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

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Zola Hall

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$88,926

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $88,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,926
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,926
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Zola Hall holds the role of Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,926. Their pay grade is 09.

Julia Hunt

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$88,926

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $88,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,926
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,926
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Trade Commission, Julia Hunt serves as a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,926. They are classified at grade 09.

Dyane Pickett

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$88,926

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $88,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,926
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,926
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dyane Pickett is a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $88,926. They are classified at grade 09.

Darryl Strother

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$88,926

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $88,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,926
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,926
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Darryl Strother is a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $88,926. They are classified at grade 09.

Natasha Allen

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$88,926

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $88,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,926
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,926
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Trade Commission, Natasha Allen serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,926. They are classified at grade 09.

Brittany Cooper

General Legal and Kindred Administration/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$88,781

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $88,281
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,781
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,281
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0901
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brittany Cooper is a General Legal and Kindred Administration at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $88,781. They are classified at grade 11.

Laura Alan

Management and Program Analysis/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$88,281

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $88,281
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,281
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,281
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0343
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Trade Commission, Laura Alan serves as a Management and Program Analysis based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,281. They are classified at grade 11.

George Chewning

General Legal and Kindred Administration/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$88,281

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $88,281
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,281
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Fredericksburg
Work county: Fredericksburg
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,281
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511020630
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0901
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

George Chewning holds the role of General Legal and Kindred Administration at Federal Trade Commission based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,281. Their pay grade is 11.

Jennifer Melch

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$88,281

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $88,281
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,281
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,281
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Melch is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Federal Trade Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $88,281. They are classified at grade 11.

Caroline Siegel-Singh

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$88,281

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $88,281
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,281
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,281
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Trade Commission, Caroline Siegel-Singh serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,281. They are classified at grade 11.

Jennifer Fingles

General Legal and Kindred Administration/Federal Trade Commission

2024 total comp

$86,658

Sub-department: Federal Trade Commission
Base pay: $86,658
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,658
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,658
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0901
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Fingles works as a General Legal and Kindred Administration for Federal Trade Commission based in Seattle, Washington. Jennifer earned $86,658 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.