U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Merit Systems Protection Board

Agency file

Merit Systems Protection Board

Source file: U.S. Office of Personnel Management — Federal Civilian Workforce (non-Defense, FOIA 25-0777-F, Mar 2024) / ingested Jul 3, 2026

The Merit Systems Protection Board is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2024, this agency had 185 employees with median total compensation of $176,570; the highest distinct record was $221,900.

Year: 2024
Total payroll: $29.7M
Employees: 185
Median total: $176,570
Highest record: $221,900

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$66,670$221,900+

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

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 185 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($176,570) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $160,648 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $6 (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

$95,804

$133,692

$176,570

$191,900

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $191,900 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $95,804. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

General Attorney

113 · $191,289

Paralegal Specialist

30 · $96,067

Information Technology Management

9 · $149,422

Miscellaneous Administration and Program

6 · $161,392

Human Resources Management

5 · $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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Allison Mckinley

Paralegal Specialist/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$105,289

Sub-department: Merit Systems Protection Board
Base pay: $105,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,289
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,289
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Allison Mckinley holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Merit Systems Protection Board based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, their total compensation was $105,289. Their pay grade is 11.

Kiecia Payne

Paralegal Specialist/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$102,073

Sub-department: Merit Systems Protection Board
Base pay: $102,073
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,073
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,073
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kiecia Payne holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Merit Systems Protection Board based in Arlington, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $102,073. Their pay grade is 11.

John Aretz

Paralegal Specialist/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$101,086

Sub-department: Merit Systems Protection Board
Base pay: $101,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,086
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $101,086
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Merit Systems Protection Board, John Aretz serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,086. They are classified at grade 12.

William Culpepper

Paralegal Specialist/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$99,836

Sub-department: Merit Systems Protection Board
Base pay: $99,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,836
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Dallas
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,836
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,667
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Merit Systems Protection Board, William Culpepper serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Dallas, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,836. They are classified at grade 11.

Sharon Mcdaniel

Paralegal Specialist/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$99,836

Sub-department: Merit Systems Protection Board
Base pay: $99,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,836
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Dallas
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,836
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,667
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sharon Mcdaniel is a Paralegal Specialist at Merit Systems Protection Board based in Dallas, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $99,836. They are classified at grade 11.

Megan Brickler

General Attorney/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Merit Systems Protection Board
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Megan Brickler holds the role of General Attorney at Merit Systems Protection Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $99,200. Their pay grade is 12.