U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Commerce / Paralegal Specialist

Job-title file

Paralegal Specialist

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

157 employees hold this title in Department of Commerce. Median total compensation for the role is $112,737, below the department median of $134,142.

Employees: 157
Total payroll: $18M
Role median: $112,737
Agency median: $134,142
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$70,623$154,263+

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

How total compensation varies among the 157 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

Paralegal Specialist pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants — about 392,880 people — is $62,890. Department of Commerce pays a median base salary of $110,395 for this role, 76% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Commerce sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$44,740

$50,340

$62,890

$80,080

$101,500

Department of Commerce median · $110,395

The bar is the range of annual wages for Paralegals and Legal Assistants 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.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Commerce is $112,737, 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)

Paralegal Specialist is held in 57 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Commerce, the median of $112,737 ranks #24 of 57.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$178,408 · 1

Securities and Exchange Commission

$159,982 · 87

Federal Reserve System

$154,796 · 37

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$150,304 · 12

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$137,544 · 27

Department of Treasury

$133,235 · 6

Federal Communications Commission

$126,314 · 4

Department of Health and Human Services

$125,845 · 70

Social Security Administration

$125,321 · 746

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$123,999 · 2

United States Agency for International Development

$123,028 · 2

Fed Retirement Thrift Investment Board

$122,899 · 1

Median total compensation for the Paralegal Specialist 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

Paralegal Specialist beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 4 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $101,918 ranks #2 of 4. See Paralegal Specialist across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Connecticut

$148,330 · 8

District of Columbia

$98,412 · 99

Florida

$44,437 · 405

Median total compensation for comparable Paralegal Specialist roles 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.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Commerce

Able Seaman 98
Accounting 344
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 79
Administrative Officer 219
Auditing 117
Biological Science Technician 74
Budget Analysis 405
Cartography 146
Chemistry 298
Civil Engineering 72
Computer Science 346
Consumer Safety 95
Contracting 479
Data Science Series 85
Design Patent Examining 413
Ecology 81
Economist 567
Electronics Engineering 303
Electronics Technical 486
Emergency Management Specialist 72
Engineering Technical 181
Financial Administration and Program 308
Fish and Wildlife Administration 94
Fish Biology 786
General Arts and Information 183
General Attorney 1,822
General Business and Industry 826
General Engineering 306
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 945
General Physical Science 1,354
Geography 174
Grants Management 199
Human Resources Management 612
Hydrology 303
Information Technology Management 3,647
Legal Instruments Examining 161
Management and Program Analysis 2,472
Materials Engineering 96
Mathematical Statistics 456
Mechanical Engineering 171
Meteorological Technician 152
Meteorology 2,615
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 2,578
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 10,957
Miscellaneous Vessel Jobs 107
Oceanography 172
Patent Administration 475
Patent Attorney 319
Patent Examining 10,759
Physical Science Technician 132
Physics 462
Program Management 393
Public Affairs 147
Security Administration 180
Social Science 87
Statistical Assistant 453
Statistics 1,687
Support Services Administration 99
Trade Specialist 609

Record list

Employees with this title

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Dana Bowins

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Adamstown
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Darlene

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $187,093
Duty Station Code: 240019021
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

At Department of Commerce, Dana Bowins serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Adamstown, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $187,093. They are classified at grade 04.

Deron Wheeler

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$156,761

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $155,258
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,503
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,761
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Upper Marlboro
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Anthony

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $155,258
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,258
Duty Station Code: 241620033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Deron Wheeler is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $156,761. They are classified at grade 03.

Joseph Mccabe

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$154,906

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $154,906
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,906
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Juneau
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,906
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,034
Duty Station Code: 021130110
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Joseph Mccabe works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Commerce based in Juneau, Alaska. Joseph earned $154,906 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Sandra Lambright

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$154,263

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary
Base pay: $154,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,263
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,263
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM51
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,173
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

At Department of Commerce, Sandra Lambright serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,263. They are classified at grade 13.

Tyrone Craven

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$154,263

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $154,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,263
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,263
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,173
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Tyrone Craven is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $154,263. They are classified at grade 13.

Darlissa Allen

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$152,703

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $150,203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,703
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,203
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,142
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Darlissa Allen holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,703. Their pay grade is 13.

Megan Carlson

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$146,143

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $146,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,143
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Odenton
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,143
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 241160003
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Megan Carlson holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Odenton, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,143. Their pay grade is 13.

Lisa Wallace

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$146,143

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $146,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,143
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,143
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

At Department of Commerce, Lisa Wallace serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,143. They are classified at grade 13.

Orchideh Rushenas

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$144,084

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $142,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,084
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,084
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Orchideh Rushenas works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. Orchideh earned $144,084 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Darlissa Leatherwood

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$141,630

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $73
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,630
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fredericksburg
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Duty Station Code: 511020630
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

At Department of Commerce, Darlissa Leatherwood serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,630. They are classified at grade 13.

Shane Walter

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$140,124

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $137,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,124
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Shane Walter is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $140,124. They are classified at grade 13.

