U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Interior / Legal Instruments Examining

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Legal Instruments Examining at Department of Interior, U.S. Federal Government

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

148 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $65,955, below the department median of $85,447.

Employees: 148
Total payroll: $9.9M
Role median: $65,955
Agency median: $85,447
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$40,332$90,179+

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How total compensation varies among the 148 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.

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

Legal Instruments Examining is held in 14 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Interior, the median of $65,955 ranks #13 of 14.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of State

$150,557 · 1

Environmental Protection Agency

$97,563 · 1

Social Security Administration

$89,460 · 7

Department of Energy

$89,256 · 2

Department of Transportation

$84,316 · 144

Department of Health and Human Services

$79,443 · 9

Department of Commerce

$77,479 · 161

Department of Justice

$75,732 · 41

Department of Labor

$74,699 · 1

Department of Veterans Affairs

$67,896 · 100

Department of Agriculture

$67,360 · 21

Department of Homeland Security

$66,563 · 142

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

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Other job titles in Department of Interior

Accounting 434
Administrative Officer 783
Archeology 719
Auditing 339
Biological Science Technician 2,979
Budget Analysis 1,213
Civil Engineering 1,288
Contracting 1,164
Custodial Working 526
Dispatching 486
Ecology 660
Education and Training Technician 874
Education and Vocational Training 879
Engineering Equipment Operating 840
Engineering Technical 514
Environmental Protection Specialist 489
Equipment Facilities, and Services 287
Facility Operations Services 684
Financial Administration and Program 905
Financial Clerical and Assistance 1,533
Fish and Wildlife Administration 331
Fish Biology 921
Forestry 306
Forestry Technician 1,480
General Attorney 588
General Business and Industry 968
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 5,065
General Physical Science 1,130
Geography 443
Geology 859
Geophysics 326
Grants Management 433
Guide 1,197
Human Resources Assistance 345
Human Resources Management 1,315
Hydrologic Technician 1,652
Hydrology 1,314
Industrial Equipment Mechanic 272
Information Technology Management 2,357
Laboring 988
Maintenance Mechanic 4,669
Management and Program Analysis 2,063
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 3,662
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 2,628
Motor Vehicle Operating 408
Outdoor Recreation Planning 483
Park Ranger 6,562
Petroleum Engineering 330
Program Management 804
Public Affairs 514
Rangeland Management 300
Realty 940
Recreation Aid and Assistant 268
Safety and Occupational Health Management 347
Secretary 365
Training Instruction 301
Utility Systems Repairing-Operating 300
Wildland Fire Management 4,392
Wildlife Biology 880
Wildlife Refuge Management 523

Record list

Employees with this title

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Sandra Two Two

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$127,725

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $127,725
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,725
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Billings
Work state: Montana
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,725
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 300100111
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Sandra Two Two holds the role of Legal Instruments Examining at Department of Interior based in Billings, Montana. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,725. Their pay grade is 13.

Linda Smith

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$102,141

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $98,141
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,141
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,141
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,938
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Linda Smith holds the role of Legal Instruments Examining at Department of Interior based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,141. Their pay grade is 11.

Janice Lente

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$92,590

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $90,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,590
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,590
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,557
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

At Department of Interior, Janice Lente serves as a Legal Instruments Examining based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,590. They are classified at grade 11.

Carrie Masayesva

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$90,025

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $87,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,025
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,025
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,544
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Carrie Masayesva holds the role of Legal Instruments Examining at Department of Interior based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,025. Their pay grade is 10.

Teryn Luce

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$89,618

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $89,618
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,618
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Aberdeen
Work state: South Dakota
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,618
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,557
Duty Station Code: 460010013
Duty Station State: SD
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

At Department of Interior, Teryn Luce serves as a Legal Instruments Examining based in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,618. They are classified at grade 11.

Clarissa Ball

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$89,618

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $89,618
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,618
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Billings
Work state: Montana
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,618
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,557
Duty Station Code: 300100111
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Clarissa Ball is a Legal Instruments Examining at Department of Interior based in Billings, Montana. 2026 total compensation came to $89,618. They are classified at grade 11.

Kelly Gonzales

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$89,470

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $89,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,470
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: R.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,470
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Kelly Gonzales is a Legal Instruments Examining at Department of Interior based in Lakewood, Colorado. 2026 total compensation came to $89,470. They are classified at grade 09.

