Federal Trade Commission salaries
Full-time civilian employees of the Federal Trade Commission earned a median of $197,200 in annualized adjusted basic pay in September 2026, 80% above the all-federal median of $109,641. The middle half earned between $158,772 and $197,200.
Federal Trade Commission pay by occupation
The 5 largest occupations at this agency with at least 30 full-time employees with published pay.
| Occupation | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| General Attorney Series 0905 | 595 | $197,200 |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301 | 82 | $154,263 |
| Economist Series 0110 | 80 | $197,200 |
| Information Technology Management Series 2210 | 38 | $187,093 |
| Paralegal Specialist Series 0950 | 31 | $57,736 |
middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) 10th–90th percentile median all-federal median ($109,641)
Federal Trade Commission pay by state
States where the agency has at least 30 full-time employees with published pay and a published duty station.
| State | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 761 | $197,200 |
| California | 40 | $197,200 |
| New York | 31 | $197,200 |
| Virginia | 30 | $187,093 |
middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) 10th–90th percentile median all-federal median ($109,641)
Change since September 2025
The median moved +1.4% from $194,507 in September 2025 to $197,200 in September 2026. Headcount went from 1,127 to 1,032 (−8.4%). A change in the median reflects both pay adjustments and who joined or left the workforce, so it is not the same as a pay raise.