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

Agency file

Federal Communications Commission

Source file: U.S. Office of Personnel Management — Federal Civilian Workforce (non-Defense, FOIA 25-0777-F, Mar 2024) / ingested Jul 3, 2026

The Federal Communications Commission is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2024, this agency had 1,530 employees with median total compensation of $182,516; the highest distinct record was $212,100.

Year: 2024
Total payroll: $255.5M
Employees: 1,530
Median total: $182,516
Highest record: $212,100

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$45,730$208,405+

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

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 1,530 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($182,516) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $165,513 (99%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $1,501 (1%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$117,962

$145,489

$182,516

$192,900

$196,100

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $196,100 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $117,962. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

General Attorney

628 · $191,900

Miscellaneous Administration and Program

256 · $153,354

Electronics Engineering

214 · $181,850

Management and Program Analysis

65 · $143,057

Information Technology Management

63 · $179,570

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

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Michael Gussow

General Attorney/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$146,042

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $144,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,042
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Gussow holds the role of General Attorney at Federal Communications Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $146,042. Their pay grade is 14.

David Savolaine

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$145,989

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,989
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Savolaine works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Federal Communications Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. David earned $145,989 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Myrva Charles

Management and Program Analysis/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$145,789

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,789
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0343
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Communications Commission, Myrva Charles serves as a Management and Program Analysis based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $145,789. They are classified at grade 13.

Ryan Mcdonald

General Attorney/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$145,767

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $144,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,725
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,767
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ryan Mcdonald works as a General Attorney for Federal Communications Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Ryan earned $145,767 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Joycelyn James

General Attorney/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$145,721

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $144,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,679
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,721
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joycelyn James holds the role of General Attorney at Federal Communications Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $145,721. Their pay grade is 14.

Samuel Asein

Electronics Engineering/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$145,489

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,489
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Communications Commission, Samuel Asein serves as a Electronics Engineering based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $145,489. They are classified at grade 13.

Jose Feliciano

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$145,489

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,489
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jose Feliciano is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Federal Communications Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $145,489. They are classified at grade 13.

Albert Furlow

Electronics Engineering/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$145,489

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,489
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Columbia
Work county: Howard
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240381027
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Albert Furlow is a Electronics Engineering at Federal Communications Commission based in Columbia, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $145,489. They are classified at grade 13.

Darius Holloway

General Attorney/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$145,489

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,489
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Communications Commission, Darius Holloway serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $145,489. They are classified at grade 13.

Ronald Lovins

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$145,489

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,489
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ronald Lovins holds the role of Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Federal Communications Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $145,489. Their pay grade is 13.

Uche Patrick

Electronics Engineering/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$145,489

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,489
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Uche Patrick works as a Electronics Engineering for Federal Communications Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Uche earned $145,489 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Sharif Shahrier

Electronics Engineering/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$145,489

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,489
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Communications Commission, Sharif Shahrier serves as a Electronics Engineering based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $145,489. They are classified at grade 13.

Frank Takacs

Electronics Engineering/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$145,489

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,489
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Communications Commission, Frank Takacs serves as a Electronics Engineering based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $145,489. They are classified at grade 13.

Ronald Tomlinson

Electronics Engineering/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$145,489

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,489
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Communications Commission, Ronald Tomlinson serves as a Electronics Engineering based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $145,489. They are classified at grade 13.