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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Kathryn Grajales

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$199,945

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,045
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $199,945
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kathryn Grajales works as a General Attorney for Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Kathryn earned $199,945 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Heather Allen

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$198,075

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,075
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Heather Allen holds the role of General Attorney at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $198,075. Their pay grade is 15.

Kenneth Merber

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$197,100

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,100
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Trade Commission, Kenneth Merber serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $197,100. They are classified at grade 15.

Sandhya Brown

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$196,696

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,696
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sandhya Brown is a General Attorney at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $196,696. They are classified at grade 15.

Jason Adler

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$196,500

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,500
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Trade Commission, Jason Adler serves as a General Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $196,500. They are classified at grade 15.

Todd Kossow

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$196,100

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,100
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Todd Kossow is a General Attorney at Federal Trade Commission based in Chicago, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $196,100. They are classified at grade 15.

Peggy Femenella

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$195,500

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $195,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,500
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,500
Basic Pay (before locality): $195,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): ES

Peggy Femenella holds the role of General Attorney at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $195,500. Their pay grade is 00.

Stephen Mohr

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$195,500

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $195,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,500
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,500
Basic Pay (before locality): $195,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): ES

Stephen Mohr works as a General Attorney for Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Stephen earned $195,500 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Krisha Cerilli

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$194,900

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Trade Commission, Krisha Cerilli serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $194,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Susan Huber

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$194,675

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,775
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,675
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Lewes
Work county: Sussex
Work state: Delaware

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 100280005
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Susan Huber is a General Attorney at Federal Trade Commission based in Lewes, Delaware. 2024 total compensation came to $194,675. They are classified at grade 15.

Larissa Bungo

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$194,475

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,575
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,475
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Cleveland
Work county: Cuyahoga
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391680035
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Larissa Bungo is a General Attorney at Federal Trade Commission based in Cleveland, Ohio. 2024 total compensation came to $194,475. They are classified at grade 15.

Jordan Andrew

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$194,236

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,336
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,236
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jordan Andrew holds the role of General Attorney at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $194,236. Their pay grade is 15.

Robert Jones

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$194,100

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,100
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robert Jones works as a General Attorney for Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Robert earned $194,100 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Rohan Pai

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$194,100

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,100
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rohan Pai works as a General Attorney for Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Rohan earned $194,100 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Kathryn Walsh

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$194,100

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,100
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Trade Commission, Kathryn Walsh serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $194,100. They are classified at grade 15.

Susan Musser

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$194,075

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,075
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Trade Commission, Susan Musser serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $194,075. They are classified at grade 15.

Kelly Signs

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$194,000

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,000
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kelly Signs is a General Attorney at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $194,000. They are classified at grade 15.

James Abell

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$193,900

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Trade Commission, James Abell serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $193,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Bradley Albert

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$193,900

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Bradley Albert is a General Attorney at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $193,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Kara Monahan

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$193,900

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Takoma Park
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241540031
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kara Monahan holds the role of General Attorney at Federal Trade Commission based in Takoma Park, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $193,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Stephen Rodger

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$193,900

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stephen Rodger works as a General Attorney for Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Stephen earned $193,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.