U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Commodity Futures Trading Commission / General Attorney

Job-title file

General Attorney

Provide legal advice, draft and review documents, and represent the agency in legal matters.

273 employees hold this title in Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Median total compensation for the role is $252,927, above the department median of $247,518.

Employees: 273
Total payroll: $67.8M
Role median: $252,927
Agency median: $247,518
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$284,600+

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

How total compensation varies among the 273 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 Attorney pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Lawyers — about 754,500 people — is $159,670. Commodity Futures Trading Commission pays a median base salary of $252,927 for this role, 58% above that figure — about the 79th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Commodity Futures Trading Commission sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$78,360

$102,990

$159,670

$221,370

$351,600

Commodity Futures Trading Commission median · $252,927

The bar is the range of annual wages for Lawyers across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 271 of 273 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Commodity Futures Trading Commission is $252,927, 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 Attorney is held in 98 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the median of $252,927 ranks #2 of 98.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation

$322,736 · 2

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$251,693 · 354

Securities and Exchange Commission

$233,730 · 2,163

Federal Reserve System

$216,602 · 375

National Science Foundation

$203,415 · 32

Presidio Trust

$200,888 · 4

Federal Permitting Improvement Steer

$197,900 · 3

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board

$191,900 · 5

Department of Treasury

$191,900 · 392

Dfc

$191,900 · 78

Denali Commission

$191,900 · 1

Department of State

$191,900 · 325

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

Compare jurisdictions

General Attorney beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $178,914 ranks #1 of 2. See General Attorney across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

New York Public Authorities

$124,825 · 8

Median total compensation for comparable General Attorneyroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Paul Chaffin

General Attorney/Commodity Futures Trading Commission

2024 total comp

$226,519

Sub-department: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Base pay: $226,519
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $226,519
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $226,519
Basic Pay (before locality): $169,983
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CT

Paul Chaffin is a General Attorney at Commodity Futures Trading Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $226,519. They are classified at grade 14.

Sarah Wastler

General Attorney/Commodity Futures Trading Commission

2024 total comp

$226,519

Sub-department: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Base pay: $226,519
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $226,519
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $226,519
Basic Pay (before locality): $169,983
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CT

Sarah Wastler works as a General Attorney for Commodity Futures Trading Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Sarah earned $226,519 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Karen Kenmotsu

General Attorney/Commodity Futures Trading Commission

2024 total comp

$226,519

Sub-department: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Base pay: $226,519
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $226,519
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $226,519
Basic Pay (before locality): $169,983
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CT

Karen Kenmotsu is a General Attorney at Commodity Futures Trading Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $226,519. They are classified at grade 14.

Alyson Cohen

General Attorney/Commodity Futures Trading Commission

2024 total comp

$226,489

Sub-department: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Base pay: $226,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $226,489
Pay grade: 14
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $226,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $165,031
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CT

Alyson Cohen holds the role of General Attorney at Commodity Futures Trading Commission based in New York - New York, New York. In 2024, their total compensation was $226,489. Their pay grade is 14.

Andrew Rodgers

General Attorney/Commodity Futures Trading Commission

2024 total comp

$226,489

Sub-department: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Base pay: $226,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $226,489
Pay grade: 14
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $226,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $165,031
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CT

Andrew Rodgers is a General Attorney at Commodity Futures Trading Commission based in New York - New York, New York. 2024 total compensation came to $226,489. They are classified at grade 14.

Jennifer Chapin

General Attorney/Commodity Futures Trading Commission

2024 total comp

$225,198

Sub-department: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Base pay: $225,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $225,198
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Kansas City
Work county: Jackson
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $225,198
Basic Pay (before locality): $189,800
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 294120095
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CT

Jennifer Chapin is a General Attorney at Commodity Futures Trading Commission based in Kansas City, Missouri. 2024 total compensation came to $225,198. They are classified at grade 14.

Rebecca Jelinek

General Attorney/Commodity Futures Trading Commission

2024 total comp

$225,198

Sub-department: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Base pay: $225,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $225,198
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Kansas City
Work county: Jackson
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $225,198
Basic Pay (before locality): $189,800
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 294120095
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CT

Rebecca Jelinek works as a General Attorney for Commodity Futures Trading Commission based in Kansas City, Missouri. Rebecca earned $225,198 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Jane Auxter

General Attorney/Commodity Futures Trading Commission

2024 total comp

$221,715

Sub-department: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Base pay: $221,715
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $221,715
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Kansas City
Work county: Jackson
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $221,715
Basic Pay (before locality): $186,865
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 294120095
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CT

Jane Auxter holds the role of General Attorney at Commodity Futures Trading Commission based in Kansas City, Missouri. In 2024, their total compensation was $221,715. Their pay grade is 14.

Yevgeny Shrago

General Attorney/Commodity Futures Trading Commission

2024 total comp

$221,142

Sub-department: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Base pay: $221,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $221,142
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $221,142
Basic Pay (before locality): $165,948
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CT

At Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Yevgeny Shrago serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $221,142. They are classified at grade 15.

Thomas Anderson

General Attorney/Commodity Futures Trading Commission

2024 total comp

$219,922

Sub-department: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Base pay: $219,922
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $219,922
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $219,922
Basic Pay (before locality): $165,032
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CT

Thomas Anderson is a General Attorney at Commodity Futures Trading Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $219,922. They are classified at grade 14.

Nina Ruvinsky

General Attorney/Commodity Futures Trading Commission

2024 total comp

$219,706

Sub-department: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Base pay: $219,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $219,706
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $219,706
Basic Pay (before locality): $168,473
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CT

Nina Ruvinsky is a General Attorney at Commodity Futures Trading Commission based in Chicago, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $219,706. They are classified at grade 14.

Ansley Schrimpf

General Attorney/Commodity Futures Trading Commission

2024 total comp

$219,706

Sub-department: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Base pay: $219,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $219,706
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $219,706
Basic Pay (before locality): $168,473
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CT

Ansley Schrimpf is a General Attorney at Commodity Futures Trading Commission based in Chicago, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $219,706. They are classified at grade 14.

Brian Hunt

General Attorney/Commodity Futures Trading Commission

2024 total comp

$218,181

Sub-department: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Base pay: $218,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $218,181
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $218,181
Basic Pay (before locality): $163,726
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CT

At Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Brian Hunt serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $218,181. They are classified at grade 14.

Diana Wang

General Attorney/Commodity Futures Trading Commission

2024 total comp

$215,530

Sub-department: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Base pay: $215,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $215,530
Pay grade: 14
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $215,530
Basic Pay (before locality): $157,046
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CT

Diana Wang is a General Attorney at Commodity Futures Trading Commission based in New York - New York, New York. 2024 total compensation came to $215,530. They are classified at grade 14.

Derek Hammond

General Attorney/Commodity Futures Trading Commission

2024 total comp

$213,517

Sub-department: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Base pay: $213,517
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $213,517
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $213,517
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CT

Derek Hammond works as a General Attorney for Commodity Futures Trading Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Derek earned $213,517 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.