U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Federal Reserve System / Paralegal Specialist

Job-title file

Paralegal Specialist

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

20 employees hold this title in Federal Reserve System. Median total compensation for the role is $141,092, below the department median of $185,831.

Employees: 20
Total payroll: $2.9M
Role median: $141,092
Agency median: $185,831
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$122,504$175,709+

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

How total compensation varies among the 20 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

Paralegal Specialist pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants — about 392,880 people — is $62,890. Federal Reserve System pays a median base salary of $141,092 for this role, 124% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Federal Reserve System sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$44,740

$50,340

$62,890

$80,080

$101,500

Federal Reserve System median · $141,092

The bar is the range of annual wages for Paralegals and Legal Assistants 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 $141,092, 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)

Paralegal Specialist is held in 54 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Federal Reserve System, the median of $141,092 ranks #4 of 54.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$176,909 · 1

Securities and Exchange Commission

$145,791 · 84

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$143,249 · 12

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$130,932 · 29

Federal Communications Commission

$128,956 · 5

Department of Treasury

$125,827 · 5

Social Security Administration

$120,246 · 702

Fed Retirement Thrift Investment Board

$119,037 · 1

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$119,037 · 1

U.S. Agency for International Development

$117,962 · 3

Department of Health and Human Services

$115,981 · 65

Smithsonian Institution

$115,731 · 1

Median total compensation for the Paralegal Specialist 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

Paralegal Specialist beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 4 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $96,330 ranks #3 of 4. See Paralegal Specialist across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Connecticut

$148,330 · 8

District of Columbia

$98,412 · 99

Florida

$44,437 · 405

Median total compensation for comparable Paralegal Specialistroles 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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Roshonda Gonsalves

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$178,968

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $178,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,968
Pay grade: 52
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $178,968
Basic Pay (before locality): $126,007
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

At Federal Reserve System, Roshonda Gonsalves serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in New York - New York, New York. Their 2024 pay totaled $178,968. They are classified at grade 52.

Cylena Abrahams

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$170,392

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $170,392
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,392
Pay grade: 52
Work city: New York - Kings
Work county: Kings
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $170,392
Basic Pay (before locality): $119,969
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170047
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Cylena Abrahams holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Federal Reserve System based in New York - Kings, New York. In 2024, their total compensation was $170,392. Their pay grade is 52.

Miesha Mcclure

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$168,618

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $168,618
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,618
Pay grade: 52
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $168,618
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,022
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Miesha Mcclure works as a Paralegal Specialist for Federal Reserve System based in San Francisco, California. Miesha earned $168,618 in 2024. Their pay grade is 52.

Grace Feola

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$160,656

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $160,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,656
Pay grade: 52
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $160,656
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Grace Feola holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $160,656. Their pay grade is 52.

Laura Galban

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$160,656

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $160,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,656
Pay grade: 52
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $160,656
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 44
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Laura Galban holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $160,656. Their pay grade is 52.

Himali Nedimala

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$160,656

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $160,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,656
Pay grade: 52
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $160,656
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Himali Nedimala holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $160,656. Their pay grade is 52.

David Gettler

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$154,046

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $154,046
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,046
Pay grade: 52
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,046
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,961
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

David Gettler works as a Paralegal Specialist for Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. David earned $154,046 in 2024. Their pay grade is 52.

Fatima Mahmud

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$154,046

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $154,046
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,046
Pay grade: 52
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,046
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,961
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Fatima Mahmud works as a Paralegal Specialist for Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. Fatima earned $154,046 in 2024. Their pay grade is 52.

Steven Yokay

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$151,546

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $151,546
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,546
Pay grade: 52
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $151,546
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,949
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Steven Yokay holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $151,546. Their pay grade is 52.

Vandana Sanapala

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$141,944

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $141,944
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,944
Pay grade: 52
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,944
Basic Pay (before locality): $114,222
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Vandana Sanapala is a Paralegal Specialist at Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $141,944. They are classified at grade 52.

Tiffani Watson

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$140,240

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $140,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,240
Pay grade: 51
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $140,240
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,851
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Tiffani Watson holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $140,240. Their pay grade is 51.

Samuel Rappe

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$137,623

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $137,373
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,623
Pay grade: 52
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,373
Basic Pay (before locality): $110,544
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Samuel Rappe is a Paralegal Specialist at Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $137,623. They are classified at grade 52.

John Marlow

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$135,142

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $135,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,142
Pay grade: 52
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $135,142
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,749
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

John Marlow is a Paralegal Specialist at Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $135,142. They are classified at grade 52.

Priya Sampath

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$134,516

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $134,516
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,516
Pay grade: 52
Work city: Pittsford
Work county: Monroe
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,516
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364840055
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Priya Sampath holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Federal Reserve System based in Pittsford, New York. In 2024, their total compensation was $134,516. Their pay grade is 52.

Stephany Choudhury

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$132,949

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $132,949
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,949
Pay grade: 52
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,949
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,984
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Stephany Choudhury works as a Paralegal Specialist for Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. Stephany earned $132,949 in 2024. Their pay grade is 52.

Christina Mack

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$132,949

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $132,949
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,949
Pay grade: 52
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,949
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,984
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Christina Mack holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $132,949. Their pay grade is 52.

Sheela Kelley

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$130,773

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $130,273
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,773
Pay grade: 52
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,273
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,022
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Sheela Kelley works as a Paralegal Specialist for Federal Reserve System based in Atlanta, Georgia. Sheela earned $130,773 in 2024. Their pay grade is 52.

Karl Gustafson

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$126,579

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $126,579
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,579
Pay grade: 52
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,579
Basic Pay (before locality): $101,858
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Karl Gustafson holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $126,579. Their pay grade is 52.

Ashley Knott

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$126,579

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $126,579
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,579
Pay grade: 52
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,579
Basic Pay (before locality): $101,858
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Ashley Knott holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $126,579. Their pay grade is 52.

Velazque Ramirez-

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$122,504

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $122,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,504
Pay grade: 52
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,504
Basic Pay (before locality): $98,579
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

At Federal Reserve System, Velazque Ramirez- serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $122,504. They are classified at grade 52.