U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Homeland Security / Paralegal Specialist

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Paralegal Specialist at Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal Government

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

131 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $98,928, below the department median of $113,140.

Employees: 131
Total payroll: $13.6M
Role median: $98,928
Agency median: $113,140
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$57,986$150,563+

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

How total compensation varies among the 131 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

Paralegal Specialist pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants — about 392,880 people — is $62,890. Department of Homeland Security pays a median base salary of $97,544 for this role, 55% above that figure — about the 87th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Homeland Security sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$44,740

$50,340

$62,890

$80,080

$101,500

Department of Homeland Security median · $97,544

The bar is the range of annual wages for Paralegals and Legal Assistants 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.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Homeland Security is $98,928, 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)

Paralegal Specialist is held in 57 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Homeland Security, the median of $98,928 ranks #41 of 57.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$178,408 · 1

Securities and Exchange Commission

$159,982 · 87

Federal Reserve System

$154,796 · 37

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$150,304 · 12

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$137,544 · 27

Department of Treasury

$133,235 · 6

Federal Communications Commission

$126,314 · 4

Department of Health and Human Services

$125,845 · 70

Social Security Administration

$125,321 · 746

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$123,999 · 2

United States Agency for International Development

$123,028 · 2

Fed Retirement Thrift Investment Board

$122,899 · 1

Median total compensation for the Paralegal Specialist 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

Paralegal Specialist beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 4 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $101,918 ranks #2 of 4. See Paralegal Specialist across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Connecticut

$148,330 · 8

District of Columbia

$98,412 · 99

Florida

$44,437 · 405

Median total compensation for comparable Paralegal Specialist 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 Homeland Security

Accounting 456
Accounting Technician 316
Administrative Officer 152
Aircraft Mechanic 141
Auditing 354
Budget Analysis 540
Civil Engineering 235
Civil Rights Analysis 121
Construction Analyst 104
Contracting 1,480
DHS Cybersecurity Specialist (For DHS Use Only) 227
Economist 119
Education and Vocational Training 106
Electrician 122
Emergency Management Specialist 12,989
Engineering Technical 108
Environmental Protection Specialist 1,071
Equal Employment Opportunity 182
Equipment Facilities, and Services 162
Equipment Services 129
Financial Administration and Program 1,075
Fire Protection and Prevention 113
General Attorney 1,405
General Business and Industry 364
General Engineering 464
General Legal and Kindred Administration 511
General Supply 102
Government Information Specialist 411
Grants Management 497
Human Resources Assistance 245
Human Resources Management 2,143
Information Technology Management 5,251
Instructional Systems 194
Inventory Management 217
Language Specialist 105
Legal Instruments Examining 142
Logistics Management 711
Maintenance Mechanic 290
Management and Program Analysis 8,957
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 497
Marine Machinery Mechanic 116
Materials Handler 170
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 9,520
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 621
Operations Research 200
Painting 116
Program Management 1,343
Public Affairs 533
Safety and Occupational Health Management 216
Secretary 137
Security Administration 1,639
Security Clerical and Assistance 1,160
Social Science 159
Supply Clerical and Technician 106
Supply Program Management 1,007
Telecommunications 431
Training Instruction 886
Transportation Operations 209
Transportation Specialist 197

Record list

Employees with this title

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Akemi Isaac

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$156,755

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $156,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,755
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Camp Springs
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Donna

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,755
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,034
Duty Station Code: 240235033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Akemi Isaac holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Camp Springs, Maryland. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,755. Their pay grade is 13.

Brett Barber

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: I
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Brett Barber works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Homeland Security based in Springfield, Virginia. Brett earned $153,354 in 2024. Their pay grade is I.

Darriel Sanabria

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$151,104

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $150,519
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $585
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,104
Pay grade: 13
Work city: New York - New York
Work state: New York
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,519
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Darriel Sanabria is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in New York - New York, New York. 2026 total compensation came to $151,104. They are classified at grade 13.

Andrea Walker

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$150,203

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $150,203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,203
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Falling Waters
Work state: West Virginia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,203
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,142
Duty Station Code: 540864003
Duty Station State: WV
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

At Department of Homeland Security, Andrea Walker serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Falling Waters, West Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,203. They are classified at grade 13.

