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U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration / Paralegal Specialist

Job-title file

Paralegal Specialist

Provide legal advice, draft and review documents, and represent the agency in legal matters.

25 employees hold this title in Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration. Median total compensation for the role is $94,825, below the department median of $152,489.

Employees
25
Total payroll
$2.4M
Role median
$94,825
Agency median
$152,489
Comparison
Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$69,154$125,941+

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

How total compensation varies among the 25 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Paralegal Specialist pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistantsabout 392,880 people is $62,890. Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration pays a median base salary of $94,825 for this role, 51% above that figureabout the 85th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration sits in the local pay range

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$44,740
$50,340
$62,890
$80,080
$101,500
Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration median · $94,825

The bar is the range of annual wages for Paralegals and Legal Assistants across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration is $94,825, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Paralegal Specialist is held in 54 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, the median of $94,825 ranks #37 of 54.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Median total compensation for the Paralegal Specialist role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Paralegal Specialist beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 4 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $96,330 ranks #3 of 4. See Paralegal Specialist across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Connecticut
$148,330 · 8
Florida
$44,437 · 405

Median total compensation for comparable Paralegal Specialist roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

Other job titles in Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Milelene Gunyon

Paralegal Specialist/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp
$128,956
Sub-department
Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay
$128,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,956
Pay grade
12
Work city
Greenbelt
Work county
Prince George's
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$128,956
Basic Pay (before locality)
$96,770
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240710033
Length of Service (Years)
33
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Milelene Gunyon serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Raiza Singh

Paralegal Specialist/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp
$122,675
Sub-department
Ames Research Center
Base pay
$122,675
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,675
Pay grade
12
Work city
Moffett Field
Work county
Santa Clara
Work state
California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$122,675
Basic Pay (before locality)
$84,365
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
062205085
Length of Service (Years)
8
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Raiza Singh serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Moffett Field, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $122,675. They are classified at grade 12.

Annette Metcalf

Paralegal Specialist/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp
$117,556
Sub-department
George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Base pay
$117,556
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,556
Pay grade
12
Work city
Redstone Arsenal
Work county
Madison
Work state
Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$117,556
Basic Pay (before locality)
$96,770
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
012585089
Length of Service (Years)
32
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Annette Metcalf holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. In 2024, their total compensation was $117,556. Their pay grade is 12.

Lisa Hughes

Paralegal Specialist/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp
$117,556
Sub-department
George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Base pay
$117,556
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,556
Pay grade
12
Work city
Redstone Arsenal
Work county
Madison
Work state
Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$117,556
Basic Pay (before locality)
$96,770
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
012585089
Length of Service (Years)
37
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Lisa Hughes works as a Paralegal Specialist for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. Lisa earned $117,556 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Carolyn Johnson

Paralegal Specialist/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp
$115,731
Sub-department
Headquarters, Nasa
Base pay
$115,731
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,731
Pay grade
12
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$115,731
Basic Pay (before locality)
$86,846
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
39
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Carolyn Johnson holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $115,731. Their pay grade is 12.

Karen Ault

Paralegal Specialist/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp
$115,042
Sub-department
John Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field
Base pay
$115,042
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,042
Pay grade
12
Work city
Brook Park
Work county
Cuyahoga
Work state
Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$115,042
Basic Pay (before locality)
$94,289
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
391050035
Length of Service (Years)
40
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Karen Ault holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Brook Park, Ohio. In 2024, their total compensation was $115,042. Their pay grade is 12.

Elaine Mcmahon

Paralegal Specialist/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp
$114,984
Sub-department
Langley Research Center
Base pay
$114,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$350
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,984
Pay grade
12
Work city
Hampton
Work county
Hampton
Work state
Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$114,634
Basic Pay (before locality)
$96,770
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
511180650
Length of Service (Years)
33
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Elaine Mcmahon works as a Paralegal Specialist for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Hampton, Virginia. Elaine earned $114,984 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Penny Chambers

Paralegal Specialist/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp
$113,802
Sub-department
John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay
$113,802
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,802
Pay grade
12
Work city
Kennedy Space Center
Work county
Brevard
Work state
Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$113,802
Basic Pay (before locality)
$96,770
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
121567009
Length of Service (Years)
41
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Penny Chambers serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $113,802. They are classified at grade 12.

Ginger Arrington

Paralegal Specialist/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp
$113,802
Sub-department
John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay
$113,802
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,802
Pay grade
12
Work city
Kennedy Space Center
Work county
Brevard
Work state
Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$113,802
Basic Pay (before locality)
$96,770
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
121567009
Length of Service (Years)
32
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Ginger Arrington holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $113,802. Their pay grade is 12.

Victor Robinson

Paralegal Specialist/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp
$107,590
Sub-department
Headquarters, Nasa
Base pay
$107,590
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,590
Pay grade
11
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$107,590
Basic Pay (before locality)
$80,737
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
16
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Victor Robinson works as a Paralegal Specialist for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. Victor earned $107,590 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Rhonda Moss

Paralegal Specialist/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp
$102,073
Sub-department
Headquarters, Nasa
Base pay
$102,073
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,073
Pay grade
11
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$102,073
Basic Pay (before locality)
$76,597
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
40
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Rhonda Moss works as a Paralegal Specialist for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. Rhonda earned $102,073 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Diane Sims

Paralegal Specialist/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp
$98,555
Sub-department
John C. Stennis Space Center
Base pay
$98,555
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,555
Pay grade
12
Work city
Stennis Space Center
Work county
Hancock
Work state
Mississippi

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$98,555
Basic Pay (before locality)
$84,365
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
282447045
Length of Service (Years)
25
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Diane Sims holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. In 2024, their total compensation was $98,555. Their pay grade is 12.

