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

Agency file

Social Security Administration

Source file: U.S. Office of Personnel Management — Federal Civilian Workforce (non-Defense, FOIA 25-0777-F, Mar 2024) / ingested Jul 3, 2026

The Social Security Administration provides central administrative services — personnel, procurement, facilities, and internal operations.

In 2024, this agency had 58,976 employees with median total compensation of $92,904; the highest distinct record was $221,900.

Year: 2024
Total payroll: $5.8B
Employees: 58,976
Median total: $92,904
Highest record: $221,900

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$204,000+

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

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 58,976 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($92,904) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $97,949 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (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

$56,080

$70,910

$92,904

$117,198

$146,675

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $146,675 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $56,080. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Social Insurance Administration

27,595 · $95,895

Contact Representative

9,753 · $61,530

Information Technology Management

3,998 · $137,624

General Legal and Kindred Administration

3,861 · $72,796

General Attorney

3,373 · $122,592

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.

Record list

Employees

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Susan Beller

General Attorney/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$179,462

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $179,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,462
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,462
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Susan Beller is a General Attorney at Social Security Administration based in Boston, Massachusetts. 2024 total compensation came to $179,462. They are classified at grade 14.

Eric Estes

Information Technology Management/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$179,462

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $179,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,462
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Concord
Work county: Merrimack
Work state: New Hampshire

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,462
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 330070013
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 2210
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Eric Estes works as a Information Technology Management for Social Security Administration based in Concord, New Hampshire. Eric earned $179,462 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Stephanie Korupp

Paralegal Specialist/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$179,462

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $179,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,462
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Portland
Work county: Cumberland
Work state: Maine

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,462
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 236400005
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stephanie Korupp holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Social Security Administration based in Portland, Maine. In 2024, their total compensation was $179,462. Their pay grade is 14.

Paul Lucas

Social Insurance Administration/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$179,462

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $179,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,462
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Warwick
Work county: Kent
Work state: Rhode Island

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,462
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 440230003
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0105
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Paul Lucas works as a Social Insurance Administration for Social Security Administration based in Warwick, Rhode Island. Paul earned $179,462 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Steven Weiner

Social Insurance Administration/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$179,462

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $179,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,462
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Providence
Work county: Providence
Work state: Rhode Island

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,462
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 440190007
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0105
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Steven Weiner works as a Social Insurance Administration for Social Security Administration based in Providence, Rhode Island. Steven earned $179,462 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Patrick Lefoley

Social Insurance Administration/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$179,462

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $179,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,462
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Pawtucket
Work county: Providence
Work state: Rhode Island

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,462
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 440180007
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0105
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Patrick Lefoley works as a Social Insurance Administration for Social Security Administration based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Patrick earned $179,462 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Karen Burzycki

General Attorney/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$179,462

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $179,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,462
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,462
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Karen Burzycki is a General Attorney at Social Security Administration based in Boston, Massachusetts. 2024 total compensation came to $179,462. They are classified at grade 14.

Benidicto Belton

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$179,327

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $179,327
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,327
Pay grade: 00
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,327
Basic Pay (before locality): $179,327
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110000001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): ES

At Social Security Administration, Benidicto Belton serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $179,327. They are classified at grade 00.

Heather Fritts

General Attorney/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$179,257

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $179,257
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,257
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,257
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Social Security Administration, Heather Fritts serves as a General Attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their 2024 pay totaled $179,257. They are classified at grade 15.

Kawana Kates

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$179,257

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $179,257
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,257
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,257
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kawana Kates is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Social Security Administration based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $179,257. They are classified at grade 15.

Tamica Williams

Social Insurance Administration/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$179,257

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $179,257
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,257
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,257
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0105
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tamica Williams works as a Social Insurance Administration for Social Security Administration based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tamica earned $179,257 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Kristina Cole

General Attorney/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$179,257

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $179,257
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,257
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,257
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kristina Cole works as a General Attorney for Social Security Administration based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Kristina earned $179,257 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Shawn Fordham

Public Affairs/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$179,257

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $179,257
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,257
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,257
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Social Security Administration, Shawn Fordham serves as a Public Affairs based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their 2024 pay totaled $179,257. They are classified at grade 15.

Leslie Thomas

Human Resources Management/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$179,257

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $179,257
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,257
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,257
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Leslie Thomas holds the role of Human Resources Management at Social Security Administration based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $179,257. Their pay grade is 15.

Phyllis Lefoley

Social Insurance Administration/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$178,986

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $178,986
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,986
Pay grade: 14
Work city: New London
Work county: Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Work state: Connecticut

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $178,986
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 090440180
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0105
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Social Security Administration, Phyllis Lefoley serves as a Social Insurance Administration based in New London, Connecticut. Their 2024 pay totaled $178,986. They are classified at grade 14.

Carla Martin

Social Insurance Administration/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$178,986

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $178,986
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,986
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Hartford
Work county: Capitol Planning Region
Work state: Connecticut

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $178,986
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 090280110
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 0105
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carla Martin is a Social Insurance Administration at Social Security Administration based in Hartford, Connecticut. 2024 total compensation came to $178,986. They are classified at grade 14.

Steven Rich

General Attorney/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$178,986

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $178,986
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,986
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Springfield
Work county: Hampden
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $178,986
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 251270013
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Steven Rich is a General Attorney at Social Security Administration based in Springfield, Massachusetts. 2024 total compensation came to $178,986. They are classified at grade 14.

Molly Carter

General Attorney/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$178,613

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $178,613
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,613
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $178,613
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Molly Carter works as a General Attorney for Social Security Administration based in Boston, Massachusetts. Molly earned $178,613 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Maureen Schofield

Human Resources Management/Social Security Administration

2024 total comp

$178,613

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $178,613
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,613
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Portland
Work county: Cumberland
Work state: Maine

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $178,613
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 236400005
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Social Security Administration, Maureen Schofield serves as a Human Resources Management based in Portland, Maine. Their 2024 pay totaled $178,613. They are classified at grade 15.