Jonothan Ratcliffe

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$88,218

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $88,218
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,218
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Hadley
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: Bert

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,218
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,791
Duty Station Code: 250461015
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

At Department of Interior, Jonothan Ratcliffe serves as a Legal Instruments Examining based in Hadley, Massachusetts. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,218. They are classified at grade 09.

Jeremy Warner

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$88,176

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $87,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,176
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: W.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,176
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,791
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Jeremy Warner holds the role of Legal Instruments Examining at Department of Interior based in Lakewood, Colorado. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,176. Their pay grade is 09.

Wayne Birdtail

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$87,128

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $87,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,128
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Aberdeen
Work state: South Dakota
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,128
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,430
Duty Station Code: 460010013
Duty Station State: SD
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Wayne Birdtail works as a Legal Instruments Examining for Department of Interior based in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Wayne earned $87,128 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Kenneth Laurenzana

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$84,638

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $84,638
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,638
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Anadarko
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,638
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,303
Duty Station Code: 400160015
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Kenneth Laurenzana is a Legal Instruments Examining at Department of Interior based in Anadarko, Oklahoma. 2026 total compensation came to $84,638. They are classified at grade 11.

Dwane Tomalonis

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$84,638

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $82,139
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,499
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,638
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Anchorage
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: Y.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,139
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,057
Duty Station Code: 020130020
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Dwane Tomalonis holds the role of Legal Instruments Examining at Department of Interior based in Anchorage, Alaska. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,638. Their pay grade is 08.

Constance Armijo

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$83,314

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $81,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,314
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: R.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,114
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Constance Armijo holds the role of Legal Instruments Examining at Department of Interior based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,314. Their pay grade is 09.

Barbara Outlaw

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$82,379

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $82,379
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,379
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Atlanta
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,379
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Barbara Outlaw holds the role of Legal Instruments Examining at Department of Interior based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,379. Their pay grade is 09.

Patricia Neal

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$82,226

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $82,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,226
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Billings
Work state: Montana
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,226
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Duty Station Code: 300100111
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

At Department of Interior, Patricia Neal serves as a Legal Instruments Examining based in Billings, Montana. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,226. They are classified at grade 11.

Susan Echelberger

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$82,226

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $82,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,226
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: F.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,226
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,309
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Susan Echelberger works as a Legal Instruments Examining for Department of Interior based in Lakewood, Colorado. Susan earned $82,226 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Laureen Armijo

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$82,114

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $81,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,114
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,114
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

At Department of Interior, Laureen Armijo serves as a Legal Instruments Examining based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,114. They are classified at grade 09.

Richard Rottman

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$80,752

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $80,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,752
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Bloomington
Work state: Minnesota
Middle name: G.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,752
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,275
Duty Station Code: 270675053
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Richard Rottman is a Legal Instruments Examining at Department of Interior based in Bloomington, Minnesota. 2026 total compensation came to $80,752. They are classified at grade 09.

Henry Renville

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$80,243

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $80,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,243
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Aberdeen
Work state: South Dakota
Middle name: E.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,243
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 460010013
Duty Station State: SD
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Henry Renville holds the role of Legal Instruments Examining at Department of Interior based in Aberdeen, South Dakota. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,243. Their pay grade is 09.

Vernon Riley

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$80,034

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $79,034
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,034
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: D.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,034
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,791
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

At Department of Interior, Vernon Riley serves as a Legal Instruments Examining based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,034. They are classified at grade 09.

Carla Lucero

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$79,834

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $79,034
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,834
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: D.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,034
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,791
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Carla Lucero works as a Legal Instruments Examining for Department of Interior based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Carla earned $79,834 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Bernice Gray

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$79,809

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $79,809
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,809
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,809
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,275
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

At Department of Interior, Bernice Gray serves as a Legal Instruments Examining based in Portland, Oregon. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,809. They are classified at grade 09.

Maranda Black Eagle

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$79,809

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $79,809
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,809
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: C.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,809
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,275
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Maranda Black Eagle works as a Legal Instruments Examining for Department of Interior based in Vancouver, Washington. Maranda earned $79,809 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Roxanna Tom

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$79,736

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $79,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,736
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Sacramento
Work state: California
Middle name: W.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,736
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,449
Duty Station Code: 063150067
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 46
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

At Department of Interior, Roxanna Tom serves as a Legal Instruments Examining based in Sacramento, California. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,736. They are classified at grade 08.

