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

Job-title file

General Attorney

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

588 employees hold this title in Department of Education. Median total compensation for the role is $147,176, above the department median of $144,712.

Employees: 588
Role median: $147,176
Agency median: $144,712
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$72,553$195,509+

How total compensation varies among the 588 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 15

Marya Tellinghuisen

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$86,962

Sub-department: OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,962
Pay grade: 12
Work city: FORT PIERRE
Work county: STANLEY
Work state: SOUTH DAKOTA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Duty Station Code: 461030117
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Marya Tellinghuisen is a General Attorney at Department of Education based in Fort Pierre, SOUTH DAKOTA. 2024 total compensation came to $86,962. They are classified at grade 12.

Stephanie Darand

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$85,236

Sub-department: OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
Base pay: $85,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,236
Pay grade: 11
Work city: NEW YORK - BRONX
Work county: BRONX
Work state: NEW YORK

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,236
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 364170005
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stephanie Darand works as a General Attorney for Department of Education based in New York - Bronx, NEW YORK. Stephanie earned $85,236 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Easton Riley

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$83,671

Sub-department: OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
Base pay: $83,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,671
Pay grade: 11
Work city: HOUSTON
Work county: FORT BEND
Work state: TEXAS

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,671
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 483280157
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Education, Easton Riley serves as a General Attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. Their 2024 pay totaled $83,671. They are classified at grade 11.

Bruce Easop

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Education, Bruce Easop serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Margaret Schmidt

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Margaret Schmidt works as a General Attorney for Department of Education based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Margaret earned $82,764 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Trevino Segarra

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$82,633

Sub-department: OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
Base pay: $82,633
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,633
Pay grade: 11
Work city: LA MESA
Work county: SAN DIEGO
Work state: CALIFORNIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,633
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 061820073
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Trevino Segarra works as a General Attorney for Department of Education based in La Mesa, CALIFORNIA. Trevino earned $82,633 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Livia Stahle

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$82,633

Sub-department: FEDERAL STUDENT AID
Base pay: $82,633
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,633
Pay grade: 11
Work city: SAN DIEGO
Work county: SAN DIEGO
Work state: CALIFORNIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,633
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Livia Stahle works as a General Attorney for Department of Education based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. Livia earned $82,633 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Erin Clark

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$81,963

Sub-department: OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
Base pay: $81,963
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,963
Pay grade: 11
Work city: CAMBRIDGE
Work county: MIDDLESEX
Work state: MASSACHUSETTS

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,963
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 250170017
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Education, Erin Clark serves as a General Attorney based in Cambridge, MASSACHUSETTS. Their 2024 pay totaled $81,963. They are classified at grade 11.

Nathan Sullivan

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$81,963

Sub-department: OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
Base pay: $81,963
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,963
Pay grade: 11
Work city: BOSTON
Work county: SUFFOLK
Work state: MASSACHUSETTS

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,963
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nathan Sullivan is a General Attorney at Department of Education based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. 2024 total compensation came to $81,963. They are classified at grade 11.

Nora Pou

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$81,963

Sub-department: FEDERAL STUDENT AID
Base pay: $81,963
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,963
Pay grade: 11
Work city: WELLESLEY
Work county: NORFOLK
Work state: MASSACHUSETTS

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,963
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 251382021
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nora Pou is a General Attorney at Department of Education based in Wellesley, MASSACHUSETTS. 2024 total compensation came to $81,963. They are classified at grade 11.

Farishta Ahmadi

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$81,728

Sub-department: FEDERAL STUDENT AID
Base pay: $81,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,728
Pay grade: 11
Work city: SAINT LOUIS
Work county: SAINT LOUIS
Work state: MISSOURI

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,728
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Duty Station Code: 297080510
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Education, Farishta Ahmadi serves as a General Attorney based in Saint Louis, MISSOURI. Their 2024 pay totaled $81,728. They are classified at grade 11.

Dalila Bentley

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$80,994

Sub-department: OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
Base pay: $80,994
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,994
Pay grade: 11
Work city: CHICAGO
Work county: COOK
Work state: ILLINOIS

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,994
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dalila Bentley holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Education based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. In 2024, their total compensation was $80,994. Their pay grade is 11.

Jody Bianchini

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$80,994

Sub-department: OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
Base pay: $80,994
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,994
Pay grade: 11
Work city: GLEN ELLYN
Work county: DU PAGE
Work state: ILLINOIS

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,994
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 173420043
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jody Bianchini holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Education based in Glen Ellyn, ILLINOIS. In 2024, their total compensation was $80,994. Their pay grade is 11.

Nina Terebessy

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$80,994

Sub-department: OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
Base pay: $80,994
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,994
Pay grade: 11
Work city: CHICAGO
Work county: COOK
Work state: ILLINOIS

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,994
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nina Terebessy holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Education based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. In 2024, their total compensation was $80,994. Their pay grade is 11.

