U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Social Security Administration / Administrative Officer

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Administrative Officer at Social Security Administration, U.S. Federal Government

Provide administrative support — record-keeping, scheduling, correspondence, and customer service.

11 employees hold this title in Social Security Administration. Median total compensation for the role is $122,060, above the department median of $97,898.

Employees: 11
Total payroll: $1.3M
Role median: $122,060
Agency median: $97,898
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$103,721$146,476+

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

How total compensation varies among the 11 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Administrative Officer is held in 83 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Social Security Administration, the median of $122,060 ranks #56 of 83.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Reserve System

$237,232 · 18

National Capital Planning Commission

$203,200 · 1

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board

$202,200 · 1

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$199,655 · 7

Office of Special Counsel

$197,932 · 1

Federal Permitting Improvement Steer

$197,200 · 1

Fed Retirement Thrift Investment Board

$197,200 · 1

Adv Council on Historic Preservation

$197,200 · 1

National Council on Disability

$191,900 · 1

Trade and Development Agency

$191,900 · 1

Federal Election Commission

$187,093 · 1

Marine Mammal Commission

$187,093 · 1

Median total compensation for the Administrative Officer role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Administrative Officer beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 12 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $103,603 ranks #5 of 12. See Administrative Officer across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$230,095 · 14

$155,348 · 31

$130,927 · 20

$103,770 · 55

New York Public Authorities

$87,166 · 10

Miami-Dade County

$79,628 · 390

City of Charlotte

$73,663 · 18

City of Baltimore

$61,780 · 37

Median total compensation for comparable Administrative Officer roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

Other job titles in Social Security Administration

Accounting 46
Actuarial Science 41
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 50
Administrative Law Judge 1,204
Audiovisual Production 29
Auditing 92
Budget Analysis 112
Building Management 56
Carpentry 12
Cash Processing 16
Claims Assistance and Examining 804
Computer Clerk and Assistant 20
Computer Operation 53
Contact Representative 11,102
Contracting 99
Distribution Facilities & Storage Management 8
Economist 32
Electrician 17
Emergency Management Specialist 8
Equal Employment Opportunity 122
Equipment Operator 8
Financial Administration and Program 235
General Attorney 3,362
General Legal and Kindred Administration 3,876
Government Information Specialist 52
Human Resources Management 879
Human Resources Management Student Trainee 9
Industrial Hygiene 12
Information Technology Management 4,288
Interior Design 8
Invalid 10
Inventory Management 9
Language Specialist 13
Legal Assistance 1,833
Legal Occupations Student Trainee 18
Mail and File 132
Maintenance Mechanic 10
Management and Program Analysis 2,889
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 48
Materials Handler 38
Mathematical Statistics 18
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 965
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 543
Motor Vehicle Operating 18
Nurse 9
Office Automation Clerical and Assistance 13
Operations Research 16
Paralegal Specialist 746
Pipefitting 12
Program Management 77
Public Affairs 158
Secretary 45
Security Administration 114
Social Insurance Administration 29,755
Social Science 28
Social Science Student Trainee 76
Supply Clerical and Technician 8
Support Services Administration 49
Utility Systems Repairing-Operating 27

Record list

Employees with this title

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Melissa Wells

Administrative Officer/Social Security Administration

2025 total comp

$149,516

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $148,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,516
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Woodlawn
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Jane

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,716
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,032
Duty Station Code: 241698005
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0341

Melissa Wells works as a Administrative Officer for Social Security Administration based in Woodlawn, Maryland. Melissa earned $149,516 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Ayanna Grady-Gant

Administrative Officer/Social Security Administration

2025 total comp

$134,315

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $133,515
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,315
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,515
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $102,029
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0341

Ayanna Grady-Gant is a Administrative Officer at Social Security Administration based in Chicago, Illinois. 2025 total compensation came to $134,315. They are classified at grade 13.

Jamie Barton

Administrative Officer/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp

$130,884

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $130,884
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,884
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,884
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0341

Jamie Barton is a Administrative Officer at Social Security Administration based in Chicago, Illinois. 2026 total compensation came to $130,884. They are classified at grade 13.

Schelley Stokes

Administrative Officer/Social Security Administration

2025 total comp

$128,619

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $128,619
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,619
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,619
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,027
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0341

Schelley Stokes is a Administrative Officer at Social Security Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $128,619. They are classified at grade 13.

Omarys Munguia

Administrative Officer/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp

$124,692

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $124,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,692
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fort Lauderdale
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,692
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 121050011
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0341

At Social Security Administration, Omarys Munguia serves as a Administrative Officer based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,692. They are classified at grade 13.

Rena Castro

Administrative Officer/Social Security Administration

2025 total comp

$122,060

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $121,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,060
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Phoenix
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,260
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,028
Duty Station Code: 040370013
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0341

At Social Security Administration, Rena Castro serves as a Administrative Officer based in Phoenix, Arizona. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,060. They are classified at grade 13.

Jessica Shank

Administrative Officer/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$120,369

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $120,018
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $351
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,369
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Saint Louis
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,018
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Duty Station Code: 297080510
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0341

Jessica Shank holds the role of Administrative Officer at Social Security Administration based in Saint Louis, Missouri. In 2024, their total compensation was $120,369. Their pay grade is 13.

Gina Altidor

Administrative Officer/Social Security Administration

2025 total comp

$116,776

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $115,976
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,776
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Miami
Work state: Florida
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,976
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,026
Duty Station Code: 122010086
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0341

Gina Altidor is a Administrative Officer at Social Security Administration based in Miami, Florida. 2025 total compensation came to $116,776. They are classified at grade 13.

Denise Sims

Administrative Officer/Social Security Administration

2025 total comp

$109,341

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $108,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $445
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,341
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Mobile
Work state: Alabama
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $108,896
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,026
Duty Station Code: 012100097
Duty Station State: AL
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0341

Denise Sims works as a Administrative Officer for Social Security Administration based in Mobile, Alabama. Denise earned $109,341 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Liza Ramirez

Administrative Officer/Social Security Administration

2025 total comp

$107,327

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $106,527
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,327
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $106,527
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,025
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0341

Liza Ramirez holds the role of Administrative Officer at Social Security Administration based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,327. Their pay grade is 13.

Andrea Thomaston

Administrative Officer/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$103,721

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $103,409
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $312
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,721
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Mobile
Work state: Alabama
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $103,409
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Duty Station Code: 012100097
Duty Station State: AL
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0341

Andrea Thomaston holds the role of Administrative Officer at Social Security Administration based in Mobile, Alabama. In 2024, their total compensation was $103,721. Their pay grade is 13.