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

Agency file

Federal Election 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 Election Commission administers elections and maintains official state records and registrations.

In 2024, this agency had 300 employees with median total compensation of $149,056; the highest distinct record was $204,152.

Year: 2024
Total payroll: $41.8M
Employees: 300
Median total: $149,056
Highest record: $204,152

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$55,924$199,746+

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

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 300 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($149,056) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $139,388 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
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

$80,510

$102,073

$149,056

$180,359

$191,900

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $191,900 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $80,510. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

General Attorney

78 · $181,216

Miscellaneous Administration and Program

76 · $115,731

Information Technology Management

39 · $153,354

Auditing

25 · $141,557

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant

18 · $69,906

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

Page 1

Christal Dennis

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Election Commission

2024 total comp

$96,556

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $96,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,556
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,556
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christal Dennis holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $96,556. Their pay grade is 11.

Jacqueline Gausepohl

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Federal Election Commission

2024 total comp

$96,556

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $96,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,556
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,556
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jacqueline Gausepohl holds the role of Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $96,556. Their pay grade is 11.

Kathryn Ross

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Election Commission

2024 total comp

$96,556

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $96,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,556
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,556
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kathryn Ross is a Paralegal Specialist at Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $96,556. They are classified at grade 11.

Miyah Johnson

Auditing/Federal Election Commission

2024 total comp

$93,798

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $93,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,798
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,798
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Election Commission, Miyah Johnson serves as a Auditing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,798. They are classified at grade 11.

Michael Adamsky

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Federal Election Commission

2024 total comp

$93,798

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $93,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,798
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,798
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Adamsky works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Michael earned $93,798 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Allen Coon

General Attorney/Federal Election Commission

2024 total comp

$93,798

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $93,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,798
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,798
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Allen Coon works as a General Attorney for Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Allen earned $93,798 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Lauren Hutchison

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Federal Election Commission

2024 total comp

$93,798

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $93,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,798
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,798
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Election Commission, Lauren Hutchison serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,798. They are classified at grade 11.

Jacob Mccall

General Attorney/Federal Election Commission

2024 total comp

$93,798

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $93,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,798
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,798
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jacob Mccall works as a General Attorney for Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jacob earned $93,798 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Shannon Ringgold

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Federal Election Commission

2024 total comp

$93,798

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $93,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,798
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,798
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shannon Ringgold works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Shannon earned $93,798 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Mary Seiler

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Federal Election Commission

2024 total comp

$93,798

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $93,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,798
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,798
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mary Seiler is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $93,798. They are classified at grade 11.

Denise Stilla

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Federal Election Commission

2024 total comp

$93,798

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $93,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,798
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,798
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Denise Stilla holds the role of Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $93,798. Their pay grade is 11.

Nicholas Tarone

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Federal Election Commission

2024 total comp

$93,798

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $93,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,798
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,798
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nicholas Tarone is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $93,798. They are classified at grade 11.

Melissa Cisewski

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Federal Election Commission

2024 total comp

$93,798

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $93,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,798
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,798
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Melissa Cisewski works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Melissa earned $93,798 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.