U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Federal Reserve System / General Attorney

Job-title file

General Attorney

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

375 employees hold this title in Federal Reserve System. Median total compensation for the role is $216,602, above the department median of $185,831.

Employees: 375
Total payroll: $80.8M
Role median: $216,602
Agency median: $185,831
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$104,706$262,000+

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

How total compensation varies among the 375 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 Reserve System pays a median base salary of $215,852 for this role, 35% above that figure — about the 73rd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Federal Reserve System sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$78,360

$102,990

$159,670

$221,370

$351,600

Federal Reserve System median · $215,852

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 Reserve System’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Federal Reserve System is $216,602, 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 Reserve System, the median of $216,602 ranks #5 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

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

Adv Council on Historic Preservation

$191,900 · 2

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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Maria Castillo

General Attorney/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$190,754

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $190,754
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,754
Pay grade: 71
Work city: Jenkintown
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,754
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,690
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 423970091
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Maria Castillo holds the role of General Attorney at Federal Reserve System based in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $190,754. Their pay grade is 71.

Andrea Matthews

General Attorney/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$189,364

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $189,364
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,364
Pay grade: 71
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,364
Basic Pay (before locality): $152,381
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Andrea Matthews is a General Attorney at Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $189,364. They are classified at grade 71.

Joseph Frisone

General Attorney/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$189,364

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $189,364
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,364
Pay grade: 71
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,364
Basic Pay (before locality): $152,381
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Joseph Frisone works as a General Attorney for Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. Joseph earned $189,364 in 2024. Their pay grade is 71.

Amanda Roberson

General Attorney/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$189,364

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $189,364
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,364
Pay grade: 71
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,364
Basic Pay (before locality): $152,381
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Amanda Roberson works as a General Attorney for Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. Amanda earned $189,364 in 2024. Their pay grade is 71.

Adrienne Warrell

General Attorney/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$189,364

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $189,364
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,364
Pay grade: 71
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,364
Basic Pay (before locality): $152,381
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Adrienne Warrell holds the role of General Attorney at Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $189,364. Their pay grade is 71.

Meishia Hunter

General Attorney/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$188,718

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $188,718
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,718
Pay grade: 60
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,718
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,861
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

At Federal Reserve System, Meishia Hunter serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $188,718. They are classified at grade 60.

Jacob Sines

General Attorney/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$188,292

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $186,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,292
Pay grade: 71
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,292
Basic Pay (before locality): $149,909
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Jacob Sines is a General Attorney at Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $188,292. They are classified at grade 71.

Patricia Hensler

General Attorney/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$187,907

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $187,907
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,907
Pay grade: 71
Work city: Palm Beach Gardens
Work county: Palm Beach
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,907
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,690
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122431099
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

At Federal Reserve System, Patricia Hensler serves as a General Attorney based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $187,907. They are classified at grade 71.

Patricia Hilfinger-Pardo

General Attorney/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$187,250

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $187,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,250
Pay grade: 60
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,250
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,063
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Patricia Hilfinger-Pardo is a General Attorney at Federal Reserve System based in San Francisco, California. 2024 total compensation came to $187,250. They are classified at grade 60.

Jacob Schunk

General Attorney/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$187,244

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $186,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,244
Pay grade: 71
Work city: North Liberty
Work county: Johnson
Work state: Iowa

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,744
Basic Pay (before locality): $179,475
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 196180103
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Jacob Schunk is a General Attorney at Federal Reserve System based in North Liberty, Iowa. 2024 total compensation came to $187,244. They are classified at grade 71.

Luke Diamond

General Attorney/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$186,292

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $186,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,292
Pay grade: 71
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,292
Basic Pay (before locality): $149,909
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Luke Diamond works as a General Attorney for Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. Luke earned $186,292 in 2024. Their pay grade is 71.

Nathalie Prescott

General Attorney/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$186,292

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $186,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,292
Pay grade: 71
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,292
Basic Pay (before locality): $149,909
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Nathalie Prescott holds the role of General Attorney at Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $186,292. Their pay grade is 71.

Ravisha Kumar

General Attorney/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$184,444

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $184,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,444
Pay grade: 60
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $184,444
Basic Pay (before locality): $149,396
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Ravisha Kumar is a General Attorney at Federal Reserve System based in Seattle, Washington. 2024 total compensation came to $184,444. They are classified at grade 60.

Albert Chang

General Attorney/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$184,147

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $183,147
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,147
Pay grade: 71
Work city: Northbrook
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $183,147
Basic Pay (before locality): $157,451
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 176280031
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

At Federal Reserve System, Albert Chang serves as a General Attorney based in Northbrook, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $184,147. They are classified at grade 71.