Anonymous
Post 07/31/2013 00:30     Subject: Feds Income
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:http://fedsdatacenter.com/federal-pay-rates/

Look up your neighbors!!!


Looks like the medical officers are the highest paid feds

CACCIARELLI,THOMAS V PH VM $398,322.00 $0.00 VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION PITTSBURGH MEDICAL OFFICER 2011
CACCIARELLI,THOMAS V PH VM $398,322.00 $0.00 VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION PITTSBURGH MEDICAL OFFICER 2012
BURDON,THOMAS A PH VM $398,055.00 $0.00 VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION PALO ALTO MEDICAL OFFICER 2012
CACCIARELLI,THOMAS V PH VM $395,055.00 $0.00 VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION PITTSBURGH MEDICAL OFFICER 2010


yes, the doctors you listed are a Cardiothoracic (open heart) surgeon and a transplant surgeon. Some of the most highly trained physicians there are (9+ years of residency after medical school). Both could make much more in the private sector.
By law, the VA doesn't have to follow the GS scale for physician pay so they can provide all aspects of health care to veterans (including open heart surgery, etc).
The vast majority their physicians make far, far less and fall well within the federal pay scale. My husband (an internist) was hired at about $140k. Also, salaries are very strictly regulated by specialty and transparent.
Anonymous
Post 07/30/2013 23:02     Subject: Feds Income
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Federal salaries are a matter of public record. The amounts listed are not the amount actually paid or received in a given year, so don't show what's on a W-2 for example.

What is the specific identity theft risk, 19:40? For years every federal employee's job title and Grade/step have been public information. This merely attaches the current salary for that level and includes any bonus paid.

I was a fed for 26 yrs. including being a ethics official for a large office. I'm not terribly upset about this, as courts have said, sunshine is the best disinfectant and it's useful to be able to see this information.

It's public money and public information.


Not PP but I disagree with identifying salaries for individuals by name, especially for workers in the lower pay grades. In reality, it's probably more useful for federal employees as a tool to negotiate compensation relative to their peers.


I think it is a security risk for people and a violation of privacy. Not everybody needs to know where you work. Salary I agree is ok but your agency and location not so much. At the end of the day though, if you know someone's GS level and location, you know their salary range already. It creeps me out that my ex can find out where I am during the day.
Anonymous
Post 07/30/2013 17:48     Subject: Feds Income
Anonymous wrote:http://fedsdatacenter.com/federal-pay-rates/

Look up your neighbors!!!


Oh my gosh, this website is amazing and pretty accurate.
Anonymous
Post 07/30/2013 13:46     Subject: Feds Income
There are several people at our agency who have retention bonuses, and even recruitment bonuses to go from one position to another, in-agency. I know of people who went to other regulators and were given recruitment bonuses. Maybe it doesn't happen on the GS scale, but off the GS scale, you might be surprised how often it happens. It just doesn't show up on the fed database for salaries. And we're not talking small amounts - tens of thousands sometimes.
Anonymous
Post 07/30/2013 11:24     Subject: Feds Income
Anonymous wrote:http://fedsdatacenter.com/federal-pay-rates/

Look up your neighbors!!!


Looks like the medical officers are the highest paid feds

CACCIARELLI,THOMAS V PH VM $398,322.00 $0.00 VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION PITTSBURGH MEDICAL OFFICER 2011
CACCIARELLI,THOMAS V PH VM $398,322.00 $0.00 VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION PITTSBURGH MEDICAL OFFICER 2012
BURDON,THOMAS A PH VM $398,055.00 $0.00 VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION PALO ALTO MEDICAL OFFICER 2012
CACCIARELLI,THOMAS V PH VM $395,055.00 $0.00 VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION PITTSBURGH MEDICAL OFFICER 2010
Anonymous
Post 07/30/2013 11:20     Subject: Re:Feds Income
Recruitment and retention bonuses in the federal govt?


Recruitment bonuses are possible but very rare. I've only ever seen it for esoteric, tough jobs in less than desirable locations. Modest performance bonuses are awarded but I've never heard of a "retention" bonus.
Anonymous
Post 07/30/2013 11:15     Subject: Feds Income
Anonymous wrote:THat information also doesn't include recruitment and retention bonuses, etc. Alot of money can be hidden when the FOIA request doesn't ask the exact right questions.


Recruitment and retention bonuses in the federal govt? I have never heard of such a thing.
Anonymous
Post 07/30/2013 11:13     Subject: Feds Income
THat information also doesn't include recruitment and retention bonuses, etc. Alot of money can be hidden when the FOIA request doesn't ask the exact right questions.
Anonymous
Post 07/29/2013 10:26     Subject: Feds Income
Anonymous wrote:Federal salaries are a matter of public record. The amounts listed are not the amount actually paid or received in a given year, so don't show what's on a W-2 for example.

What is the specific identity theft risk, 19:40? For years every federal employee's job title and Grade/step have been public information. This merely attaches the current salary for that level and includes any bonus paid.

I was a fed for 26 yrs. including being a ethics official for a large office. I'm not terribly upset about this, as courts have said, sunshine is the best disinfectant and it's useful to be able to see this information.

It's public money and public information.


Not PP but I disagree with identifying salaries for individuals by name, especially for workers in the lower pay grades. In reality, it's probably more useful for federal employees as a tool to negotiate compensation relative to their peers.
Anonymous
Post 07/28/2013 23:13     Subject: Feds Income
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:http://fedsdatacenter.com/federal-pay-rates/

Look up your neighbors!!!


Are those total comp or salaries?


Total comp. bonuses are listed


Does it include pension contributions and other benefits?


No
Anonymous
Post 07/27/2013 22:34     Subject: Feds Income
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:http://fedsdatacenter.com/federal-pay-rates/

Look up your neighbors!!!


Are those total comp or salaries?


Total comp. bonuses are listed


Does it include pension contributions and other benefits?
Anonymous
Post 07/27/2013 20:16     Subject: Feds Income
Federal salaries are a matter of public record. The amounts listed are not the amount actually paid or received in a given year, so don't show what's on a W-2 for example.

What is the specific identity theft risk, 19:40? For years every federal employee's job title and Grade/step have been public information. This merely attaches the current salary for that level and includes any bonus paid.

I was a fed for 26 yrs. including being a ethics official for a large office. I'm not terribly upset about this, as courts have said, sunshine is the best disinfectant and it's useful to be able to see this information.

It's public money and public information.
Anonymous
Post 07/27/2013 20:00     Subject: Feds Income
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:http://fedsdatacenter.com/federal-pay-rates/

Look up your neighbors!!!


Whoa! This site is not only an invasion of privacy, it's an identity theft risk, too. Whose brilliant idea was it anyway?


Public accountability.
Anonymous
Post 07/27/2013 19:55     Subject: Feds Income
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:http://fedsdatacenter.com/federal-pay-rates/

Look up your neighbors!!!


Are those total comp or salaries?


Total comp. bonuses are listed
Anonymous
Post 07/27/2013 19:40     Subject: Feds Income
Anonymous wrote:http://fedsdatacenter.com/federal-pay-rates/

Look up your neighbors!!!


Whoa! This site is not only an invasion of privacy, it's an identity theft risk, too. Whose brilliant idea was it anyway?