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

Job-title file

Secretary at Department of Agriculture, U.S. Federal Government

Provide administrative support — record-keeping, scheduling, correspondence, and customer service.

217 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $67,099, below the department median of $82,148.

Employees: 217
Total payroll: $14.8M
Role median: $67,099
Agency median: $82,148
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$39,328$95,014+

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

How total compensation varies among the 217 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

Secretary pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — about 1,706,790 people — is $47,540. Department of Agriculture pays a median base salary of $66,372 for this role, 40% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Agriculture sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$33,280

$38,830

$47,540

$58,000

$66,350

Department of Agriculture median · $66,372

The bar is the range of annual wages for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 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.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Agriculture is $67,099, 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)

Secretary is held in 41 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $67,099 ranks #31 of 41.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Presidio Trust

$122,921 · 7

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$112,668 · 17

Department of Treasury

$108,238 · 63

Adv Council on Historic Preservation

$104,832 · 1

Securities and Exchange Commission

$96,171 · 19

Court Services and Offender Supervision Agy

$91,815 · 1

Judicial Branch

$91,815 · 1

Architectl & Transportation Barrier Compliance Board

$90,898 · 1

National Science Foundation

$88,926 · 5

General Services Administration

$85,608 · 1

Railroad Retirement Board

$84,254 · 3

National Labor Relations Board

$83,886 · 33

Median total compensation for the Secretary 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

Secretary beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 27 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $64,214 ranks #6 of 27. See Secretary across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$135,666 · 63

Los Angeles County

$114,909 · 831

City of Los Angeles

$105,342 · 115

District of Columbia

$70,919 · 9

Ramsey County, Minnesota

$69,267 · 5

New York Public Authorities

$61,133 · 122

Johnson County, Kansas

$58,378 · 7

Vermont

$55,286 · 17

Median total compensation for comparable Secretary roles 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.

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

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Janet Jacobs

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$100,425

Sub-department: Risk Management Agency
Base pay: $97,925
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,425
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Edgewater
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,925
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG08
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,484
Duty Station Code: 240496003
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 65
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Agriculture, Janet Jacobs serves as a Secretary based in Edgewater, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $100,425. They are classified at grade 10.

Jacqueline Norman

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$100,097

Sub-department: Office of Budget and Program Analysis
Base pay: $100,097
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,097
Pay grade: 10
Work city: District Hts
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Powell

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $100,097
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG42
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,733
Duty Station Code: 240450033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Agriculture, Jacqueline Norman serves as a Secretary based in District Hts, Maryland. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,097. They are classified at grade 10.

Catherine Early

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$98,675

Sub-department: Rural Development
Base pay: $97,925
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,675
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,925
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG07
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,484
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Catherine Early holds the role of Secretary at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $98,675. Their pay grade is 10.

Iris Rosa

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$97,439

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $91,815
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,624
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,439
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,815
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Iris Rosa holds the role of Secretary at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,439. Their pay grade is 09.

Sally Mills

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$95,105

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $95,105
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,105
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Fort Worth
Work state: Texas
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,105
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,733
Duty Station Code: 482450439
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 46
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Agriculture, Sally Mills serves as a Secretary based in Fort Worth, Texas. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,105. They are classified at grade 10.

Jameelah Taylor

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$94,821

Sub-department: Agricultural Marketing Service
Base pay: $93,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,821
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,321
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG02
Basic Pay (before locality): $69,674
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Jameelah Taylor works as a Secretary for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jameelah earned $94,821 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Domoni Alexander

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$94,821

Sub-department: Departmental Administration
Base pay: $93,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,821
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,321
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AGDA
Basic Pay (before locality): $69,674
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Domoni Alexander is a Secretary at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $94,821. They are classified at grade 10.

Natosha Drummond

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$93,321

Sub-department: Agricultural Marketing Service
Base pay: $93,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,321
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Lerice

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,321
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG02
Basic Pay (before locality): $69,674
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Natosha Drummond holds the role of Secretary at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,321. Their pay grade is 10.

