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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Michael Shachat

General Attorney/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Merit Systems Protection Board
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Oakland
Work county: Alameda
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062480001
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Shachat is a General Attorney at Merit Systems Protection Board based in Oakland, California. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Christopher Sprague

General Attorney/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Merit Systems Protection Board
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Sprague is a General Attorney at Merit Systems Protection Board based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Kara Svendsen

General Attorney/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Merit Systems Protection Board
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kara Svendsen works as a General Attorney for Merit Systems Protection Board based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Kara earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Mark Syska

General Attorney/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Merit Systems Protection Board
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mark Syska holds the role of General Attorney at Merit Systems Protection Board based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Glen Williams

General Attorney/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Merit Systems Protection Board
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Lakewood
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Merit Systems Protection Board, Glen Williams serves as a General Attorney based in Lakewood, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Ronald Weiss

General Attorney/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Merit Systems Protection Board
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
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): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Merit Systems Protection Board, Ronald Weiss serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Daniel Yehl

General Attorney/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Merit Systems Protection Board
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Dallas
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniel Yehl works as a General Attorney for Merit Systems Protection Board based in Dallas, Texas. Daniel earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Mary Senoo

General Attorney/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Merit Systems Protection Board
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
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): $155,849
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mary Senoo works as a General Attorney for Merit Systems Protection Board based in Chicago, Illinois. Mary earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Matthew Bradley

General Attorney/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Merit Systems Protection Board
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
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): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Bradley holds the role of General Attorney at Merit Systems Protection Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Geraldine Rowe

General Attorney/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Merit Systems Protection Board
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
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): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Merit Systems Protection Board, Geraldine Rowe serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

David Brooks

General Attorney/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$191,764

Sub-department: Merit Systems Protection Board
Base pay: $191,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,764
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Lakewood
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Merit Systems Protection Board, David Brooks serves as a General Attorney based in Lakewood, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,764. They are classified at grade 15.

Cynthia Ferentinos

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: Merit Systems Protection Board
Base pay: $191,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,289
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,289
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Merit Systems Protection Board, Cynthia Ferentinos serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,289. They are classified at grade 15.

Steven Giballa

General Attorney/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: Merit Systems Protection Board
Base pay: $191,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,289
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,289
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Steven Giballa is a General Attorney at Merit Systems Protection Board based in Arlington, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,289. They are classified at grade 15.

Laura Gillespie

General Attorney/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: Merit Systems Protection Board
Base pay: $191,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,289
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,289
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Laura Gillespie is a General Attorney at Merit Systems Protection Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,289. They are classified at grade 15.

Katrina Lederer

General Attorney/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: Merit Systems Protection Board
Base pay: $191,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,289
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,289
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Katrina Lederer works as a General Attorney for Merit Systems Protection Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. Katrina earned $191,289 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Katherine Smith

General Attorney/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: Merit Systems Protection Board
Base pay: $191,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,289
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,289
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Katherine Smith works as a General Attorney for Merit Systems Protection Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. Katherine earned $191,289 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Craig Thomas

Information Technology Management/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: Merit Systems Protection Board
Base pay: $191,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,289
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,289
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 2210
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Craig Thomas holds the role of Information Technology Management at Merit Systems Protection Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,289. Their pay grade is 15.

Gregory Smith

General Attorney/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$189,800

Sub-department: Merit Systems Protection Board
Base pay: $189,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,800
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,800
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gregory Smith is a General Attorney at Merit Systems Protection Board based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $189,800. They are classified at grade 15.