U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Small Business Administration / General Attorney

Job-title file

General Attorney

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

608 employees hold this title in Small Business Administration. Median total compensation for the role is $91,473, above the department median of $79,560.

Employees: 608
Total payroll: $65.2M
Role median: $91,473
Agency median: $79,560
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$191,900+

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

How total compensation varies among the 608 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. Small Business Administration pays a median base salary of $91,897 for this role, 42% below that figure — about the 18th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Small Business Administration sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$78,360

$102,990

$159,670

$221,370

$351,600

Small Business Administration median · $91,897

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 Small Business Administration’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 607 of 608 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Small Business Administration is $91,473, 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 Small Business Administration, the median of $91,473 ranks #96 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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Anthony Parham

General Attorney/Small Business Administration

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Small Business Administration
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Small Business Administration, Anthony Parham serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Eric Plummer

General Attorney/Small Business Administration

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Small Business Administration
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Herndon
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511220059
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Eric Plummer works as a General Attorney for Small Business Administration based in Herndon, Virginia. Eric earned $153,354 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Courtney Schlieter

General Attorney/Small Business Administration

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Small Business Administration
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Courtney Schlieter holds the role of General Attorney at Small Business Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,336. Their pay grade is 14.

Joanne Hamilton

General Attorney/Small Business Administration

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Small Business Administration
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joanne Hamilton is a General Attorney at Small Business Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $153,336. They are classified at grade 14.

Cristina Lee

General Attorney/Small Business Administration

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Small Business Administration
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cristina Lee is a General Attorney at Small Business Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $153,336. They are classified at grade 14.

Saeda Siam

General Attorney/Small Business Administration

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Small Business Administration
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Saeda Siam works as a General Attorney for Small Business Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. Saeda earned $153,336 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Edmund Tom

General Attorney/Small Business Administration

2024 total comp

$152,315

Sub-department: Small Business Administration
Base pay: $152,315
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,315
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Santa Ana
Work county: Orange
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $152,315
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063420059
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Small Business Administration, Edmund Tom serves as a General Attorney based in Santa Ana, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $152,315. They are classified at grade 13.

Michelle Oleksa

General Attorney/Small Business Administration

2024 total comp

$151,139

Sub-department: Small Business Administration
Base pay: $151,139
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,139
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fresno
Work county: Fresno
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $151,139
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061370019
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michelle Oleksa works as a General Attorney for Small Business Administration based in Fresno, California. Michelle earned $151,139 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Kathleen Littwin

General Attorney/Small Business Administration

2024 total comp

$150,454

Sub-department: Small Business Administration
Base pay: $150,454
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,454
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fort Worth
Work county: Tarrant
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,454
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482450439
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kathleen Littwin works as a General Attorney for Small Business Administration based in Fort Worth, Texas. Kathleen earned $150,454 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Jennifer Bilinkas

General Attorney/Small Business Administration

2024 total comp

$150,189

Sub-department: Small Business Administration
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,189
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Bilinkas is a General Attorney at Small Business Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $150,189. They are classified at grade 14.

Edward Emokpae

General Attorney/Small Business Administration

2024 total comp

$150,189

Sub-department: Small Business Administration
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,189
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Edward Emokpae is a General Attorney at Small Business Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $150,189. They are classified at grade 14.

Michelle Chesebro

General Attorney/Small Business Administration

2024 total comp

$150,056

Sub-department: Small Business Administration
Base pay: $150,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,056
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,056
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Small Business Administration, Michelle Chesebro serves as a General Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $150,056. They are classified at grade 14.

Mina Choi

General Attorney/Small Business Administration

2024 total comp

$148,689

Sub-department: Small Business Administration
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,689
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mina Choi is a General Attorney at Small Business Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $148,689. They are classified at grade 14.

Richard Baddoo

General Attorney/Small Business Administration

2024 total comp

$148,689

Sub-department: Small Business Administration
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,689
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Richard Baddoo holds the role of General Attorney at Small Business Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $148,689. Their pay grade is 14.