Jacqueline Green

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$92,924

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $89,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,924
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Albany
Work state: California
Middle name: Denysse

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,924
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,449
Duty Station Code: 060020001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Jacqueline Green works as a Secretary for Department of Agriculture based in Albany, California. Jacqueline earned $92,924 in 2025. Their pay grade is 08.

Donna Baker

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$91,815

Sub-department: Agricultural Marketing Service
Base pay: $91,815
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,815
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Robinsonmcdo

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,815
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG02
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Agriculture, Donna Baker serves as a Secretary based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,815. They are classified at grade 09.

Brenda Payne

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$90,898

Sub-department: National Agricultural Statistics Service
Base pay: $90,898
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,898
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,898
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG20
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,865
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Brenda Payne works as a Secretary for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Brenda earned $90,898 in 2025. Their pay grade is 09.

Cortney Vanetten

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$90,510

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $88,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,510
Pay grade: 09
Work city: East Lansing
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: Sue

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,510
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 261430065
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Cortney Vanetten holds the role of Secretary at Department of Agriculture based in East Lansing, Michigan. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,510. Their pay grade is 09.

Brenda Edgerton

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$89,926

Sub-department: National Agricultural Statistics Service
Base pay: $88,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,926
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,926
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG20
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Brenda Edgerton is a Secretary at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $89,926. They are classified at grade 09.

Tara Walker

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$89,488

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $87,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,488
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Hamilton Square
Work state: New Jersey
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,288
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,275
Duty Station Code: 341293021
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Tara Walker works as a Secretary for Department of Agriculture based in Hamilton Square, New Jersey. Tara earned $89,488 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Kristine Kust

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$89,332

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $87,482
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,850
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,332
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Saint Paul
Work state: Minnesota
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,482
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 276330123
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Kristine Kust is a Secretary at Department of Agriculture based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. 2026 total compensation came to $89,332. They are classified at grade 09.

Susan Hedrick

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$88,926

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $88,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,926
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Elaine

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,926
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Susan Hedrick is a Secretary at Department of Agriculture based in Springfield, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $88,926. They are classified at grade 09.

Monique Martin

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$87,501

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $84,751
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,501
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,751
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,275
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Monique Martin works as a Secretary for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Monique earned $87,501 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Danielle Saunders

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$86,237

Sub-department: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Base pay: $86,237
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,237
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Annapolis Junc
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,237
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG22
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,385
Duty Station Code: 240033027
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Danielle Saunders works as a Secretary for Department of Agriculture based in Annapolis Junc, Maryland. Danielle earned $86,237 in 2025. Their pay grade is 09.

Rebecca Deatherage

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$86,196

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $81,501
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,695
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,196
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Albany
Work state: California
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,501
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $55,693
Duty Station Code: 060020001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Rebecca Deatherage is a Secretary at Department of Agriculture based in Albany, California. 2026 total compensation came to $86,196. They are classified at grade 08.

Latoya Jones

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$86,001

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $84,751
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,001
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,751
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,275
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Latoya Jones is a Secretary at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $86,001. They are classified at grade 09.

Jacquline Conner

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$85,533

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $80,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,545
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,533
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,988
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,466
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Jacquline Conner is a Secretary at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $85,533. They are classified at grade 08.

Alberta Vaughn

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$85,396

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $82,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,396
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,396
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,517
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Alberta Vaughn works as a Secretary for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Alberta earned $85,396 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Victoria Cooper

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$85,366

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $84,366
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,366
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,366
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,309
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Victoria Cooper is a Secretary at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $85,366. They are classified at grade 09.

Ivy Mcbride

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$85,295

Sub-department: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Base pay: $85,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,295
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Dover
Work state: Delaware
Middle name: Lacreta

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,295
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG22
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,125
Duty Station Code: 100130001
Duty Station State: DE
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Ivy Mcbride holds the role of Secretary at Department of Agriculture based in Dover, Delaware. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,295. Their pay grade is 09.

