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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Alberto Correa

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$75,144

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $75,144
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,144
Pay grade: 09
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,144
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,754
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alberto Correa works as a General Arts and Information for Smithsonian Institution based in New York - New York, New York. Alberto earned $75,144 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Crystal Ferrer

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$75,144

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $75,144
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,144
Pay grade: 09
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,144
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,754
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Crystal Ferrer works as a General Arts and Information for Smithsonian Institution based in New York - New York, New York. Crystal earned $75,144 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Angela Friedlander

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$74,874

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $74,874
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,874
Pay grade: 07
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,874
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,557
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Angela Friedlander is a General Arts and Information at Smithsonian Institution based in New York - New York, New York. 2024 total compensation came to $74,874. They are classified at grade 07.

Peter Belgrave

Security Guard/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$74,874

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $74,874
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,874
Pay grade: 07
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,874
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,557
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Peter Belgrave holds the role of Security Guard at Smithsonian Institution based in New York - New York, New York. In 2024, their total compensation was $74,874. Their pay grade is 07.

William Chimborazo

General Arts and Information/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$74,874

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $74,874
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,874
Pay grade: 07
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,874
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,557
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, William Chimborazo serves as a General Arts and Information based in New York - New York, New York. Their 2024 pay totaled $74,874. They are classified at grade 07.

Mario Lebron

Security Guard/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$74,874

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $74,874
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,874
Pay grade: 07
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,874
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,557
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mario Lebron is a Security Guard at Smithsonian Institution based in New York - New York, New York. 2024 total compensation came to $74,874. They are classified at grade 07.

Angela Mcguire

Security Guard/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$74,874

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $74,874
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,874
Pay grade: 07
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,874
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,557
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Angela Mcguire works as a Security Guard for Smithsonian Institution based in New York - New York, New York. Angela earned $74,874 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Regina Scott

Misc Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$74,777

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $74,777
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,777
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,777
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,777
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 5701
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Regina Scott works as a Misc Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Regina earned $74,777 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Donald Bates

Misc Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$74,777

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $74,777
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,777
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,777
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,777
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 5701
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Donald Bates works as a Misc Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donald earned $74,777 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Terri Bright

Misc Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$74,777

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $74,777
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,777
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,777
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,777
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 5701
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Terri Bright holds the role of Misc Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $74,777. Their pay grade is 04.

Robert Butts

Misc Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$74,777

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $74,777
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,777
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,777
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,777
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 5701
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Robert Butts is a Misc Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $74,777. They are classified at grade 04.

Joshua Hiserman

Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$74,694

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $74,694
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,694
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Front Royal
Work county: Warren
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,694
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,694
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511040187
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 5001
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Joshua Hiserman holds the role of Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work at Smithsonian Institution based in Front Royal, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $74,694. Their pay grade is 09.

Chelia Chong

Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$74,694

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $74,694
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,694
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,694
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,694
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 5001
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Smithsonian Institution, Chelia Chong serves as a Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $74,694. They are classified at grade 09.

Wesley Bailey

Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$74,694

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $74,694
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,694
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Front Royal
Work county: Warren
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,694
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,694
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511040187
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 5001
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Wesley Bailey works as a Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work for Smithsonian Institution based in Front Royal, Virginia. Wesley earned $74,694 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Tara Buk

Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$74,694

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $74,694
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,694
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Front Royal
Work county: Warren
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,694
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,694
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511040187
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 5001
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Tara Buk holds the role of Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work at Smithsonian Institution based in Front Royal, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $74,694. Their pay grade is 09.

Ashley Fortner

Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$74,694

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $74,694
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,694
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,694
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,694
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 5001
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Smithsonian Institution, Ashley Fortner serves as a Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $74,694. They are classified at grade 09.

Adam Freedman

Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$74,694

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $74,694
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,694
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,694
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,694
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 5001
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Adam Freedman is a Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $74,694. They are classified at grade 09.

Sara Hasenstab

Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$74,694

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $74,694
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,694
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,694
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,694
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 5001
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Sara Hasenstab is a Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $74,694. They are classified at grade 09.

Kathryn Juliano

Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$74,694

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $74,694
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,694
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,694
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,694
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 5001
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Kathryn Juliano works as a Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Kathryn earned $74,694 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Nikki Maticic

Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$74,694

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $74,694
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,694
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,694
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,694
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 5001
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Nikki Maticic works as a Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Nikki earned $74,694 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Erin Stewart

Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$74,694

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $74,694
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,694
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,694
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,694
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 5001
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Smithsonian Institution, Erin Stewart serves as a Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $74,694. They are classified at grade 09.