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

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Legal Assistance at Department of Treasury, U.S. Federal Government

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

13 employees hold this title in Department of Treasury. Median total compensation for the role is $120,163, below the department median of $136,156.

Employees: 13
Total payroll: $1.5M
Role median: $120,163
Agency median: $136,156
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$88,536$130,141+

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

How total compensation varies among the 13 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 Treasury pays a median base salary of $119,870 for this role, 91% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Treasury sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$44,740

$50,340

$62,890

$80,080

$101,500

Department of Treasury median · $119,870

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 Treasury’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Treasury is $120,163, 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 Treasury, the median of $120,163 ranks #1 of 34.

Highest-paying departments for this role

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 Election Commission

$83,119 · 1

Federal Labor Relations Authority

$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

Fed Mine Safety and Health Review Commission

$80,510 · 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 Treasury

Accounting 606
Accounting Technician 53
Administrative Officer 31
Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic 19
Auditing 409
Bookbinding 65
Budget Analysis 105
Bulk Money Handling 215
Chemistry 45
Contracting 239
Economist 416
Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic 136
Equal Employment Opportunity 66
Equipment Operator 33
Financial Administration and Program 700
Financial Analysis 128
Financial Clerical and Assistance 101
Financial Institution Examining 2,487
Financial Management 26
Financial Management Student Trainee 21
General Arts and Information 19
General Attorney 435
General Business and Industry 189
General Engineering 105
General Legal and Kindred Administration 144
General Physical Science 43
Government Information Specialist 51
Human Resources Assistance 96
Human Resources Management 661
Information Technology Management 1,768
Intaglio Press Operating 148
Inventory Management 51
Legal Instruments Examining 40
Letterpress Operating 230
Machining 62
Maintenance Mechanic 26
Management and Program Analysis 858
Materials Handler 74
Metal Forming Machine Operating 307
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 1,755
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 143
Miscellaneous Industrial Equipment Maintenance 43
Miscellaneous Industrial Equipment Operation 26
Miscellaneous Machine Tool Work 25
Miscellaneous Metal Work 23
Miscellaneous Printing and Reproduction 101
Packaging Machine Operating 33
Production Machinery Mechanic 82
Program Management 189
Public Affairs 62
Quality Assurance 76
Records and Information Management 29
Safety and Occupational Health Management 29
Secretary 63
Security Administration 230
Supply Clerical and Technician 24
Support Services Administration 35
Toolmaking 31
Training Instruction 22
Visual Information 30

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Michelle Hewitt

Legal Assistance/Department of Treasury

2026 total comp

$131,919

Sub-department: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Base pay: $129,919
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,919
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,919
Agency Code (OPM): TR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TRAJ
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,340
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986

Michelle Hewitt holds the role of Legal Assistance at Department of Treasury based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,919. Their pay grade is 04.

Jacquelynn Hagans

Legal Assistance/Department of Treasury

2026 total comp

$124,510

Sub-department: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Base pay: $123,778
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $732
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,510
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,778
Agency Code (OPM): TR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TRAJ
Basic Pay (before locality): $98,455
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986

Jacquelynn Hagans works as a Legal Assistance for Department of Treasury based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jacquelynn earned $124,510 in 2026. Their pay grade is 04.

Petrice Wardlaw

Legal Assistance/Department of Treasury

2026 total comp

$124,510

Sub-department: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Base pay: $123,778
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $732
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,510
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Chandell

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,778
Agency Code (OPM): TR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TRAJ
Basic Pay (before locality): $98,455
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986

At Department of Treasury, Petrice Wardlaw serves as a Legal Assistance based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,510. They are classified at grade 04.

Sharee Mcclellan

Legal Assistance/Department of Treasury

2025 total comp

$123,973

Sub-department: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Base pay: $121,851
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,122
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,973
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Chicago
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,851
Agency Code (OPM): TR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TRAJ
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,800
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986

At Department of Treasury, Sharee Mcclellan serves as a Legal Assistance based in Chicago, Illinois. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,973. They are classified at grade 04.

Gwendolyn Gatling

Legal Assistance/Department of Treasury

2024 total comp

$123,567

Sub-department: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Base pay: $123,567
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,567
Pay grade: 04
Work city: New York - New York
Work state: New York
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,567
Agency Code (OPM): TR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TRAJ
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,344
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986

Gwendolyn Gatling holds the role of Legal Assistance at Department of Treasury based in New York - New York, New York. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,567. Their pay grade is 04.

Jacqueline Wardlaw

Legal Assistance/Department of Treasury

2025 total comp

$121,334

Sub-department: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Base pay: $119,870
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,464
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,334
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,870
Agency Code (OPM): TR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TRAJ
Basic Pay (before locality): $95,347
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986

At Department of Treasury, Jacqueline Wardlaw serves as a Legal Assistance based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,334. They are classified at grade 04.

Christa Lacy

Legal Assistance/Department of Treasury

2025 total comp

$120,163

Sub-department: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Base pay: $119,870
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $293
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,163
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,870
Agency Code (OPM): TR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TRAJ
Basic Pay (before locality): $95,347
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986

Christa Lacy works as a Legal Assistance for Department of Treasury based in Washington, District of Columbia. Christa earned $120,163 in 2025. Their pay grade is 04.

Jennifer Spencer

Legal Assistance/Department of Treasury

2026 total comp

$118,757

Sub-department: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Base pay: $118,757
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,757
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Denver
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $118,757
Agency Code (OPM): TR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TRAJ
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,127
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986

At Department of Treasury, Jennifer Spencer serves as a Legal Assistance based in Denver, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,757. They are classified at grade 04.

Elizabeth Voehl

Legal Assistance/Department of Treasury

2026 total comp

$118,329

Sub-department: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Base pay: $117,597
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $732
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,329
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Lucille

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,597
Agency Code (OPM): TR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TRAJ
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,539
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986

Elizabeth Voehl is a Legal Assistance at Department of Treasury based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $118,329. They are classified at grade 04.

Denise Bannister

Legal Assistance/Department of Treasury

2025 total comp

$112,782

Sub-department: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Base pay: $112,050
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $732
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,782
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,050
Agency Code (OPM): TR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TRAJ
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,127
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986

Denise Bannister holds the role of Legal Assistance at Department of Treasury based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,782. Their pay grade is 04.

Alicia Gartrell

Legal Assistance/Department of Treasury

2026 total comp

$110,164

Sub-department: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Base pay: $109,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $732
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,164
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Davis

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,432
Agency Code (OPM): TR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TRAJ
Basic Pay (before locality): $87,044
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986

At Department of Treasury, Alicia Gartrell serves as a Legal Assistance based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,164. They are classified at grade 04.

Sharon Johnson

Legal Assistance/Department of Treasury

2026 total comp

$100,248

Sub-department: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Base pay: $99,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $512
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,248
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Arnetta

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,736
Agency Code (OPM): TR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TRAJ
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,332
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986

At Department of Treasury, Sharon Johnson serves as a Legal Assistance based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,248. They are classified at grade 04.

Jamika Branch

Legal Assistance/Department of Treasury

2025 total comp

$88,536

Sub-department: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Base pay: $88,536
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,536
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Maneta

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,536
Agency Code (OPM): TR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TRAJ
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,423
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986

At Department of Treasury, Jamika Branch serves as a Legal Assistance based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,536. They are classified at grade 04.