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+

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

Highest-paid first / page 124

James Scobey

Information Technology Management/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

Sub-department: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 02
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 2210
Pay Plan (OPM): SO

James Scobey works as a Information Technology Management for Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. James earned $0 in 2024. Their pay grade is 02.

Michael Seaman

General Attorney/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

Sub-department: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 02
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): SO

Michael Seaman is a General Attorney at Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 2024 total compensation came to $0. They are classified at grade 02.

Danae Serrano

General Attorney/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

Sub-department: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 02
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): SO

Danae Serrano is a General Attorney at Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 2024 total compensation came to $0. They are classified at grade 02.

Tejal Shah

General Attorney/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

Sub-department: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 02
Work city: NEW YORK - NEW YORK
Work county: NEW YORK
Work state: NEW YORK

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): SO

Tejal Shah is a General Attorney at Securities and Exchange Commission based in New York - New York, NEW YORK. 2024 total compensation came to $0. They are classified at grade 02.

David Shillman

General Attorney/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

Sub-department: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 02
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): SO

David Shillman holds the role of General Attorney at Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. In 2024, their total compensation was $0. Their pay grade is 02.

Corzo Slavkin

General Attorney/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

Sub-department: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 02
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): SO

Corzo Slavkin holds the role of General Attorney at Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. In 2024, their total compensation was $0. Their pay grade is 02.

Thomas Smith

General Attorney/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

Sub-department: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 02
Work city: NEW YORK - NEW YORK
Work county: NEW YORK
Work state: NEW YORK

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): SO

At Securities and Exchange Commission, Thomas Smith serves as a General Attorney based in New York - New York, NEW YORK. Their 2024 pay totaled $0. They are classified at grade 02.

Jeffrey Stagnitti

Program Management/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

Sub-department: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 02
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0340
Pay Plan (OPM): SO

Jeffrey Stagnitti holds the role of Program Management at Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. In 2024, their total compensation was $0. Their pay grade is 02.

Adam Storch

Program Management/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

Sub-department: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 02
Work city: NEW YORK - NEW YORK
Work county: NEW YORK
Work state: NEW YORK

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0340
Pay Plan (OPM): SO

Adam Storch holds the role of Program Management at Securities and Exchange Commission based in New York - New York, NEW YORK. In 2024, their total compensation was $0. Their pay grade is 02.

Valerie Szczepanik

General Attorney/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

Sub-department: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 02
Work city: NEW YORK - NEW YORK
Work county: NEW YORK
Work state: NEW YORK

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): SO

Valerie Szczepanik holds the role of General Attorney at Securities and Exchange Commission based in New York - New York, NEW YORK. In 2024, their total compensation was $0. Their pay grade is 02.

Gina Talamona

Program Management/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

Sub-department: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 02
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0340
Pay Plan (OPM): SO

Gina Talamona holds the role of Program Management at Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. In 2024, their total compensation was $0. Their pay grade is 02.

Siethoff Ten

General Attorney/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

Sub-department: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 02
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): SO

Siethoff Ten works as a General Attorney for Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Siethoff earned $0 in 2024. Their pay grade is 02.

Jorge Tenreiro

General Attorney/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

Sub-department: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 02
Work city: NEW YORK - NEW YORK
Work county: NEW YORK
Work state: NEW YORK

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): SO

Jorge Tenreiro is a General Attorney at Securities and Exchange Commission based in New York - New York, NEW YORK. 2024 total compensation came to $0. They are classified at grade 02.

Robert Teply

General Attorney/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

Sub-department: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 01
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): SO

Robert Teply is a General Attorney at Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 2024 total compensation came to $0. They are classified at grade 01.

Joy Thompson

General Attorney/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

Sub-department: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 02
Work city: PHILADELPHIA
Work county: PHILADELPHIA
Work state: PENNSYLVANIA

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): SO

Joy Thompson works as a General Attorney for Securities and Exchange Commission based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. Joy earned $0 in 2024. Their pay grade is 02.

Scott Thompson

General Attorney/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

Sub-department: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 02
Work city: PHILADELPHIA
Work county: PHILADELPHIA
Work state: PENNSYLVANIA

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): SO

Scott Thompson holds the role of General Attorney at Securities and Exchange Commission based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. In 2024, their total compensation was $0. Their pay grade is 02.

Nichola Timmons

General Attorney/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

Sub-department: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 02
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): SO

Nichola Timmons holds the role of General Attorney at Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. In 2024, their total compensation was $0. Their pay grade is 02.

Raghav Vajjhala

Information Technology Management/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

Sub-department: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 02
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 2210
Pay Plan (OPM): SO

Raghav Vajjhala holds the role of Information Technology Management at Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. In 2024, their total compensation was $0. Their pay grade is 02.

Sanjay Wadhwa

General Attorney/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

Sub-department: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 02
Work city: NEW YORK - NEW YORK
Work county: NEW YORK
Work state: NEW YORK

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): SO

Sanjay Wadhwa holds the role of General Attorney at Securities and Exchange Commission based in New York - New York, NEW YORK. In 2024, their total compensation was $0. Their pay grade is 02.

Carolyn Welshhans

General Attorney/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

Sub-department: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 02
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): SO

Carolyn Welshhans holds the role of General Attorney at Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. In 2024, their total compensation was $0. Their pay grade is 02.

Eric Werner

General Attorney/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

Sub-department: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 02
Work city: FORT WORTH
Work county: TARRANT
Work state: TEXAS

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482450439
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): SO

Eric Werner holds the role of General Attorney at Securities and Exchange Commission based in Fort Worth, TEXAS. In 2024, their total compensation was $0. Their pay grade is 02.

Jonathan Wiggins

Accounting/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

Sub-department: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 01
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): SO

At Securities and Exchange Commission, Jonathan Wiggins serves as a Accounting based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Their 2024 pay totaled $0. They are classified at grade 01.

Monique Winkler

General Attorney/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

Sub-department: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 02
Work city: SAN FRANCISCO
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO
Work state: CALIFORNIA

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): SO

Monique Winkler works as a General Attorney for Securities and Exchange Commission based in San Francisco, CALIFORNIA. Monique earned $0 in 2024. Their pay grade is 02.

Ryan Wolfe

Accounting/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

Sub-department: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 02
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): SO

Ryan Wolfe works as a Accounting for Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Ryan earned $0 in 2024. Their pay grade is 02.

Ted Yu

General Attorney/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

Sub-department: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 02
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): SO

Ted Yu holds the role of General Attorney at Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. In 2024, their total compensation was $0. Their pay grade is 02.

Katharine Zoladz

General Attorney/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

Sub-department: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 02
Work city: LOS ANGELES
Work county: LOS ANGELES
Work state: CALIFORNIA

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061980037
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): SO

At Securities and Exchange Commission, Katharine Zoladz serves as a General Attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. Their 2024 pay totaled $0. They are classified at grade 02.