U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Agriculture / Loan Specialist

Job-title file

Loan Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

3,076 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $89,860, above the department median of $77,955.

Employees: 3,076
Total payroll: $273.9M
Role median: $89,860
Agency median: $77,955
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$134,435+

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

How total compensation varies among the 3,076 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Loan Specialist pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Loan Officers — about 274,330 people — is $76,690. Department of Agriculture pays a median base salary of $89,860 for this role, 17% above that figure — about the 62nd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Agriculture sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$39,430

$52,730

$76,690

$104,080

$153,180

Department of Agriculture median · $89,860

The bar is the range of annual wages for Loan Officers across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Agriculture’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 3,064 of 3,076 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Agriculture is $89,860, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

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

Loan Specialist is held in 11 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $89,860 ranks #10 of 11.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Treasury

$185,746 · 1

Department of Energy

$157,982 · 45

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$157,982 · 88

Department of Transportation

$155,659 · 6

Environmental Protection Agency

$146,375 · 4

Department of Interior

$142,437 · 6

Department of Commerce

$128,006 · 10

Department of Housing and Urban Developm

$121,342 · 9

Department of Veterans Affairs

$91,179 · 432

Small Business Administration

$69,729 · 2,173

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

Compare jurisdictions

Loan Specialist beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $82,891 ranks #1 of 2. See Loan Specialist across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Texas

$74,429 · 39

Median total compensation for comparable Loan Specialistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Brody Frederick

Loan Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$39,956

Sub-department: Farm Service Agency
Base pay: $39,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,956
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Harlan
Work county: Shelby
Work state: Iowa

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 193660165
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1165
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brody Frederick is a Loan Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Harlan, Iowa. 2024 total compensation came to $39,956. They are classified at grade 05.

Brittany Gunn

Loan Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$39,868

Sub-department: Farm Service Agency
Base pay: $39,868
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,868
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Boone
Work county: Boone
Work state: Iowa

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,868
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 190930015
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1165
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brittany Gunn holds the role of Loan Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Boone, Iowa. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,868. Their pay grade is 05.

Melinda Bush

Loan Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Rural Development
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Lynchburg
Work county: Lynchburg
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511490680
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1165
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Melinda Bush holds the role of Loan Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Lynchburg, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,576. Their pay grade is 05.

Shelly Good

Loan Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Rural Development
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Casper
Work county: Natrona
Work state: Wyoming

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 560090025
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1165
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shelly Good works as a Loan Specialist for Department of Agriculture based in Casper, Wyoming. Shelly earned $39,576 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Jeanene Pike

Loan Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Rural Development
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Columbia
Work county: Adair
Work state: Kentucky

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 210740001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1165
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeanene Pike works as a Loan Specialist for Department of Agriculture based in Columbia, Kentucky. Jeanene earned $39,576 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Tammarica Reedy

Loan Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Rural Development
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Casper
Work county: Natrona
Work state: Wyoming

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 560090025
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1165
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tammarica Reedy works as a Loan Specialist for Department of Agriculture based in Casper, Wyoming. Tammarica earned $39,576 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Eric Vaske

Loan Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Farm Service Agency
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Manchester
Work county: Delaware
Work state: Iowa

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 195180055
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1165
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Eric Vaske serves as a Loan Specialist based in Manchester, Iowa. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,576. They are classified at grade 05.

Cameron Bonzo

Loan Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Farm Service Agency
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Springfield
Work county: Washington
Work state: Kentucky

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 213160229
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1165
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cameron Bonzo works as a Loan Specialist for Department of Agriculture based in Springfield, Kentucky. Cameron earned $39,576 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Eric Bosworth

Loan Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Farm Service Agency
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Dandridge
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 470580089
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1165
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Eric Bosworth serves as a Loan Specialist based in Dandridge, Tennessee. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,576. They are classified at grade 05.

Price Conley

Loan Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Farm Service Agency
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Jonesboro
Work county: Washington
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 471260179
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1165
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Price Conley holds the role of Loan Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Jonesboro, Tennessee. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,576. Their pay grade is 05.

