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

Job-title file

Social Science

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

28 employees hold this title in Social Security Administration. Median total compensation for the role is $163,017, above the department median of $97,898.

Employees
28
Total payroll
$4.4M
Role median
$163,017
Agency median
$97,898
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$102,506$192,514+

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

How total compensation varies among the 28 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Social Science pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Otherabout 37,100 people is $101,110. Social Security Administration pays a median base salary of $162,791 for this role, 61% above that figureabove the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Social Security Administration sits in the local pay range

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$66,120
$80,860
$101,110
$129,960
$160,300
Social Security Administration median · $162,791

The bar is the range of annual wages for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Social Security Administration’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Social Security Administration is $163,017, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

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

Social Science is held in 36 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Social Security Administration, the median of $163,017 ranks #14 of 36.

Highest-paying departments for this role

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

Same department

Other job titles in Social Security Administration

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Samuel Foster

Social Science/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp
$192,514
Sub-department
Social Security Administration
Base pay
$191,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$614
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,514
Pay grade
15
Work city
Woodlawn
Work state
Maryland
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$191,900
Agency Code (OPM)
SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$155,849
Duty Station Code
241698005
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
39
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Samuel Foster holds the role of Social Science at Social Security Administration based in Woodlawn, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $192,514. Their pay grade is 15.

Mark Sarney

Social Science/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp
$192,514
Sub-department
Social Security Administration
Base pay
$191,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$614
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,514
Pay grade
15
Work city
Woodlawn
Work state
Maryland
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$191,900
Agency Code (OPM)
SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$159,950
Duty Station Code
241698005
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
27
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

At Social Security Administration, Mark Sarney serves as a Social Science based in Woodlawn, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $192,514. They are classified at grade 15.

Stephanie Myers

Social Science/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp
$191,850
Sub-department
Social Security Administration
Base pay
$191,850
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$191,850
Pay grade
15
Work city
Woodlawn
Work state
Maryland
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$191,850
Agency Code (OPM)
SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$143,236
Duty Station Code
241698005
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
20
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Stephanie Myers is a Social Science at Social Security Administration based in Woodlawn, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $191,850. They are classified at grade 15.

Richard Chard

Social Science/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp
$191,180
Sub-department
Social Security Administration
Base pay
$190,627
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$553
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$191,180
Pay grade
14
Work city
San Luis Obispo
Work state
California
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$190,627
Agency Code (OPM)
SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$139,684
Duty Station Code
063370079
Duty Station State
CA
Length of Service (Years)
22
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Richard Chard works as a Social Science for Social Security Administration based in San Luis Obispo, California. Richard earned $191,180 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

David Rogofsky

Social Science/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp
$188,062
Sub-department
Social Security Administration
Base pay
$187,093
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$969
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$188,062
Pay grade
14
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$187,093
Agency Code (OPM)
SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$139,684
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
34
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

David Rogofsky works as a Social Science for Social Security Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. David earned $188,062 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Kevin Kulzer

Social Science/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp
$187,646
Sub-department
Social Security Administration
Base pay
$187,093
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$553
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$187,646
Pay grade
14
Work city
Woodlawn
Work state
Maryland
Middle name
M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$187,093
Agency Code (OPM)
SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$139,684
Duty Station Code
241698005
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
30
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

At Social Security Administration, Kevin Kulzer serves as a Social Science based in Woodlawn, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $187,646. They are classified at grade 14.

Glenn Springstead

Social Science/Social Security Administration

2025 total comp
$185,234
Sub-department
Social Security Administration
Base pay
$185,234
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,234
Pay grade
14
Work city
Woodlawn
Work state
Maryland
Middle name
R.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$185,234
Agency Code (OPM)
SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$138,296
Duty Station Code
241698005
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
27
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Glenn Springstead is a Social Science at Social Security Administration based in Woodlawn, Maryland. 2025 total compensation came to $185,234. They are classified at grade 14.

