator at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $166,364. They are classified at grade 15.

Jennifer Yee

Astronomy and Space Science/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$165,657

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $165,657
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,657
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Cambridge
Work county: Middlesex
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $165,657
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250170017
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Yee holds the role of Astronomy and Space Science at Smithsonian Institution based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In 2024, their total compensation was $165,657. Their pay grade is 14.