City of Seattle / Law Department
Agency file
The Law Department is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2024, this agency had 207 employees with median total compensation of $146,432; the highest distinct record was $231,691.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 207 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($146,432) — 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 $193,357 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $81,494. 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
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City Attorney,Assistant/Law Department
At Law Department, Kerala Cowart serves as a City Attorney,Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $175,885.
Assistant City Attorney/Law Department
Candra Rivers works as a Assistant City Attorney for Law Department. Candra earned $175,864 in 2024.
City Prosecutor, Assistant-Bu/Law Department
At Law Department, Heather Aman serves as a City Prosecutor, Assistant-Bu. Their 2024 pay totaled $174,200.
City Attorney,Assistant/Law Department
Kathryn Childers holds the role of City Attorney,Assistant at Law Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $173,597.
City Attorney,Assistant/Law Department
Phillip Chu works as a City Attorney,Assistant for Law Department. Phillip earned $173,597 in 2024.
City Attorney,Assistant/Law Department
At Law Department, Dallas Lepierre serves as a City Attorney,Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $173,597.
City Attorney,Assistant/Law Department
At Law Department, Alison Markette serves as a City Attorney,Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $171,184.
Precinct Liaison Attorney (S/Sw)/Law Department
Rachel Wang holds the role of Precinct Liaison Attorney (S/Sw) at Law Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $171,184.
Manager 2, Exempt/Law Department
At Law Department, Travis Parke serves as a Manager 2, Exempt. Their 2024 pay totaled $170,747.