Alexandra Jones

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$80,665

Sub-department: OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
Base pay: $80,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,665
Pay grade: 11
Work city: DENVER
Work county: DENVER
Work state: COLORADO

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,665
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alexandra Jones holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Education based in Denver, COLORADO. In 2024, their total compensation was $80,665. Their pay grade is 11.

Elizabeth Vandenberg

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$79,839

Sub-department: OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
Base pay: $79,839
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,839
Pay grade: 11
Work city: PHILADELPHIA
Work county: PHILADELPHIA
Work state: PENNSYLVANIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,839
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Elizabeth Vandenberg holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Education based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. In 2024, their total compensation was $79,839. Their pay grade is 11.

Mary Kenney

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$77,274

Sub-department: OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
Base pay: $77,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,274
Pay grade: 11
Work city: JUPITER ISLAND
Work county: MARTIN
Work state: FLORIDA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,274
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 121562085
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Education, Mary Kenney serves as a General Attorney based in Jupiter Island, FLORIDA. Their 2024 pay totaled $77,274. They are classified at grade 11.

Zenobia Trexler

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$76,671

Sub-department: FEDERAL STUDENT AID
Base pay: $76,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,671
Pay grade: 11
Work county: FULTON
Work state: GEORGIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,671
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 130000121
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Education, Zenobia Trexler serves as a General Attorney based in GEORGIA. Their 2024 pay totaled $76,671. They are classified at grade 11.

Karen Boyd

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$74,972

Sub-department: FEDERAL STUDENT AID
Base pay: $74,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,972
Pay grade: 11
Work city: FARMVILLE
Work county: PITT
Work state: NORTH CAROLINA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,972
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,177
Duty Station Code: 371660147
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Education, Karen Boyd serves as a General Attorney based in Farmville, NORTH CAROLINA. Their 2024 pay totaled $74,972. They are classified at grade 11.

Sahng Yoon

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$74,069

Sub-department: FEDERAL STUDENT AID
Base pay: $74,069
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,069
Pay grade: 11
Work city: CHARLOTTE
Work county: MECKLENBURG
Work state: NORTH CAROLINA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,069
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 370870119
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sahng Yoon works as a General Attorney for Department of Education based in Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA. Sahng earned $74,069 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Marshall Stula

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$73,690

Sub-department: OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
Base pay: $73,690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,690
Pay grade: 11
Work city: OVERLAND PARK
Work county: JOHNSON
Work state: KANSAS

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,690
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 204285091
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Education, Marshall Stula serves as a General Attorney based in Overland Park, KANSAS. Their 2024 pay totaled $73,690. They are classified at grade 11.

Christopher Wright

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$73,690

Sub-department: OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
Base pay: $73,690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,690
Pay grade: 11
Work city: LENEXA
Work county: JOHNSON
Work state: KANSAS

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,690
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 203080091
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Wright is a General Attorney at Department of Education based in Lenexa, KANSAS. 2024 total compensation came to $73,690. They are classified at grade 11.

Traci Daniels

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$73,572

Sub-department: OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
Base pay: $73,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,572
Pay grade: 11
Work city: VIRGINIA BEACH
Work county: VIRGINIA BEACH
Work state: VIRGINIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,572
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 512540810
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Traci Daniels works as a General Attorney for Department of Education based in Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA. Traci earned $73,572 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Stephanie Augdahl

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$72,734

Sub-department: OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
Base pay: $72,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,734
Pay grade: 11
Work city: RENO
Work county: WASHOE
Work state: NEVADA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,734
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 320170031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Education, Stephanie Augdahl serves as a General Attorney based in Reno, NEVADA. Their 2024 pay totaled $72,734. They are classified at grade 11.

Ariel Peters

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$72,553

Sub-department: OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
Base pay: $72,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,553
Pay grade: 11
Work city: TAMPA
Work county: HILLSBOROUGH
Work state: FLORIDA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,553
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 122950057
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ariel Peters works as a General Attorney for Department of Education based in Tampa, FLORIDA. Ariel earned $72,553 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Andrew Robison

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$72,553

Sub-department: OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
Base pay: $72,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,553
Pay grade: 11
Work city: JACKSON
Work county: HINDS
Work state: MISSISSIPPI

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,553
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 281220049
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andrew Robison works as a General Attorney for Department of Education based in Jackson, MISSISSIPPI. Andrew earned $72,553 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Ali Skeens

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$72,553

Sub-department: OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
Base pay: $72,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,553
Pay grade: 11
Work city: COLUMBIA
Work county: BOONE
Work state: MISSOURI

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,553
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 291800019
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ali Skeens works as a General Attorney for Department of Education based in Columbia, MISSOURI. Ali earned $72,553 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Kekerix Van

General Attorney/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$72,553

Sub-department: OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
Base pay: $72,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,553
Pay grade: 11
Work city: VERMILLION
Work county: CLAY
Work state: SOUTH DAKOTA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,553
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 462730027
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Education, Kekerix Van serves as a General Attorney based in Vermillion, SOUTH DAKOTA. Their 2024 pay totaled $72,553. They are classified at grade 11.