Andrew Kellogg

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$138,024

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $138,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,024
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Cannady

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,024
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Andrew Kellogg holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,024. Their pay grade is 13.

Steven Rodriguez Ruiz

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$137,614

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,614
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Silver Spring
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Steven Rodriguez Ruiz is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Silver Spring, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $137,614. They are classified at grade 13.

Michael Domenico

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$134,142

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $133,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,142
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,142
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Michael Domenico is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $134,142. They are classified at grade 12.

Janet Drescher

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$134,142

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $133,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,142
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Falmouth
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,142
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 510940179
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

At Department of Commerce, Janet Drescher serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Falmouth, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,142. They are classified at grade 12.

Candice Kilby

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$134,142

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $133,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,142
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,142
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

At Department of Commerce, Candice Kilby serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,142. They are classified at grade 12.

Darryl Forte

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$133,817

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $126,313
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,504
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,817
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,313
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,306
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Darryl Forte holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,817. Their pay grade is 12.

Andrea Smith

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$133,614

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $126,313
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,614
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,313
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,306
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Andrea Smith is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $133,614. They are classified at grade 12.

Liana Walsh

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$133,614

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $126,313
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,614
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Su

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,313
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,306
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Liana Walsh is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $133,614. They are classified at grade 12.

Huyen Nguyen

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$133,142

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $133,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,142
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,142
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Huyen Nguyen works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. Huyen earned $133,142 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Lori Eatmon

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$133,142

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $133,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,142
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Upper Marlboro
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Arnette

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,142
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 241620033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Lori Eatmon works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Commerce based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Lori earned $133,142 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Macia Fletcher

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$133,142

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $133,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,142
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Indian Head
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,142
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 240840017
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Macia Fletcher holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Indian Head, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,142. Their pay grade is 12.

Laura Peterson

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$133,142

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $133,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,142
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,142
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Laura Peterson works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. Laura earned $133,142 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Breck Reitter

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$133,142

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $133,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,142
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Bolivar
Work state: West Virginia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,142
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 540270037
Duty Station State: WV
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Breck Reitter works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Commerce based in Bolivar, West Virginia. Breck earned $133,142 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Natasha Brotten

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$131,826

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $131,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,826
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,826
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $98,422
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Natasha Brotten is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2025 total compensation came to $131,826. They are classified at grade 12.

Eric Hawthorne

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$131,826

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $131,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,826
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Stafford
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,826
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $98,422
Duty Station Code: 512307179
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Eric Hawthorne works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Commerce based in Stafford, Virginia. Eric earned $131,826 in 2025. Their pay grade is 12.

Sean Newsam

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$131,228

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $129,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,228
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Centreville
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Marcel

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,728
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,855
Duty Station Code: 510422059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

At Department of Commerce, Sean Newsam serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Centreville, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,228. They are classified at grade 12.

Karon Seldon

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$130,456

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,456
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Karon Seldon works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. Karon earned $130,456 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Traci Alexander

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$130,456

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,456
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

At Department of Commerce, Traci Alexander serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,456. They are classified at grade 12.

Joanne Burke

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$129,997

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $122,899
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,098
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,997
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,899
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,757
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Joanne Burke works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. Joanne earned $129,997 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Veronica White

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Bowie
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Duty Station Code: 240170033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

At Department of Commerce, Veronica White serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Bowie, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Deborah Blocker

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$128,189

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $126,313
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,876
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,189
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,313
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,306
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Deborah Blocker is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $128,189. They are classified at grade 12.

Karen Hilaski

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$128,189

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $126,313
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,876
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,189
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,313
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,306
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Karen Hilaski works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. Karen earned $128,189 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Patricia Volpe

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$126,656

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $121,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,972
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,656
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,684
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,850
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Patricia Volpe is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2025 total compensation came to $126,656. They are classified at grade 12.

Michelle Eason

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$126,583

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $119,485
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,098
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,583
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,485
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,208
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Michelle Eason is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $126,583. They are classified at grade 12.

Irvin Dingle

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$125,819

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $119,037
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,782
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,819
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Accokeek
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,037
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,327
Duty Station Code: 240021033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Irvin Dingle is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Accokeek, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $125,819. They are classified at grade 12.

Deborah Edmonds

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$125,295

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $121,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,611
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,295
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Accokeek
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Denise

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,684
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,850
Duty Station Code: 240021033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

At Department of Commerce, Deborah Edmonds serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Accokeek, Maryland. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,295. They are classified at grade 12.

Jessica D'Amico

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$125,065

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $125,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,065
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Silver Spring
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,065
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,374
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Jessica D'Amico works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Commerce based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Jessica earned $125,065 in 2025. Their pay grade is 12.

Christa Shaffer

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$124,399

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $122,899
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,399
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,899
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,757
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Christa Shaffer holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,399. Their pay grade is 12.

Concetta Butler

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$123,899

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $122,899
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,899
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,899
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,757
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Concetta Butler is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $123,899. They are classified at grade 12.