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

Arthur Bourke

Administrative Officer/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$85,522

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $85,522
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,522
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,522
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0341
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Arthur Bourke holds the role of Administrative Officer at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $85,522. Their pay grade is 11.

Lashaon Asberry-Beach

General Legal and Kindred Administration/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$84,366

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $84,366
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,366
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,366
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,309
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0901
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lashaon Asberry-Beach is a General Legal and Kindred Administration at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $84,366. They are classified at grade 09.

Glenda Kun

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$82,985

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $82,985
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,985
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Freeport
Work county: Brazoria
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,985
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,598
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482490039
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Trade Commission, Glenda Kun serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Freeport, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,985. They are classified at grade 09.

Christopher D'Silva

Law Clerk/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0904
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher D'Silva is a Law Clerk at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Tamar Katz

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tamar Katz works as a General Attorney for Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Tamar earned $82,764 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Sarah Kerman

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Trade Commission, Sarah Kerman serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Thomas Mattes

Law Clerk/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0904
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Trade Commission, Thomas Mattes serves as a Law Clerk based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Lincoln Plews

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lincoln Plews works as a General Attorney for Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Lincoln earned $82,764 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Logan Wilke

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Logan Wilke is a General Attorney at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Margaret Yellen

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Margaret Yellen holds the role of General Attorney at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,764. Their pay grade is 11.

Alyssa Karfinkel

General Attorney/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alyssa Karfinkel is a General Attorney at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Gail Cobb

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$82,085

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $82,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,085
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,085
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,598
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gail Cobb works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Federal Trade Commission based in Suitland, Maryland. Gail earned $82,085 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Christopher Harris

Social Science/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$82,085

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $82,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,085
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,085
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,598
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Harris holds the role of Social Science at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,085. Their pay grade is 09.

Traci Harris

Legal Assistance/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$80,510

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $80,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,510
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,510
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,416
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0986
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Traci Harris works as a Legal Assistance for Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Traci earned $80,510 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Tammy John

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$80,510

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $80,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,510
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,510
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,416
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Trade Commission, Tammy John serves as a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $80,510. They are classified at grade 08.

Paige Carter

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$80,005

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $79,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,005
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,805
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,887
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Paige Carter works as a Paralegal Specialist for Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Paige earned $80,005 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Tiayna Bennett

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$79,805

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $79,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,805
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,805
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,887
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Trade Commission, Tiayna Bennett serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $79,805. They are classified at grade 09.

Daniel Zhao

Paralegal Specialist/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$79,540

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $72,965
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,575
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,540
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,965
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,754
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniel Zhao holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $79,540. Their pay grade is 09.