U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Securities and Exchange Commission

Agency file

Securities and Exchange Commission

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

The Securities and Exchange Commission regulates industry and protects consumers — licensing, oversight, and enforcement of standards.

In 2024, this agency had 4,950 employees with median total compensation of $225,116; the highest distinct record was $272,100.

Year: 2024
Total payroll: $1B
Employees: 4,950
Median total: $225,116
Highest record: $272,100

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$0$272,100+

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

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 4,950 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($225,116) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $207,516 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $1 (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

$137,134

$176,990

$225,116

$245,201

$272,100

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $272,100 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $137,134. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

General Attorney

2,166 · $233,730

Accounting

801 · $238,592

Securities Compliance Examining

441 · $221,538

Information Technology Management

351 · $208,289

Miscellaneous Administration and Program

251 · $158,175

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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Greg Molle

Accounting/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

$181,504

Sub-department: Securities and Exchange Commission
Base pay: $181,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,504
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Miami
Work county: Miami-Dade
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,504
Basic Pay (before locality): $146,209
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122010086
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): SK

Greg Molle works as a Accounting for Securities and Exchange Commission based in Miami, Florida. Greg earned $181,504 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Cherrie Lee

General Attorney/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

$181,432

Sub-department: Securities and Exchange Commission
Base pay: $181,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,432
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,432
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,940
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): SK

Cherrie Lee is a General Attorney at Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $181,432. They are classified at grade 14.