Andrew Howell

General Attorney/Small Business Administration

2024 total comp

$148,689

Sub-department: Small Business Administration
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,689
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andrew Howell works as a General Attorney for Small Business Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. Andrew earned $148,689 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Joseph Henthorn

General Attorney/Small Business Administration

2024 total comp

$148,636

Sub-department: Small Business Administration
Base pay: $148,636
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,636
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Sacramento
Work county: Sacramento
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,636
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063150067
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joseph Henthorn works as a General Attorney for Small Business Administration based in Sacramento, California. Joseph earned $148,636 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Carmelo Burgos

General Attorney/Small Business Administration

2024 total comp

$148,636

Sub-department: Small Business Administration
Base pay: $148,636
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,636
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Sacramento
Work county: Sacramento
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,636
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063150067
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carmelo Burgos is a General Attorney at Small Business Administration based in Sacramento, California. 2024 total compensation came to $148,636. They are classified at grade 13.

Andrew Selkow

General Attorney/Small Business Administration

2024 total comp

$147,934

Sub-department: Small Business Administration
Base pay: $147,934
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,934
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Marlton
Work county: Burlington
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $147,934
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 341833005
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andrew Selkow works as a General Attorney for Small Business Administration based in Marlton, New Jersey. Andrew earned $147,934 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Anthony Arroyo

General Attorney/Small Business Administration

2024 total comp

$147,916

Sub-department: Small Business Administration
Base pay: $147,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,916
Pay grade: 14
Work city: King of Prussia
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $147,916
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 424086091
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Anthony Arroyo holds the role of General Attorney at Small Business Administration based in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $147,916. Their pay grade is 14.

Joanne Saberre

General Attorney/Small Business Administration

2024 total comp

$146,639

Sub-department: Small Business Administration
Base pay: $146,639
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,639
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Little Rock
Work county: Pulaski
Work state: Arkansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,639
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 052320119
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Small Business Administration, Joanne Saberre serves as a General Attorney based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Their 2024 pay totaled $146,639. They are classified at grade 14.

Tamara Butler

General Attorney/Small Business Administration

2024 total comp

$146,047

Sub-department: Small Business Administration
Base pay: $146,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,047
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fort Worth
Work county: Tarrant
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,047
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482450439
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tamara Butler holds the role of General Attorney at Small Business Administration based in Fort Worth, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $146,047. Their pay grade is 13.

Stacye Harness

General Attorney/Small Business Administration

2024 total comp

$146,047

Sub-department: Small Business Administration
Base pay: $146,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,047
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fort Worth
Work county: Tarrant
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,047
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482450439
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Small Business Administration, Stacye Harness serves as a General Attorney based in Fort Worth, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $146,047. They are classified at grade 13.

Christopher Martin

General Attorney/Small Business Administration

2024 total comp

$146,047

Sub-department: Small Business Administration
Base pay: $146,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,047
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fort Worth
Work county: Tarrant
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,047
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482450439
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Martin holds the role of General Attorney at Small Business Administration based in Fort Worth, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $146,047. Their pay grade is 13.

Andrew Neubauer

General Attorney/Small Business Administration

2024 total comp

$146,047

Sub-department: Small Business Administration
Base pay: $146,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,047
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fort Worth
Work county: Tarrant
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,047
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482450439
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andrew Neubauer works as a General Attorney for Small Business Administration based in Fort Worth, Texas. Andrew earned $146,047 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Jeffrey Hsu

General Attorney/Small Business Administration

2024 total comp

$145,620

Sub-department: Small Business Administration
Base pay: $145,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,620
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,620
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeffrey Hsu works as a General Attorney for Small Business Administration based in Houston, Texas. Jeffrey earned $145,620 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Ariel Glasner

General Attorney/Small Business Administration

2024 total comp

$145,542

Sub-department: Small Business Administration
Base pay: $144,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,542
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ariel Glasner holds the role of General Attorney at Small Business Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $145,542. Their pay grade is 14.

Kunmi Ageh

General Attorney/Small Business Administration

2024 total comp

$144,042

Sub-department: Small Business Administration
Base pay: $144,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,042
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kunmi Ageh holds the role of General Attorney at Small Business Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $144,042. Their pay grade is 14.

Obed Morales

General Attorney/Small Business Administration

2024 total comp

$144,042

Sub-department: Small Business Administration
Base pay: $144,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,042
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0905
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Small Business Administration, Obed Morales serves as a General Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $144,042. They are classified at grade 14.