General Counsel employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under General Counsel in the latest OPM workforce summary, what the average pay looks like, and which occupations make up the largest share of the agency.
What this page helps you check
Use this page when you want a quick feel for the size of General Counsel, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This agency sits under the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Largest occupations in General Counsel
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under General Counsel.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Attorney | 618 | $161,489 | 69.1% |
| Paralegal Specialist | 139 | $90,903 | 15.5% |
| Legal Assistance | 42 | $62,367 | 4.7% |
Where General Counsel employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for General Counsel in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 293 | $146,008 |
| Texas | 61 | $128,798 |
| Florida | 42 | $125,002 |
| California | 32 | $157,797 |
| New York | 28 | $140,002 |
| Missouri | 24 | $137,504 |
| Ohio | 23 | $142,716 |
| New Jersey | 23 | $171,401 |
| Georgia | 23 | $113,882 |
| North Carolina | 22 | $128,505 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).