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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Mariani Marrero

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$52,293

Sub-department: U.S. Marshals Service
Base pay: $52,293
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,293
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Hato Rey
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,293
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,764
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: RQ0480000
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Justice, Mariani Marrero serves as a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant based in Hato Rey, No Data Reported. Their 2024 pay totaled $52,293. They are classified at grade 07.

Edwin Galvez

Legal Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$52,226

Sub-department: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay: $52,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,226
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Phoenix
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,226
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,801
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040370013
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Edwin Galvez works as a Legal Assistance for Department of Justice based in Phoenix, Arizona. Edwin earned $52,226 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.

Barahon Rodriguez

Legal Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$52,214

Sub-department: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay: $52,214
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,214
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Miami
Work county: Miami-Dade
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,214
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122010086
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Barahon Rodriguez works as a Legal Assistance for Department of Justice based in Miami, Florida. Barahon earned $52,214 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Mark Tinsley

Human Resources Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$52,003

Sub-department: U.S. Marshals Service
Base pay: $52,003
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,003
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,003
Basic Pay (before locality): $39,024
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0203
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Justice, Mark Tinsley serves as a Human Resources Assistance based in Arlington, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $52,003. They are classified at grade 06.

Yariselle Alvarado

Legal Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$51,829

Sub-department: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay: $51,829
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,829
Pay grade: 06
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $51,829
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,765
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Justice, Yariselle Alvarado serves as a Legal Assistance based in New York - New York, New York. Their 2024 pay totaled $51,829. They are classified at grade 06.

Janice Sanders

Legal Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$51,807

Sub-department: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay: $51,807
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,807
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $51,807
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Janice Sanders holds the role of Legal Assistance at Department of Justice based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $51,807. Their pay grade is 07.

Sienna Taylor

Legal Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$51,807

Sub-department: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay: $51,807
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,807
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $51,807
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Justice, Sienna Taylor serves as a Legal Assistance based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $51,807. They are classified at grade 07.