U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Justice / Writing and Editing

Job-title file

Writing and Editing at Department of Justice, U.S. Federal Government

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

17 employees hold this title in Department of Justice. Median total compensation for the role is $129,904, below the department median of $159,534.

Employees: 17
Total payroll: $2.4M
Role median: $129,904
Agency median: $159,534
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$88,296$186,498+

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

How total compensation varies among the 17 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.

Compare departments

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

Writing and Editing is held in 48 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Justice, the median of $129,904 ranks #30 of 48.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$191,289 · 1

Securities and Exchange Commission

$190,001 · 3

Department of State

$176,620 · 55

Office of the United States Trade Representative

$174,894 · 1

Department of Treasury

$171,065 · 16

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$169,449 · 2

U.S.Agency for Global Media

$157,531 · 50

Federal Trade Commission

$156,755 · 5

Federal Communications Commission

$156,285 · 4

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$154,673 · 3

Nat Archives and Records Administration

$154,599 · 2

National Transportation Safety Board

$153,354 · 3

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

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Justice

Accounting 196
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 52
Administrative Law Judge 6
Administrative Officer 180
Aircraft Operation 20
Architecture 12
Auditing 373
Budget Analysis 215
Building Management 7
Civil Rights Analysis 14
Contracting 185
Data Science Series 9
Economist 61
Electronics Technical 7
Equal Employment Opportunity 25
Equal Opportunity Compliance 29
Equal Opportunity Investigation 12
Financial Administration and Program 314
Financial Analysis 11
Financial Clerical and Assistance 8
Financial Management 9
General Arts and Information 7
General Attorney 6,810
General Business and Industry 94
General Health Science 6
General Legal and Kindred Administration 974
General Physical Science 15
Government Information Specialist 88
Grants Management 388
History 7
Human Resources Assistance 26
Human Resources Management 355
Information Technology Management 706
Language Specialist 116
Law Clerk 77
Legal Assistance 454
Legal Instruments Examining 41
Legal Occupations Student Trainee 22
Librarian 29
Management and Program Analysis 661
Mathematical Statistics 8
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 1,237
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 101
Operations Research 7
Paralegal Specialist 884
Patent Attorney 22
Program Management 113
Public Affairs 59
Records and Information Management 35
Secretary 32
Security Administration 365
Social Science 115
Social Work 10
Statistics 82
Support Services Administration 36
Technical Information Services 8
Telecommunications 11
Training Instruction 15
Transportation Specialist 12

Record list

Employees with this title

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Lee Mockensturm

Writing and Editing/Department of Justice

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: Office of Justice Programs
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ07
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Justice, Lee Mockensturm serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $187,093. They are classified at grade 14.

William Brantley

Writing and Editing/Department of Justice

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Office of Justice Programs
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ07
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Justice, William Brantley serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $185,234. They are classified at grade 14.

Amanda Pearson

Writing and Editing/Department of Justice

2025 total comp

$173,985

Sub-department: Office of Justice Programs
Base pay: $170,985
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,985
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Ivy

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $170,985
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ07
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,658
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Amanda Pearson is a Writing and Editing at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $173,985. They are classified at grade 14.

Jeffery Knight

Writing and Editing/Department of Justice

2025 total comp

$166,236

Sub-department: United States Trustee Program
Base pay: $166,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,236
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $166,236
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ11
Basic Pay (before locality): $124,112
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Jeffery Knight works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jeffery earned $166,236 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Rhonda Keith

Writing and Editing/Department of Justice

2026 total comp

$159,054

Sub-department: Office of Justice Programs
Base pay: $158,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $732
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,054
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,322
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ07
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Rhonda Keith holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $159,054. Their pay grade is 13.

Diane Donovan

Writing and Editing/Department of Justice

2026 total comp

$158,322

Sub-department: Office of the Inspector General
Base pay: $158,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,322
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,322
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ10
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Justice, Diane Donovan serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,322. They are classified at grade 13.

Pamela Harrion

Writing and Editing/Department of Justice

2026 total comp

$158,306

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $158,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,306
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Gisele

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,306
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ01
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Pamela Harrion is a Writing and Editing at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $158,306. They are classified at grade 14.

Andrew Kaplan

Writing and Editing/Department of Justice

2025 total comp

$148,716

Sub-department: Office of Justice Programs
Base pay: $148,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,716
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,716
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ07
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,032
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Justice, Andrew Kaplan serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $148,716. They are classified at grade 13.

Kyle Taylor

Writing and Editing/Department of Justice

2026 total comp

$129,904

Sub-department: Office of Justice Programs
Base pay: $129,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,904
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,904
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ07
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,987
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Justice, Kyle Taylor serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,904. They are classified at grade 13.

Tina Dorsey

Writing and Editing/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Office of Justice Programs
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ07
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 42
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Justice, Tina Dorsey serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Mathina Calliope

Writing and Editing/Department of Justice

2025 total comp

$124,599

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $124,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,599
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,599
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ01
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,026
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Mathina Calliope holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,599. Their pay grade is 13.

Alison Pruitt

Writing and Editing/Department of Justice

2026 total comp

$119,485

Sub-department: Office of Justice Programs
Base pay: $119,485
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,485
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,485
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ07
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,208
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Alison Pruitt is a Writing and Editing at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $119,485. They are classified at grade 12.

Farah Chisham

Writing and Editing/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$118,694

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $732
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,694
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ01
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Farah Chisham is a Writing and Editing at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $118,694. They are classified at grade 13.

Jamaal Lemon

Writing and Editing/Department of Justice

2026 total comp

$116,071

Sub-department: Office of Justice Programs
Base pay: $116,071
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,071
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,071
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ07
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,659
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Jamaal Lemon is a Writing and Editing at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $116,071. They are classified at grade 12.

Andrea Solan

Writing and Editing/Department of Justice

2025 total comp

$102,901

Sub-department: Office of Justice Programs
Base pay: $101,401
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,901
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $101,401
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ07
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,706
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Andrea Solan works as a Writing and Editing for Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. Andrea earned $102,901 in 2025. Their pay grade is 12.

Iga Szlendak

Writing and Editing/Department of Justice

2026 total comp

$92,242

Sub-department: Office of Justice Programs
Base pay: $91,145
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,097
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,242
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,145
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ07
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,049
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of Justice, Iga Szlendak serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,242. They are classified at grade 11.

Richard Killmon

Writing and Editing/Department of Justice

2026 total comp

$88,296

Sub-department: Office of Justice Programs
Base pay: $88,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,296
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,296
Agency Code (OPM): DJ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DJ07
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,922
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Richard Killmon is a Writing and Editing at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $88,296. They are classified at grade 11.