Mark Trapani

Social Science/Social Security Administration

2025 total comp
$185,234
Sub-department
Social Security Administration
Base pay
$185,234
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,234
Pay grade
14
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$185,234
Agency Code (OPM)
SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$138,296
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
36
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

At Social Security Administration, Mark Trapani serves as a Social Science based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $185,234. They are classified at grade 14.

David Shoffner

Social Science/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp
$183,238
Sub-department
Social Security Administration
Base pay
$182,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$943
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$183,238
Pay grade
14
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$182,295
Agency Code (OPM)
SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$136,102
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
24
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

David Shoffner works as a Social Science for Social Security Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. David earned $183,238 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Gayle Reznik

Social Science/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp
$182,623
Sub-department
Social Security Administration
Base pay
$182,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$328
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$182,623
Pay grade
14
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
L.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$182,295
Agency Code (OPM)
SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$136,102
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
21
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

At Social Security Administration, Gayle Reznik serves as a Social Science based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $182,623. They are classified at grade 14.

Angela Harper

Social Science/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp
$181,836
Sub-department
Social Security Administration
Base pay
$181,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$620
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,836
Pay grade
14
Work city
Woodlawn
Work state
Maryland
Middle name
Y

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$181,216
Agency Code (OPM)
SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$135,987
Duty Station Code
241698005
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
32
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Angela Harper is a Social Science at Social Security Administration based in Woodlawn, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $181,836. They are classified at grade 14.

Christopher Tamborini

Social Science/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp
$177,497
Sub-department
Social Security Administration
Base pay
$177,497
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$177,497
Pay grade
14
Work city
Woodlawn
Work state
Maryland
Middle name
R.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$177,497
Agency Code (OPM)
SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$132,520
Duty Station Code
241698005
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
20
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Christopher Tamborini is a Social Science at Social Security Administration based in Woodlawn, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $177,497. They are classified at grade 14.

Laith Alattar

Social Science/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp
$168,384
Sub-department
Social Security Administration
Base pay
$167,902
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$482
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,384
Pay grade
14
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$167,902
Agency Code (OPM)
SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$125,356
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
11
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Laith Alattar holds the role of Social Science at Social Security Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $168,384. Their pay grade is 14.

Joyce Nicholas

Social Science/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp
$167,728
Sub-department
Social Security Administration
Base pay
$167,276
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$452
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,728
Pay grade
14
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$167,276
Agency Code (OPM)
SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$125,526
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
22
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

At Social Security Administration, Joyce Nicholas serves as a Social Science based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $167,728. They are classified at grade 14.

Marion Mccoy

Social Science/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp
$158,306
Sub-department
Social Security Administration
Base pay
$158,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,306
Pay grade
14
Work city
Woodlawn
Work state
Maryland
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$158,306
Agency Code (OPM)
SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$118,192
Duty Station Code
241698005
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
10
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Marion Mccoy works as a Social Science for Social Security Administration based in Woodlawn, Maryland. Marion earned $158,306 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Javier Meseguer

Social Science/Social Security Administration

2025 total comp
$156,755
Sub-department
Social Security Administration
Base pay
$156,755
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,755
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$156,755
Agency Code (OPM)
SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$117,034
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
21
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Javier Meseguer works as a Social Science for Social Security Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. Javier earned $156,755 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

David Rajnes

Social Science/Social Security Administration

2025 total comp
$156,755
Sub-department
Social Security Administration
Base pay
$156,755
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,755
Pay grade
13
Work city
Woodlawn
Work state
Maryland
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$156,755
Agency Code (OPM)
SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$117,034
Duty Station Code
241698005
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
31
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

David Rajnes works as a Social Science for Social Security Administration based in Woodlawn, Maryland. David earned $156,755 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Matthew Messel

Social Science/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp
$154,719
Sub-department
Social Security Administration
Base pay
$154,263
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$456
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,719
Pay grade
13
Work city
Woodlawn
Work state
Maryland
Middle name
Ryan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$154,263
Agency Code (OPM)
SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$115,173
Duty Station Code
241698005
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
9
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

At Social Security Administration, Matthew Messel serves as a Social Science based in Woodlawn, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,719. They are classified at grade 13.

