U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Office of Government Ethics / General Attorney

Job-title file

General Attorney at Office of Government Ethics, U.S. Federal Government

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

26 employees hold this title in Office of Government Ethics. Median total compensation for the role is $176,833, above the department median of $162,825.

Employees: 26
Total payroll: $4.5M
Role median: $176,833
Agency median: $162,825
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$121,998$214,923+

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How total compensation varies among the 26 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

General Attorney pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Lawyers — about 754,500 people — is $159,670. Office of Government Ethics pays a median base salary of $176,633 for this role, 11% above that figure — about the 57th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Office of Government Ethics sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$78,360

$102,990

$159,670

$221,370

$351,600

Office of Government Ethics median · $176,633

The bar is the range of annual wages for Lawyers across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Office of Government Ethics’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Office of Government Ethics is $176,833, 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)

General Attorney is held in 101 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Office of Government Ethics, the median of $176,833 ranks #72 of 101.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation

$348,598 · 2

Farm Credit Administration

$279,057 · 22

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$264,489 · 309

Securities and Exchange Commission

$258,925 · 2,223

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$257,500 · 402

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$241,109 · 76

Federal Reserve System

$236,060 · 421

Presidio Trust

$228,403 · 6

National Science Foundation

$208,550 · 36

Denali Commission

$207,200 · 1

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$204,000 · 116

Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency

$203,150 · 4

Median total compensation for the General Attorney 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

General Attorney beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $186,207 ranks #1 of 2. See General Attorney across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

New York Public Authorities

$124,825 · 8

Median total compensation for comparable General Attorney 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 Office of Government Ethics

Record list

Employees with this title

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Shelley Finlayson

General Attorney/Office of Government Ethics

2025 total comp

$217,385

Sub-department: Office of Government Ethics
Base pay: $217,385
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $217,385
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $217,385
Agency Code (OPM): GG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GG00
Basic Pay (before locality): $217,385
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905

Shelley Finlayson is a General Attorney at Office of Government Ethics based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $217,385. They are classified at grade 00.

Heather Jones

General Attorney/Office of Government Ethics

2026 total comp

$212,460

Sub-department: Office of Government Ethics
Base pay: $209,460
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $212,460
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $209,460
Agency Code (OPM): GG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GG00
Basic Pay (before locality): $209,460
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905

At Office of Government Ethics, Heather Jones serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $212,460. They are classified at grade 00.

Elizabeth Horton

General Attorney/Office of Government Ethics

2026 total comp

$199,200

Sub-department: Office of Government Ethics
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $199,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Duvigneaud

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): GG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GG00
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905

Elizabeth Horton holds the role of General Attorney at Office of Government Ethics based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $199,200. Their pay grade is 15.

David Apol

General Attorney/Office of Government Ethics

2024 total comp

$198,092

Sub-department: Office of Government Ethics
Base pay: $198,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,092
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Dunn Loring
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: John

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $198,092
Agency Code (OPM): GG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GG00
Basic Pay (before locality): $198,092
Duty Station Code: 510821059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905

At Office of Government Ethics, David Apol serves as a General Attorney based in Dunn Loring, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $198,092. They are classified at grade 00.

Kimberly Sikora Panza

General Attorney/Office of Government Ethics

2026 total comp

$197,950

Sub-department: Office of Government Ethics
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,950
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Leirum

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): GG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GG00
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905

At Office of Government Ethics, Kimberly Sikora Panza serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,950. They are classified at grade 15.

Patrick Lightfoot

General Attorney/Office of Government Ethics

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Office of Government Ethics
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: John

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): GG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GG00
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905

At Office of Government Ethics, Patrick Lightfoot serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Jennifer Matis

General Attorney/Office of Government Ethics

2025 total comp

$195,700

Sub-department: Office of Government Ethics
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,700
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Riverdale
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Amy

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): GG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GG00
Basic Pay (before locality): $150,159
Duty Station Code: 241330033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905

Jennifer Matis is a General Attorney at Office of Government Ethics based in Riverdale, Maryland. 2025 total compensation came to $195,700. They are classified at grade 15.

Seth Jaffe

General Attorney/Office of Government Ethics

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Office of Government Ethics
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): GG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GG00
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905

Seth Jaffe is a General Attorney at Office of Government Ethics based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Diana Veilleux

General Attorney/Office of Government Ethics

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of Government Ethics
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Derwood
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Johnson

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): GG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GG00
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Duty Station Code: 240425031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905

Diana Veilleux holds the role of General Attorney at Office of Government Ethics based in Derwood, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Christopher Swartz

General Attorney/Office of Government Ethics

2024 total comp

$188,524

Sub-department: Office of Government Ethics
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,524
Pay grade: 15
Work city: North Bethesda
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Jayson

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Agency Code (OPM): GG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GG00
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Duty Station Code: 241114031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905

Christopher Swartz is a General Attorney at Office of Government Ethics based in North Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $188,524. They are classified at grade 15.

Maura Leary

General Attorney/Office of Government Ethics

2026 total comp

$187,957

Sub-department: Office of Government Ethics
Base pay: $186,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,957
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Kathleen

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,207
Agency Code (OPM): GG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GG00
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,023
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905

Maura Leary is a General Attorney at Office of Government Ethics based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $187,957. They are classified at grade 15.

Leah Stromberg

General Attorney/Office of Government Ethics

2026 total comp

$187,457

Sub-department: Office of Government Ethics
Base pay: $186,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,457
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Carliner

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,207
Agency Code (OPM): GG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GG00
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,023
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905

Leah Stromberg holds the role of General Attorney at Office of Government Ethics based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $187,457. Their pay grade is 15.

