District of Columbia / Oea
Agency file
The Oea is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2024, this agency had 12 employees with median total compensation of $169,567; the highest distinct record was $202,972.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 12 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($169,567) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $193,382 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $57,322. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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
Highest-paid first / page 1
Executive Director/Oea
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Sheila Barfield works as a Executive Director for Oea. They have served since 1993 (about 31 years). Sheila earned $202,972 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.
General Counsel/Oea
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Lasheka Bassey is a General Counsel at Oea. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $193,382. They are classified at grade 15.
Senior Hearing Examiner/Oea
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At Oea, Joseph Lim serves as a Senior Hearing Examiner. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 26 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $186,840. They are classified at grade 15.
Senior Hearing Examiner/Oea
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At Oea, Eric Robinson serves as a Senior Hearing Examiner. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $186,840. They are classified at grade 15.
Senior Hearing Examiner/Oea
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Monica Dohnji is a Senior Hearing Examiner at Oea. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $186,840. They are classified at grade 15.
Senior Hearing Examiner/Oea
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Michelle Harris is a Senior Hearing Examiner at Oea. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). 2024 total compensation came to $171,697. They are classified at grade 15.
Deputy General Counsel/Oea
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At Oea, Sommer Murphy serves as a Deputy General Counsel. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $167,437. They are classified at grade 14.
Hearing Examiner/Oea
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Natiya Curtis works as a Hearing Examiner for Oea. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Natiya earned $161,600 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Chief Operating Officer/Oea
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At Oea, Hemchand Hemraj serves as a Chief Operating Officer. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,329. They are classified at grade 14.
Paralegal Specialist/Oea
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Wynter Clarke holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Oea. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $105,001. Their pay grade is 13.
Administrative Assistant/Oea
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At Oea, Anthony James serves as a Administrative Assistant. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $57,322. They are classified at grade 07.
Receptionist/Oea
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Katrina Hill is a Receptionist at Oea. Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $57,322. They are classified at grade 07.