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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Matthew Crispino

General Attorney/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

$238,428

Sub-department: Securities and Exchange Commission
Base pay: $238,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,428
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Springfield
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $238,428
Basic Pay (before locality): $179,959
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): SK

Matthew Crispino is a General Attorney at Securities and Exchange Commission based in Springfield, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $238,428. They are classified at grade 14.

Katherine Wray

General Attorney/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

$238,428

Sub-department: Securities and Exchange Commission
Base pay: $238,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,428
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $238,428
Basic Pay (before locality): $179,959
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): SK

Katherine Wray works as a General Attorney for Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Katherine earned $238,428 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Porter Loud

Accounting/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

$238,350

Sub-department: Securities and Exchange Commission
Base pay: $238,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,350
Pay grade: 16
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $238,350
Basic Pay (before locality): $179,900
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): SK

At Securities and Exchange Commission, Porter Loud serves as a Accounting based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $238,350. They are classified at grade 16.

Shirley Sohrn

General Attorney/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

$238,350

Sub-department: Securities and Exchange Commission
Base pay: $238,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,350
Pay grade: 16
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $238,350
Basic Pay (before locality): $179,900
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): SK

Shirley Sohrn is a General Attorney at Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $238,350. They are classified at grade 16.

Meagan Van Orden

Accounting/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

$238,350

Sub-department: Securities and Exchange Commission
Base pay: $238,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,350
Pay grade: 16
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $238,350
Basic Pay (before locality): $179,900
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): SK

At Securities and Exchange Commission, Meagan Van Orden serves as a Accounting based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $238,350. They are classified at grade 16.

Rachel Mckenzie

General Attorney/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

$238,300

Sub-department: Securities and Exchange Commission
Base pay: $238,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,300
Pay grade: 16
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $238,300
Basic Pay (before locality): $179,863
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): SK

Rachel Mckenzie is a General Attorney at Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $238,300. They are classified at grade 16.

Max Gillman

Securities Compliance Examining/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

$238,279

Sub-department: Securities and Exchange Commission
Base pay: $238,279
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,279
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $238,279
Basic Pay (before locality): $183,588
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1831
Pay Plan (OPM): SK

Max Gillman holds the role of Securities Compliance Examining at Securities and Exchange Commission based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, their total compensation was $238,279. Their pay grade is 15.

Charles Halstead

Human Resources Management/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

$238,263

Sub-department: Securities and Exchange Commission
Base pay: $238,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,263
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $238,263
Basic Pay (before locality): $179,835
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): SK

Charles Halstead works as a Human Resources Management for Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Charles earned $238,263 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.