U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Commerce / General Attorney

Job-title file

General Attorney

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

1,548 employees hold this title in Department of Commerce. Median total compensation for the role is $173,130, above the department median of $127,707.

Employees: 1,548
Total payroll: $251.2M
Role median: $173,130
Agency median: $127,707
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$72,553$204,000+

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

How total compensation varies among the 1,548 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. Department of Commerce pays a median base salary of $169,429 for this role, 6% above that figure — about the 54th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Commerce sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$78,360

$102,990

$159,670

$221,370

$351,600

Department of Commerce median · $169,429

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 Department of Commerce’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 1,547 of 1,548 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 Department of Commerce is $173,130, 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 Department of Commerce, the median of $173,130 ranks #61 of 98.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation

$322,736 · 2

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$252,927 · 273

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

Denali Commission

$191,900 · 1

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board

$191,900 · 5

Department of Treasury

$191,900 · 392

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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Davis Creef

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$92,111

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $90,751
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,360
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,111
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Richmond
Work county: Richmond
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,751
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512060760
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Davis Creef is a General Attorney at Department of Commerce based in Richmond, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $92,111. They are classified at grade 12.

Christopher Mcmillan

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$91,892

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $90,587
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,305
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,892
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Cincinnati
Work county: Hamilton
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,587
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391610061
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Mcmillan holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Commerce based in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2024, their total compensation was $91,892. Their pay grade is 12.

Aaron Coffey

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$90,833

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $90,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,833
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Surprise
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040486013
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Aaron Coffey works as a General Attorney for Department of Commerce based in Surprise, Arizona. Aaron earned $90,833 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Kennedy Harmon

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$90,014

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $90,014
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,014
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Aliquippa
Work county: Beaver
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,014
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,527
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 420090007
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kennedy Harmon works as a General Attorney for Department of Commerce based in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. Kennedy earned $90,014 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Alexis Davis

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$88,912

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $88,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,912
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Chandler
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,412
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040080013
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alexis Davis works as a General Attorney for Department of Commerce based in Chandler, Arizona. Alexis earned $88,912 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Cindy Ye

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$88,494

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $88,324
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $170
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,494
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Weston
Work county: Platte
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,324
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 298310165
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cindy Ye is a General Attorney at Department of Commerce based in Weston, Missouri. 2024 total compensation came to $88,494. They are classified at grade 12.

Laetitia Hua

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$88,281

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary
Base pay: $88,281
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,281
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,281
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Laetitia Hua works as a General Attorney for Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. Laetitia earned $88,281 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Amy Hahn

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$87,857

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $87,357
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,857
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Rochester
Work county: Monroe
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,357
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 365230055
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amy Hahn holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Commerce based in Rochester, New York. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,857. Their pay grade is 12.

Akin Adejunmobi

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$87,804

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $842
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,804
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Orlando
Work county: Orange
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122360095
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Akin Adejunmobi holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Commerce based in Orlando, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,804. Their pay grade is 12.

Marisa Schutz

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$87,653

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $691
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,653
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Elkhart
Work county: Elkhart
Work state: Indiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 181410039
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Marisa Schutz holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Commerce based in Elkhart, Indiana. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,653. Their pay grade is 12.

Nicholas Gagner

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$87,462

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,462
Pay grade: 12
Work city: East Wenatchee
Work county: Douglas
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 530570017
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nicholas Gagner is a General Attorney at Department of Commerce based in East Wenatchee, Washington. 2024 total compensation came to $87,462. They are classified at grade 12.

Darren Pilato

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$87,357

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $87,357
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,357
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Fairport
Work county: Monroe
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,357
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 361930055
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Darren Pilato works as a General Attorney for Department of Commerce based in Fairport, New York. Darren earned $87,357 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Robert Ordogne

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$87,048

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $86
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,048
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Marrero
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221488051
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robert Ordogne is a General Attorney at Department of Commerce based in Marrero, Louisiana. 2024 total compensation came to $87,048. They are classified at grade 12.

Christina Moore

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$86,962

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,962
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Vidalia
Work county: Concordia
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 222310029
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christina Moore holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Commerce based in Vidalia, Louisiana. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,962. Their pay grade is 12.

Lori Emilo

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$86,962

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,962
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Meridian
Work county: Ada
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 161070001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lori Emilo works as a General Attorney for Department of Commerce based in Meridian, Idaho. Lori earned $86,962 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Rose Hughes

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$86,962

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,962
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Moscow
Work county: Lackawanna
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 425510069
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rose Hughes holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Commerce based in Moscow, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,962. Their pay grade is 12.