U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Office of the U.S. Trade Representative / General Attorney

Job-title file

General Attorney

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

47 employees hold this title in Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. Median total compensation for the role is $180,359, above the department median of $174,894.

Employees: 47
Total payroll: $8.2M
Role median: $180,359
Agency median: $174,894
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$97,373$192,868+

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

How total compensation varies among the 47 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 the U.S. Trade Representative pays a median base salary of $180,359 for this role, 13% above that figure — about the 58th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Office of the U.S. Trade Representative sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$78,360

$102,990

$159,670

$221,370

$351,600

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative median · $180,359

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 the U.S. Trade Representative’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is $180,359, 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 the U.S. Trade Representative, the median of $180,359 ranks #46 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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Janice Kaye

General Attorney/Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

2024 total comp

$204,000

Sub-department: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Base pay: $204,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,000
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $204,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $204,000
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): SL

Janice Kaye works as a General Attorney for Office of the U.S. Trade Representative based in Washington, District of Columbia. Janice earned $204,000 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Monique Ricker

General Attorney/Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Monique Ricker holds the role of General Attorney at Office of the U.S. Trade Representative based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

- Bacon

General Attorney/Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

- Bacon works as a General Attorney for Office of the U.S. Trade Representative based in Washington, District of Columbia. - earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Philip Butler

General Attorney/Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Philip Butler holds the role of General Attorney at Office of the U.S. Trade Representative based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Patrick Childress

General Attorney/Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Patrick Childress is a General Attorney at Office of the U.S. Trade Representative based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Michael Gagain

General Attorney/Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Gagain works as a General Attorney for Office of the U.S. Trade Representative based in Washington, District of Columbia. Michael earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Catherine Gibson

General Attorney/Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Catherine Gibson works as a General Attorney for Office of the U.S. Trade Representative based in Washington, District of Columbia. Catherine earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Megan Grimball

General Attorney/Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Megan Grimball works as a General Attorney for Office of the U.S. Trade Representative based in Washington, District of Columbia. Megan earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

David Lyons

General Attorney/Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Lyons works as a General Attorney for Office of the U.S. Trade Representative based in Washington, District of Columbia. David earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Matthew Jaffe

General Attorney/Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Jaffe works as a General Attorney for Office of the U.S. Trade Representative based in Washington, District of Columbia. Matthew earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Brian Janovitz

General Attorney/Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brian Janovitz works as a General Attorney for Office of the U.S. Trade Representative based in Washington, District of Columbia. Brian earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Gwenann Manseau

General Attorney/Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gwenann Manseau holds the role of General Attorney at Office of the U.S. Trade Representative based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Edward Marcus

General Attorney/Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Edward Marcus serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Shannon Nestor

General Attorney/Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shannon Nestor works as a General Attorney for Office of the U.S. Trade Representative based in Washington, District of Columbia. Shannon earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Christina Olson

General Attorney/Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christina Olson holds the role of General Attorney at Office of the U.S. Trade Representative based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

David Salkeld

General Attorney/Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Salkeld is a General Attorney at Office of the U.S. Trade Representative based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

John Stirk

General Attorney/Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Stirk works as a General Attorney for Office of the U.S. Trade Representative based in Washington, District of Columbia. John earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

John Strickler

General Attorney/Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Strickler holds the role of General Attorney at Office of the U.S. Trade Representative based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Arthur Tsao

General Attorney/Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Arthur Tsao is a General Attorney at Office of the U.S. Trade Representative based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Michelle Yang

General Attorney/Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Michelle Yang serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.