U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Energy / Administrative Law Judge

Job-title file

Administrative Law Judge at Department of Energy, U.S. Federal Government

Provide administrative support — record-keeping, scheduling, correspondence, and customer service.

15 employees hold this title in Department of Energy. Median total compensation for the role is $209,600, above the department median of $143,402.

Employees: 15
Total payroll: $3.1M
Role median: $209,600
Agency median: $143,402
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$203,455$209,600+

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

How total compensation varies among the 15 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

Administrative Law Judge pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers — about 16,370 people — is $117,860. Department of Energy pays a median base salary of $209,600 for this role, 78% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Energy sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$61,110

$81,140

$117,860

$159,680

$207,480

Department of Energy median · $209,600

The bar is the range of annual wages for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Energy’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Energy is $209,600, 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)

Administrative Law Judge is held in 23 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Energy, the median of $209,600 ranks #1 of 23.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Agriculture

$209,600 · 3

Department of Transportation

$209,600 · 2

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$209,600 · 2

Federal Maritime Commission

$209,600 · 3

National Labor Relations Board

$209,600 · 36

National Transportation Safety Board

$209,600 · 4

Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission

$209,600 · 13

Securities and Exchange Commission

$209,600 · 3

Social Security Administration

$209,600 · 1,204

United States International Trade Commission

$209,600 · 5

Department of Health and Human Services

$209,600 · 143

Department of Homeland Security

$209,600 · 7

Median total compensation for the Administrative Law Judge 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

Administrative Law Judge beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 13 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $209,600 ranks #1 of 13. See Administrative Law Judge across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$183,194 · 17

$181,058 · 44

$180,703 · 32

$180,366 · 11

$173,104 · 26

$155,570 · 765

$146,099 · 32

$139,808 · 29

Median total compensation for comparable Administrative Law Judge 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 Energy

Accounting 350
Administrative Officer 47
Archeology 45
Auditing 212
Budget Analysis 370
Civil Engineering 295
Contracting 800
Economist 218
Electrical Engineering 654
Electrical Power Controlling 216
Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic 61
Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic 140
Electronics Engineering 135
Electronics Mechanic 55
Emergency Management Specialist 155
Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee 40
Engineering Technical 39
Environmental Protection Specialist 136
Equal Employment Opportunity 35
Equipment Facilities, and Services 76
Facility Operations Services 39
Financial Administration and Program 170
Financial Analysis 51
Fish Biology 45
Foreign Affairs 184
General Attorney 791
General Business and Industry 937
General Engineering 1,941
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 96
General Physical Science 963
Grants Management 218
Health Physics 38
Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic 37
High Voltage Electrician 676
Human Resources Assistance 44
Human Resources Management 436
Industrial Hygiene 36
Information Technology Management 1,016
International Relations 59
Loan Specialist 55
Management and Program Analysis 1,859
Mathematical Statistics 49
Mechanical Engineering 78
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 1,548
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 193
Operations Research 127
Paralegal Specialist 40
Physics 46
Program Management 762
Public Affairs 118
Public Utilities Specialist 540
Quality Assurance 37
Realty 90
Records and Information Management 37
Safety and Occupational Health Management 121
Secretary 45
Security Administration 468
Statistics 67
Training Instruction 48
Transportation Specialist 48

Record list

Employees with this title

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Joel Dejesus

Administrative Law Judge/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$209,600

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $209,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $209,600
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $209,600
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DNFE
Basic Pay (before locality): $182,400
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0935

Joel Dejesus works as a Administrative Law Judge for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. Joel earned $209,600 in 2026. Their pay grade is 03.

Jeremy Hessler

Administrative Law Judge/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$209,600

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $209,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $209,600
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $209,600
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DNFE
Basic Pay (before locality): $172,500
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0935

Jeremy Hessler works as a Administrative Law Judge for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jeremy earned $209,600 in 2026. Their pay grade is 03.

Patricia Hurt

Administrative Law Judge/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$209,600

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $209,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $209,600
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $209,600
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DNFE
Basic Pay (before locality): $182,400
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0935

Patricia Hurt works as a Administrative Law Judge for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. Patricia earned $209,600 in 2026. Their pay grade is 03.

Suzanne Krolikowski

Administrative Law Judge/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$209,600

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $209,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $209,600
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: B.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $209,600
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DNFE
Basic Pay (before locality): $182,400
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0935

Suzanne Krolikowski holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $209,600. Their pay grade is 03.

Andrea Mcbarnette

Administrative Law Judge/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$209,600

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $209,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $209,600
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $209,600
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DNFE
Basic Pay (before locality): $182,400
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0935

Andrea Mcbarnette works as a Administrative Law Judge for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. Andrea earned $209,600 in 2026. Their pay grade is 03.

Stephanie Nagel

Administrative Law Judge/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$209,600

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $209,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $209,600
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $209,600
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DNFE
Basic Pay (before locality): $182,400
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0935

Stephanie Nagel works as a Administrative Law Judge for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. Stephanie earned $209,600 in 2026. Their pay grade is 03.

Cheryl Ryan

Administrative Law Judge/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$209,600

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $209,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $209,600
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Feik

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $209,600
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DNFE
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,200
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0935

Cheryl Ryan is a Administrative Law Judge at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $209,600. They are classified at grade 03.

Andrew Satten

Administrative Law Judge/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$209,600

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $209,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $209,600
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $209,600
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DNFE
Basic Pay (before locality): $197,200
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0935

At Department of Energy, Andrew Satten serves as a Administrative Law Judge based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $209,600. They are classified at grade 01.

Renee Terry

Administrative Law Judge/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$209,600

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $209,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $209,600
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $209,600
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DNFE
Basic Pay (before locality): $192,400
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0935

At Department of Energy, Renee Terry serves as a Administrative Law Judge based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $209,600. They are classified at grade 02.

Matthew Vlissides

Administrative Law Judge/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$209,600

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $209,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $209,600
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $209,600
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DNFE
Basic Pay (before locality): $172,500
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0935

Matthew Vlissides works as a Administrative Law Judge for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. Matthew earned $209,600 in 2026. Their pay grade is 03.

Steven Fine

Administrative Law Judge/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$207,500

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $207,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,500
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Glenelg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $207,500
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $170,800
Duty Station Code: 240681027
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0935

Steven Fine holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Department of Energy based in Glenelg, Maryland. In 2025, their total compensation was $207,500. Their pay grade is 03.

Patricia French

Administrative Law Judge/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$207,500

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $207,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,500
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $207,500
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DNFE
Basic Pay (before locality): $180,600
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0935

At Department of Energy, Patricia French serves as a Administrative Law Judge based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $207,500. They are classified at grade 03.

Lance Escher

Administrative Law Judge/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$204,555

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $203,455
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,555
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Ashton

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $203,455
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DNFE
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,900
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0935

At Department of Energy, Lance Escher serves as a Administrative Law Judge based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $204,555. They are classified at grade 03.

James Thompson

Administrative Law Judge/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$203,455

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $203,455
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $203,455
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Peter

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $203,455
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,900
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0935

James Thompson holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $203,455. Their pay grade is 03.

Brandon Flick

Administrative Law Judge/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$203,455

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $203,455
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $203,455
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $203,455
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DNFE
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,900
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0935

Brandon Flick holds the role of Administrative Law Judge at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $203,455. Their pay grade is 03.