U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Surface Transportation Board / Paralegal Specialist

Job-title file

Paralegal Specialist

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

10 employees hold this title in Surface Transportation Board. Median total compensation for the role is $100,694, below the department median of $181,216.

Employees: 10
Role median: $100,694
Agency median: $181,216
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$83,135$162,647+

How total compensation varies among the 10 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 1

Andrea Pope-Matheson

Paralegal Specialist/Surface Transportation Board

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andrea Pope-Matheson is a Paralegal Specialist at Surface Transportation Board based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 2024 total compensation came to $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

Jeffrey Herzig

Paralegal Specialist/Surface Transportation Board

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeffrey Herzig is a Paralegal Specialist at Surface Transportation Board based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 2024 total compensation came to $141,557. They are classified at grade 13.

Tammy Lowery

Paralegal Specialist/Surface Transportation Board

2024 total comp

$109,119

Sub-department: SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
Base pay: $109,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,119
Pay grade: 12
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,119
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Surface Transportation Board, Tammy Lowery serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Their 2024 pay totaled $109,119. They are classified at grade 12.

Brendetta Jones

Paralegal Specialist/Surface Transportation Board

2024 total comp

$102,073

Sub-department: SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
Base pay: $102,073
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,073
Pay grade: 11
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,073
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Surface Transportation Board, Brendetta Jones serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Their 2024 pay totaled $102,073. They are classified at grade 11.

Aretha Laws-Byrum

Paralegal Specialist/Surface Transportation Board

2024 total comp

$102,073

Sub-department: SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
Base pay: $102,073
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,073
Pay grade: 11
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,073
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Aretha Laws-Byrum works as a Paralegal Specialist for Surface Transportation Board based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Aretha earned $102,073 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Kenyatta Clay

Paralegal Specialist/Surface Transportation Board

2024 total comp

$99,315

Sub-department: SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
Base pay: $99,315
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,315
Pay grade: 11
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,315
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,527
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kenyatta Clay is a Paralegal Specialist at Surface Transportation Board based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 2024 total compensation came to $99,315. They are classified at grade 11.

Raina White

Paralegal Specialist/Surface Transportation Board

2024 total comp

$99,315

Sub-department: SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
Base pay: $99,315
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,315
Pay grade: 11
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,315
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,527
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Surface Transportation Board, Raina White serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,315. They are classified at grade 11.

Regena Smith-Bernard

Paralegal Specialist/Surface Transportation Board

2024 total comp

$93,798

Sub-department: SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
Base pay: $93,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,798
Pay grade: 11
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,798
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Regena Smith-Bernard holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Surface Transportation Board based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. In 2024, their total compensation was $93,798. Their pay grade is 11.

Stefan Rice

Paralegal Specialist/Surface Transportation Board

2024 total comp

$85,522

Sub-department: SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
Base pay: $85,522
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,522
Pay grade: 11
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,522
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,177
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Surface Transportation Board, Stefan Rice serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Their 2024 pay totaled $85,522. They are classified at grade 11.

Eden Besera

Paralegal Specialist/Surface Transportation Board

2024 total comp

$83,135

Sub-department: SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
Base pay: $83,135
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,135
Pay grade: 11
Work city: CINCINNATI
Work county: HAMILTON
Work state: OHIO

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,135
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Duty Station Code: 391610061
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0950
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Eden Besera works as a Paralegal Specialist for Surface Transportation Board based in Cincinnati, OHIO. Eden earned $83,135 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.