Glenda Rose

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$79,736

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $79,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,736
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Sacramento
Work state: California
Middle name: Joan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,736
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,449
Duty Station Code: 063150067
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Glenda Rose is a Legal Instruments Examining at Department of Interior based in Sacramento, California. 2025 total compensation came to $79,736. They are classified at grade 08.

Kerri Haney

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$79,054

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $76,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,054
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: R.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,954
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,033
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Kerri Haney holds the role of Legal Instruments Examining at Department of Interior based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,054. Their pay grade is 09.

Melanie Raymond

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$79,030

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $79,030
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,030
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Pacific
Work state: Washington
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,030
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,416
Duty Station Code: 531640033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

At Department of Interior, Melanie Raymond serves as a Legal Instruments Examining based in Pacific, Washington. Their 2024 pay totaled $79,030. They are classified at grade 08.

Karen Halpin

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$78,789

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $78,789
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,789
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Naperville
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: Kay

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,789
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,416
Duty Station Code: 175980043
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 43
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Karen Halpin is a Legal Instruments Examining at Department of Interior based in Naperville, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $78,789. They are classified at grade 08.

Bernice Coriz

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$78,776

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $78,776
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,776
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,776
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Bernice Coriz works as a Legal Instruments Examining for Department of Interior based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Bernice earned $78,776 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Rachael Nicholasmark

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$78,461

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $78,461
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,461
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Sacramento
Work state: California
Middle name: Christine

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,461
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,466
Duty Station Code: 063150067
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Rachael Nicholasmark holds the role of Legal Instruments Examining at Department of Interior based in Sacramento, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,461. Their pay grade is 08.

Jason Mercado

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$78,322

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $78,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,322
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Bloomington
Work state: Minnesota
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,322
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,598
Duty Station Code: 270675053
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Jason Mercado works as a Legal Instruments Examining for Department of Interior based in Bloomington, Minnesota. Jason earned $78,322 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Christine Reft

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$78,320

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $75,821
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,499
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,320
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Anchorage
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,821
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,284
Duty Station Code: 020130020
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Christine Reft works as a Legal Instruments Examining for Department of Interior based in Anchorage, Alaska. Christine earned $78,320 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Marie Nelson

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$78,186

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $78,186
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,186
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Bismarck
Work state: North Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,186
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,791
Duty Station Code: 380370015
Duty Station State: ND
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

At Department of Interior, Marie Nelson serves as a Legal Instruments Examining based in Bismarck, North Dakota. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,186. They are classified at grade 09.

Sharon Mull

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$77,954

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $76,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,954
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,954
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,033
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Sharon Mull works as a Legal Instruments Examining for Department of Interior based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Sharon earned $77,954 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Lorita Beale

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$77,726

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $76,726
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,726
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Baileys Crossroads
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,726
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,284
Duty Station Code: 510119059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

At Department of Interior, Lorita Beale serves as a Legal Instruments Examining based in Baileys Crossroads, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,726. They are classified at grade 08.

Rogelio Hubbard

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$77,726

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $76,726
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,726
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Baileys Crossroads
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Petallana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,726
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,284
Duty Station Code: 510119059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Rogelio Hubbard is a Legal Instruments Examining at Department of Interior based in Baileys Crossroads, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $77,726. They are classified at grade 08.

Cecelia Marie Tsatoke

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$76,128

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $76,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,128
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Anadarko
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,128
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,033
Duty Station Code: 400160015
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Cecelia Marie Tsatoke is a Legal Instruments Examining at Department of Interior based in Anadarko, Oklahoma. 2026 total compensation came to $76,128. They are classified at grade 09.

Veronica Big Day

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$76,128

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $76,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,128
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Billings
Work state: Montana
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,128
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,033
Duty Station Code: 300100111
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Veronica Big Day holds the role of Legal Instruments Examining at Department of Interior based in Billings, Montana. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,128. Their pay grade is 09.

Rachael Nicholas-Mark

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$75,646

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $75,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,646
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Sacramento
Work state: California
Middle name: Christine

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,646
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,297
Duty Station Code: 063150067
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Rachael Nicholas-Mark is a Legal Instruments Examining at Department of Interior based in Sacramento, California. 2025 total compensation came to $75,646. They are classified at grade 08.

Mary Eagle Staff

Legal Instruments Examining/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$75,518

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $75,518
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,518
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: Kay

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,518
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,873
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Mary Eagle Staff holds the role of Legal Instruments Examining at Department of Interior based in Portland, Oregon. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,518. Their pay grade is 08.