U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Transportation / Legal Assistance

Job-title file

Legal Assistance

Provide legal advice, draft and review documents, and represent the agency in legal matters.

12 employees hold this title in Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $64,758, below the department median of $141,836.

Employees: 12
Total payroll: $851.9K
Role median: $64,758
Agency median: $141,836
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$51,659$111,394+

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

How total compensation varies among the 12 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Legal Assistance pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants — about 392,880 people — is $62,890. Department of Transportation pays a median base salary of $64,758 for this role, 3% above that figure — about the 53rd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Transportation sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$44,740

$50,340

$62,890

$80,080

$101,500

Department of Transportation median · $64,758

The bar is the range of annual wages for Paralegals and Legal Assistants across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Transportation’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Transportation is $64,758, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

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

Legal Assistance is held in 34 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Transportation, the median of $64,758 ranks #29 of 34.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Treasury

$120,163 · 13

Office of the United States Trade Representative

$97,925 · 1

Securities and Exchange Commission

$96,380 · 6

National Transportation Safety Board

$91,815 · 1

Judicial Branch

$90,730 · 19

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$89,844 · 5

Federal Labor Relations Authority

$83,119 · 1

Federal Election Commission

$83,119 · 1

Environmental Protection Agency

$82,587 · 1

Federal Maritime Commission

$82,396 · 1

Department of Education

$82,305 · 1

Railroad Retirement Board

$81,208 · 1

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

Legal Assistance/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$114,298

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $112,196
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,102
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,298
Pay grade: H
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,196
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $95,845
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986

At Department of Transportation, Peggy Nix serves as a Legal Assistance based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,298. They are classified at grade H.

Kathy Breeden

Legal Assistance/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$101,097

Sub-department: Federal Transit Administration
Base pay: $101,097
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,097
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $101,097
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD09
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,479
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986

Kathy Breeden holds the role of Legal Assistance at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,097. Their pay grade is 10.

Johnnie Belcher

Legal Assistance/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,440

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $84,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,440
Pay grade: H
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,440
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,134
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986

Johnnie Belcher is a Legal Assistance at Department of Transportation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 2026 total compensation came to $86,440. They are classified at grade H.

Kathleen Noxon

Legal Assistance/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,599

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $65,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,599
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,599
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,039
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986

Kathleen Noxon holds the role of Legal Assistance at Department of Transportation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,599. Their pay grade is 07.

Lisa Fisher

Legal Assistance/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,599

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $65,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,599
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,599
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,039
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986

At Department of Transportation, Lisa Fisher serves as a Legal Assistance based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,599. They are classified at grade 07.

Jennifer Jencik

Legal Assistance/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,599

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $65,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,599
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,599
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,039
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986

Jennifer Jencik holds the role of Legal Assistance at Department of Transportation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,599. Their pay grade is 07.

John Evans

Legal Assistance/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$63,917

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $63,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,917
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,917
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,602
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986

At Department of Transportation, John Evans serves as a Legal Assistance based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,917. They are classified at grade 07.

Mai Le

Legal Assistance/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$63,917

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $63,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,917
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: Thi

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,917
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,602
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986

Mai Le works as a Legal Assistance for Department of Transportation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mai earned $63,917 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Robin Menz

Legal Assistance/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,235

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $62,235
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,235
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,235
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,165
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986

Robin Menz works as a Legal Assistance for Department of Transportation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Robin earned $62,235 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Pamela Rowland

Legal Assistance/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,706

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $55,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,706
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $55,506
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,417
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986

Pamela Rowland works as a Legal Assistance for Department of Transportation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Pamela earned $56,706 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Taylor Daniel

Legal Assistance/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$53,824

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $53,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,824
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $53,824
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $45,980
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986

Taylor Daniel works as a Legal Assistance for Department of Transportation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Taylor earned $53,824 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Kyra Murphy

Legal Assistance/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$51,659

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $50,659
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,659
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,659
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,365
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986

At Department of Transportation, Kyra Murphy serves as a Legal Assistance based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Their 2024 pay totaled $51,659. They are classified at grade 07.