Morris Barren

General Attorney/Office of Government Ethics

2026 total comp

$180,965

Sub-department: Office of Government Ethics
Base pay: $180,565
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,965
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Connie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,565
Agency Code (OPM): GG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GG00
Basic Pay (before locality): $134,810
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905

Morris Barren holds the role of General Attorney at Office of Government Ethics based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $180,965. Their pay grade is 15.

Marjorie Levine

General Attorney/Office of Government Ethics

2026 total comp

$172,700

Sub-department: Office of Government Ethics
Base pay: $172,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,700
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Rosenfelt

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,700
Agency Code (OPM): GG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GG00
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905

Marjorie Levine holds the role of General Attorney at Office of Government Ethics based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,700. Their pay grade is 14.

Rachel Mcrae

General Attorney/Office of Government Ethics

2026 total comp

$169,727

Sub-department: Office of Government Ethics
Base pay: $168,627
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,727
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Brighton
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: Kristine

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $168,627
Agency Code (OPM): GG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GG00
Basic Pay (before locality): $130,597
Duty Station Code: 260580093
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905

At Office of Government Ethics, Rachel Mcrae serves as a General Attorney based in Brighton, Michigan. Their 2026 pay totaled $169,727. They are classified at grade 15.

Sidney Williams

General Attorney/Office of Government Ethics

2026 total comp

$162,045

Sub-department: Office of Government Ethics
Base pay: $162,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,045
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Richmond
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Kavon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,045
Agency Code (OPM): GG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GG00
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 512060760
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905

Sidney Williams works as a General Attorney for Office of Government Ethics based in Richmond, Virginia. Sidney earned $162,045 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Scott De La Vega

General Attorney/Office of Government Ethics

2026 total comp

$159,460

Sub-department: Office of Government Ethics
Base pay: $159,460
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,460
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Anthony

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,460
Agency Code (OPM): GG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GG00
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,460
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905

Scott De La Vega holds the role of General Attorney at Office of Government Ethics based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $159,460. Their pay grade is 00.

Melba Melton

General Attorney/Office of Government Ethics

2024 total comp

$159,432

Sub-department: Office of Government Ethics
Base pay: $157,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,432
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Veivor

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,982
Agency Code (OPM): GG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GG00
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905

At Office of Government Ethics, Melba Melton serves as a General Attorney based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $159,432. They are classified at grade 14.

Grant Anderson

General Attorney/Office of Government Ethics

2026 total comp

$153,509

Sub-department: Office of Government Ethics
Base pay: $153,509
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,509
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Benjamin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,509
Agency Code (OPM): GG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GG00
Basic Pay (before locality): $114,610
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905

At Office of Government Ethics, Grant Anderson serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $153,509. They are classified at grade 14.

Christie Chung

General Attorney/Office of Government Ethics

2026 total comp

$149,061

Sub-department: Office of Government Ethics
Base pay: $148,711
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,061
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,711
Agency Code (OPM): GG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GG00
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,028
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905

Christie Chung is a General Attorney at Office of Government Ethics based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $149,061. They are classified at grade 14.

Margaret Dylus-Yukins

General Attorney/Office of Government Ethics

2025 total comp

$143,988

Sub-department: Office of Government Ethics
Base pay: $142,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,988
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,488
Agency Code (OPM): GG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GG00
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,382
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905

Margaret Dylus-Yukins works as a General Attorney for Office of Government Ethics based in Washington, District of Columbia. Margaret earned $143,988 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Emma Robertson

General Attorney/Office of Government Ethics

2026 total comp

$141,907

Sub-department: Office of Government Ethics
Base pay: $141,157
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,907
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Carlisle
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,157
Agency Code (OPM): GG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GG00
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 421100041
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905

Emma Robertson is a General Attorney at Office of Government Ethics based in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. 2026 total compensation came to $141,907. They are classified at grade 14.

Mcevan Baum

General Attorney/Office of Government Ethics

2026 total comp

$134,714

Sub-department: Office of Government Ethics
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,714
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Germantown
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): GG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GG00
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 240660031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905

Mcevan Baum works as a General Attorney for Office of Government Ethics based in Germantown, Maryland. Mcevan earned $134,714 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Sara Nekou

General Attorney/Office of Government Ethics

2026 total comp

$132,756

Sub-department: Office of Government Ethics
Base pay: $132,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,756
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Henderson
Work state: Nevada

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,756
Agency Code (OPM): GG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GG00
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,028
Duty Station Code: 320110003
Duty Station State: NV
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905

Sara Nekou is a General Attorney at Office of Government Ethics based in Henderson, Nevada. 2026 total compensation came to $132,756. They are classified at grade 14.

Jenna Mazzella Kennedy

General Attorney/Office of Government Ethics

2024 total comp

$130,759

Sub-department: Office of Government Ethics
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Burke
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Rae

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Agency Code (OPM): GG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GG00
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Duty Station Code: 510375059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905

Jenna Mazzella Kennedy is a General Attorney at Office of Government Ethics based in Burke, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $130,759. They are classified at grade 13.

Marian Lemont

General Attorney/Office of Government Ethics

2026 total comp

$121,998

Sub-department: Office of Government Ethics
Base pay: $120,548
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,998
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Somerville
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: Andrews

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,548
Agency Code (OPM): GG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): GG00
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,925
Duty Station Code: 251190017
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905

At Office of Government Ethics, Marian Lemont serves as a General Attorney based in Somerville, Massachusetts. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,998. They are classified at grade 13.