Alesha Henderson

Social Science/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp
$153,354
Sub-department
Social Security Administration
Base pay
$153,354
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,354
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
Nicole

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$153,354
Agency Code (OPM)
SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$115,079
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
0
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

At Social Security Administration, Alesha Henderson serves as a Social Science based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Edmund Keane

Social Science/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp
$138,024
Sub-department
Social Security Administration
Base pay
$138,024
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,024
Pay grade
13
Work city
Woodlawn
Work state
Maryland
Middle name
David Kramer

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$138,024
Agency Code (OPM)
SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$103,049
Duty Station Code
241698005
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
8
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Edmund Keane holds the role of Social Science at Social Security Administration based in Woodlawn, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,024. Their pay grade is 13.

Daniel Thompson

Social Science/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp
$133,964
Sub-department
Social Security Administration
Base pay
$133,964
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,964
Pay grade
13
Work city
Woodlawn
Work state
Maryland
Middle name
Kenneth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$133,964
Agency Code (OPM)
SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$100,018
Duty Station Code
241698005
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
9
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Daniel Thompson works as a Social Science for Social Security Administration based in Woodlawn, Maryland. Daniel earned $133,964 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Sharyn Dougherty

Social Science/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp
$129,728
Sub-department
Social Security Administration
Base pay
$129,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,728
Pay grade
12
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
Alese

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$129,728
Agency Code (OPM)
SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$96,855
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
2
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Sharyn Dougherty is a Social Science at Social Security Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $129,728. They are classified at grade 12.

Kyle Brees

Social Science/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp
$126,475
Sub-department
Social Security Administration
Base pay
$125,845
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$630
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,475
Pay grade
13
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
Matthew

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$125,845
Agency Code (OPM)
SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$93,956
Duty Station Code
110000001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
4
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

At Social Security Administration, Kyle Brees serves as a Social Science based in District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,475. They are classified at grade 13.

Lauren Toppenberg

Social Science/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp
$117,962
Sub-department
Social Security Administration
Base pay
$117,962
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,962
Pay grade
13
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
Marie Burke

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$117,962
Agency Code (OPM)
SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$88,520
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
0
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Lauren Toppenberg works as a Social Science for Social Security Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. Lauren earned $117,962 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Danielle Young

Social Science/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp
$117,962
Sub-department
Social Security Administration
Base pay
$117,962
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,962
Pay grade
13
Work city
Woodlawn
Work state
Maryland
Middle name
Magan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$117,962
Agency Code (OPM)
SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$88,520
Duty Station Code
241698005
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
0
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Danielle Young holds the role of Social Science at Social Security Administration based in Woodlawn, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $117,962. Their pay grade is 13.

Anjerrika Bean

Social Science/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp
$109,243
Sub-department
Social Security Administration
Base pay
$109,243
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,243
Pay grade
12
Work city
Woodlawn
Work state
Maryland
Middle name
Raishawn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$109,243
Agency Code (OPM)
SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$81,561
Duty Station Code
241698005
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
9
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Anjerrika Bean works as a Social Science for Social Security Administration based in Woodlawn, Maryland. Anjerrika earned $109,243 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Eunsong Park

Social Science/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp
$102,706
Sub-department
Social Security Administration
Base pay
$102,506
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,706
Pay grade
12
Work city
Woodlawn
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$102,506
Agency Code (OPM)
SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$76,922
Duty Station Code
241698005
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
1
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Eunsong Park works as a Social Science for Social Security Administration based in Woodlawn, Maryland. Eunsong earned $102,706 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Jolene Ogunjirin

Social Science/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp
$102,506
Sub-department
Social Security Administration
Base pay
$102,506
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,506
Pay grade
12
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$102,506
Agency Code (OPM)
SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$76,922
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
15
Occupation Code (OPM)
0101

Jolene Ogunjirin is a Social Science at Social Security Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $102,506. They are classified at grade 12.