Addie Crigger

Loan Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Farm Service Agency
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Wytheville
Work county: Wythe
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512680197
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1165
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Addie Crigger holds the role of Loan Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Wytheville, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,576. Their pay grade is 05.

Debra Dechant

Loan Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Farm Service Agency
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Lamar
Work county: Prowers
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081440099
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1165
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Debra Dechant holds the role of Loan Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Lamar, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,576. Their pay grade is 05.

Kenneth Digiacomo

Loan Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Farm Service Agency
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Plant City
Work county: Hillsborough
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122540057
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1165
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kenneth Digiacomo is a Loan Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Plant City, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $39,576. They are classified at grade 05.

Taylor Fischer

Loan Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Farm Service Agency
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Dodge City
Work county: Ford
Work state: Kansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 201370057
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1165
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Taylor Fischer is a Loan Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Dodge City, Kansas. 2024 total compensation came to $39,576. They are classified at grade 05.

Bailey Guillemette

Loan Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Farm Service Agency
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Barron
Work county: Barron
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 550330005
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1165
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Bailey Guillemette works as a Loan Specialist for Department of Agriculture based in Barron, Wisconsin. Bailey earned $39,576 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Ashli Leavitt

Loan Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Farm Service Agency
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Panguitch
Work county: Garfield
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 491410017
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1165
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ashli Leavitt is a Loan Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Panguitch, Utah. 2024 total compensation came to $39,576. They are classified at grade 05.

Katie Lewin

Loan Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Farm Service Agency
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Hill City
Work county: Graham
Work state: Kansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 202470065
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1165
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Katie Lewin is a Loan Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Hill City, Kansas. 2024 total compensation came to $39,576. They are classified at grade 05.

Bailey Miculinich

Loan Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Farm Service Agency
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Decorah
Work county: Winneshiek
Work state: Iowa

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 192130191
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1165
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Bailey Miculinich holds the role of Loan Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Decorah, Iowa. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,576. Their pay grade is 05.

Christina Milano-Ouderkirk

Loan Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Farm Service Agency
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Dickinson
Work county: Stark
Work state: North Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 380800089
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1165
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christina Milano-Ouderkirk holds the role of Loan Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Dickinson, North Dakota. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,576. Their pay grade is 05.

Jennifer Mitchell

Loan Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Farm Service Agency
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Russellville
Work county: Logan
Work state: Kentucky

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 212820141
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1165
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Mitchell works as a Loan Specialist for Department of Agriculture based in Russellville, Kentucky. Jennifer earned $39,576 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Travis Randolph

Loan Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Farm Service Agency
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Cortez
Work county: Montezuma
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080450083
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1165
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Travis Randolph works as a Loan Specialist for Department of Agriculture based in Cortez, Colorado. Travis earned $39,576 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Philip Schmook

Loan Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Farm Service Agency
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Pasco
Work county: Franklin
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531660021
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1165
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Philip Schmook is a Loan Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Pasco, Washington. 2024 total compensation came to $39,576. They are classified at grade 05.

Shelden Smiley

Loan Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Farm Service Agency
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Little Rock
Work county: Pulaski
Work state: Arkansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 052320119
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1165
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shelden Smiley works as a Loan Specialist for Department of Agriculture based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Shelden earned $39,576 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Chelsey Snook

Loan Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Farm Service Agency
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Hugoton
Work county: Stevens
Work state: Kansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 202610189
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1165
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Chelsey Snook is a Loan Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Hugoton, Kansas. 2024 total compensation came to $39,576. They are classified at grade 05.

Markie Sykes

Loan Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Farm Service Agency
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Hines
Work county: Harney
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411010025
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1165
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Markie Sykes holds the role of Loan Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Hines, Oregon. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,576. Their pay grade is 05.

Sultan Williams

Loan Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Farm Service Agency
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Little Rock
Work county: Pulaski
Work state: Arkansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 052320119
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1165
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Sultan Williams serves as a Loan Specialist based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,576. They are classified at grade 05.