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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Raqueena Metcalfe

Human Resources Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$45,146

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $45,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,146
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,146
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0203
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Raqueena Metcalfe works as a Human Resources Assistance for Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. Raqueena earned $45,146 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Nicole Middleton

Financial Management Student Trainee/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$45,146

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $45,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,146
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,146
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0599
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Justice, Nicole Middleton serves as a Financial Management Student Trainee based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $45,146. They are classified at grade 05.

Abigale Patrick

Legal Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$45,146

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $45,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,146
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,146
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Abigale Patrick holds the role of Legal Assistance at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $45,146. Their pay grade is 05.

Richard Randall

Financial Clerical and Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$45,146

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $45,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,146
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,146
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0503
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Richard Randall holds the role of Financial Clerical and Assistance at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $45,146. Their pay grade is 05.

Kaylee Rodriguez

Legal Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$45,146

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $45,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,146
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,146
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kaylee Rodriguez is a Legal Assistance at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $45,146. They are classified at grade 05.

Erin Rollins

Legal Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$45,146

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $45,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,146
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,146
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Erin Rollins holds the role of Legal Assistance at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $45,146. Their pay grade is 05.

Alexander Rule

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$45,146

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $45,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,146
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,146
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Justice, Alexander Rule serves as a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $45,146. They are classified at grade 05.

Shakeitha Stone

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$45,146

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $45,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,146
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,146
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shakeitha Stone holds the role of Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $45,146. Their pay grade is 05.

Tamera Wimbish

Human Resources Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$45,146

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $45,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,146
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,146
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0203
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tamera Wimbish works as a Human Resources Assistance for Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. Tamera earned $45,146 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Eden Yakimov

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$45,146

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $45,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,146
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,146
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Eden Yakimov is a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $45,146. They are classified at grade 05.

Matthew Balamaci

Human Resources Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$45,146

Sub-department: U.S. Marshals Service
Base pay: $45,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,146
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,146
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0203
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Balamaci holds the role of Human Resources Assistance at Department of Justice based in Arlington, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $45,146. Their pay grade is 05.

Marlena Coppa

Human Resources Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$45,146

Sub-department: U.S. Marshals Service
Base pay: $45,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,146
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,146
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0203
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Marlena Coppa holds the role of Human Resources Assistance at Department of Justice based in Arlington, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $45,146. Their pay grade is 05.

Arie Mcilwain

Administration and Office Support Student Trainee/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$45,146

Sub-department: Office of the Inspector General
Base pay: $45,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,146
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,146
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0399
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Arie Mcilwain works as a Administration and Office Support Student Trainee for Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. Arie earned $45,146 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Natalie Myrie

Administration and Office Support Student Trainee/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$45,146

Sub-department: Office of the Inspector General
Base pay: $45,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,146
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,146
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0399
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Natalie Myrie holds the role of Administration and Office Support Student Trainee at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $45,146. Their pay grade is 05.

Michael West

Administration and Office Support Student Trainee/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$45,146

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $45,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,146
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,146
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0399
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Justice, Michael West serves as a Administration and Office Support Student Trainee based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $45,146. They are classified at grade 05.

Azadeh Nicholson

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$45,146

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $45,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,146
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,146
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Azadeh Nicholson works as a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant for Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. Azadeh earned $45,146 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Galvin Berkley

Legal Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$44,808

Sub-department: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay: $44,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,808
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Kansas City
Work county: Jackson
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,808
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,765
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 294120095
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Justice, Galvin Berkley serves as a Legal Assistance based in Kansas City, Missouri. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,808. They are classified at grade 06.

Teasha Martin-Palmer

Legal Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$44,427

Sub-department: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay: $44,427
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,427
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Dallas
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,427
Basic Pay (before locality): $35,007
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Teasha Martin-Palmer holds the role of Legal Assistance at Department of Justice based in Dallas, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $44,427. Their pay grade is 05.

Ashli Andrus

Legal Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$44,117

Sub-department: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay: $44,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,117
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Jena
Work county: La Salle
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,117
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,765
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221130059
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Justice, Ashli Andrus serves as a Legal Assistance based in Jena, Louisiana. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,117. They are classified at grade 06.

Rebecca Sanchez

Legal Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$44,117

Sub-department: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay: $44,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,117
Pay grade: 06
Work city: El Paso
Work county: El Paso
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,117
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,765
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482190141
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Justice, Rebecca Sanchez serves as a Legal Assistance based in El Paso, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,117. They are classified at grade 06.

Lorena Scott

Legal Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$43,556

Sub-department: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay: $43,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,556
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Miami
Work county: Miami-Dade
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,556
Basic Pay (before locality): $35,007
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122010086
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lorena Scott works as a Legal Assistance for Department of Justice based in Miami, Florida. Lorena earned $43,556 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.