City of Seattle / Office of Arts and Culture
Agency file
The Office of Arts and Culture supports cultural and educational resources such as libraries, museums, and the arts.
In 2024, this agency had 55 employees with median total compensation of $110,531; the highest distinct record was $237,037.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 55 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($110,531) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $149,261 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $78,936. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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
Highest-paid first / page 1
Executive 3/Office of Arts and Culture
Amy Nguyen works as a Executive 3 for Office of Arts and Culture. Amy earned $237,037 in 2024.
Strategic Advisor 3, Exempt/Office of Arts and Culture
At Office of Arts and Culture, Kelly Davidson serves as a Strategic Advisor 3, Exempt. Their 2024 pay totaled $190,570.
Strategic Advisor 2, Exempt L17/Office of Arts and Culture
At Office of Arts and Culture, Helene Yampolsky serves as a Strategic Advisor 2, Exempt L17. Their 2024 pay totaled $173,410.
Manager 2, Exempt/Office of Arts and Culture
Alexandra Mcgehee works as a Manager 2, Exempt for Office of Arts and Culture. Alexandra earned $168,709 in 2024.
Manager 1, Exempt - L17/Office of Arts and Culture
At Office of Arts and Culture, Jason Huff serves as a Manager 1, Exempt - L17. Their 2024 pay totaled $154,149.
Strategic Advisor 2, Exempt/Office of Arts and Culture
Ronald Bolisay is a Strategic Advisor 2, Exempt at Office of Arts and Culture. 2024 total compensation came to $149,261.
Manager 1, General Government - L17/Office of Arts and Culture
Ashraf Hasham works as a Manager 1, General Government - L17 for Office of Arts and Culture. Ashraf earned $148,658 in 2024.
Strategic Advisor 1,Exempt L17/Office of Arts and Culture
At Office of Arts and Culture, Kathy Hsieh serves as a Strategic Advisor 1,Exempt L17. Their 2024 pay totaled $142,480.
Executive Assistant Bu/Office of Arts and Culture
Alice Lee holds the role of Executive Assistant Bu at Office of Arts and Culture. In 2024, their total compensation was $136,323.
Manager 1, Exempt - L17/Office of Arts and Culture
Virginia Frances works as a Manager 1, Exempt - L17 for Office of Arts and Culture. Virginia earned $129,147 in 2024.
Arts Program Supervisor/Office of Arts and Culture
Christopher Haygood works as a Arts Program Supervisor for Office of Arts and Culture. Christopher earned $128,877 in 2024.
Arts Program Supervisor/Office of Arts and Culture
Maya Mcknight is a Arts Program Supervisor at Office of Arts and Culture. 2024 total compensation came to $128,877.
Planning and Development Specialist,Senior-Bu/Office of Arts and Culture
Eleanor Watts holds the role of Planning and Development Specialist,Senior-Bu at Office of Arts and Culture. In 2024, their total compensation was $126,360.
Manager 1, Property & Facility Management - L17/Office of Arts and Culture
Lovell Davis holds the role of Manager 1, Property & Facility Management - L17 at Office of Arts and Culture. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,510.
Management Systems Analyst,Senior/Office of Arts and Culture
Michael Allen works as a Management Systems Analyst,Senior for Office of Arts and Culture. Michael earned $121,701 in 2024.
Strategic Advisor 1, Exempt-L17/Office of Arts and Culture
At Office of Arts and Culture, Kathryn Fernandez serves as a Strategic Advisor 1, Exempt-L17. Their 2024 pay totaled $119,371.
Strategic Advisor 1, General Government L17/Office of Arts and Culture
Tina Lapadula works as a Strategic Advisor 1, General Government L17 for Office of Arts and Culture. Tina earned $119,371 in 2024.
Strategic Advisor 1,Exempt L17/Office of Arts and Culture
Alex Rose holds the role of Strategic Advisor 1,Exempt L17 at Office of Arts and Culture. In 2024, their total compensation was $119,288.
Arts Program Specialist,Senior Bu/Office of Arts and Culture
Zachary Frimmel holds the role of Arts Program Specialist,Senior Bu at Office of Arts and Culture. In 2024, their total compensation was $119,205.
