U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Federal Trade Commission / General Attorney

Job-title file

General Attorney

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

754 employees hold this title in Federal Trade Commission. Median total compensation for the role is $191,900, above the department median of $185,824.

Employees: 754
Total payroll: $135.9M
Role median: $191,900
Agency median: $185,824
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$82,764$206,134+

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

How total compensation varies among the 754 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 Trade Commission pays a median base salary of $191,900 for this role, 20% above that figure — about the 63rd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Federal Trade Commission sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$78,360

$102,990

$159,670

$221,370

$351,600

Federal Trade Commission median · $191,900

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 Trade Commission’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Federal Trade Commission is $191,900, 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 Trade Commission, the median of $191,900 ranks #9 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

Federal Reserve System

$216,602 · 375

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

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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Nathan Nash

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$156,179

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $154,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,575
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,179
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,604
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nathan Nash is a General Attorney at Federal Trade Commission based in Chicago, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $156,179. They are classified at grade 14.

Lauren Sillman

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$155,173

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $155,173
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,173
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Minneapolis
Work county: Hennepin
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $155,173
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 274760053
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lauren Sillman works as a General Attorney for Federal Trade Commission based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Lauren earned $155,173 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Evan Johnson

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$153,554

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,554
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Evan Johnson works as a General Attorney for Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Evan earned $153,554 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Dylan Herts

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dylan Herts holds the role of General Attorney at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,354. Their pay grade is 13.

Brendon Walsh

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brendon Walsh holds the role of General Attorney at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,354. Their pay grade is 13.

Daniel Blauser

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Trade Commission, Daniel Blauser serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Daniel Chozick

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniel Chozick is a General Attorney at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Xuan Gong

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Xuan Gong is a General Attorney at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Keith Holleran

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Keith Holleran holds the role of General Attorney at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,354. Their pay grade is 13.

Elizabeth Klinger

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Trade Commission, Elizabeth Klinger serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Shira Steinberg

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shira Steinberg holds the role of General Attorney at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,354. Their pay grade is 13.

Jeanann Tabbaa

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Trade Commission, Jeanann Tabbaa serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Zoe Beiser

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Trade Commission, Zoe Beiser serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,336. They are classified at grade 14.

Katherine Bies

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Katherine Bies holds the role of General Attorney at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,336. Their pay grade is 14.

Jacob Hamburger

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jacob Hamburger works as a General Attorney for Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jacob earned $153,336 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Julia Heald

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Julia Heald is a General Attorney at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $153,336. They are classified at grade 14.

Paul Mezan

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Trade Commission, Paul Mezan serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,336. They are classified at grade 14.

Molly Rucki

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Molly Rucki is a General Attorney at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $153,336. They are classified at grade 14.

Edmund Saw

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Edmund Saw is a General Attorney at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $153,336. They are classified at grade 14.