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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Efthimia Valiotis

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$175,178

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $175,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,178
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lathrup Village
Work county: Oakland
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $175,178
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 262725125
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Efthimia Valiotis holds the role of General Attorney at Office of Special Counsel based in Lathrup Village, Michigan. In 2024, their total compensation was $175,178. Their pay grade is 14.

Joan Marshall

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$172,581

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $172,581
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,581
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Dallas
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,581
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joan Marshall is a General Attorney at Office of Special Counsel based in Dallas, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $172,581. They are classified at grade 14.

Kristen Walsh

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$172,386

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $172,386
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,386
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Oakland
Work county: Alameda
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,386
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062480001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Office of Special Counsel, Kristen Walsh serves as a General Attorney based in Oakland, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $172,386. They are classified at grade 14.

Jennifer Gartlan

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$171,923

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,923
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Gartlan holds the role of General Attorney at Office of Special Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $171,923. Their pay grade is 14.

Olarewaju Nelson

General Attorney/Office of Special Counsel

2024 total comp

$171,923

Sub-department: Office of Special Counsel
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,923
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Office of Special Counsel, Olarewaju Nelson serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $171,923. They are classified at grade 14.