U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Health and Human Services / General Attorney

Job-title file

General Attorney

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

1,153 employees hold this title in Department of Health and Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $163,033, above the department median of $129,759.

Employees: 1,153
Total payroll: $179.7M
Role median: $163,033
Agency median: $129,759
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$80,994$221,900+

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

How total compensation varies among the 1,153 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 Health and Human Services pays a median base salary of $162,867 for this role, 2% above that figure — about the 51st percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Health and Human Services sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$78,360

$102,990

$159,670

$221,370

$351,600

Department of Health and Human Services median · $162,867

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 Health and Human Services’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 1,150 of 1,153 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 Health and Human Services is $163,033, 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 Health and Human Services, the median of $163,033 ranks #81 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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Bryan Lloyd

General Attorney/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$94,212

Sub-department: Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals
Base pay: $94,212
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,212
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Kansas City
Work county: Jackson
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,212
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 294120095
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Bryan Lloyd works as a General Attorney for Department of Health and Human Services based in Kansas City, Missouri. Bryan earned $94,212 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Leigh Goucher

General Attorney/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$94,212

Sub-department: Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals
Base pay: $94,212
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,212
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Kansas City
Work county: Jackson
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,212
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 294120095
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Leigh Goucher holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Health and Human Services based in Kansas City, Missouri. In 2024, their total compensation was $94,212. Their pay grade is 12.

Amanpreet Purewal

General Attorney/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$94,212

Sub-department: Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals
Base pay: $94,212
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,212
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Kansas City
Work county: Jackson
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,212
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 294120095
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Amanpreet Purewal serves as a General Attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,212. They are classified at grade 12.

Jennifer Warren

General Attorney/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$94,212

Sub-department: Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals
Base pay: $94,212
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,212
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Kansas City
Work county: Jackson
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,212
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 294120095
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Warren works as a General Attorney for Department of Health and Human Services based in Kansas City, Missouri. Jennifer earned $94,212 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Earles Wieman

General Attorney/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$94,212

Sub-department: Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals
Base pay: $94,212
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,212
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Parkville
Work county: Platte
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,212
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 296080165
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Earles Wieman works as a General Attorney for Department of Health and Human Services based in Parkville, Missouri. Earles earned $94,212 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Dikranouhi Abraham

General Attorney/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$94,160

Sub-department: Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals
Base pay: $93,860
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,160
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Phoenix
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,860
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040370013
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dikranouhi Abraham is a General Attorney at Department of Health and Human Services based in Phoenix, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $94,160. They are classified at grade 12.

Rebecca Berlin

General Attorney/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$93,735

Sub-department: Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals
Base pay: $93,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,735
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Albuquerque
Work county: Bernalillo
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,735
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rebecca Berlin holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Health and Human Services based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $93,735. Their pay grade is 12.

Valerie Collanton

General Attorney/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$93,735

Sub-department: Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals
Base pay: $93,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,735
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Albuquerque
Work county: Bernalillo
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,735
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Valerie Collanton holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Health and Human Services based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $93,735. Their pay grade is 12.

Robert Mactavish

General Attorney/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$93,735

Sub-department: Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals
Base pay: $93,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,735
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Albuquerque
Work county: Bernalillo
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,735
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robert Mactavish holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Health and Human Services based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $93,735. Their pay grade is 12.

Christopher Michalski

General Attorney/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$93,735

Sub-department: Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals
Base pay: $93,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,735
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Albuquerque
Work county: Bernalillo
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,735
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Michalski holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Health and Human Services based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $93,735. Their pay grade is 12.

Kimberly Myers

General Attorney/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$93,735

Sub-department: Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals
Base pay: $93,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,735
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Albuquerque
Work county: Bernalillo
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,735
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Kimberly Myers serves as a General Attorney based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,735. They are classified at grade 12.

Bryan Rosser

General Attorney/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$93,735

Sub-department: Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals
Base pay: $93,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,735
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Albuquerque
Work county: Bernalillo
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,735
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Bryan Rosser is a General Attorney at Department of Health and Human Services based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 2024 total compensation came to $93,735. They are classified at grade 12.

Christina Yehle

General Attorney/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$93,735

Sub-department: Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals
Base pay: $93,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,735
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Albuquerque
Work county: Bernalillo
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,735
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christina Yehle is a General Attorney at Department of Health and Human Services based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 2024 total compensation came to $93,735. They are classified at grade 12.

Sherry King

General Attorney/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$93,059

Sub-department: Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals
Base pay: $92,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,059
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Ponchatoula
Work county: Tangipahoa
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221910105
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sherry King is a General Attorney at Department of Health and Human Services based in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. 2024 total compensation came to $93,059. They are classified at grade 12.

Jeanetta Smith

General Attorney/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$93,059

Sub-department: Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals
Base pay: $92,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,059
Pay grade: 12
Work city: New Orleans
Work county: Orleans
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221690071
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeanetta Smith works as a General Attorney for Department of Health and Human Services based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jeanetta earned $93,059 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Valerie Garcia-Corretjer

General Attorney/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$92,759

Sub-department: Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals
Base pay: $92,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,759
Pay grade: 12
Work city: New Orleans
Work county: Orleans
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221690071
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Valerie Garcia-Corretjer is a General Attorney at Department of Health and Human Services based in New Orleans, Louisiana. 2024 total compensation came to $92,759. They are classified at grade 12.

Katherine Brackett

General Attorney/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$92,759

Sub-department: Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals
Base pay: $92,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,759
Pay grade: 12
Work city: New Orleans
Work county: Orleans
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221690071
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Katherine Brackett serves as a General Attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Their 2024 pay totaled $92,759. They are classified at grade 12.

Elizabeth Ollinger

General Attorney/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$92,759

Sub-department: Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals
Base pay: $92,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,759
Pay grade: 12
Work city: New Orleans
Work county: Orleans
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221690071
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Elizabeth Ollinger works as a General Attorney for Department of Health and Human Services based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Elizabeth earned $92,759 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Sequetha Simmons

General Attorney/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$92,759

Sub-department: Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals
Base pay: $92,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,759
Pay grade: 12
Work city: New Orleans
Work county: Orleans
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221690071
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sequetha Simmons holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Health and Human Services based in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 2024, their total compensation was $92,759. Their pay grade is 12.

Joseph Vincent

General Attorney/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$92,759

Sub-department: Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals
Base pay: $92,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,759
Pay grade: 12
Work city: New Orleans
Work county: Orleans
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221690071
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joseph Vincent works as a General Attorney for Department of Health and Human Services based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Joseph earned $92,759 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.