U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Social Security Administration / Legal Instruments Examining

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Legal Instruments Examining at Social Security Administration, U.S. Federal Government

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

7 employees hold this title in Social Security Administration. Median total compensation for the role is $89,460, below the department median of $97,898.

Employees: 7
Total payroll: $623.9K
Role median: $89,460
Agency median: $97,898
Comparison: Below

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This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Legal Instruments Examining is held in 14 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Social Security Administration, the median of $89,460 ranks #3 of 14.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of State

$150,557 · 1

Environmental Protection Agency

$97,563 · 1

Department of Energy

$89,256 · 2

Department of Transportation

$84,316 · 144

Department of Health and Human Services

$79,443 · 9

Department of Commerce

$77,479 · 161

Department of Justice

$75,732 · 41

Department of Labor

$74,699 · 1

Department of Veterans Affairs

$67,896 · 100

Department of Agriculture

$67,360 · 21

Department of Homeland Security

$66,563 · 142

Department of Interior

$65,955 · 148

Median total compensation for the Legal Instruments Examining role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Building Management 56
Carpentry 12
Cash Processing 16
Claims Assistance and Examining 804
Computer Clerk and Assistant 20
Computer Operation 53
Contact Representative 11,102
Contracting 99
Distribution Facilities & Storage Management 8
Economist 32
Electrician 17
Emergency Management Specialist 8
Equal Employment Opportunity 122
Equipment Operator 8
Financial Administration and Program 235
General Attorney 3,362
General Legal and Kindred Administration 3,876
Government Information Specialist 52
Human Resources Management 879
Human Resources Management Student Trainee 9
Industrial Hygiene 12
Information Technology Management 4,288
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Invalid 10
Inventory Management 9
Language Specialist 13
Legal Assistance 1,833
Legal Occupations Student Trainee 18
Mail and File 132
Maintenance Mechanic 10
Management and Program Analysis 2,889
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 48
Materials Handler 38
Mathematical Statistics 18
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 965
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 543
Motor Vehicle Operating 18
Nurse 9
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Operations Research 16
Paralegal Specialist 746
Pipefitting 12
Program Management 77
Public Affairs 158
Secretary 45
Security Administration 114
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Supply Clerical and Technician 8
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Record list

Employees with this title

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Dexster Johnson

Legal Instruments Examining/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp

$91,815

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $91,815
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,815
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,815
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

At Social Security Administration, Dexster Johnson serves as a Legal Instruments Examining based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,815. They are classified at grade 09.

Jelani Talford

Legal Instruments Examining/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp

$91,815

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $91,815
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,815
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,815
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

At Social Security Administration, Jelani Talford serves as a Legal Instruments Examining based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,815. They are classified at grade 09.

Damita Epps

Legal Instruments Examining/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp

$89,460

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $89,460
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,460
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Mason

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,460
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,791
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Damita Epps works as a Legal Instruments Examining for Social Security Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. Damita earned $89,460 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Primus White

Legal Instruments Examining/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp

$89,460

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $89,460
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,460
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,460
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,791
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 43
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

At Social Security Administration, Primus White serves as a Legal Instruments Examining based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,460. They are classified at grade 09.

Johnny Felton

Legal Instruments Examining/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp

$87,105

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $87,105
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,105
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,105
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,033
Duty Station Code: 240050510
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Johnny Felton works as a Legal Instruments Examining for Social Security Administration based in Baltimore, Maryland. Johnny earned $87,105 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Demetrica Greene

Legal Instruments Examining/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp

$87,105

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $87,105
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,105
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,105
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,033
Duty Station Code: 240050510
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

Demetrica Greene holds the role of Legal Instruments Examining at Social Security Administration based in Baltimore, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,105. Their pay grade is 09.

Devona White

Legal Instruments Examining/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp

$87,105

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $87,105
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,105
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: V.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,105
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,033
Duty Station Code: 240050510
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0963

At Social Security Administration, Devona White serves as a Legal Instruments Examining based in Baltimore, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,105. They are classified at grade 09.