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

Agency file

Department of Commerce

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

The Department of Commerce regulates industry and protects consumers — licensing, oversight, and enforcement of standards.

In 2024, this agency had 46,997 employees with median total compensation of $127,707; the highest distinct record was $358,835.

Year: 2024
Total payroll: $5.8B
Employees: 46,997
Median total: $127,707
Highest record: $358,835

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$0$201,075+

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 46,997 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($127,707) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $121,448 (99%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $955 (1%)
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

$41,132

$82,764

$127,707

$168,125

$188,719

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $188,719 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $41,132. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Patent Examining

8,696 · $163,087

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant

8,443 · $40,793

Information Technology Management

3,391 · $152,558

Meteorology

2,419 · $119,430

Management and Program Analysis

2,178 · $137,624

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

Highest-paid first / page 155

Howard Veal

Management and Program Analysis/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$183,016

Sub-department: Office of the Inspector General
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,016
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0343
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Howard Veal is a Management and Program Analysis at Department of Commerce based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $183,016. They are classified at grade 14.

Leslie Wong

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,993

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,777
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,993
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Leslie Wong serves as a Patent Examining based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,993. They are classified at grade 14.

Longbit Chai

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,991

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,421
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,991
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Longbit Chai serves as a Patent Examining based in Rockville, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,991. They are classified at grade 14.

Olabode Akintola

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,985

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,062
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,985
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Bowie
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240170033
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Olabode Akintola works as a Patent Examining for Department of Commerce based in Bowie, Maryland. Olabode earned $182,985 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Behrang Badii

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,985

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,062
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,985
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Mclean
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511520059
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Behrang Badii works as a Patent Examining for Department of Commerce based in Mclean, Virginia. Behrang earned $182,985 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Moo Jeong

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,969

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $174,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,075
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,969
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $174,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,243
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Moo Jeong holds the role of Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $182,969. Their pay grade is 15.

Samir Patel

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,946

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $162,701
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,245
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,946
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Mineola
Work county: Nassau
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,701
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 363800059
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Samir Patel holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Commerce based in Mineola, New York. In 2024, their total compensation was $182,946. Their pay grade is 14.

Shahid Alam

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,943

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,943
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shahid Alam holds the role of Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $182,943. Their pay grade is 14.

Charles Boyer

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,943

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,943
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Mclean
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511520059
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Charles Boyer works as a Patent Examining for Department of Commerce based in Mclean, Virginia. Charles earned $182,943 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Emily Chan

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,943

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,943
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Emily Chan holds the role of Patent Classifying at Department of Commerce based in Arlington, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $182,943. Their pay grade is 14.

Jack Chen

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,943

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,943
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Clarksburg
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240357031
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jack Chen is a Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Clarksburg, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $182,943. They are classified at grade 14.

John Cooney

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,943

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,943
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Cooney is a Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $182,943. They are classified at grade 14.

Ha Ho

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,943

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,943
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fairfax
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510900600
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ha Ho is a Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Fairfax, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $182,943. They are classified at grade 14.

Cathy Lam

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,943

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,943
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cathy Lam holds the role of Patent Classifying at Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $182,943. Their pay grade is 14.

Melvin Marcelo

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,943

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,943
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Melvin Marcelo works as a Patent Examining for Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. Melvin earned $182,943 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Eric Mccall

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,943

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,943
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Gainesville
Work county: Prince William
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511045153
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Eric Mccall serves as a Patent Examining based in Gainesville, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,943. They are classified at grade 14.

Xu Mei

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,943

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,943
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Xu Mei serves as a Patent Examining based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,943. They are classified at grade 14.

Cuong NguyenMay be multiple

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,943

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

This Patent Examining record at Department of Commerce for Cuong Nguyen may represent several individuals, totaling $182,943 in 2024.

Patrick Niland

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,943

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,943
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Centreville
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510422059
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Patrick Niland serves as a Patent Examining based in Centreville, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,943. They are classified at grade 14.

Dennis Ruhl

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,943

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,943
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Manassas
Work county: Manassas
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511550683
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dennis Ruhl is a Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Manassas, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $182,943. They are classified at grade 14.

