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

Agency file

Office of Special Counsel

Source file: U.S. Office of Personnel Management — Federal Civilian Workforce (non-Defense, FOIA 25-0777-F, Mar 2024) / ingested Jul 3, 2026

The Office of Special Counsel is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2024, this agency had 128 employees with median total compensation of $153,336; the highest distinct record was $221,900.

Year: 2024
Total payroll: $19.4M
Employees: 128
Median total: $153,336
Highest record: $221,900

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$57,182$207,348+

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

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 128 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($153,336) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $151,263 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (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

$99,315

$134,419

$153,336

$172,581

$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 $99,315. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

General Attorney

98 · $153,336

Miscellaneous Administration and Program

13 · $99,315

Information Technology Management

5 · $167,276

Human Resources Management

3 · $130,345

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant

2 · $69,369

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

Page 1

Mary Anderson

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$138,492

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $138,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,492
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Bangor
Work county: Penobscot
Work state: Maine

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,492
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 230250019
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mary Anderson works as a General Attorney for Office of Special Counsel based in Bangor, Maine. Mary earned $138,492 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Whitney Sisco

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$138,492

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $138,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,492
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Traverse City
Work county: Grand Traverse
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,492
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 264880055
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Whitney Sisco is a General Attorney at Office of Special Counsel based in Traverse City, Michigan. 2024 total compensation came to $138,492. They are classified at grade 14.

Maureen Taylor

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$137,624

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $137,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,624
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Maureen Taylor holds the role of General Attorney at Office of Special Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,624. Their pay grade is 13.

Lisa Thomas

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$137,178

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $137,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,178
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Dallas
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,178
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lisa Thomas is a General Attorney at Office of Special Counsel based in Dallas, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $137,178. They are classified at grade 14.

Nayda Verier-Taylor

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$134,751

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $134,751
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,751
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lathrup Village
Work county: Oakland
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,751
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 262725125
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nayda Verier-Taylor works as a General Attorney for Office of Special Counsel based in Lathrup Village, Michigan. Nayda earned $134,751 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

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.