Meghan Frederick

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$146,875

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $146,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $732
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,875
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,143
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 510900600
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

At Department of Homeland Security, Meghan Frederick serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Fairfax, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,875. They are classified at grade 13.

Mary Rackley

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$146,749

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $146,749
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,749
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,749
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,142
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

At Department of Homeland Security, Mary Rackley serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Chicago, Illinois. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,749. They are classified at grade 13.

Gloria Josiah

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$145,903

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $145,903
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,903
Pay grade: 13
Work city: San Diego
Work state: California
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,903
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Gloria Josiah works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Homeland Security based in San Diego, California. Gloria earned $145,903 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Janeen Fillari

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$144,889

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $144,889
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,889
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Cranbury
Work state: New Jersey
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,889
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $105,030
Duty Station Code: 340704023
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

At Department of Homeland Security, Janeen Fillari serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Cranbury, New Jersey. Their 2025 pay totaled $144,889. They are classified at grade 13.

Lakisha Richardson

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$144,697

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $144,697
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,697
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Camp Springs
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,697
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,031
Duty Station Code: 240235033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

At Department of Homeland Security, Lakisha Richardson serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Camp Springs, Maryland. Their 2025 pay totaled $144,697. They are classified at grade 13.

Dolores Cocola

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$142,712

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $142,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,712
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Lewisville
Work state: Texas
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,712
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,142
Duty Station Code: 483960121
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 55
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Dolores Cocola works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Homeland Security based in Lewisville, Texas. Dolores earned $142,712 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Bianca Phillips

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$142,084

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $142,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,084
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Camp Springs
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,084
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 240235033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

At Department of Homeland Security, Bianca Phillips serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Camp Springs, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,084. They are classified at grade 13.

Joan Sorocco

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$141,039

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $140,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,039
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Laguna Niguel
Work state: California
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $140,289
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Duty Station Code: 061786059
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

At Department of Homeland Security, Joan Sorocco serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Laguna Niguel, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,039. They are classified at grade 13.

Jessica Hurtado

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$140,631

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $140,631
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,631
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chatsworth
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $140,631
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 060644037
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

At Department of Homeland Security, Jessica Hurtado serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Chatsworth, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,631. They are classified at grade 13.

Jessica Watz

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$138,707

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $137,975
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $732
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,707
Pay grade: 13
Work city: New York - New York
Work state: New York
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,975
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

At Department of Homeland Security, Jessica Watz serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in New York - New York, New York. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,707. They are classified at grade 13.

Nicole Cox

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$138,024

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $138,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,024
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Capri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,024
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Nicole Cox is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $138,024. They are classified at grade 13.

Chi Tran

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$137,227

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $136,495
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $732
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,227
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Aliso Viejo
Work state: California
Middle name: Diem

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,495
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 060029059
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Chi Tran holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Aliso Viejo, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,227. Their pay grade is 13.

Elizabeth Burgus

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$136,970

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $136,970
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,970
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Detroit
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,970
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 261260163
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Elizabeth Burgus holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Detroit, Michigan. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,970. Their pay grade is 13.

Kenneth Wiggins

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$135,708

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $134,997
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $711
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,708
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Dallas
Work state: Texas
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,997
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Kenneth Wiggins is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Dallas, Texas. 2026 total compensation came to $135,708. They are classified at grade 13.

Cindy Barnard

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$135,582

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $135,582
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,582
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $135,582
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Cindy Barnard is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Seattle, Washington. 2026 total compensation came to $135,582. They are classified at grade 13.

Jalunda Wolfe

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$135,178

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $132,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,178
Pay grade: H
Work city: Los Angeles
Work state: California
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,178
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBC
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,855
Duty Station Code: 061980037
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Jalunda Wolfe works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Homeland Security based in Los Angeles, California. Jalunda earned $135,178 in 2026. Their pay grade is H.

Carly Dlugoszewski

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$135,005

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $134,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $805
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,005
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Charlotte
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,200
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,142
Duty Station Code: 370870119
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Carly Dlugoszewski works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Homeland Security based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carly earned $135,005 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Candice Sisco

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$133,964

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,964
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Camp Springs
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 240235033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Candice Sisco works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Homeland Security based in Camp Springs, Maryland. Candice earned $133,964 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Cynthia Perez

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$133,606

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $133,606
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,606
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Phoenix
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,606
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 040370013
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Cynthia Perez holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Phoenix, Arizona. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,606. Their pay grade is 13.

