Person · House
James Ellis
McGinnis
CHIEF OF STAFF — Office of Representative Maxine Waters
Works forDMaxine Waters · Democratic · California 43rd District
James Ellis McGinnis serves as CHIEF OF STAFF at Office of Representative Maxine Waters in the House
Last year's salary
$129,864
Calendar year 2025
Career tenure
1.4y
1 role tracked
Sponsored trips
1
$1,261 total
Career earnings
$184,378
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Compensation Timeline
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Chapter II
Employment History
Roles are merged across compensation filings.
Chapter III
Sponsored Travel
1 trip · $1,262 combined disclosed value.