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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Melissa Garcia

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$112,248

Sub-department: U.S. Marshals Service
Base pay: $112,248
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,248
Pay grade: 12
Work city: San Diego
Work county: San Diego
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,248
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Melissa Garcia holds the role of Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of Justice based in San Diego, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $112,248. Their pay grade is 12.

Nathan Zamorano

General Legal and Kindred Administration/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$112,248

Sub-department: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay: $112,248
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,248
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Portland
Work county: Multnomah
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,248
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,327
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0901
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nathan Zamorano holds the role of General Legal and Kindred Administration at Department of Justice based in Portland, Oregon. In 2024, their total compensation was $112,248. Their pay grade is 12.

Jenna Barker

Management and Program Analysis/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$112,162

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $112,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,162
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Tunis
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,162
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Country: Tunisia
Duty Station Code: TS8000000
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0343
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jenna Barker is a Management and Program Analysis at Department of Justice based in Tunis, No Data Reported. 2024 total compensation came to $112,162. They are classified at grade 12.

Nicole Ritchie

Human Resources Management/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$112,041

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $112,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,041
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Albany
Work county: Whiteside
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,041
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 170040195
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nicole Ritchie is a Human Resources Management at Department of Justice based in Albany, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $112,041. They are classified at grade 13.

Pearson Hams

Social Science/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$112,032

Sub-department: Community Relations Service
Base pay: $112,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,032
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kansas City
Work county: Clay
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,032
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 294120047
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Pearson Hams works as a Social Science for Department of Justice based in Kansas City, Missouri. Pearson earned $112,032 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Beata Hosking

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$111,997

Sub-department: U.S. Marshals Service
Base pay: $111,997
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,997
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Buffalo
Work county: Erie
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $111,997
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 360750029
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Justice, Beata Hosking serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Buffalo, New York. Their 2024 pay totaled $111,997. They are classified at grade 12.