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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Gabrielle Marangell

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$98,240

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $98,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,240
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Gloucester
Work county: Essex
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,240
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250430009
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gabrielle Marangell works as a General Attorney for Department of Commerce based in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Gabrielle earned $98,240 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Kaitlin Pomeroy-Murphy

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$98,074

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $97,979
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $95
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,074
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Easthampton
Work county: Hampshire
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,979
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250295015
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Kaitlin Pomeroy-Murphy serves as a General Attorney based in Easthampton, Massachusetts. Their 2024 pay totaled $98,074. They are classified at grade 12.

Cindy Yapp

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$97,663

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $97,079
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $584
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,663
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,079
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Cindy Yapp serves as a General Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $97,663. They are classified at grade 12.

Naseam Jabberi

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$97,622

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary
Base pay: $97,622
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,622
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Dallas
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,622
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Naseam Jabberi holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Commerce based in Dallas, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,622. Their pay grade is 12.

Fontane Rodriguez

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$97,376

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $97,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,376
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,376
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Fontane Rodriguez holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Commerce based in Seattle, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,376. Their pay grade is 12.

Patrick Lucas

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$97,079

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $97,079
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,079
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Park Ridge
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,079
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 176740031
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Patrick Lucas serves as a General Attorney based in Park Ridge, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $97,079. They are classified at grade 12.

Andrew Chmielarski

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$97,079

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $97,079
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,079
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Evanston
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,079
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 172870031
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andrew Chmielarski works as a General Attorney for Department of Commerce based in Evanston, Illinois. Andrew earned $97,079 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Nathan Burcham

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$96,789

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $93,543
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,246
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,789
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Portland
Work county: Multnomah
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,543
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nathan Burcham holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Commerce based in Portland, Oregon. In 2024, their total compensation was $96,789. Their pay grade is 12.

Caitlin Cordani

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$96,780

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $96,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $96
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,780
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Broomfield
Work county: Broomfield
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,684
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080253014
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Caitlin Cordani holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Commerce based in Broomfield, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $96,780. Their pay grade is 12.

Deborah Sterlin

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$96,091

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $92,619
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,472
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,091
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Davie
Work county: Broward
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,619
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 120771011
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Deborah Sterlin is a General Attorney at Department of Commerce based in Davie, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $96,091. They are classified at grade 12.

Elizabeth Parker

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$95,895

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $95,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,895
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Grosse Pointe
Work county: Wayne
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,895
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 262070163
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Elizabeth Parker holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Commerce based in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. In 2024, their total compensation was $95,895. Their pay grade is 12.

Nichole Stahl

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$95,665

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $95,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,665
Pay grade: 11
Work city: San Antonio
Work county: Bexar
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,665
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 486090029
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nichole Stahl is a General Attorney at Department of Commerce based in San Antonio, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $95,665. They are classified at grade 11.

Robin Lindemann

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$94,740

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $94,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $88
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,740
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Fridley
Work county: Anoka
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,652
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 272560003
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robin Lindemann holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Commerce based in Fridley, Minnesota. In 2024, their total compensation was $94,740. Their pay grade is 12.

Joanne Clifford

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$94,317

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $94,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,317
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Granger
Work county: Saint Joseph
Work state: Indiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,317
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 181864141
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joanne Clifford is a General Attorney at Department of Commerce based in Granger, Indiana. 2024 total compensation came to $94,317. They are classified at grade 11.

Rhonna Kollenkark

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$94,317

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $94,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,317
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Steamboat Spgs
Work county: Routt
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,317
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 082360107
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rhonna Kollenkark is a General Attorney at Department of Commerce based in Steamboat Spgs, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $94,317. They are classified at grade 11.

Amy Schmitz

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$93,607

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $90,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,863
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,607
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Raleigh
Work county: Wake
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,744
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 373750183
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amy Schmitz is a General Attorney at Department of Commerce based in Raleigh, North Carolina. 2024 total compensation came to $93,607. They are classified at grade 12.

Elizabeth Forrest

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$93,134

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $90,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,390
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,134
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Garner
Work county: Wake
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,744
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 371770183
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Elizabeth Forrest is a General Attorney at Department of Commerce based in Garner, North Carolina. 2024 total compensation came to $93,134. They are classified at grade 12.

Tristan Colyar

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$92,890

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $90,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,057
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,890
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Phoenix
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: 040370013
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tristan Colyar is a General Attorney at Department of Commerce based in Phoenix, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $92,890. They are classified at grade 12.

Shakeyla Flores

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$92,704

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $92,619
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $85
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,704
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Homestead
Work county: Miami-Dade
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,619
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121440086
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shakeyla Flores is a General Attorney at Department of Commerce based in Homestead, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $92,704. They are classified at grade 12.

Uloma Ukaoma

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$92,299

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $92,299
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,299
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Round Rock
Work county: Williamson
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,299
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 485990491
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Uloma Ukaoma is a General Attorney at Department of Commerce based in Round Rock, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $92,299. They are classified at grade 12.