U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Railroad Retirement Board / General Attorney

Job-title file

General Attorney

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

18 employees hold this title in Railroad Retirement Board. Median total compensation for the role is $179,176, above the department median of $99,670.

Employees: 18
Total payroll: $3.2M
Role median: $179,176
Agency median: $99,670
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$115,439$221,900+

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

How total compensation varies among the 18 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. Railroad Retirement Board pays a median base salary of $179,176 for this role, 12% above that figure — about the 58th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Railroad Retirement Board sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$78,360

$102,990

$159,670

$221,370

$351,600

Railroad Retirement Board median · $179,176

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 Railroad Retirement Board’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Railroad Retirement Board is $179,176, 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 Railroad Retirement Board, the median of $179,176 ranks #52 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 Attorney roles 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.

Same department

Other job titles in Railroad Retirement Board

Record list

Employees with this title

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Ana Kocur

General Attorney/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$221,900

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $221,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $221,900
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $221,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $221,900
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): ES

Ana Kocur is a General Attorney at Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $221,900. They are classified at grade 00.

Patricia Marshall

General Attorney/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$221,900

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $221,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $221,900
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $221,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $221,900
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): ES

Patricia Marshall works as a General Attorney for Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. Patricia earned $221,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Nancy Russell

General Attorney/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Railroad Retirement Board, Nancy Russell serves as a General Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Erin Brandenburg

General Attorney/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Erin Brandenburg holds the role of General Attorney at Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Kelli Johnson

General Attorney/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kelli Johnson holds the role of General Attorney at Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Robert Perbohner

General Attorney/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Lake Geneva
Work county: Walworth
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 552520127
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Railroad Retirement Board, Robert Perbohner serves as a General Attorney based in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Fraser Britton

General Attorney/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
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): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Fraser Britton is a General Attorney at Railroad Retirement Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

James Wilson

General Attorney/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$186,854

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $186,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,854
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Cape Coral
Work county: Lee
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,854
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 120457071
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

James Wilson works as a General Attorney for Railroad Retirement Board based in Cape Coral, Florida. James earned $186,854 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Peter Orlowicz

General Attorney/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$181,850

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $181,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,850
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,850
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Peter Orlowicz holds the role of General Attorney at Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, their total compensation was $181,850. Their pay grade is 15.

Spiridoula Mavrothalasitis

General Attorney/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$176,502

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $176,502
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,502
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,502
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Railroad Retirement Board, Spiridoula Mavrothalasitis serves as a General Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $176,502. They are classified at grade 15.

Debra Chesnin

General Attorney/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$172,793

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $172,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,793
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,793
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Debra Chesnin works as a General Attorney for Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. Debra earned $172,793 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Shiri Ndang

General Attorney/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$166,560

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $166,560
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,560
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Richardson
Work county: Collin
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $166,560
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,243
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 485730085
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shiri Ndang is a General Attorney at Railroad Retirement Board based in Richardson, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $166,560. They are classified at grade 15.

Anne Mentkowski

General Attorney/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$165,806

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $165,806
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,806
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $165,806
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,142
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Anne Mentkowski works as a General Attorney for Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. Anne earned $165,806 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Eunice Kirk

General Attorney/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$163,698

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $163,698
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,698
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,698
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Eunice Kirk is a General Attorney at Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $163,698. They are classified at grade 14.

Natalie West

General Attorney/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$160,458

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $160,458
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,458
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $160,458
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Natalie West holds the role of General Attorney at Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, their total compensation was $160,458. Their pay grade is 15.

Patrick Polk

General Attorney/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$154,604

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $154,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,604
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,604
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Railroad Retirement Board, Patrick Polk serves as a General Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $154,604. They are classified at grade 14.

Tamra Smith

General Attorney/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$154,604

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $154,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,604
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,604
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tamra Smith works as a General Attorney for Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. Tamra earned $154,604 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Barbara Campbell

General Attorney/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$115,439

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $115,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,439
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,439
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Barbara Campbell works as a General Attorney for Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. Barbara earned $115,439 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.