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

Job-title file

Trade Specialist

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

99 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $139,395, above the department median of $77,955.

Employees: 99
Total payroll: $14.1M
Role median: $139,395
Agency median: $77,955
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$68,405$192,440+

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

How total compensation varies among the 99 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

Trade Specialist pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists — about 899,580 people — is $78,760. Department of Agriculture pays a median base salary of $139,395 for this role, 77% above that figure — about the 85th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Agriculture sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$43,390

$58,350

$78,760

$108,310

$155,480

Department of Agriculture median · $139,395

The bar is the range of annual wages for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 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 $139,395, 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)

Trade Specialist is held in 6 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $139,395 ranks #4 of 6.

Highest-paying departments for this role

U.S. Agency for International Development

$188,862 · 2

Small Business Administration

$171,923 · 1

Department of Commerce

$141,013 · 567

Trade and Development Agency

$127,373 · 26

Department of Transportation

$119,928 · 16

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Benjamin Bocian

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$142,057

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,057
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Benjamin Bocian holds the role of Trade Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $142,057. Their pay grade is 13.

Demeteris Hale

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Demeteris Hale holds the role of Trade Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,557. Their pay grade is 13.

Charles Marston

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Charles Marston works as a Trade Specialist for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Charles earned $141,557 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Jeffrey Albanese

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeffrey Albanese works as a Trade Specialist for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jeffrey earned $141,557 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Claire Cvitanovich

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$139,895

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $139,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,895
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,395
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Claire Cvitanovich works as a Trade Specialist for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Claire earned $139,895 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

William L'Estrange

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$139,395

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $139,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,395
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,395
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, William L'Estrange serves as a Trade Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $139,395. They are classified at grade 14.

Gordon Arata

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$139,395

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $139,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,395
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,395
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Gordon Arata serves as a Trade Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $139,395. They are classified at grade 14.

Alexis Cherry

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$139,395

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $139,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,395
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,395
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Alexis Cherry serves as a Trade Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $139,395. They are classified at grade 14.

Curtis Mccoy

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$139,395

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $139,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,395
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,395
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Curtis Mccoy serves as a Trade Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $139,395. They are classified at grade 14.

Mamie Clarke

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$139,395

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $139,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,395
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,395
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mamie Clarke works as a Trade Specialist for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Mamie earned $139,395 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Joshua Noonan

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$138,874

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $137,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,874
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Joshua Noonan serves as a Trade Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $138,874. They are classified at grade 13.

Tani Lee

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$137,624

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $137,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,624
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tani Lee works as a Trade Specialist for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Tani earned $137,624 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Teresa Oberti

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$137,624

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $137,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,624
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Teresa Oberti works as a Trade Specialist for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Teresa earned $137,624 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Becxi Sanchez

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$137,624

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $137,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,624
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Becxi Sanchez holds the role of Trade Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,624. Their pay grade is 13.

Rose-Marie Palmer

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$137,624

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $137,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,624
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rose-Marie Palmer is a Trade Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $137,624. They are classified at grade 13.

James Davis

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$137,624

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $137,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,624
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, James Davis serves as a Trade Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,624. They are classified at grade 13.