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

Job-title file

General Attorney

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

98 employees hold this title in Office of Special Counsel. Median total compensation for the role is $153,336, above the department median of $153,336.

Employees: 98
Total payroll: $15.4M
Role median: $153,336
Agency median: $153,336
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$82,764$208,587+

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

How total compensation varies among the 98 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 Special Counsel pays a median base salary of $153,336 for this role, 4% below that figure — about the 47th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Office of Special Counsel sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$78,360

$102,990

$159,670

$221,370

$351,600

Office of Special Counsel median · $153,336

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 Special Counsel’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Office of Special Counsel is $153,336, 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 98 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Office of Special Counsel, the median of $153,336 ranks #88 of 98.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation

$322,736 · 2

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$252,927 · 273

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$251,693 · 354

Securities and Exchange Commission

$233,730 · 2,163

Federal Reserve System

$216,602 · 375

National Science Foundation

$203,415 · 32

Presidio Trust

$200,888 · 4

Federal Permitting Improvement Steer

$197,900 · 3

Denali Commission

$191,900 · 1

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board

$191,900 · 5

Department of Treasury

$191,900 · 392

Department of State

$191,900 · 325

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 $178,914 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 Attorneyroles 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Erica Calys

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$134,419

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $134,419
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,419
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Whitefish
Work county: Flathead
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,419
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 301240029
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Office of Special Counsel, Erica Calys serves as a General Attorney based in Whitefish, Montana. Their 2024 pay totaled $134,419. They are classified at grade 14.

Dayo Oshilaja

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$134,419

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $134,419
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,419
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Orlando
Work county: Orange
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,419
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122360095
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dayo Oshilaja is a General Attorney at Office of Special Counsel based in Orlando, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $134,419. They are classified at grade 14.

Chelsey Whynot

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$133,692

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $133,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,692
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,692
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Office of Special Counsel, Chelsey Whynot serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $133,692. They are classified at grade 13.

John Hanna

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$133,692

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $133,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,692
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,692
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Hanna works as a General Attorney for Office of Special Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia. John earned $133,692 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Dustin Frankel

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$127,627

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $127,627
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,627
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Shaker Heights
Work county: Cuyahoga
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,627
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 397420035
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dustin Frankel is a General Attorney at Office of Special Counsel based in Shaker Heights, Ohio. 2024 total compensation came to $127,627. They are classified at grade 14.

Julie Yeagle

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$127,184

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $127,184
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,184
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Colorado Spgs
Work county: El Paso
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,184
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080430041
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Julie Yeagle is a General Attorney at Office of Special Counsel based in Colorado Spgs, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $127,184. They are classified at grade 13.

Maya Pirtle-Howlett

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Office of Special Counsel, Maya Pirtle-Howlett serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,827. They are classified at grade 13.

Paula Durham

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$123,576

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $123,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,576
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Dallas
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Office of Special Counsel, Paula Durham serves as a General Attorney based in Dallas, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,576. They are classified at grade 13.

Thomas Dorsey

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Thomas Dorsey works as a General Attorney for Office of Special Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia. Thomas earned $117,962 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Samuel Mott

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Office of Special Counsel, Samuel Mott serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $117,962. They are classified at grade 13.

Timothy Belknap

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Office of Special Counsel, Timothy Belknap serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $117,962. They are classified at grade 13.

Nicqelle Fleming

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nicqelle Fleming holds the role of General Attorney at Office of Special Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $117,962. Their pay grade is 13.

Shelsea Ramirez

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shelsea Ramirez is a General Attorney at Office of Special Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $117,962. They are classified at grade 13.

Elizabeth Cook

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$106,215

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $106,215
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,215
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Cedar Park
Work county: Williamson
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $106,215
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481242491
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Elizabeth Cook is a General Attorney at Office of Special Counsel based in Cedar Park, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $106,215. They are classified at grade 13.

Isilda Gjata

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$101,514

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $101,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,514
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $101,514
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Isilda Gjata works as a General Attorney for Office of Special Counsel based in Boston, Massachusetts. Isilda earned $101,514 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Hannah Champness

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
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
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Hannah Champness holds the role of General Attorney at Office of Special Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,764. Their pay grade is 11.

Veronica Martinez

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
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
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Veronica Martinez works as a General Attorney for Office of Special Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia. Veronica earned $82,764 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Sean Sapp

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
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
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sean Sapp holds the role of General Attorney at Office of Special Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,764. Their pay grade is 11.