U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Transportation / Law Clerk

Job-title file

Law Clerk

Provide administrative support — record-keeping, scheduling, correspondence, and customer service.

18 employees hold this title in Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $91,135, below the department median of $141,836.

Employees: 18
Total payroll: $1.6M
Role median: $91,135
Agency median: $141,836
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$82,764$95,668+

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

How total compensation varies among the 18 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Law Clerk is held in 27 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Transportation, the median of $91,135 ranks #8 of 27.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Securities and Exchange Commission

$132,993 · 1

Judicial Branch

$119,271 · 70

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$118,966 · 6

Department of State

$108,783 · 2

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$107,590 · 7

Federal Reserve System

$101,094 · 3

Office of Special Counsel

$91,145 · 1

Department of Labor

$85,522 · 20

Federal Communications Commission

$85,024 · 6

Department of Energy

$83,227 · 12

Environmental Protection Agency

$83,014 · 3

Department of Veterans Affairs

$82,889 · 10

Median total compensation for the Law Clerk role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Law Clerk beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 17 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $85,236 ranks #1 of 17. See Law Clerk across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$72,863 · 7

$68,349 · 15

$55,915 · 6

$51,302 · 134

$41,957 · 37

$41,472 · 76

$39,645 · 127

$36,072 · 11

Median total compensation for comparable Law Clerk roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Transportation

Accounting 267
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 172
Administrative Officer 502
Aerospace Engineering 1,067
Air Traffic Assistance 222
Air Traffic Control 21,693
Aircraft Operation 121
Auditing 97
Aviation Safety 4,888
Budget Analysis 98
Civil Engineering 1,521
Community Planning 410
Computer Engineering 84
Computer Science 305
Contracting 570
Data Science Series 74
Economist 163
Electrical Engineering 215
Electronics Engineering 734
Electronics Technical 331
Engineering Technical 728
Environmental Protection Specialist 457
Equal Employment Opportunity 80
Equal Opportunity Compliance 103
Financial Administration and Program 605
Foreign Affairs 87
General Attorney 686
General Business and Industry 108
General Engineering 2,009
Government Information Specialist 83
Grants Management 116
Highway Safety 287
Human Resources Management 698
Information Technology Management 1,982
Instructional Systems 70
Legal Instruments Examining 144
Logistics Management 252
Maintenance Mechanic 97
Management and Program Analysis 3,701
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 865
Mechanical Engineering 330
Medical Officer 91
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 2,283
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 429
Motor Carrier Safety 593
Navigational Information 483
Operations Research 231
Program Management 1,664
Psychology 133
Railroad Safety 550
Realty 116
Safety and Occupational Health Management 120
Security Administration 138
Technical Systems Program Manager 1,013
Technical Writing and Editing 66
Telecommunications 77
Transportation Industry Analysis 202
Transportation Specialist 7,812
Transportation Student Trainee 105
Writing and Editing 57

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jordan Defay

Law Clerk/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$95,668

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $93,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,510
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,668
Pay grade: F
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,158
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $69,552
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0904

Jordan Defay holds the role of Law Clerk at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,668. Their pay grade is F.

Kayla Regan

Law Clerk/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$95,668

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $93,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,510
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,668
Pay grade: F
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,158
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $69,552
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0904

Kayla Regan is a Law Clerk at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $95,668. They are classified at grade F.

Bria Bacchus

Law Clerk/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$94,729

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $94,090
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $639
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,729
Pay grade: F
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,090
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,248
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0904

Bria Bacchus works as a Law Clerk for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Bria earned $94,729 in 2026. Their pay grade is F.

Teryck Louis

Law Clerk/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$94,729

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $94,090
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $639
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,729
Pay grade: F
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,090
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,248
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0904

Teryck Louis works as a Law Clerk for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Teryck earned $94,729 in 2026. Their pay grade is F.

Shama Puranik

Law Clerk/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$93,996

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $91,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,486
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,996
Pay grade: F
Work city: Des Moines
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,510
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $69,552
Duty Station Code: 530532033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0904

Shama Puranik works as a Law Clerk for Department of Transportation based in Des Moines, Washington. Shama earned $93,996 in 2025. Their pay grade is F.

George Garcia

Law Clerk/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$93,506

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $93,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $348
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,506
Pay grade: F
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,158
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $69,552
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0904

George Garcia holds the role of Law Clerk at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,506. Their pay grade is F.

Robert Mathews

Law Clerk/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$93,494

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $91,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,478
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,494
Pay grade: F
Work city: Des Plaines
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: Tyler

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,016
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $69,552
Duty Station Code: 172330031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0904

Robert Mathews works as a Law Clerk for Department of Transportation based in Des Plaines, Illinois. Robert earned $93,494 in 2025. Their pay grade is F.

Sonal Patel

Law Clerk/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$91,600

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $91,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,600
Pay grade: F
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Ramesh

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,600
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,389
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0904

At Department of Transportation, Sonal Patel serves as a Law Clerk based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,600. They are classified at grade F.

Taylor Dominique

Law Clerk/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$91,135

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $91,135
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,135
Pay grade: F
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,135
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,389
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0904

Taylor Dominique holds the role of Law Clerk at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $91,135. Their pay grade is F.

Matias Cava

Law Clerk/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$91,135

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $91,135
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,135
Pay grade: F
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,135
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,389
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0904

At Department of Transportation, Matias Cava serves as a Law Clerk based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $91,135. They are classified at grade F.

Donovan Jackson

Law Clerk/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$90,990

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $88,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,478
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,990
Pay grade: F
Work city: Fort Worth
Work state: Texas
Middle name: Alexander

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,512
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $69,552
Duty Station Code: 482450439
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0904

Donovan Jackson holds the role of Law Clerk at Department of Transportation based in Fort Worth, Texas. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,990. Their pay grade is F.

Mia Petrucci

Law Clerk/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$90,239

Sub-department: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Base pay: $90,239
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,239
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,239
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD16
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,373
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0904

Mia Petrucci holds the role of Law Clerk at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,239. Their pay grade is 11.

William Hoeffner

Law Clerk/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$88,084

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $86,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,124
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,084
Pay grade: F
Work city: College Park
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: Heath

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,960
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,248
Duty Station Code: 131250121
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0904

William Hoeffner works as a Law Clerk for Department of Transportation based in College Park, Georgia. William earned $88,084 in 2026. Their pay grade is F.

Lena Constable

Law Clerk/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Camille

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD01
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0904

Lena Constable holds the role of Law Clerk at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,764. Their pay grade is 11.

Mona Morsi

Law Clerk/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Ehab

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD01
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0904

At Department of Transportation, Mona Morsi serves as a Law Clerk based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Paris Rogers

Law Clerk/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Remington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD01
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0904

Paris Rogers holds the role of Law Clerk at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,764. Their pay grade is 11.

Gabriella Verdone

Law Clerk/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD01
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0904

Gabriella Verdone is a Law Clerk at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Beth West-Brodsky

Law Clerk/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Briana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD01
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0904

Beth West-Brodsky is a Law Clerk at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.