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

Job-title file

General Attorney

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

689 employees hold this title in Department of Energy. Median total compensation for the role is $180,359, above the department median of $134,419.

Employees: 689
Total payroll: $111.5M
Role median: $180,359
Agency median: $134,419
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$219,198+

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

How total compensation varies among the 689 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

General Attorney pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Lawyers — about 754,500 people — is $159,670. Department of Energy pays a median base salary of $183,281 for this role, 15% above that figure — about the 60th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Energy sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$78,360

$102,990

$159,670

$221,370

$351,600

Department of Energy median · $183,281

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

Computed over the 653 of 689 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Energy is $180,359, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

General Attorney is held in 98 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Energy, the median of $180,359 ranks #46 of 98.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation

$322,736 · 2

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$252,927 · 273

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$251,693 · 354

Securities and Exchange Commission

$233,730 · 2,163

Federal Reserve System

$216,602 · 375

National Science Foundation

$203,415 · 32

Presidio Trust

$200,888 · 4

Federal Permitting Improvement Steer

$197,900 · 3

Denali Commission

$191,900 · 1

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board

$191,900 · 5

Department of Treasury

$191,900 · 392

Department of State

$191,900 · 325

Median total compensation for the General Attorney role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

General Attorney beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $178,914 ranks #1 of 2. See General Attorney across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

New York Public Authorities

$124,825 · 8

Median total compensation for comparable General Attorneyroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Marissa Cocciolone

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$130,552

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $130,552
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,552
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,552
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Marissa Cocciolone is a General Attorney at Department of Energy based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $130,552. They are classified at grade 14.

Bryan Mcmanus

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$130,345

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $130,345
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,345
Pay grade: 14
Work city: New Orleans
Work county: Orleans
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,345
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221690071
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Bryan Mcmanus works as a General Attorney for Department of Energy based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Bryan earned $130,345 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Donald Willoh

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$130,345

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $130,345
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,345
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Richland
Work county: Benton
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,345
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531850005
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Donald Willoh holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Energy based in Richland, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,345. Their pay grade is 14.

Michaela Kori

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michaela Kori is a General Attorney at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.

Amber Mccoy

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amber Mccoy works as a General Attorney for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. Amber earned $129,759 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Jameson Rammell

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$126,772

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $126,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,772
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Idaho Falls
Work county: Bonneville
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,272
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 160790019
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jameson Rammell holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Energy based in Idaho Falls, Idaho. In 2024, their total compensation was $126,772. Their pay grade is 14.

Eric Sullivan

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$126,341

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $126,341
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,341
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,341
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Eric Sullivan holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Energy based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $126,341. Their pay grade is 14.

Caleb Dipeso

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$126,272

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $126,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,272
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Richland
Work county: Benton
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,272
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531850005
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Caleb Dipeso is a General Attorney at Department of Energy based in Richland, Washington. 2024 total compensation came to $126,272. They are classified at grade 14.

Robert Lamilla

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$126,272

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $126,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,272
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Richland
Work county: Benton
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,272
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531850005
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robert Lamilla is a General Attorney at Department of Energy based in Richland, Washington. 2024 total compensation came to $126,272. They are classified at grade 14.

Brian Brazeau

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brian Brazeau holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Energy based in Arlington, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,827. Their pay grade is 13.

Felix Vazquez-Guemarez

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Felix Vazquez-Guemarez holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,827. Their pay grade is 13.

Tianni Harrison

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$125,675

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $125,675
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,675
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Cincinnati
Work county: Hamilton
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,675
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391610061
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tianni Harrison works as a General Attorney for Department of Energy based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Tianni earned $125,675 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Amelia Whiting

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$125,535

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $125,535
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,535
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Hoboken
Work county: Hudson
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,535
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 341430017
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amelia Whiting is a General Attorney at Department of Energy based in Hoboken, New Jersey. 2024 total compensation came to $125,535. They are classified at grade 13.

Kelsie Kirkham

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Idaho Falls
Work county: Bonneville
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 160790019
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kelsie Kirkham holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Energy based in Idaho Falls, Idaho. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,093. Their pay grade is 13.

Norman Rogers

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Idaho Falls
Work county: Bonneville
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 160790019
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Norman Rogers works as a General Attorney for Department of Energy based in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Norman earned $124,093 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Kathryn Schroeder

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$122,635

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $122,635
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,635
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Lakewood
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,635
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kathryn Schroeder works as a General Attorney for Department of Energy based in Lakewood, Colorado. Kathryn earned $122,635 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Ocasio Huertas

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$122,198

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $122,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,198
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Bayamon, Bayamon
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,198
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: RQ0140000
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ocasio Huertas works as a General Attorney for Department of Energy based in Bayamon, Bayamon, No Data Reported. Ocasio earned $122,198 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Eunice Nkengasong

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$122,198

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $122,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,198
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Richland
Work county: Benton
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,198
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531850005
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Eunice Nkengasong holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Energy based in Richland, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $122,198. Their pay grade is 14.

Kevin Bell

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kevin Bell works as a General Attorney for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. Kevin earned $121,894 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Brian Gumz

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brian Gumz works as a General Attorney for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. Brian earned $121,894 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Pejumae Guscott

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Pejumae Guscott is a General Attorney at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $121,894. They are classified at grade 13.

Prescott Heighton

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Hanover
Work county: Anne Arundel
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240765003
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Prescott Heighton holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Energy based in Hanover, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $121,894. Their pay grade is 13.

Jennifer Enos

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Enos works as a General Attorney for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jennifer earned $121,894 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Stephanie Neitzel

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Stephanie Neitzel serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $121,894. They are classified at grade 13.

Ekene Nnadozie

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ekene Nnadozie is a General Attorney at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $121,894. They are classified at grade 13.

Lauren Sakin

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Lauren Sakin serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $121,894. They are classified at grade 13.

Seth Yeazel-Hynek

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Seth Yeazel-Hynek works as a General Attorney for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. Seth earned $121,894 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.