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
Highest-paid first / page 2
City Attorney,Assistant/Law Department
At Law Department, Sarah Tilstra serves as a City Attorney,Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $187,512.
City Attorney,Assistant/Law Department
At Law Department, Megan Joplin serves as a City Attorney,Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $187,096.
Assistant City Attorney/Law Department
Katriana Samiljan is a Assistant City Attorney at Law Department. 2024 total compensation came to $187,096.
City Attorney,Assistant/Law Department
Maria Manza is a City Attorney,Assistant at Law Department. 2024 total compensation came to $186,805.
City Attorney,Assistant/Law Department
At Law Department, Charles Gussow serves as a City Attorney,Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $185,744.
Assistant City Attorney/Law Department
Courtney Garcia is a Assistant City Attorney at Law Department. 2024 total compensation came to $185,494.
City Attorney,Assistant/Law Department
Joseph Everett works as a City Attorney,Assistant for Law Department. Joseph earned $185,494 in 2024.
Assistant City Attorney (Oh)/Law Department
Becca Gobeille is a Assistant City Attorney (Oh) at Law Department. 2024 total compensation came to $185,494.
Assistant City Attorney/Law Department
Jonathan Salamas is a Assistant City Attorney at Law Department. 2024 total compensation came to $185,494.
City Attorney,Assistant/Law Department
At Law Department, Jacob Kelly serves as a City Attorney,Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $184,226.
Information Technology Professional A,Exempt/Law Department
Benjamin Nicholson is a Information Technology Professional A,Exempt at Law Department. 2024 total compensation came to $184,142.
City Attorney,Assistant/Law Department
Tobi Andrews works as a City Attorney,Assistant for Law Department. Tobi earned $183,747 in 2024.
City Attorney,Assistant/Law Department
Daniel Mitchell holds the role of City Attorney,Assistant at Law Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $183,747.
City Attorney,Assistant/Law Department
Magdalena Pratt holds the role of City Attorney,Assistant at Law Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $183,747.
City Attorney,Assistant/Law Department
Andrew Eberle holds the role of City Attorney,Assistant at Law Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $181,938.
Domestic Violence Unit Supervisor/Law Department
At Law Department, Kristina Georgieva serves as a Domestic Violence Unit Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $181,522.
City Prosecutor, Assistant-Bu/Law Department
At Law Department, Margaret Mahoney serves as a City Prosecutor, Assistant-Bu. Their 2024 pay totaled $181,501.
Assistant City Attorney - Worker's Compensation/Law Department
Brandon Rich works as a Assistant City Attorney - Worker's Compensation for Law Department. Brandon earned $180,024 in 2024.
City Attorney,Assistant/Law Department
Jessica Leiser holds the role of City Attorney,Assistant at Law Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $178,006.
City Attorney,Assistant/Law Department
At Law Department, Alexandra Nica serves as a City Attorney,Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $178,006.
City Attorney,Assistant/Law Department
Sara O'Connor-Kriss is a City Attorney,Assistant at Law Department. 2024 total compensation came to $178,006.
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.
City Attorney,Assistant/Law Department
Laura Zippel works as a City Attorney,Assistant for Law Department. Laura earned $168,605 in 2024.
City Attorney,Assistant/Law Department
Maxwell Burke is a City Attorney,Assistant at Law Department. 2024 total compensation came to $165,797.
City Attorney,Assistant/Law Department
Marlon Franada holds the role of City Attorney,Assistant at Law Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $165,797.
City Attorney,Assistant/Law Department
Kristina Montgomery holds the role of City Attorney,Assistant at Law Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $165,797.
City Attorney,Assistant/Law Department
Catherine Riedo holds the role of City Attorney,Assistant at Law Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $165,797.
City Attorney,Assistant/Law Department
Ariel Schneier is a City Attorney,Assistant at Law Department. 2024 total compensation came to $165,797.
City Attorney,Assistant/Law Department
Brandon Isleib works as a City Attorney,Assistant for Law Department. Brandon earned $162,781 in 2024.
Assistant City Attorney/Law Department
James Whisman works as a Assistant City Attorney for Law Department. James earned $162,032 in 2024.
Review and Filing Unit Lead/Law Department
At Law Department, Alison Cooper serves as a Review and Filing Unit Lead. Their 2024 pay totaled $161,429.
Senior Assistant City Prosecutor, Trail Team Lead/Law Department
Christopher Karr works as a Senior Assistant City Prosecutor, Trail Team Lead for Law Department. Christopher earned $161,429 in 2024.