U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Agriculture / Instructional Systems

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Instructional Systems

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

15 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $128,619, above the department median of $82,148.

Employees: 15
Total payroll: $1.9M
Role median: $128,619
Agency median: $82,148
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$89,939$151,259+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 15 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Instructional Systems is held in 27 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $128,619 ranks #18 of 27.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Reserve System

$217,556 · 2

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$193,588 · 16

Department of Treasury

$181,606 · 15

Fed Retirement Thrift Investment Board

$173,925 · 1

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$165,382 · 1

United States International Trade Commission

$163,104 · 1

Department of Education

$162,004 · 4

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$159,575 · 1

Department of Justice

$158,939 · 1

Department of State

$152,577 · 30

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

$151,711 · 1

General Services Administration

$145,875 · 1

Median total compensation for the Instructional Systems role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Agriculture

Accounting 791
Administrative Officer 342
Agricultural Commodity Aid 1,325
Agricultural Commodity Grading 1,947
Agricultural Engineering 353
Agricultural Marketing 562
Agricultural Program Specialist 432
Animal Health Technician 431
Archeology 712
Biological Science Student Trainee 412
Biological Science Technician 5,482
Budget Analysis 811
Chemistry 346
Civil Engineering 1,383
Consumer Safety 385
Consumer Safety Inspection 6,146
Contracting 879
Ecology 436
Economist 488
Engineering Equipment Operating 632
Engineering Technical 914
Entomology 428
Financial Administration and Program 778
Fish Biology 305
Food Inspection 1,071
Forestry 1,607
Forestry Technician 18,655
General Arts and Information 394
General Business and Industry 2,789
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 7,103
General Physical Science 289
Genetics 348
Grants Management 672
Human Resources Assistance 433
Human Resources Management 1,594
Hydrology 383
Information Technology Management 3,086
Laboring 489
Loan Specialist 3,620
Maintenance Mechanic 389
Management and Program Analysis 3,137
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 527
Microbiology 491
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 7,794
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 1,981
Plant Protection Technician 1,109
Program Management 1,378
Public Affairs 802
Rangeland Management 620
Realty 641
Social Science 476
Soil Conservation 5,359
Soil Conservation Technician 888
Soil Science 828
Statistics 578
Support Services Administration 444
Transportation Specialist 299
Veterinary Medical Science 1,661
Wildland Fire Management 6,410
Wildlife Biology 1,317

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Susan Ramirez

Instructional Systems/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$152,471

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $152,471
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,471
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $152,471
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

At Department of Agriculture, Susan Ramirez serves as a Instructional Systems based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,471. They are classified at grade 13.

Benjamin Hemler

Instructional Systems/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$148,143

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $146,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,143
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Frederick
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,143
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 240580021
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

Benjamin Hemler holds the role of Instructional Systems at Department of Agriculture based in Frederick, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $148,143. Their pay grade is 13.

Michael Walton

Instructional Systems/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$140,677

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $140,677
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,677
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Travis

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $140,677
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $105,030
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

Michael Walton holds the role of Instructional Systems at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,677. Their pay grade is 13.

Stacy Rice

Instructional Systems/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$136,011

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $134,811
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,011
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Joshua
Work state: Texas
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,811
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Duty Station Code: 483538251
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

At Department of Agriculture, Stacy Rice serves as a Instructional Systems based in Joshua, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $136,011. They are classified at grade 13.

Christian Fernandes

Instructional Systems/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$135,270

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $135,270
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,270
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bristol
Work state: Rhode Island
Middle name: Pierce

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $135,270
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $102,029
Duty Station Code: 440030001
Duty Station State: RI
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

Christian Fernandes is a Instructional Systems at Department of Agriculture based in Bristol, Rhode Island. 2025 total compensation came to $135,270. They are classified at grade 13.

Wanda Dansby

Instructional Systems/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$133,487

Sub-department: Fpac Business Center
Base pay: $133,487
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,487
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Iowa Park
Work state: Texas
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,487
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG99
Basic Pay (before locality): $114,033
Duty Station Code: 483390485
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

Wanda Dansby holds the role of Instructional Systems at Department of Agriculture based in Iowa Park, Texas. In 2025, their total compensation was $133,487. Their pay grade is 13.

Mark Magers

Instructional Systems/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$132,018

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $130,718
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,018
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Colorado Spgs
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Matthew

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,718
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Duty Station Code: 080430041
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

Mark Magers works as a Instructional Systems for Department of Agriculture based in Colorado Spgs, Colorado. Mark earned $132,018 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Stephani Cherkaoui

Instructional Systems/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$128,619

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $128,619
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,619
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Sajai

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,619
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,027
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

Stephani Cherkaoui holds the role of Instructional Systems at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,619. Their pay grade is 13.

Amanda Stewart

Instructional Systems/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$121,261

Sub-department: Fpac Business Center
Base pay: $118,261
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,261
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Anniston
Work state: Alabama
Middle name: Leigh

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $118,261
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG99
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 010100015
Duty Station State: AL
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

Amanda Stewart is a Instructional Systems at Department of Agriculture based in Anniston, Alabama. 2026 total compensation came to $121,261. They are classified at grade 13.

Wilbur Rabon

Instructional Systems/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$116,362

Sub-department: Fpac Business Center
Base pay: $116,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,362
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Spindale
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: Jackson

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,362
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG99
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 374350161
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

Wilbur Rabon is a Instructional Systems at Department of Agriculture based in Spindale, North Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $116,362. They are classified at grade 12.

Lagayla Mcgahee

Instructional Systems/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$113,107

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $113,107
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,107
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,107
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,659
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

Lagayla Mcgahee is a Instructional Systems at Department of Agriculture based in Lakewood, Colorado. 2026 total compensation came to $113,107. They are classified at grade 12.

Marlene Dietz

Instructional Systems/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$107,726

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $107,726
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,726
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Colchester
Work state: Connecticut
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,726
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,561
Duty Station Code: 090140180
Duty Station State: CT
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

Marlene Dietz is a Instructional Systems at Department of Agriculture based in Colchester, Connecticut. 2026 total compensation came to $107,726. They are classified at grade 12.

Kelly Ryan

Instructional Systems/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$104,374

Sub-department: Fpac Business Center
Base pay: $104,374
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,374
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Jacksonville
Work state: Alabama
Middle name: Wayne

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $104,374
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG99
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Duty Station Code: 011770015
Duty Station State: AL
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

Kelly Ryan holds the role of Instructional Systems at Department of Agriculture based in Jacksonville, Alabama. In 2024, their total compensation was $104,374. Their pay grade is 13.

Adrian Ryder

Instructional Systems/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$91,576

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $91,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,576
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Wichita Falls
Work state: Texas
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,576
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,230
Duty Station Code: 487490485
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

Adrian Ryder holds the role of Instructional Systems at Department of Agriculture based in Wichita Falls, Texas. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,576. Their pay grade is 12.

Alicia Cutrell

Instructional Systems/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$89,939

Sub-department: Fpac Business Center
Base pay: $89,939
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,939
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Chesapeake
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Katheryne

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,939
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG99
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,706
Duty Station Code: 510468550
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

At Department of Agriculture, Alicia Cutrell serves as a Instructional Systems based in Chesapeake, Virginia. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,939. They are classified at grade 12.