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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Laura Holland

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$61,023

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $61,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,023
Pay grade: 07
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,023
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Laura Holland is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Justice based in San Francisco, California. 2024 total compensation came to $61,023. They are classified at grade 07.

Jimena Calderon

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$61,023

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $61,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,023
Pay grade: 07
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,023
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jimena Calderon holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Justice based in San Francisco, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $61,023. Their pay grade is 07.

Alexis Daetz

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$61,023

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $61,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,023
Pay grade: 07
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,023
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alexis Daetz is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Justice based in San Francisco, California. 2024 total compensation came to $61,023. They are classified at grade 07.

Rachel Hunt

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$61,023

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $61,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,023
Pay grade: 07
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,023
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rachel Hunt is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Justice based in San Francisco, California. 2024 total compensation came to $61,023. They are classified at grade 07.

Jasmine Kamalnathan

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$61,023

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $61,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,023
Pay grade: 07
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,023
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jasmine Kamalnathan is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Justice based in San Francisco, California. 2024 total compensation came to $61,023. They are classified at grade 07.

Veronica Dang

Legal Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$61,023

Sub-department: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay: $61,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,023
Pay grade: 07
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,023
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Veronica Dang works as a Legal Assistance for Department of Justice based in San Francisco, California. Veronica earned $61,023 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Jean-Luc Machi

Legal Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$61,023

Sub-department: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay: $61,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,023
Pay grade: 07
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,023
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jean-Luc Machi holds the role of Legal Assistance at Department of Justice based in San Francisco, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $61,023. Their pay grade is 07.

Joseph Rumbaoa

Legal Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$61,023

Sub-department: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay: $61,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,023
Pay grade: 07
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,023
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joseph Rumbaoa holds the role of Legal Assistance at Department of Justice based in San Francisco, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $61,023. Their pay grade is 07.

Jacky Su

Legal Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$61,023

Sub-department: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay: $61,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,023
Pay grade: 07
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,023
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Justice, Jacky Su serves as a Legal Assistance based in San Francisco, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $61,023. They are classified at grade 07.

Magaly Velasco-Escobar

Legal Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$61,023

Sub-department: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay: $61,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,023
Pay grade: 07
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,023
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Magaly Velasco-Escobar is a Legal Assistance at Department of Justice based in San Francisco, California. 2024 total compensation came to $61,023. They are classified at grade 07.

Anthony Federico

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$61,023

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $61,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,023
Pay grade: 07
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,023
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Anthony Federico is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Justice based in San Francisco, California. 2024 total compensation came to $61,023. They are classified at grade 07.

David Gonzalez

Legal Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$60,953

Sub-department: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay: $60,953
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,953
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Las Vegas
Work county: Clark
Work state: Nevada

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,953
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,122
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 320120003
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Gonzalez holds the role of Legal Assistance at Department of Justice based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 2024, their total compensation was $60,953. Their pay grade is 08.

Shelly Fellner

Legal Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$60,910

Sub-department: U.S. Trustee Program
Base pay: $60,910
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,910
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Des Moines
Work county: Polk
Work state: Iowa

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,910
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,759
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 192260153
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shelly Fellner is a Legal Assistance at Department of Justice based in Des Moines, Iowa. 2024 total compensation came to $60,910. They are classified at grade 07.

Janet Lucci

Human Resources Management/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$60,808

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $60,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,808
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Virginia Beach
Work county: Virginia Beach
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,808
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512540810
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Janet Lucci holds the role of Human Resources Management at Department of Justice based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $60,808. Their pay grade is 09.

Takae Aiko

Legal Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$60,794

Sub-department: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay: $60,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,794
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,794
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,475
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Takae Aiko is a Legal Assistance at Department of Justice based in Seattle, Washington. 2024 total compensation came to $60,794. They are classified at grade 08.

Jordan Hancock

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$60,666

Sub-department: U.S. Trustee Program
Base pay: $59,966
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,666
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Boise
Work county: Ada
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,966
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 160160001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jordan Hancock works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Justice based in Boise, Idaho. Jordan earned $60,666 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Ray Jackson

Legal Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$60,608

Sub-department: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay: $60,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,608
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,608
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,475
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ray Jackson works as a Legal Assistance for Department of Justice based in Chicago, Illinois. Ray earned $60,608 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Mavzunakhon Akhmedova

General Legal and Kindred Administration/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$60,541

Sub-department: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay: $60,541
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,541
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Omaha
Work county: Douglas
Work state: Nebraska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,541
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 313620055
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0901
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mavzunakhon Akhmedova holds the role of General Legal and Kindred Administration at Department of Justice based in Omaha, Nebraska. In 2024, their total compensation was $60,541. Their pay grade is 09.

Katrina Scheele

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$60,515

Sub-department: U.S. Trustee Program
Base pay: $60,515
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,515
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Indianapolis
Work county: Marion
Work state: Indiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,515
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 182210097
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Justice, Katrina Scheele serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their 2024 pay totaled $60,515. They are classified at grade 09.

Jennifer Schuster

Legal Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$60,484

Sub-department: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay: $60,484
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,484
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Cleveland
Work county: Cuyahoga
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,484
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,573
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391680035
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Schuster works as a Legal Assistance for Department of Justice based in Cleveland, Ohio. Jennifer earned $60,484 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Jared Campos

Health Aid and Technician/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$60,465

Sub-department: U.S. Marshals Service
Base pay: $60,465
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,465
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work county: Oklahoma
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,465
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,759
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0640
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jared Campos is a Health Aid and Technician at Department of Justice based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 2024 total compensation came to $60,465. They are classified at grade 07.

Stephanie Achterberg

Legal Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$60,465

Sub-department: U.S. Trustee Program
Base pay: $60,465
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,465
Pay grade: 07
Work city: South Bend
Work county: Saint Joseph
Work state: Indiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,465
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,759
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 184580141
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stephanie Achterberg holds the role of Legal Assistance at Department of Justice based in South Bend, Indiana. In 2024, their total compensation was $60,465. Their pay grade is 07.

Mallory Smith

Legal Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$60,465

Sub-department: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay: $60,465
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,465
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Oakdale
Work county: Allen
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,465
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,759
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221740003
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mallory Smith is a Legal Assistance at Department of Justice based in Oakdale, Louisiana. 2024 total compensation came to $60,465. They are classified at grade 07.

Barbara Velez

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$60,392

Sub-department: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay: $60,392
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,392
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Falls Church
Work county: Falls Church
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,392
Basic Pay (before locality): $45,319
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510930610
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Justice, Barbara Velez serves as a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant based in Falls Church, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $60,392. They are classified at grade 06.

Samantha Maletesta

Legal Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$60,386

Sub-department: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay: $60,386
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,386
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,386
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,163
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Samantha Maletesta works as a Legal Assistance for Department of Justice based in Seattle, Washington. Samantha earned $60,386 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Victoria Ashlock

Legal Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$60,375

Sub-department: Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay: $60,375
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,375
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Honolulu
Work county: Honolulu
Work state: Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,375
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,573
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 152400003
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Justice, Victoria Ashlock serves as a Legal Assistance based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Their 2024 pay totaled $60,375. They are classified at grade 08.

William Bridges

Legal Assistance/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$60,362

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $60,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,362
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,362
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,475
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

William Bridges holds the role of Legal Assistance at Department of Justice based in Denver, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $60,362. Their pay grade is 08.