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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Alexander Meath

Engineering Technical/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$83,154

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $82,861
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $293
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,154
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,861
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,180
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0802
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alexander Meath works as a Engineering Technical for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Alexander earned $83,154 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.

Jason Murray

Maintenance Mechanic/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$82,936

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $81,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,936
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,936
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,936
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Jason Murray is a Maintenance Mechanic at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $82,936. They are classified at grade 10.

Ervin Hargett

Security Guard/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$82,915

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $82,915
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,915
Pay grade: 08
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,915
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,416
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ervin Hargett holds the role of Security Guard at Smithsonian Institution based in New York - New York, New York. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,915. Their pay grade is 08.

Kevin Charles

Security Guard/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$82,915

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $82,915
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,915
Pay grade: 08
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,915
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,416
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kevin Charles holds the role of Security Guard at Smithsonian Institution based in New York - New York, New York. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,915. Their pay grade is 08.

Andre Mann

Security Guard/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$82,915

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $82,915
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,915
Pay grade: 08
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,915
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,416
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0085
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andre Mann works as a Security Guard for Smithsonian Institution based in New York - New York, New York. Andre earned $82,915 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

David Battle

Misc Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$82,896

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $82,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,896
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,896
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,896
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 5701
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

David Battle holds the role of Misc Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,896. Their pay grade is 05.

Patrick Grayson

Misc Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$82,896

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $82,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,896
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,896
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,896
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 5701
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Patrick Grayson holds the role of Misc Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,896. Their pay grade is 05.

Tenise Cruel

Misc Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$82,896

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $82,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,896
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,896
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,896
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 5701
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Tenise Cruel holds the role of Misc Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,896. Their pay grade is 05.

David Felix

Misc Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$82,896

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $82,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,896
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,896
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,896
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 5701
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

At Smithsonian Institution, David Felix serves as a Misc Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,896. They are classified at grade 05.

Nicole Mccall

Misc Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$82,896

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $82,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,896
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,896
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,896
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 5701
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Nicole Mccall works as a Misc Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Nicole earned $82,896 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Nelson Turner

Misc Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$82,896

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $82,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,896
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,896
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,896
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 5701
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Nelson Turner holds the role of Misc Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,896. Their pay grade is 05.

Michelle Washington

Misc Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$82,896

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $82,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,896
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,896
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,896
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 5701
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Michelle Washington is a Misc Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $82,896. They are classified at grade 05.

Dain Newman

Electronics Technical/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$82,861

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $82,861
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,861
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,861
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,180
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0856
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dain Newman is a Electronics Technical at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $82,861. They are classified at grade 10.

William Sanford

Misc Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$82,812

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $82,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,812
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Edgewater
Work county: Anne Arundel
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,812
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,812
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240496003
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 5701
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

William Sanford works as a Misc Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper for Smithsonian Institution based in Edgewater, Maryland. William earned $82,812 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.