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

Job-title file

Training Instruction at Department of Agriculture, U.S. Federal Government

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

169 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $107,103, above the department median of $82,148.

Employees: 169
Total payroll: $18.3M
Role median: $107,103
Agency median: $82,148
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$49,025$173,968+

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

How total compensation varies among the 169 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

Training Instruction pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Training and Development Specialists — about 458,300 people — is $69,280. Department of Agriculture pays a median base salary of $107,103 for this role, 55% above that figure — about the 81st percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Agriculture sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$38,760

$50,110

$69,280

$95,050

$123,250

Department of Agriculture median · $107,103

The bar is the range of annual wages for Training and Development 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 $107,103, 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)

Training Instruction is held in 35 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $107,103 ranks #27 of 35.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Reserve System

$203,487 · 4

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$171,966 · 2

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$170,139 · 12

Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency

$167,902 · 1

Election Assistance Commission

$155,128 · 1

Department of Education

$146,212 · 28

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

$145,906 · 11

Department of Transportation

$141,465 · 42

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

$140,627 · 1

Nat Archives and Records Administration

$137,624 · 7

Department of Treasury

$136,910 · 22

Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service

$135,500 · 2

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

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$197,850

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $191,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,850
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Frederick
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,850
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 240580021
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

At Department of Agriculture, Todd Dutton serves as a Training Instruction based in Frederick, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,850. They are classified at grade 15.

Lisa Read

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$186,534

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,534
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Frederick
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 240580021
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

Lisa Read works as a Training Instruction for Department of Agriculture based in Frederick, Maryland. Lisa earned $186,534 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Melissa Barbour-Hafiz

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$181,070

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,070
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Riverdale
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Duty Station Code: 241330033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

Melissa Barbour-Hafiz holds the role of Training Instruction at Department of Agriculture based in Riverdale, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $181,070. Their pay grade is 14.

William Whetstine

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$175,735

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $175,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,735
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Prince Frederick
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Joseph

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $175,735
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,204
Duty Station Code: 241285009
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

William Whetstine is a Training Instruction at Department of Agriculture based in Prince Frederick, Maryland. 2025 total compensation came to $175,735. They are classified at grade 14.

Steven Heidecker

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$170,826

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,826
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Frederick
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Paul

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Duty Station Code: 240580021
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

Steven Heidecker holds the role of Training Instruction at Department of Agriculture based in Frederick, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $170,826. Their pay grade is 14.

Todd Sazdoff

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$168,193

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $167,443
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,193
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Minneapolis
Work state: Minnesota
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,443
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,204
Duty Station Code: 274760053
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

At Department of Agriculture, Todd Sazdoff serves as a Training Instruction based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their 2025 pay totaled $168,193. They are classified at grade 14.

Leslie Linneman

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$166,236

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $166,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,236
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Riverdale
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $166,236
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $124,112
Duty Station Code: 241330033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

Leslie Linneman is a Training Instruction at Department of Agriculture based in Riverdale, Maryland. 2025 total compensation came to $166,236. They are classified at grade 14.

Khadejah Brown

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$163,104

Sub-department: Agricultural Marketing Service
Base pay: $163,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,104
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fredericksburg
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,104
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG02
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 511020630
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

Khadejah Brown holds the role of Training Instruction at Department of Agriculture based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $163,104. Their pay grade is 14.

David Pompilio

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$158,322

Sub-department: Agricultural Marketing Service
Base pay: $158,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,322
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fredericksburg
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,322
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG02
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 511020630
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

David Pompilio holds the role of Training Instruction at Department of Agriculture based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,322. Their pay grade is 13.

Craig Guthrie

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$158,322

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $158,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,322
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Frederick
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,322
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 240580021
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

Craig Guthrie works as a Training Instruction for Department of Agriculture based in Frederick, Maryland. Craig earned $158,322 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Melissa Thornton

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$158,322

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $158,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,322
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Frederick
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,322
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 240580021
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

Melissa Thornton is a Training Instruction at Department of Agriculture based in Frederick, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $158,322. They are classified at grade 13.

Mark Bushman

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$157,996

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $157,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,996
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Hempstead
Work state: Texas
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,996
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,034
Duty Station Code: 483110473
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

Mark Bushman holds the role of Training Instruction at Department of Agriculture based in Hempstead, Texas. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,996. Their pay grade is 13.

Mark Branch

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$157,013

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $154,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,013
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,263
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,173
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

Mark Branch holds the role of Training Instruction at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $157,013. Their pay grade is 13.

Susan Bernstein

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$156,904

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,904
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

Susan Bernstein is a Training Instruction at Department of Agriculture based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $156,904. They are classified at grade 13.

Kevin Peterson

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$156,755

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $156,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,755
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Frederick
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Troy

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,755
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,034
Duty Station Code: 240580021
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

Kevin Peterson is a Training Instruction at Department of Agriculture based in Frederick, Maryland. 2025 total compensation came to $156,755. They are classified at grade 13.

Elizabeth Fernandez

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$156,034

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $153,884
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,034
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Orient Point
Work state: New York
Middle name: Davis

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,884
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Duty Station Code: 364505103
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

Elizabeth Fernandez holds the role of Training Instruction at Department of Agriculture based in Orient Point, New York. In 2024, their total compensation was $156,034. Their pay grade is 13.

Caroline Thorpe

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$155,354

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Waldorf
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Duty Station Code: 241639017
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

Caroline Thorpe works as a Training Instruction for Department of Agriculture based in Waldorf, Maryland. Caroline earned $155,354 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Michael Waring

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$154,263

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $154,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,263
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Frederick
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,263
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,173
Duty Station Code: 240580021
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

At Department of Agriculture, Michael Waring serves as a Training Instruction based in Frederick, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,263. They are classified at grade 13.

