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

Agency file

Federal Trade 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 Trade Commission is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2024, this agency had 1,257 employees with median total compensation of $185,824; the highest distinct record was $221,900.

Year: 2024
Total payroll: $207.6M
Employees: 1,257
Median total: $185,824
Highest record: $221,900

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$35,947$207,800+

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

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 1,257 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($185,824) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $164,960 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $212 (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

$102,506

$148,689

$185,824

$191,900

$192,100

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $192,100 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $102,506. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

General Attorney

754 · $191,900

Miscellaneous Administration and Program

115 · $141,557

Economist

88 · $191,900

Paralegal Specialist

63 · $59,653

Information Technology Management

44 · $181,216

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

Violeta Orence

Secretary/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$71,390

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $71,390
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,390
Pay grade: 06
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $71,390
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,096
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Violeta Orence works as a Secretary for Federal Trade Commission based in San Francisco, California. Violeta earned $71,390 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.

Karen Stanley

General Legal and Kindred Administration/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$70,981

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $70,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,981
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Cleveland
Work county: Cuyahoga
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,981
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,176
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391680035
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0901
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Karen Stanley is a General Legal and Kindred Administration at Federal Trade Commission based in Cleveland, Ohio. 2024 total compensation came to $70,981. They are classified at grade 09.

Jacob Frech

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$70,885

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $70,685
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,885
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,685
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,043
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jacob Frech is a Paralegal Specialist at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $70,885. They are classified at grade 09.

Qwai-Zia Pennix

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$70,685

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $70,685
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,685
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,685
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,043
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Trade Commission, Qwai-Zia Pennix serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $70,685. They are classified at grade 09.

Dominique Wilson

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$69,536

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $67,961
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,575
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,536
Pay grade: 09
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,961
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,176
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 470000125
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dominique Wilson holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Federal Trade Commission based in Tennessee. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,536. Their pay grade is 09.

Victor Donati

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$69,174

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $68,974
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,174
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,974
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,759
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Victor Donati holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,174. Their pay grade is 07.

Artdesha Williams

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$68,605

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $68,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,605
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,405
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Trade Commission, Artdesha Williams serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,605. They are classified at grade 09.

Tikeisha Warner

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$68,405

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $68,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,405
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,405
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tikeisha Warner holds the role of Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $68,405. Their pay grade is 09.

Rachel Baker

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$68,405

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $68,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,405
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,405
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rachel Baker works as a Paralegal Specialist for Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Rachel earned $68,405 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Tracey Casseus

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$68,405

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $68,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,405
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,405
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Trade Commission, Tracey Casseus serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,405. They are classified at grade 09.

Qing Chen

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$68,405

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $68,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,405
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,405
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Trade Commission, Qing Chen serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,405. They are classified at grade 09.

Harrison Friedman

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$68,405

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $68,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,405
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,405
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Harrison Friedman holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $68,405. Their pay grade is 09.

Rachel Ma

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$68,405

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $68,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,405
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,405
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Trade Commission, Rachel Ma serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,405. They are classified at grade 09.

David Miller

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$68,405

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $68,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,405
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,405
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Trade Commission, David Miller serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,405. They are classified at grade 09.

Amy Palmer

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$68,330

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $68,330
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,330
Pay grade: 09
Work county: Wayne
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,330
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,043
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 260000163
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Trade Commission, Amy Palmer serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Michigan. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,330. They are classified at grade 09.