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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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.

Juan Chapa

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$189,525

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $189,525
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,525
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Helotes
Work county: Bexar
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,525
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483095029
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Juan Chapa is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Federal Communications Commission based in Helotes, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $189,525. 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.

Douglas Deets

Accounting/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$189,129

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $186,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,129
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Milford
Work county: Hunterdon
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 341940019
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Douglas Deets works as a Accounting for Federal Communications Commission based in Milford, New Jersey. Douglas earned $189,129 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Tadele Shiferaw

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$189,109

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $180,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,109
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,359
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tadele Shiferaw is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Federal Communications Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $189,109. They are classified at grade 15.

Patrick Wolan

Accounting/Federal Communications Commission

2024 total comp

$189,054

Sub-department: Federal Communications Commission
Base pay: $186,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,054
Pay grade: 15
Work city: MT Pleasant
Work county: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,854
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 451710019
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Patrick Wolan works as a Accounting for Federal Communications Commission based in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina. Patrick earned $189,054 in 2024. Their pay grade is 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.