All job series
Series 0986
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
CLERICAL
Employees
2,352
Avg annual pay
$68,687
Pay range
$41K – $126K
Grade distribution
GS-04
7$111K
GS-05
19$48K
GS-06
94$55K
GS-07
425$62K
GS-08
1,716$70K
GS-09
48$84K
GS-10
41$95K
GS-11
2$107K
Top states
| State | Employees | Avg pay |
|---|---|---|
| DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | 328 | $77K |
| DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | 328 | $77K |
| TEXAS | 213 | $66K |
| TEXAS | 213 | $66K |
| CALIFORNIA | 204 | $76K |
| CALIFORNIA | 204 | $76K |
| NEW YORK | 112 | $73K |
| NEW YORK | 112 | $73K |
| FLORIDA | 107 | $65K |
| FLORIDA | 107 | $65K |
| OHIO | 96 | $65K |
| OHIO | 96 | $65K |
| MARYLAND | 91 | $72K |
| MARYLAND | 91 | $72K |
| PENNSYLVANIA | 85 | $67K |
Top agencies
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
1,484 employees
$69K
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
1,484 employees
$69K
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
307 employees
$70K
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
307 employees
$70K
DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
175 employees
$64K
DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
175 employees
$64K
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
136 employees
$70K
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
136 employees
$70K
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
53 employees
$62K
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
53 employees
$62K
Data from OPM FedScope, March 2026. Pay is annualized adjusted basic pay including locality. Does not include overtime, bonuses, or benefits.