U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Environmental Protection Agency / General Attorney

Job-title file

General Attorney

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

1,107 employees hold this title in Environmental Protection Agency. Median total compensation for the role is $174,811, above the department median of $133,692.

Employees: 1,107
Total payroll: $182.2M
Role median: $174,811
Agency median: $133,692
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$73,690$216,693+

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

How total compensation varies among the 1,107 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

General Attorney pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Lawyers — about 754,500 people — is $159,670. Environmental Protection Agency pays a median base salary of $174,811 for this role, 9% above that figure — about the 56th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Environmental Protection Agency sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$78,360

$102,990

$159,670

$221,370

$351,600

Environmental Protection Agency median · $174,811

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

Computed over the 1,104 of 1,107 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Environmental Protection Agency is $174,811, 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)

General Attorney is held in 98 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Environmental Protection Agency, the median of $174,811 ranks #60 of 98.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation

$322,736 · 2

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$252,927 · 273

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$251,693 · 354

Securities and Exchange Commission

$233,730 · 2,163

Federal Reserve System

$216,602 · 375

National Science Foundation

$203,415 · 32

Presidio Trust

$200,888 · 4

Federal Permitting Improvement Steer

$197,900 · 3

Denali Commission

$191,900 · 1

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board

$191,900 · 5

Department of Treasury

$191,900 · 392

Department of State

$191,900 · 325

Median total compensation for the General Attorney 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

General Attorney beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $178,914 ranks #1 of 2. See General Attorney across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

New York Public Authorities

$124,825 · 8

Median total compensation for comparable General Attorneyroles 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Kelsey Binder

General Attorney/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kelsey Binder is a General Attorney at Environmental Protection Agency based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.

Catherine Lee

General Attorney/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Catherine Lee serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.

Jacob Finkle

General Attorney/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$129,217

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $128,717
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,217
Pay grade: 13
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,717
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Jacob Finkle serves as a General Attorney based in San Francisco, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,217. They are classified at grade 13.

Robert Arrington

General Attorney/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$129,134

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $129,134
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,134
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,134
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robert Arrington works as a General Attorney for Environmental Protection Agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. Robert earned $129,134 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Katherine Forrest

General Attorney/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$129,134

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $129,134
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,134
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,134
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Katherine Forrest is a General Attorney at Environmental Protection Agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $129,134. They are classified at grade 14.

Stephanie Johnson

General Attorney/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$129,134

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $129,134
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,134
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,134
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stephanie Johnson holds the role of General Attorney at Environmental Protection Agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $129,134. Their pay grade is 14.

Dwana King

General Attorney/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$129,134

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $129,134
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,134
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,134
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dwana King holds the role of General Attorney at Environmental Protection Agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $129,134. Their pay grade is 14.

John Rick

General Attorney/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$129,134

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $129,134
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,134
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,134
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Rick holds the role of General Attorney at Environmental Protection Agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $129,134. Their pay grade is 14.

Ashley Short

General Attorney/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$129,134

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $129,134
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,134
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,134
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Ashley Short serves as a General Attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,134. They are classified at grade 14.

Brenna Gautam

General Attorney/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brenna Gautam is a General Attorney at Environmental Protection Agency based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

William Looney

General Attorney/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

William Looney is a General Attorney at Environmental Protection Agency based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Catherine Schluter

General Attorney/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$128,717

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $128,717
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,717
Pay grade: 13
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,717
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Catherine Schluter holds the role of General Attorney at Environmental Protection Agency based in San Francisco, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $128,717. Their pay grade is 13.

Emily Rosenblum

General Attorney/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$128,717

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $128,717
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,717
Pay grade: 13
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,717
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Emily Rosenblum serves as a General Attorney based in San Francisco, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $128,717. They are classified at grade 13.

Erin Tobin

General Attorney/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$128,717

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $128,717
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,717
Pay grade: 13
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,717
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Erin Tobin holds the role of General Attorney at Environmental Protection Agency based in San Francisco, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $128,717. Their pay grade is 13.

Angela Stillwagon

General Attorney/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$128,250

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $128,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,250
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lenexa
Work county: Johnson
Work state: Kansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,250
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 203080091
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Angela Stillwagon works as a General Attorney for Environmental Protection Agency based in Lenexa, Kansas. Angela earned $128,250 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Karen Nelson

General Attorney/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$126,468

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $126,468
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,468
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,468
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Karen Nelson serves as a General Attorney based in Denver, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $126,468. They are classified at grade 13.

Mark Compton

General Attorney/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mark Compton is a General Attorney at Environmental Protection Agency based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $125,827. They are classified at grade 13.

Hannah Anderson

General Attorney/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Hannah Anderson holds the role of General Attorney at Environmental Protection Agency based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,827. Their pay grade is 13.

Jeffrey Mansbach

General Attorney/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeffrey Mansbach is a General Attorney at Environmental Protection Agency based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $125,827. They are classified at grade 13.

Julian Davis

General Attorney/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$125,436

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $125,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,436
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Ann Arbor
Work county: Washtenaw
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,436
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 260150161
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Julian Davis holds the role of General Attorney at Environmental Protection Agency based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,436. Their pay grade is 13.

Katherine Kacsur

General Attorney/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$124,113

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $124,113
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,113
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lenexa
Work county: Johnson
Work state: Kansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,113
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 203080091
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Katherine Kacsur works as a General Attorney for Environmental Protection Agency based in Lenexa, Kansas. Katherine earned $124,113 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.