Randi Moody

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$148,716

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $148,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,716
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Gettysburg
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: Sara

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,716
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,032
Duty Station Code: 423160001
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

Randi Moody is a Training Instruction at Department of Agriculture based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 2025 total compensation came to $148,716. They are classified at grade 13.

Shanita Nolan

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$148,716

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $148,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,716
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Woodbridge
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,716
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,032
Duty Station Code: 512665153
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

At Department of Agriculture, Shanita Nolan serves as a Training Instruction based in Woodbridge, Virginia. Their 2025 pay totaled $148,716. They are classified at grade 13.

Barbara Schading

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$148,143

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $146,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,143
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Frederick
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,143
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 240580021
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

At Department of Agriculture, Barbara Schading serves as a Training Instruction based in Frederick, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $148,143. They are classified at grade 13.

Flora Stone

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$146,143

Sub-department: Agricultural Marketing Service
Base pay: $146,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,143
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fredericksburg
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Ophelia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,143
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG02
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 511020630
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

Flora Stone works as a Training Instruction for Department of Agriculture based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Flora earned $146,143 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Anthony Flammia

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$145,549

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $142,549
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,549
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Glynco
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,549
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 132394127
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

At Department of Agriculture, Anthony Flammia serves as a Training Instruction based in Glynco, Georgia. Their 2026 pay totaled $145,549. They are classified at grade 14.

Jeffrey Davidson

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$144,697

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $144,697
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,697
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Frederick
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Albert

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,697
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,031
Duty Station Code: 240580021
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

Jeffrey Davidson works as a Training Instruction for Department of Agriculture based in Frederick, Maryland. Jeffrey earned $144,697 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Benjamin Hemler

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$144,607

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,050
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,607
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Frederick
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Duty Station Code: 240580021
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

Benjamin Hemler is a Training Instruction at Department of Agriculture based in Frederick, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $144,607. They are classified at grade 13.

Laura Blanton

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$142,999

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $141,799
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,999
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,799
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

At Department of Agriculture, Laura Blanton serves as a Training Instruction based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $142,999. They are classified at grade 13.

Raymond Taylor

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$142,084

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $142,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,084
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Frederick
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Scott

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,084
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 240580021
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

At Department of Agriculture, Raymond Taylor serves as a Training Instruction based in Frederick, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,084. They are classified at grade 13.

Byron Williams

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$142,084

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $142,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,084
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Lamar

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,084
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

At Department of Agriculture, Byron Williams serves as a Training Instruction based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,084. They are classified at grade 13.

Jakub Holmes

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$141,876

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $141,876
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,876
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Newnan
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: Andrew

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,876
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $114,610
Duty Station Code: 133950077
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

Jakub Holmes holds the role of Training Instruction at Department of Agriculture based in Newnan, Georgia. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,876. Their pay grade is 14.

Gabriel Sanchez

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$140,024

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $138,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,024
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Frederick
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,024
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 240580021
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

At Department of Agriculture, Gabriel Sanchez serves as a Training Instruction based in Frederick, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,024. They are classified at grade 13.

Thomas Grant

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$139,620

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $138,370
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,620
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Glynco
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: Wade

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,370
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 132394127
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

Thomas Grant holds the role of Training Instruction at Department of Agriculture based in Glynco, Georgia. In 2026, their total compensation was $139,620. Their pay grade is 13.

Dante Armour

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$139,394

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $139,394
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,394
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Raleigh
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,394
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $114,033
Duty Station Code: 373750183
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

Dante Armour is a Training Instruction at Department of Agriculture based in Raleigh, North Carolina. 2025 total compensation came to $139,394. They are classified at grade 13.

Darah Coley

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$138,370

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $138,370
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,370
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Glynco
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,370
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 132394127
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

At Department of Agriculture, Darah Coley serves as a Training Instruction based in Glynco, Georgia. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,370. They are classified at grade 13.

Dorcas Francisco

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$138,024

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $138,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,024
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,024
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

Dorcas Francisco holds the role of Training Instruction at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,024. Their pay grade is 13.

Fredericka Hamilton

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$138,024

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $138,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,024
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Frederick
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Blair

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,024
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 240580021
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

Fredericka Hamilton is a Training Instruction at Department of Agriculture based in Frederick, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $138,024. They are classified at grade 13.

William Lord

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$137,624

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $137,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,624
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Urbana
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Duty Station Code: 241623021
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

William Lord is a Training Instruction at Department of Agriculture based in Urbana, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $137,624. They are classified at grade 13.

Trent Adamson

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$137,447

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $137,447
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,447
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Newnan
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: Allan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,447
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,032
Duty Station Code: 133950077
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

Trent Adamson works as a Training Instruction for Department of Agriculture based in Newnan, Georgia. Trent earned $137,447 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Lara Boeck

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$136,658

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $136,658
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,658
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,658
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $102,029
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

Lara Boeck is a Training Instruction at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. 2025 total compensation came to $136,658. They are classified at grade 13.

Melissa Macphee

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$134,964

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,964
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Anne

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

Melissa Macphee is a Training Instruction at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $134,964. They are classified at grade 13.

Katherine Cooper

Training Instruction/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$133,964

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,964
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Hedgesville
Work state: West Virginia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 541170003
Duty Station State: WV
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712

Katherine Cooper works as a Training Instruction for Department of Agriculture based in Hedgesville, West Virginia. Katherine earned $133,964 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.