Julie Reynoso

Paralegal Specialist/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp
$94,825
Sub-department
Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay
$94,825
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,825
Pay grade
11
Work city
Houston
Work county
Harris
Work state
Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$94,825
Basic Pay (before locality)
$70,387
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
483280201
Length of Service (Years)
6
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Julie Reynoso works as a Paralegal Specialist for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Houston, Texas. Julie earned $94,825 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Ruth Catan

Paralegal Specialist/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp
$91,039
Sub-department
Headquarters, Nasa
Base pay
$91,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,039
Pay grade
11
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$91,039
Basic Pay (before locality)
$68,317
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
3
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Ruth Catan holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $91,039. Their pay grade is 11.

Yvette Mardis

Paralegal Specialist/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp
$90,737
Sub-department
Langley Research Center
Base pay
$90,737
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,737
Pay grade
11
Work city
Hampton
Work county
Hampton
Work state
Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$90,737
Basic Pay (before locality)
$76,597
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
511180650
Length of Service (Years)
10
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Yvette Mardis holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Hampton, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $90,737. Their pay grade is 11.

Anetra Tucker

Paralegal Specialist/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp
$88,926
Sub-department
Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay
$88,926
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,926
Pay grade
09
Work city
Greenbelt
Work county
Prince George's
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$88,926
Basic Pay (before locality)
$66,731
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240710033
Length of Service (Years)
32
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Anetra Tucker is a Paralegal Specialist at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $88,926. They are classified at grade 09.

Olivia Acosta

Paralegal Specialist/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp
$85,522
Sub-department
Headquarters, Nasa
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)
1
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Olivia Acosta is a Paralegal Specialist at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $85,522. They are classified at grade 11.

Roberto Sepulveda

Paralegal Specialist/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp
$80,341
Sub-department
John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay
$80,341
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,341
Pay grade
11
Work city
Kennedy Space Center
Work county
Brevard
Work state
Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$80,341
Basic Pay (before locality)
$68,317
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
121567009
Length of Service (Years)
6
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Roberto Sepulveda holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $80,341. Their pay grade is 11.

Krissen Burriss

Paralegal Specialist/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp
$79,805
Sub-department
Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay
$79,805
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,805
Pay grade
09
Work city
Greenbelt
Work county
Prince George's
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$79,805
Basic Pay (before locality)
$59,887
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240710033
Length of Service (Years)
17
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Krissen Burriss works as a Paralegal Specialist for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Krissen earned $79,805 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Shawanda Craven

Paralegal Specialist/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp
$78,302
Sub-department
John Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field
Base pay
$78,302
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,302
Pay grade
11
Work city
Brook Park
Work county
Cuyahoga
Work state
Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$78,302
Basic Pay (before locality)
$64,177
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
391050035
Length of Service (Years)
1
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Shawanda Craven holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Brook Park, Ohio. In 2024, their total compensation was $78,302. Their pay grade is 11.

Jennifer Jimenez-Pepen

Paralegal Specialist/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp
$75,777
Sub-department
John Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field
Base pay
$75,777
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,777
Pay grade
11
Work city
Brook Park
Work county
Cuyahoga
Work state
Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$75,777
Basic Pay (before locality)
$62,107
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
391050035
Length of Service (Years)
0
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Jennifer Jimenez-Pepen serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Brook Park, Ohio. Their 2024 pay totaled $75,777. They are classified at grade 11.

Tapia Cabezas

Paralegal Specialist/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp
$75,448
Sub-department
George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Base pay
$75,448
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,448
Pay grade
11
Work city
Redstone Arsenal
Work county
Madison
Work state
Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$75,448
Basic Pay (before locality)
$62,107
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
012585089
Length of Service (Years)
0
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Tapia Cabezas works as a Paralegal Specialist for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. Tapia earned $75,448 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Jacquelyn Harris

Paralegal Specialist/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp
$75,245
Sub-department
Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay
$75,245
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,245
Pay grade
09
Work city
Greenbelt
Work county
Prince George's
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$75,245
Basic Pay (before locality)
$56,465
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240710033
Length of Service (Years)
10
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Jacquelyn Harris is a Paralegal Specialist at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $75,245. They are classified at grade 09.

John Sosebee

Paralegal Specialist/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp
$73,038
Sub-department
John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay
$73,038
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,038
Pay grade
11
Work city
Kennedy Space Center
Work county
Brevard
Work state
Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$73,038
Basic Pay (before locality)
$62,107
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
121567009
Length of Service (Years)
0
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

John Sosebee holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $73,038. Their pay grade is 11.

Christopher Smith

Paralegal Specialist/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp
$69,154
Sub-department
Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay
$69,154
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,154
Pay grade
09
Work city
Houston
Work county
Harris
Work state
Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$69,154
Basic Pay (before locality)
$51,332
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
483280201
Length of Service (Years)
0
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Christopher Smith holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Houston, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,154. Their pay grade is 09.