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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Charles Hintz

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Charles Hintz works as a Trade Specialist for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Charles earned $117,962 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Ian Booth

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$115,731

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $115,731
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,731
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,731
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,846
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Ian Booth serves as a Trade Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $115,731. They are classified at grade 12.

Donald Willar

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$113,751

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $113,751
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,751
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Flagler Beach
Work county: Flagler
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,751
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121020035
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Donald Willar serves as a Trade Specialist based in Flagler Beach, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $113,751. They are classified at grade 13.

Elizabeth Riley

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$112,425

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $112,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,425
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,425
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Elizabeth Riley holds the role of Trade Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $112,425. Their pay grade is 12.

Benjamin Tsui

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$109,119

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $109,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,119
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,119
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Benjamin Tsui works as a Trade Specialist for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Benjamin earned $109,119 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Amber Beseli

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$105,812

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $105,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,812
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,812
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amber Beseli works as a Trade Specialist for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Amber earned $105,812 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Brooke Chasteen

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$105,812

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $105,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,812
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,812
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brooke Chasteen is a Trade Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $105,812. They are classified at grade 12.

Joseph Gurowsky

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$105,812

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $105,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,812
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,812
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joseph Gurowsky is a Trade Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $105,812. They are classified at grade 12.

David Gooze

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$105,812

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $105,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,812
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,812
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Gooze is a Trade Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $105,812. They are classified at grade 12.

Abigail Tierney

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$102,506

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $102,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,506
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,506
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Abigail Tierney is a Trade Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $102,506. They are classified at grade 12.

Joseph Natividad

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$102,506

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $102,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,506
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,506
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Joseph Natividad serves as a Trade Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $102,506. They are classified at grade 12.

Benjamin Rietmann

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$102,506

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $102,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,506
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,506
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Benjamin Rietmann holds the role of Trade Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $102,506. Their pay grade is 12.

Rebecca Kemp

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$101,900

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,900
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rebecca Kemp is a Trade Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $101,900. They are classified at grade 12.

Alexandra Hamilton

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$100,200

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alexandra Hamilton works as a Trade Specialist for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Alexandra earned $100,200 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Samuel Glickstein

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Samuel Glickstein serves as a Trade Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,200. They are classified at grade 12.

Brittany Gardner

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$84,366

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $84,366
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,366
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,366
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,309
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Brittany Gardner serves as a Trade Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $84,366. They are classified at grade 09.

Mary Wallace

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$77,525

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $77,525
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,525
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,525
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,176
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mary Wallace is a Trade Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $77,525. They are classified at grade 09.

Stephanie Mazur

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$70,685

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $70,685
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,685
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,685
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,043
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stephanie Mazur holds the role of Trade Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $70,685. Their pay grade is 09.

Solara Linehan

Trade Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$68,405

Sub-department: Foreign Agricultural Service
Base pay: $68,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,405
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,405
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Solara Linehan works as a Trade Specialist for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Solara earned $68,405 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.