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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Joseph Rosenthal

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$169,429

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $169,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,429
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,429
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,142
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joseph Rosenthal is a General Attorney at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $169,429. They are classified at grade 15.

Evan Steiner

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$169,429

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $169,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,429
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,429
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,142
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Evan Steiner works as a General Attorney for Department of Energy based in Arlington, Virginia. Evan earned $169,429 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Michael Kellermann

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$169,429

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $169,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,429
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,429
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,142
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Kellermann works as a General Attorney for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. Michael earned $169,429 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Gabriel Daly

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$168,861

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $168,861
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,861
Pay grade: 15
Work city: New York - Kings
Work county: Kings
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $168,861
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170047
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Gabriel Daly serves as a General Attorney based in New York - Kings, New York. Their 2024 pay totaled $168,861. They are classified at grade 15.

Michelle Mckown

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$168,246

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $168,246
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,246
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lemont
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $168,246
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 174750031
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michelle Mckown is a General Attorney at Department of Energy based in Lemont, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $168,246. They are classified at grade 14.

Steven Thiede

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$168,246

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $168,246
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,246
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lemont
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $168,246
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 174750031
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Steven Thiede holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Energy based in Lemont, Illinois. In 2024, their total compensation was $168,246. Their pay grade is 14.

Kristopher Muse

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$167,690

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $167,690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,690
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Oak Ridge
Work county: Anderson
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,690
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 471850001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kristopher Muse is a General Attorney at Department of Energy based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 2024 total compensation came to $167,690. They are classified at grade 15.

Dationa Mitchell

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$167,690

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $167,690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,690
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Oak Ridge
Work county: Anderson
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,690
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 471850001
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dationa Mitchell is a General Attorney at Department of Energy based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 2024 total compensation came to $167,690. They are classified at grade 15.

Teresa Garcia

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$167,562

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $167,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,562
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lakewood
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,562
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Teresa Garcia is a General Attorney at Department of Energy based in Lakewood, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $167,562. They are classified at grade 14.

Erin Green

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$167,562

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $167,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,562
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lakewood
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,562
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Erin Green works as a General Attorney for Department of Energy based in Lakewood, Colorado. Erin earned $167,562 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Michelle Davis

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michelle Davis works as a General Attorney for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. Michelle earned $167,276 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Audrey Seeley

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$166,291

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $165,891
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,291
Pay grade: 14
Work city: West Valley
Work county: Cattaraugus
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $165,891
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 366648009
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Audrey Seeley holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Energy based in West Valley, New York. In 2024, their total compensation was $166,291. Their pay grade is 14.

Sky Smith

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$165,883

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $165,483
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,883
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lebanon
Work county: Warren
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $165,483
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 394120165
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Sky Smith serves as a General Attorney based in Lebanon, Ohio. Their 2024 pay totaled $165,883. They are classified at grade 14.

Taylor Jones

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$165,768

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $165,768
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,768
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Raleigh
Work county: Wake
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $165,768
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 373750183
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Taylor Jones works as a General Attorney for Department of Energy based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Taylor earned $165,768 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

James Angel

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$165,483

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $165,483
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,483
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Cincinnati
Work county: Hamilton
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $165,483
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391610061
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

James Angel works as a General Attorney for Department of Energy based in Cincinnati, Ohio. James earned $165,483 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Sean Johnson

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$165,132

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $165,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,132
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Golden
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $165,132
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,142
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081000059
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Sean Johnson serves as a General Attorney based in Golden, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $165,132. They are classified at grade 15.

Tara Bruce

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$164,984

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $164,984
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,984
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Chapel Hill
Work county: Durham
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $164,984
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 370860063
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tara Bruce holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Energy based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In 2024, their total compensation was $164,984. Their pay grade is 15.

Brandon Flick

General Attorney/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$164,784

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $163,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $820
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,784
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,964
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brandon Flick holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $164,784. Their pay grade is 15.