U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / United States Agency for International Development / General Physical Science

Job-title file

General Physical Science

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

19 employees hold this title in United States Agency for International Development. Median total compensation for the role is $150,335, below the department median of $158,939.

Employees: 19
Total payroll: $3.1M
Role median: $150,335
Agency median: $158,939
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$119,176$212,288+

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

How total compensation varies among the 19 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

General Physical Science pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Physical Scientists, All Other — about 22,300 people — is $122,570. United States Agency for International Development pays a median base salary of $149,802 for this role, 22% above that figure — about the 67th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where United States Agency for International Development sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$67,000

$86,620

$122,570

$161,890

$195,190

United States Agency for International Development median · $149,802

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

Median total compensation for this role at United States Agency for International Development is $150,335, 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)

General Physical Science is held in 25 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In United States Agency for International Development, the median of $150,335 ranks #16 of 25.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$212,600 · 187

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$188,681 · 541

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$185,234 · 181

Department of State

$181,216 · 23

Office of Management and Budget

$176,633 · 2

Department of Justice

$168,999 · 15

Presidio Trust

$167,968 · 1

International Joint Commission United States & Canada

$167,902 · 3

Department of Transportation

$167,050 · 30

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$163,514 · 1

Department of Commerce

$163,474 · 1,354

Nat Archives and Records Administration

$159,072 · 4

Median total compensation for the General Physical 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 United States Agency for International Development

Record list

Employees with this title

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Robert Bertram

General Physical Science/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$221,900

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $221,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $221,900
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $221,900
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $221,900
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 42
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301

At United States Agency for International Development, Robert Bertram serves as a General Physical Science based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $221,900. They are classified at grade 00.

Jeffrey Haeni

General Physical Science/United States Agency for International Development

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Hewlett

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $158,501
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301

Jeffrey Haeni works as a General Physical Science for United States Agency for International Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jeffrey earned $195,200 in 2025. Their pay grade is 15.

Veronica Lee

General Physical Science/United States Agency for International Development

2025 total comp

$194,286

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $194,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,286
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Middletown
Work state: New Jersey
Middle name: Esther

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $194,286
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $140,838
Duty Station Code: 341925025
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301

Veronica Lee is a General Physical Science at United States Agency for International Development based in Middletown, New Jersey. 2025 total compensation came to $194,286. They are classified at grade 01.

Steven Burns

General Physical Science/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301

Steven Burns is a General Physical Science at United States Agency for International Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Alexander Lane

General Physical Science/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$184,544

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $184,544
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,544
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $184,544
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,484
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301

At United States Agency for International Development, Alexander Lane serves as a General Physical Science based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $184,544. They are classified at grade 01.

Tripta Singh

General Physical Science/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$181,359

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $180,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,359
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,359
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301

Tripta Singh works as a General Physical Science for United States Agency for International Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. Tripta earned $181,359 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Julius Svoboda

General Physical Science/United States Agency for International Development

2025 total comp

$177,199

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $177,199
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,199
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,199
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,297
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301

Julius Svoboda is a General Physical Science at United States Agency for International Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $177,199. They are classified at grade 02.

Timothy Marlowe

General Physical Science/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$165,001

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $163,401
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,001
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Brian

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,401
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,618
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301

Timothy Marlowe holds the role of General Physical Science at United States Agency for International Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $165,001. Their pay grade is 02.

Gary Shu

General Physical Science/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$157,897

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $154,297
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,897
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Tegucigalpa
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,297
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $126,297
Duty Station Code: HO8000000
Duty Station State: NDR
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301

At United States Agency for International Development, Gary Shu serves as a General Physical Science based in Tegucigalpa, No Data Reported. Their 2024 pay totaled $157,897. They are classified at grade 02.

Julia Kennedy

General Physical Science/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$150,335

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $149,535
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,335
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,535
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,213
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301

At United States Agency for International Development, Julia Kennedy serves as a General Physical Science based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $150,335. They are classified at grade 02.

Gregory Leon

General Physical Science/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$150,296

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $149,802
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $494
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,296
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Kiev
Work state: No Data Reported
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,802
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,618
Duty Station Code: UP3000000
Duty Station State: NDR
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301

Gregory Leon is a General Physical Science at United States Agency for International Development based in Kiev, No Data Reported. 2024 total compensation came to $150,296. They are classified at grade 02.

Paul Stack

General Physical Science/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$146,842

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $144,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,842
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,042
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301

Paul Stack holds the role of General Physical Science at United States Agency for International Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $146,842. Their pay grade is 14.

Margaret Northman

General Physical Science/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$145,980

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $145,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,980
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,180
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,945
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301

Margaret Northman holds the role of General Physical Science at United States Agency for International Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $145,980. Their pay grade is 02.

Sharon Gulick

General Physical Science/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$145,440

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $145,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,440
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Kiev
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,440
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $119,047
Duty Station Code: UP3000000
Duty Station State: NDR
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301

Sharon Gulick is a General Physical Science at United States Agency for International Development based in Kiev, No Data Reported. 2024 total compensation came to $145,440. They are classified at grade 02.

Ann Wallace

General Physical Science/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$143,204

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $141,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,204
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Hanoi
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,204
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,580
Duty Station Code: VM3000000
Duty Station State: NDR
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301

Ann Wallace holds the role of General Physical Science at United States Agency for International Development based in Hanoi, No Data Reported. In 2024, their total compensation was $143,204. Their pay grade is 02.

John Harris

General Physical Science/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$142,004

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $141,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,004
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Ho Chi Minh City
Work state: No Data Reported
Middle name: Kiely Beebe

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,204
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,580
Duty Station Code: VM3240000
Duty Station State: NDR
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301

John Harris works as a General Physical Science for United States Agency for International Development based in Ho Chi Minh City, No Data Reported. John earned $142,004 in 2024. Their pay grade is 02.

Rafia Usmani

General Physical Science/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$129,478

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $128,778
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,478
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Islamabad
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,778
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $105,409
Duty Station Code: PK3300000
Duty Station State: NDR
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301

At United States Agency for International Development, Rafia Usmani serves as a General Physical Science based in Islamabad, No Data Reported. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,478. They are classified at grade 03.

Kristofer Dodge

General Physical Science/United States Agency for International Development

2025 total comp

$125,488

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $125,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,488
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Traverse City
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,488
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $107,200
Duty Station Code: 264880055
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301

Kristofer Dodge works as a General Physical Science for United States Agency for International Development based in Traverse City, Michigan. Kristofer earned $125,488 in 2025. Their pay grade is 03.

Siobhan Pangerl

General Physical Science/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$119,176

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $117,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,326
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,176
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Kinshasa
Work state: No Data Reported
Middle name: Kathryn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,850
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,464
Duty Station Code: CG5000000
Duty Station State: NDR
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301

Siobhan Pangerl works as a General Physical Science for United States Agency for International Development based in Kinshasa, No Data Reported. Siobhan earned $119,176 in 2024. Their pay grade is 03.