Lisa Paige

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$82,396

Sub-department: Food and Nutrition Service
Base pay: $82,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,396
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Bernadette

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,396
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG30
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,517
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Lisa Paige holds the role of Secretary at Department of Agriculture based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,396. Their pay grade is 09.

Tobie Bingham-Simms

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$82,305

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $82,305
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,305
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Fort Washington
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,305
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,449
Duty Station Code: 240565033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Tobie Bingham-Simms holds the role of Secretary at Department of Agriculture based in Fort Washington, Maryland. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,305. Their pay grade is 08.

Rita Walker

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$82,305

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $82,305
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,305
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,305
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,449
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Rita Walker is a Secretary at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. 2025 total compensation came to $82,305. They are classified at grade 08.

Glenda Bethea

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$82,305

Sub-department: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Base pay: $82,305
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,305
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,305
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG22
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,449
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Glenda Bethea holds the role of Secretary at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,305. Their pay grade is 08.

Melissa Fields

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$82,133

Sub-department: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Base pay: $82,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,133
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Catherine

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,133
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG22
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,321
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Agriculture, Melissa Fields serves as a Secretary based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,133. They are classified at grade 10.

Mary Hirchert

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$81,886

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $78,186
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,886
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Bismarck
Work state: North Dakota
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,186
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,791
Duty Station Code: 380370015
Duty Station State: ND
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Agriculture, Mary Hirchert serves as a Secretary based in Bismarck, North Dakota. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,886. They are classified at grade 09.

Catherine Parsons

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$81,510

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $80,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,510
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,510
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,416
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Catherine Parsons holds the role of Secretary at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $81,510. Their pay grade is 08.

Kathleen Anderson

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$81,483

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $77,373
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,110
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,483
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Richmond
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,373
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,275
Duty Station Code: 512060760
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Kathleen Anderson works as a Secretary for Department of Agriculture based in Richmond, Virginia. Kathleen earned $81,483 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Ernell Richardson

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$81,111

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $77,687
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,424
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,111
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Brianne

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,687
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,001
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Ernell Richardson holds the role of Secretary at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,111. Their pay grade is 09.

Jessica Bras

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$80,809

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $79,809
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,809
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,809
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,275
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Jessica Bras is a Secretary at Department of Agriculture based in Portland, Oregon. 2026 total compensation came to $80,809. They are classified at grade 09.

Katherine Stockton

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$80,633

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $79,633
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,633
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Phoenix
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: Anna

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,633
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,033
Duty Station Code: 040370013
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Katherine Stockton is a Secretary at Department of Agriculture based in Phoenix, Arizona. 2026 total compensation came to $80,633. They are classified at grade 09.

Janice Lester

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$80,328

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $78,328
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,328
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Athens
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: Gresham

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,328
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,275
Duty Station Code: 130270059
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Agriculture, Janice Lester serves as a Secretary based in Athens, Georgia. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,328. They are classified at grade 09.

Connie Fitzpatrick

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$80,193

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $79,443
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,193
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Stillwater
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: Louise

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,443
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,865
Duty Station Code: 404460119
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Connie Fitzpatrick is a Secretary at Department of Agriculture based in Stillwater, Oklahoma. 2025 total compensation came to $80,193. They are classified at grade 09.

Kathryn Cooper

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$79,684

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $75,989
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,695
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,684
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,989
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,057
Duty Station Code: 040297021
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

Kathryn Cooper is a Secretary at Department of Agriculture based in Maricopa, Arizona. 2026 total compensation came to $79,684. They are classified at grade 08.

Aaron Whitehead

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$79,655

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $78,155
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,655
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Athens
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,155
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,309
Duty Station Code: 130270059
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Agriculture, Aaron Whitehead serves as a Secretary based in Athens, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $79,655. They are classified at grade 09.

Lori Burma

Secretary/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$79,428

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $73,233
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,195
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,428
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Ames
Work state: Iowa
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,233
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,057
Duty Station Code: 190230169
Duty Station State: IA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318

At Department of Agriculture, Lori Burma serves as a Secretary based in Ames, Iowa. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,428. They are classified at grade 08.