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

Agency file

Department of Justice

Source file: U.S. Office of Personnel Management — Federal Civilian Workforce (non-Defense, FOIA 25-0777-F, Mar 2024) / ingested Jul 3, 2026

The Department of Justice handles legal functions of government — prosecution, legal advice, and representing the state in court.

In 2024, this agency had 13,665 employees with median total compensation of $153,354; the highest distinct record was $264,320.

Year: 2024
Total payroll: $2B
Employees: 13,665
Median total: $153,354
Highest record: $264,320

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$206,700+

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

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 13,665 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($153,354) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $147,391 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $110 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$82,425

$109,119

$153,354

$191,900

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $191,900 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $82,425. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

General Attorney

5,858 · $191,900

Miscellaneous Administration and Program

1,048 · $121,894

Paralegal Specialist

806 · $85,522

General Legal and Kindred Administration

777 · $103,629

Information Technology Management

618 · $162,629

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

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Glori Gibford

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$95,308

Sub-department: U.S. Trustee Program
Base pay: $94,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,308
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Spokane
Work county: Spokane
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,608
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532110063
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Glori Gibford holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Justice based in Spokane, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $95,308. Their pay grade is 11.

Heather Barfus

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$95,302

Sub-department: U.S. Trustee Program
Base pay: $95,302
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,302
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Miami
Work county: Miami-Dade
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,302
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122010086
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Heather Barfus holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Justice based in Miami, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $95,302. Their pay grade is 11.

Carol Rushing

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$95,221

Sub-department: U.S. Trustee Program
Base pay: $95,221
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,221
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Omaha
Work county: Douglas
Work state: Nebraska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,221
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 313620055
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carol Rushing is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Justice based in Omaha, Nebraska. 2024 total compensation came to $95,221. They are classified at grade 11.

Tara Folks

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$95,181

Sub-department: U.S. Trustee Program
Base pay: $95,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,181
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Indianapolis
Work county: Marion
Work state: Indiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,181
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 182210097
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tara Folks works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Justice based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Tara earned $95,181 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Lora Hurlbert

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$95,181

Sub-department: U.S. Trustee Program
Base pay: $95,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,181
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Indianapolis
Work county: Marion
Work state: Indiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,181
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 182210097
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lora Hurlbert works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Justice based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Lora earned $95,181 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Lynn Steh

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$94,990

Sub-department: U.S. Marshals Service
Base pay: $94,990
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,990
Pay grade: 12
Work city: East Saint Louis
Work county: Saint Clair
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,990
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 172610163
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lynn Steh works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Department of Justice based in East Saint Louis, Illinois. Lynn earned $94,990 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Efrain Sanchez

Security Administration/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$94,960

Sub-department: U.S. Marshals Service
Base pay: $94,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,960
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,960
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0080
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Justice, Efrain Sanchez serves as a Security Administration based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,960. They are classified at grade 12.

Timesha Hancock

General Legal and Kindred Administration/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$94,960

Sub-department: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay: $94,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,960
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,960
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0901
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Timesha Hancock is a General Legal and Kindred Administration at Department of Justice based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $94,960. They are classified at grade 12.

Amy Jicha

General Attorney/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$94,960

Sub-department: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay: $94,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,960
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,960
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amy Jicha holds the role of General Attorney at Department of Justice based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $94,960. Their pay grade is 12.

Prasanth Nair

General Legal and Kindred Administration/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$94,960

Sub-department: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay: $94,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,960
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,960
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0901
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Justice, Prasanth Nair serves as a General Legal and Kindred Administration based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,960. They are classified at grade 12.

Leah Nelson

General Legal and Kindred Administration/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$94,960

Sub-department: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay: $94,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,960
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,960
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0901
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Leah Nelson is a General Legal and Kindred Administration at Department of Justice based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $94,960. They are classified at grade 12.

Anitra Chastine

General Legal and Kindred Administration/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$94,960

Sub-department: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay: $94,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,960
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,960
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0901
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Justice, Anitra Chastine serves as a General Legal and Kindred Administration based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,960. They are classified at grade 12.

Carmella Castillo

General Legal and Kindred Administration/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$94,960

Sub-department: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay: $94,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,960
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,960
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0901
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carmella Castillo holds the role of General Legal and Kindred Administration at Department of Justice based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $94,960. Their pay grade is 12.

Timothy Knox

Utility Systems Repairing-Operating/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$94,750

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $94,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,750
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,750
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,750
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 4742
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

Timothy Knox is a Utility Systems Repairing-Operating at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $94,750. They are classified at grade 11.