Arts Program Specialist,Senior Bu/Office of Arts and Culture
At Office of Arts and Culture, Irene Gomez serves as a Arts Program Specialist,Senior Bu. Their 2024 pay totaled $119,205.
Accountant,Senior Bu/Office of Arts and Culture
Steven Eng is a Accountant,Senior Bu at Office of Arts and Culture. 2024 total compensation came to $116,397.
Administrative Staff Analyst Bu/Office of Arts and Culture
Sandra Boas-Du Pree works as a Administrative Staff Analyst Bu for Office of Arts and Culture. Sandra earned $114,795 in 2024.
Arts Program Specialist,Senior Bu/Office of Arts and Culture
James Coley is a Arts Program Specialist,Senior Bu at Office of Arts and Culture. 2024 total compensation came to $114,795.
Administrative Staff Analyst Bu/Office of Arts and Culture
Flossie Pennington is a Administrative Staff Analyst Bu at Office of Arts and Culture. 2024 total compensation came to $114,795.
Strategic Advisor 1 L17/Office of Arts and Culture
Nathaniel Hivick holds the role of Strategic Advisor 1 L17 at Office of Arts and Culture. In 2024, their total compensation was $110,656.
Arts Program Specialist,Senior Bu/Office of Arts and Culture
Jeremy Beliveau works as a Arts Program Specialist,Senior Bu for Office of Arts and Culture. Jeremy earned $110,531 in 2024.
Management Systems Analyst/Office of Arts and Culture
Sarah Blumenfeld holds the role of Management Systems Analyst at Office of Arts and Culture. In 2024, their total compensation was $110,531.
Arts Program Specialist,Senior Bu/Office of Arts and Culture
At Office of Arts and Culture, Rana San serves as a Arts Program Specialist,Senior Bu. Their 2024 pay totaled $110,531.
Accountant/Office of Arts and Culture
At Office of Arts and Culture, Sheila Moss serves as a Accountant. Their 2024 pay totaled $107,037.
Planning and Development Specialist II/Office of Arts and Culture
Sara Bateman works as a Planning and Development Specialist II for Office of Arts and Culture. Sara earned $106,579 in 2024.
Arts Program Specialist Bu/Office of Arts and Culture
Kristi Matsuda is a Arts Program Specialist Bu at Office of Arts and Culture. 2024 total compensation came to $104,686.
Public Relations Specialist, Senior/Office of Arts and Culture
Nina Dubinsky works as a Public Relations Specialist, Senior for Office of Arts and Culture. Nina earned $102,440 in 2024.
Arts Program Specialist,Senior Bu/Office of Arts and Culture
Pinky Estell is a Arts Program Specialist,Senior Bu at Office of Arts and Culture. 2024 total compensation came to $102,440.
Planning and Development Specialist II/Office of Arts and Culture
Matthew Meyer is a Planning and Development Specialist II at Office of Arts and Culture. 2024 total compensation came to $102,440.
Stage Technician,Lead/Office of Arts and Culture
Mercedes Lindholm works as a Stage Technician,Lead for Office of Arts and Culture. Mercedes earned $101,005 in 2024.
Management Systems Analyst, Assistant Bu/Office of Arts and Culture
Sandra Esene holds the role of Management Systems Analyst, Assistant Bu at Office of Arts and Culture. In 2024, their total compensation was $100,485.
Arts Program Specialist Bu/Office of Arts and Culture
Adetola Abatan works as a Arts Program Specialist Bu for Office of Arts and Culture. Adetola earned $96,574 in 2024.
Arts Program Specialist Bu/Office of Arts and Culture
Nadia Ahmed works as a Arts Program Specialist Bu for Office of Arts and Culture. Nadia earned $96,574 in 2024.
Arts Program Specialist Bu/Office of Arts and Culture
Jesse Jimenez is a Arts Program Specialist Bu at Office of Arts and Culture. 2024 total compensation came to $96,574.
Arts Conservation Technician/Office of Arts and Culture
At Office of Arts and Culture, Tiffany Hedrick serves as a Arts Conservation Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,598.