Hadi Shakeri

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,943

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,943
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Vienna
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512510059
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Hadi Shakeri is a Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Vienna, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $182,943. They are classified at grade 14.

Wilbert Starks

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,943

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,943
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Charles Town
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 540490037
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Wilbert Starks is a Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Charles Town, West Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $182,943. They are classified at grade 14.

Fred Teskin

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,943

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,943
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Herndon
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511220059
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Fred Teskin serves as a Patent Examining based in Herndon, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,943. They are classified at grade 14.

Christine Tu

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,943

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,943
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Christine Tu serves as a Patent Examining based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,943. They are classified at grade 14.

Mathieu Vargot

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,943

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,943
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Owings
Work county: Calvert
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241172009
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Mathieu Vargot serves as a Patent Examining based in Owings, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,943. They are classified at grade 14.

Christopher Verdier

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,943

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,943
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Invalid
Work county: Invalid
Work state: Invalid

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: Invalid
Duty Station Code: *
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Verdier holds the role of Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Invalid, Invalid. In 2024, their total compensation was $182,943. Their pay grade is 14.

Clifford Congo

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,937

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,721
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,937
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Leesburg
Work county: Loudoun
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511440107
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Clifford Congo is a General Attorney at Department of Commerce based in Leesburg, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $182,937. They are classified at grade 14.

James Sells

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,936

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $180,863
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,073
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,936
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Wausau
Work county: Marathon
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,863
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 555110073
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, James Sells serves as a Patent Examining based in Wausau, Wisconsin. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,936. They are classified at grade 14.

Mary Zeman

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,930

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,714
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,930
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Mary Zeman serves as a Patent Examining based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,930. They are classified at grade 14.

Kenneth Knapp

General Physical Science/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,926

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $182,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,926
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Asheville
Work county: Buncombe
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,926
Basic Pay (before locality): $182,926
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 370170021
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): ZP

At Department of Commerce, Kenneth Knapp serves as a General Physical Science based in Asheville, North Carolina. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,926. They are classified at grade 05.

Brandon Renner

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,926

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $171,587
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,339
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,926
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Hinsdale
Work county: Du Page
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,587
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 173980043
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brandon Renner works as a Patent Examining for Department of Commerce based in Hinsdale, Illinois. Brandon earned $182,926 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

April Avato

Human Resources Management/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,926

Sub-department: Nat Telecommunications and Information Administrative
Base pay: $180,426
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,926
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Sterling
Work county: Loudoun
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,426
Basic Pay (before locality): $180,426
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512345107
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

April Avato holds the role of Human Resources Management at Department of Commerce based in Sterling, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $182,926. Their pay grade is 04.

Michael Pyzocha

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,923

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $171,587
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,336
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,923
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,587
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Pyzocha holds the role of Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $182,923. Their pay grade is 14.

Karla Moore

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,899

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,683
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,899
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Karla Moore holds the role of Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $182,899. Their pay grade is 14.

Raymond Phan

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,899

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,683
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,899
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Chantilly
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510425059
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Raymond Phan works as a Patent Examining for Department of Commerce based in Chantilly, Virginia. Raymond earned $182,899 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Jacqueline Stephens

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,899

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,683
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,899
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Accokeek
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240021033
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jacqueline Stephens works as a Patent Examining for Department of Commerce based in Accokeek, Maryland. Jacqueline earned $182,899 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Vy Koenig

Design Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,896

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $174,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,002
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,896
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Fairfax Station
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $174,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,243
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510901059
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1226
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Vy Koenig serves as a Design Patent Examining based in Fairfax Station, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,896. They are classified at grade 15.

Angela Micheli

General Attorney/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,896

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,680
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,896
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Angela Micheli holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $182,896. Their pay grade is 14.

Josephine Chang

Patent Administration/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,889

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $174,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,336
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,889
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Cleveland
Work county: Cuyahoga
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $174,553
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,243
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391680035
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1220
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Josephine Chang works as a Patent Administration for Department of Commerce based in Cleveland, Ohio. Josephine earned $182,889 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Ronald Abelson

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,882

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,312
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,882
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Burke
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510375059
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ronald Abelson is a Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Burke, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $182,882. They are classified at grade 14.