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

Agency file

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

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

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2024, this agency had 701 employees with median total compensation of $247,518; the highest distinct record was $284,600.

Year: 2024
Total payroll: $162.1M
Employees: 701
Median total: $247,518
Highest record: $284,600

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$0$284,600+

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

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 701 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($247,518) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $231,235 (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

$158,500

$212,237

$247,518

$271,212

$284,600

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $284,600 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $158,500. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

General Attorney

273 · $252,927

General Business and Industry

122 · $247,518

Information Technology Management

68 · $241,667

Miscellaneous Administration and Program

60 · $211,921

Auditing

43 · $252,927

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

Page 1

Rebecca Mersand

General Attorney/Commodity Futures Trading Commission

2024 total comp

$129,983

Sub-department: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Base pay: $129,983
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,983
Pay grade: 12
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,983
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,712
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CT

At Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Rebecca Mersand serves as a General Attorney based in New York - New York, New York. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,983. They are classified at grade 12.

Jennifer Narvaez

General Attorney/Commodity Futures Trading Commission

2024 total comp

$129,889

Sub-department: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Base pay: $129,889
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,889
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,889
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,470
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CT

Jennifer Narvaez works as a General Attorney for Commodity Futures Trading Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jennifer earned $129,889 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Catherine Brescia

General Attorney/Commodity Futures Trading Commission

2024 total comp

$126,213

Sub-department: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Base pay: $126,213
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,213
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,213
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,712
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CT

Catherine Brescia works as a General Attorney for Commodity Futures Trading Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Catherine earned $126,213 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Shantel Ogbuagu

Paralegal Specialist/Commodity Futures Trading Commission

2024 total comp

$124,518

Sub-department: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Base pay: $124,518
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,518
Pay grade: 11
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,518
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,730
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): CT

At Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Shantel Ogbuagu serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in New York - New York, New York. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,518. They are classified at grade 11.

Chanel Smith

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Commodity Futures Trading Commission

2024 total comp

$124,116

Sub-department: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Base pay: $124,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,116
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,116
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,138
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): CT

Chanel Smith holds the role of Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Commodity Futures Trading Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,116. Their pay grade is 09.

Chrystal Gonnella

Paralegal Specialist/Commodity Futures Trading Commission

2024 total comp

$121,478

Sub-department: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Base pay: $121,478
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,478
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,478
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,159
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): CT

Chrystal Gonnella holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Commodity Futures Trading Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $121,478. Their pay grade is 11.

Brian Clasen

Accounting/Commodity Futures Trading Commission

2024 total comp

$120,640

Sub-department: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Base pay: $120,640
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,640
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,640
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,530
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): CT

Brian Clasen works as a Accounting for Commodity Futures Trading Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Brian earned $120,640 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.