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

Job-title file

General Attorney

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

1,189 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $180,359, above the department median of $107,590.

Employees: 1,189
Total payroll: $203.5M
Role median: $180,359
Agency median: $107,590
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$210,807+

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

How total compensation varies among the 1,189 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 Homeland Security pays a median base salary of $180,359 for this role, 13% above that figure — about the 58th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Homeland Security sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$78,360

$102,990

$159,670

$221,370

$351,600

Department of Homeland Security median · $180,359

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 Homeland Security’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 1,185 of 1,189 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 Homeland Security 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 Homeland Security, 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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Maria Carruthers

General Attorney/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$115,731

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $115,731
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,731
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,731
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,846
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): IC

Maria Carruthers holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $115,731. Their pay grade is 12.

Sana Rizvi

General Attorney/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$115,439

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $115,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,439
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,439
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sana Rizvi holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Homeland Security based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, their total compensation was $115,439. Their pay grade is 13.

Anne Bloomberg

General Attorney/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$114,970

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $114,970
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,970
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $114,970
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Anne Bloomberg is a General Attorney at Department of Homeland Security based in Denver, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $114,970. They are classified at grade 13.

John Fluck

General Attorney/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$113,751

Sub-department: Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
Base pay: $113,751
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,751
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Glynco
Work county: Glynn
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,751
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 132394127
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Fluck works as a General Attorney for Department of Homeland Security based in Glynco, Georgia. John earned $113,751 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Bruce Cameron

General Attorney/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$113,751

Sub-department: Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
Base pay: $113,751
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,751
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Glynco
Work county: Glynn
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,751
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 132394127
Length of Service (Years): 52
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Bruce Cameron works as a General Attorney for Department of Homeland Security based in Glynco, Georgia. Bruce earned $113,751 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Pedro Quinones

General Attorney/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$113,751

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $113,751
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,751
Pay grade: 13
Work city: San Juan
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,751
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: RQ0930000
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): IC

Pedro Quinones is a General Attorney at Department of Homeland Security based in San Juan, No Data Reported. 2024 total compensation came to $113,751. They are classified at grade 13.

Ryan Foley

General Attorney/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$112,921

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $112,921
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,921
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,921
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ryan Foley works as a General Attorney for Department of Homeland Security based in Atlanta, Georgia. Ryan earned $112,921 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Timothy Schmeling

General Attorney/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$112,425

Sub-department: Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security
Base pay: $112,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,425
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,425
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Timothy Schmeling works as a General Attorney for Department of Homeland Security based in Arlington, Virginia. Timothy earned $112,425 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Jazmin Sharif

General Attorney/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$112,341

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $112,341
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,341
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Irving
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,341
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483420113
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jazmin Sharif works as a General Attorney for Department of Homeland Security based in Irving, Texas. Jazmin earned $112,341 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Edmund Beal

General Attorney/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$112,341

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $112,341
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,341
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Dallas
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,341
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Edmund Beal holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Homeland Security based in Dallas, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $112,341. Their pay grade is 13.

Dion Deroia

General Attorney/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$110,304

Sub-department: Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
Base pay: $110,304
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,304
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Glynco
Work county: Glynn
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,304
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 132394127
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Dion Deroia serves as a General Attorney based in Glynco, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $110,304. They are classified at grade 13.

Suarez Arroyo

General Attorney/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$110,304

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $110,304
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,304
Pay grade: 13
Work city: San Juan
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,304
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: RQ0930000
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): IC

At Department of Homeland Security, Suarez Arroyo serves as a General Attorney based in San Juan, No Data Reported. Their 2024 pay totaled $110,304. They are classified at grade 13.

Daria Korsun

General Attorney/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$109,278

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $109,278
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,278
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,278
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daria Korsun holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Homeland Security based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $109,278. Their pay grade is 13.

Joni O'Meara

General Attorney/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$107,809

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $107,809
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,809
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Honolulu
Work county: Honolulu
Work state: Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,809
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 152400003
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joni O'Meara is a General Attorney at Department of Homeland Security based in Honolulu, Hawaii. 2024 total compensation came to $107,809. They are classified at grade 13.

Morgan Nelson

General Attorney/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$107,677

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $107,677
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,677
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Austin
Work county: Travis
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,677
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,182
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480330453
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): IC

Morgan Nelson is a General Attorney at Department of Homeland Security based in Austin, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $107,677. They are classified at grade 13.

Soto Rier

General Attorney/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$106,856

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $106,856
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,856
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Guaynabo
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $106,856
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: RQ0450000
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): IC

At Department of Homeland Security, Soto Rier serves as a General Attorney based in Guaynabo, No Data Reported. Their 2024 pay totaled $106,856. They are classified at grade 13.

Kate Grossman

General Attorney/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$106,856

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $106,856
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,856
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Winterport
Work county: Waldo
Work state: Maine

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $106,856
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 239220027
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Kate Grossman serves as a General Attorney based in Winterport, Maine. Their 2024 pay totaled $106,856. They are classified at grade 13.

Andrew Boddie

General Attorney/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$105,812

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $105,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,812
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,812
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andrew Boddie is a General Attorney at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $105,812. They are classified at grade 12.