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

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Wonjun Lee

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$148,972

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $148,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,972
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Portland
Work county: Multnomah
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,972
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Office of Special Counsel, Wonjun Lee serves as a General Attorney based in Portland, Oregon. Their 2024 pay totaled $148,972. They are classified at grade 14.

Christopher Lombardi

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$148,689

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,689
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Lombardi works as a General Attorney for Office of Special Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia. Christopher earned $148,689 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Shoshana Elon

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$148,689

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,689
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Office of Special Counsel, Shoshana Elon serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $148,689. They are classified at grade 14.

Erik Snyder

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$148,689

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,689
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Erik Snyder holds the role of General Attorney at Office of Special Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $148,689. Their pay grade is 14.

David Coard

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$148,689

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,689
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Office of Special Counsel, David Coard serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $148,689. They are classified at grade 14.

Falcon Drake

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$148,689

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,689
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Falcon Drake works as a General Attorney for Office of Special Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia. Falcon earned $148,689 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Samuel Genen

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$148,344

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $148,344
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,344
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Cornwall
Work county: Orange
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,344
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 361370071
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Samuel Genen holds the role of General Attorney at Office of Special Counsel based in Cornwall, New York. In 2024, their total compensation was $148,344. Their pay grade is 14.

Sophia Wolman

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$148,227

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $148,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,227
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Detroit
Work county: Wayne
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,227
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 261260163
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sophia Wolman works as a General Attorney for Office of Special Counsel based in Detroit, Michigan. Sophia earned $148,227 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

James Bray

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$144,042

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $144,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,042
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

James Bray holds the role of General Attorney at Office of Special Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $144,042. Their pay grade is 14.

Ryan Palermo

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$144,042

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $144,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,042
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ryan Palermo is a General Attorney at Office of Special Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $144,042. They are classified at grade 14.

Alexander Kish

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$144,042

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $144,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,042
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alexander Kish is a General Attorney at Office of Special Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $144,042. They are classified at grade 14.

Russell Smith

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$144,042

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $144,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,042
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Russell Smith works as a General Attorney for Office of Special Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia. Russell earned $144,042 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Travis Millsaps

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$143,736

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $143,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,736
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Knoxville
Work county: Knox
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $143,736
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 471300093
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Travis Millsaps works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Office of Special Counsel based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Travis earned $143,736 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

James Booker

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$142,065

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $142,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,065
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,065
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Office of Special Counsel, James Booker serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $142,065. They are classified at grade 13.

Olivia Gomez

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$139,395

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $139,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,395
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,395
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Olivia Gomez is a General Attorney at Office of Special Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $139,395. They are classified at grade 14.

Jacob Simmons

Budget Analysis/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$139,395

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $139,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,395
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Winchester
Work county: Winchester
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,395
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512640840
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0560
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jacob Simmons holds the role of Budget Analysis at Office of Special Counsel based in Winchester, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $139,395. Their pay grade is 14.

Elliot Cole

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$139,395

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $139,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,395
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,395
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Elliot Cole holds the role of General Attorney at Office of Special Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $139,395. Their pay grade is 14.

Gabrielle Destefano

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$139,395

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $139,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,395
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,395
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gabrielle Destefano works as a General Attorney for Office of Special Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia. Gabrielle earned $139,395 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

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.