U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Federal Communications Commission / General Attorney

Job-title file

General Attorney

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

627 employees hold this title in Federal Communications Commission. Median total compensation for the role is $191,900, above the department median of $182,516.

Employees: 627
Total payroll: $115M
Role median: $191,900
Agency median: $182,516
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$82,764$212,100+

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

How total compensation varies among the 627 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. Federal Communications Commission pays a median base salary of $191,900 for this role, 20% above that figure — about the 63rd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Federal Communications Commission sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$78,360

$102,990

$159,670

$221,370

$351,600

Federal Communications Commission median · $191,900

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 Federal Communications Commission’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 626 of 627 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 Federal Communications Commission is $191,900, 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 Federal Communications Commission, the median of $191,900 ranks #9 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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Frederick Giroux

General Attorney/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$190,599

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,775
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,599
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Frederick Giroux works as a General Attorney for Federal Communications Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Frederick earned $190,599 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Karen Sprung

General Attorney/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$189,824

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,824
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Communications Commission, Karen Sprung serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $189,824. They are classified at grade 15.

Michelle Schaefer

General Attorney/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$189,324

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,324
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Communications Commission, Michelle Schaefer serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $189,324. They are classified at grade 15.

Jerusha Burnett

General Attorney/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$188,974

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,974
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jerusha Burnett works as a General Attorney for Federal Communications Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jerusha earned $188,974 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Zachary Ross

General Attorney/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$188,824

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,824
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Communications Commission, Zachary Ross serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $188,824. They are classified at grade 15.

Jordan Reth

General Attorney/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$188,624

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,624
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jordan Reth holds the role of General Attorney at Federal Communications Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $188,624. Their pay grade is 15.

Halbert Decell

General Attorney/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$188,324

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,324
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Halbert Decell is a General Attorney at Federal Communications Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $188,324. They are classified at grade 15.

Ahuva Battams

General Attorney/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$188,324

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,324
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ahuva Battams works as a General Attorney for Federal Communications Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Ahuva earned $188,324 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Stephen Wang

General Attorney/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$187,824

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,824
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stephen Wang works as a General Attorney for Federal Communications Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Stephen earned $187,824 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Nellie Foosaner

General Attorney/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$187,824

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,824
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nellie Foosaner holds the role of General Attorney at Federal Communications Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $187,824. Their pay grade is 15.

Rebecca Brown

General Attorney/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$187,724

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,724
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rebecca Brown holds the role of General Attorney at Federal Communications Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $187,724. Their pay grade is 15.

Brendan Mctaggart

General Attorney/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$187,624

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,624
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Mctaggart serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $187,624. They are classified at grade 15.

Cindy Spiers

General Attorney/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$187,124

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,124
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Communications Commission, Cindy Spiers serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $187,124. They are classified at grade 15.

Raphael Sznajder

General Attorney/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$186,824

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,824
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Raphael Sznajder works as a General Attorney for Federal Communications Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Raphael earned $186,824 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

David Brodian

General Attorney/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$186,824

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,824
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Communications Commission, David Brodian serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $186,824. They are classified at grade 15.

Daniel Stepanicich

General Attorney/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$186,547

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $723
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,547
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Communications Commission, Daniel Stepanicich serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $186,547. They are classified at grade 15.

John Visclosky

General Attorney/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$186,324

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,324
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Visclosky works as a General Attorney for Federal Communications Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. John earned $186,324 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.