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

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Merit Systems Protection Board

Source file: U.S. Office of Personnel Management — Federal Civilian Workforce (non-Defense, FOIA 25-0777-F, Mar 2024) / ingested Jun 19, 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
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+

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

Highest-paid first / page 5

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
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
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
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
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
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.

Jeremy Meyers

Paralegal Specialist/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$96,330

Sub-department: MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD
Base pay: $96,330
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,330
Pay grade: 11
Work city: OAKLAND
Work county: ALAMEDA
Work state: CALIFORNIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,330
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Duty Station Code: 062480001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeremy Meyers holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Merit Systems Protection Board based in Oakland, CALIFORNIA. In 2024, their total compensation was $96,330. Their pay grade is 11.

Harriet Hines

Paralegal Specialist/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$95,804

Sub-department: MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD
Base pay: $95,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,804
Pay grade: 11
Work city: PHILADELPHIA
Work county: PHILADELPHIA
Work state: PENNSYLVANIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,804
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,527
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Harriet Hines works as a Paralegal Specialist for Merit Systems Protection Board based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. Harriet earned $95,804 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Roy Mazique

Paralegal Specialist/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$95,804

Sub-department: MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD
Base pay: $95,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,804
Pay grade: 11
Work city: PHILADELPHIA
Work county: PHILADELPHIA
Work state: PENNSYLVANIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,804
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,527
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Roy Mazique works as a Paralegal Specialist for Merit Systems Protection Board based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. Roy earned $95,804 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Tempress Coppet

Paralegal Specialist/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$93,798

Sub-department: MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD
Base pay: $93,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,798
Pay grade: 11
Work city: ARLINGTON
Work county: ARLINGTON
Work state: VIRGINIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,798
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Merit Systems Protection Board, Tempress Coppet serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Arlington, VIRGINIA. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,798. They are classified at grade 11.

John Franke

Support Services Administration/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$93,798

Sub-department: MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD
Base pay: $93,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,798
Pay grade: 11
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,798
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0342
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Merit Systems Protection Board, John Franke serves as a Support Services Administration based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,798. They are classified at grade 11.

Stacy Abbott

Paralegal Specialist/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$90,310

Sub-department: MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD
Base pay: $90,310
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,310
Pay grade: 11
Work city: OAKLAND
Work county: ALAMEDA
Work state: CALIFORNIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,310
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 062480001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Merit Systems Protection Board, Stacy Abbott serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Oakland, CALIFORNIA. Their 2024 pay totaled $90,310. They are classified at grade 11.

Tawanda Williams-Warren

Paralegal Specialist/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$88,926

Sub-department: MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD
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
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Merit Systems Protection Board, Tawanda Williams-Warren serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,926. They are classified at grade 09.

Kateri Bussey

Paralegal Specialist/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$88,281

Sub-department: MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD
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
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Merit Systems Protection Board, Kateri Bussey serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,281. They are classified at grade 11.

Kaitlin Reilly

Paralegal Specialist/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$87,822

Sub-department: MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD
Base pay: $87,822
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,822
Pay grade: 11
Work city: PHILADELPHIA
Work county: PHILADELPHIA
Work state: PENNSYLVANIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,822
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kaitlin Reilly is a Paralegal Specialist at Merit Systems Protection Board based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. 2024 total compensation came to $87,822. They are classified at grade 11.

Angela Bradanick

Paralegal Specialist/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$86,893

Sub-department: MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD
Base pay: $86,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,893
Pay grade: 11
Work city: ATLANTA
Work county: FULTON
Work state: GEORGIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,893
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Angela Bradanick works as a Paralegal Specialist for Merit Systems Protection Board based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. Angela earned $86,893 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Rivera Marrero

Paralegal Specialist/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$86,701

Sub-department: MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD
Base pay: $86,701
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,701
Pay grade: 11
Work city: DALLAS
Work county: DALLAS
Work state: TEXAS

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,701
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Merit Systems Protection Board, Rivera Marrero serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Dallas, TEXAS. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,701. They are classified at grade 11.

Rosa Cudaback

Paralegal Specialist/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$83,693

Sub-department: MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD
Base pay: $83,693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,693
Pay grade: 11
Work city: CHICAGO
Work county: COOK
Work state: ILLINOIS

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,693
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,177
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rosa Cudaback is a Paralegal Specialist at Merit Systems Protection Board based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. 2024 total compensation came to $83,693. They are classified at grade 11.

Aliyah Young

Government Information Specialist/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD
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
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0306
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Aliyah Young holds the role of Government Information Specialist at Merit Systems Protection Board based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,764. Their pay grade is 11.

Markeilsha Hamer

Paralegal Specialist/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$81,782

Sub-department: MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD
Base pay: $81,782
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,782
Pay grade: 11
Work city: ATLANTA
Work county: FULTON
Work state: GEORGIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,782
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Markeilsha Hamer works as a Paralegal Specialist for Merit Systems Protection Board based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. Markeilsha earned $81,782 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Pamela Vargas

Paralegal Specialist/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$80,994

Sub-department: MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD
Base pay: $80,994
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,994
Pay grade: 11
Work city: CHICAGO
Work county: COOK
Work state: ILLINOIS

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,994
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Pamela Vargas works as a Paralegal Specialist for Merit Systems Protection Board based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. Pamela earned $80,994 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Karen Mapp-Griffith

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$80,510

Sub-department: MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD
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
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Merit Systems Protection Board, Karen Mapp-Griffith 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.

Markita Bryant

Paralegal Specialist/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$79,805

Sub-department: MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD
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
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Markita Bryant works as a Paralegal Specialist for Merit Systems Protection Board based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Markita earned $79,805 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Tonya Holman

Paralegal Specialist/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$79,805

Sub-department: MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD
Base pay: $79,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,805
Pay grade: 09
Work city: ARLINGTON
Work county: ARLINGTON
Work state: VIRGINIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,805
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,887
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tonya Holman works as a Paralegal Specialist for Merit Systems Protection Board based in Arlington, VIRGINIA. Tonya earned $79,805 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Andrew Welham

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$76,382

Sub-department: MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD
Base pay: $76,382
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,382
Pay grade: 08
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,382
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,318
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Merit Systems Protection Board, Andrew Welham serves as a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Their 2024 pay totaled $76,382. They are classified at grade 08.

Jacob Jones

Paralegal Specialist/Merit Systems Protection Board

2024 total comp

$66,670

Sub-department: MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD
Base pay: $66,670
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,670
Pay grade: 09
Work city: LAKEWOOD
Work county: JEFFERSON
Work state: COLORADO

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,670
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jacob Jones is a Paralegal Specialist at Merit Systems Protection Board based in Lakewood, COLORADO. 2024 total compensation came to $66,670. They are classified at grade 09.