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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Yvette Percell

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$154,836

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,836
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Yvette Percell holds the role of Trade Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,836. Their pay grade is 14.

Sarah Librea

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$154,604

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,604
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sarah Librea works as a Trade Specialist for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Sarah earned $154,604 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Meghan Lap

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$154,336

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Meghan Lap holds the role of Trade Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,336. Their pay grade is 14.

Caitrin Martin

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$153,836

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,836
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Caitrin Martin holds the role of Trade Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,836. Their pay grade is 14.

Liliana Bachelder

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Liliana Bachelder is a Trade Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Souleymane Diaby

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Souleymane Diaby works as a Trade Specialist for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Souleymane earned $153,354 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Sharon Kosco

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sharon Kosco holds the role of Trade Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,354. Their pay grade is 13.

Elaine Protzman

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Elaine Protzman is a Trade Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

John Rice

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Rice holds the role of Trade Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,354. Their pay grade is 13.

Lee Gross

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Lee Gross serves as a Trade Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,336. They are classified at grade 14.

Ammara Bokhari

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ammara Bokhari holds the role of Trade Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,336. Their pay grade is 14.

Brittany Mabra

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brittany Mabra works as a Trade Specialist for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Brittany earned $153,336 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Jill Luxenberg

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jill Luxenberg works as a Trade Specialist for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jill earned $153,336 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Alonzo Parker

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$149,422

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $149,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,422
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,422
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Alonzo Parker serves as a Trade Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $149,422. They are classified at grade 13.