Duane Hale

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$133,142

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $133,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,142
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,142
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAA
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

At Department of Homeland Security, Duane Hale serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,142. They are classified at grade 12.

Gary Crooms

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$132,728

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $129,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,728
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Falling Waters
Work state: West Virginia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,728
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,855
Duty Station Code: 540864003
Duty Station State: WV
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Gary Crooms is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Falling Waters, West Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $132,728. They are classified at grade 12.

Vita Kirksey

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$132,638

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $132,638
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,638
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Camp Springs
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,638
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,028
Duty Station Code: 240235033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Vita Kirksey holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Camp Springs, Maryland. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,638. Their pay grade is 13.

Jaquetta Jordan

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$129,904

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $129,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,904
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Camp Springs
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,904
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,987
Duty Station Code: 240235033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

At Department of Homeland Security, Jaquetta Jordan serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Camp Springs, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,904. They are classified at grade 13.

Jennifer Abshire

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$129,845

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $125,845
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,845
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Falling Waters
Work state: West Virginia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,845
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,956
Duty Station Code: 540864003
Duty Station State: WV
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

At Department of Homeland Security, Jennifer Abshire serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Falling Waters, West Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,845. They are classified at grade 13.

Thelma Green

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Falling Waters
Work state: West Virginia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Duty Station Code: 540864003
Duty Station State: WV
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Thelma Green is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Falling Waters, West Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.

Nicole Haley

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Nicole Haley works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Nicole earned $129,759 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Laura Hardy

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$129,043

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $129,043
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,043
Pay grade: 13
Work city: South Burlington
Work state: Vermont
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,043
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,031
Duty Station Code: 500620007
Duty Station State: VT
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Laura Hardy is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in South Burlington, Vermont. 2025 total compensation came to $129,043. They are classified at grade 13.

Lincoln Cameron

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$128,524

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $128,524
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,524
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Platte City
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,524
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,031
Duty Station Code: 296320165
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

At Department of Homeland Security, Lincoln Cameron serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Platte City, Missouri. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,524. They are classified at grade 13.

Lianne Garza

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$128,457

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $127,725
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $732
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,457
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Lincoln
Work state: Nebraska
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,725
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 312830109
Duty Station State: NE
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Lianne Garza holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,457. Their pay grade is 13.

Stephanie Lau

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$128,319

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $128,319
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,319
Pay grade: 13
Work city: San Antonio
Work state: Texas
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,319
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,031
Duty Station Code: 486090029
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

At Department of Homeland Security, Stephanie Lau serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in San Antonio, Texas. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,319. They are classified at grade 13.

Tamika Johnson

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$127,994

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $127,283
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $711
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,994
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Irving
Work state: Texas
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,283
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 483420113
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Tamika Johnson holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Irving, Texas. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,994. Their pay grade is 13.

Paulina Rodriguez

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$126,713

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $126,713
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,713
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Essex Junction
Work state: Vermont

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,713
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 500200007
Duty Station State: VT
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Paulina Rodriguez works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Homeland Security based in Essex Junction, Vermont. Paulina earned $126,713 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Quiana Dunngordon

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$125,845

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $125,845
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,845
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Camp Springs
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,845
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,956
Duty Station Code: 240235033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Quiana Dunngordon is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Camp Springs, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $125,845. They are classified at grade 13.

Ivy Reigle

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$124,567

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $124,567
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,567
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Boston
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,567
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAB
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,956
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Ivy Reigle holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,567. Their pay grade is 13.

Regina Maye

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$122,199

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $119,485
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,714
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,199
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,485
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,208
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Regina Maye is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $122,199. They are classified at grade 12.

Anita Manor

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$121,684

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $121,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,684
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Falling Waters
Work state: West Virginia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,684
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,850
Duty Station Code: 540864003
Duty Station State: WV
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950

Anita Manor is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Falling Waters, West Virginia. 2025 total compensation came to $121,684. They are classified at grade 12.