U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Commerce / Instructional Systems

Job-title file

Instructional Systems

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

21 employees hold this title in Department of Commerce. Median total compensation for the role is $125,827, below the department median of $134,142.

Employees: 21
Total payroll: $2.8M
Role median: $125,827
Agency median: $134,142
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$100,099$179,471+

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

How total compensation varies among the 21 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.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Instructional Systems is held in 27 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Commerce, the median of $125,827 ranks #20 of 27.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Reserve System

$217,556 · 2

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$193,588 · 16

Department of Treasury

$181,606 · 15

Fed Retirement Thrift Investment Board

$173,925 · 1

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$165,382 · 1

United States International Trade Commission

$163,104 · 1

Department of Education

$162,004 · 4

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$159,575 · 1

Department of Justice

$158,939 · 1

Department of State

$152,577 · 30

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

$151,711 · 1

General Services Administration

$145,875 · 1

Median total compensation for the Instructional Systems 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 Commerce

Able Seaman 98
Accounting 344
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 79
Administrative Officer 219
Auditing 117
Biological Science Technician 74
Budget Analysis 405
Cartography 146
Chemistry 298
Civil Engineering 72
Computer Science 346
Consumer Safety 95
Contracting 479
Data Science Series 85
Design Patent Examining 413
Ecology 81
Economist 567
Electronics Engineering 303
Electronics Technical 486
Emergency Management Specialist 72
Engineering Technical 181
Financial Administration and Program 308
Fish and Wildlife Administration 94
Fish Biology 786
General Arts and Information 183
General Attorney 1,822
General Business and Industry 826
General Engineering 306
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 945
General Physical Science 1,354
Geography 174
Grants Management 199
Human Resources Management 612
Hydrology 303
Information Technology Management 3,647
Legal Instruments Examining 161
Management and Program Analysis 2,472
Materials Engineering 96
Mathematical Statistics 456
Mechanical Engineering 171
Meteorological Technician 152
Meteorology 2,615
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 2,578
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 10,957
Miscellaneous Vessel Jobs 107
Oceanography 172
Paralegal Specialist 157
Patent Administration 475
Patent Attorney 319
Patent Examining 10,759
Physical Science Technician 132
Physics 462
Program Management 393
Public Affairs 147
Security Administration 180
Social Science 87
Statistical Assistant 453
Statistics 1,687
Support Services Administration 99
Trade Specialist 609

Record list

Employees with this title

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Natalie Clewell

Instructional Systems/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$180,565

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $180,565
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,565
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Leesburg
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,565
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $134,810
Duty Station Code: 511440107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

Natalie Clewell is a Instructional Systems at Department of Commerce based in Leesburg, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $180,565. They are classified at grade 15.

Sonia Palmer

Instructional Systems/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$177,830

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $172,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,130
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,830
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,700
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

Sonia Palmer holds the role of Instructional Systems at Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $177,830. Their pay grade is 14.

Jeffrey Amos

Instructional Systems/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$176,570

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,570
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

At Department of Commerce, Jeffrey Amos serves as a Instructional Systems based in Suitland, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $176,570. They are classified at grade 14.

James Poole

Instructional Systems/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$166,182

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $166,182
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,182
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Kansas City
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $166,182
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 294120165
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 45
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

James Poole is a Instructional Systems at Department of Commerce based in Kansas City, Missouri. 2026 total compensation came to $166,182. They are classified at grade 14.

Stacy Cummings

Instructional Systems/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$161,915

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $161,915
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,915
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Silver Spring
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $161,915
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $161,915
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

Stacy Cummings is a Instructional Systems at Department of Commerce based in Silver Spring, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $161,915. They are classified at grade 04.

Patricia Mulligan-Renaud

Instructional Systems/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$138,166

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $126,461
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,705
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,166
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Enterprise
Work state: Alabama
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,461
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,031
Duty Station Code: 011030031
Duty Station State: AL
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

Patricia Mulligan-Renaud holds the role of Instructional Systems at Department of Commerce based in Enterprise, Alabama. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,166. Their pay grade is 13.

Ebony Jacobs

Instructional Systems/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$137,624

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $137,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,624
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Silver Spring
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

At Department of Commerce, Ebony Jacobs serves as a Instructional Systems based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,624. They are classified at grade 13.

Catherine Perez

Instructional Systems/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$133,964

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,964
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

At Department of Commerce, Catherine Perez serves as a Instructional Systems based in Springfield, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,964. They are classified at grade 13.

Patricia Mulliganrenaud

Instructional Systems/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$127,725

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $127,725
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,725
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Enterprise
Work state: Alabama
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,725
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 011030031
Duty Station State: AL
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

Patricia Mulliganrenaud holds the role of Instructional Systems at Department of Commerce based in Enterprise, Alabama. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,725. Their pay grade is 13.

Jasmin Gholston

Instructional Systems/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$126,313

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $126,313
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,313
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,313
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,306
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

Jasmin Gholston holds the role of Instructional Systems at Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,313. Their pay grade is 12.

Nicholas Richardson

Instructional Systems/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Joshua

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

At Department of Commerce, Nicholas Richardson serves as a Instructional Systems based in Suitland, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,827. They are classified at grade 13.

Cleo Hicks

Instructional Systems/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$122,350

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $118,821
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,529
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,350
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Virginia Beach
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $118,821
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 512540810
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

Cleo Hicks is a Instructional Systems at Department of Commerce based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $122,350. They are classified at grade 13.

Claudia Nieto

Instructional Systems/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$120,559

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $117,081
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,478
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,559
Pay grade: 13
Work city: El Paso
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,081
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 482190141
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

Claudia Nieto is a Instructional Systems at Department of Commerce based in El Paso, Texas. 2026 total compensation came to $120,559. They are classified at grade 13.

April Beaner

Instructional Systems/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$119,485

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $119,485
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,485
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Nichole

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,485
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,208
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

April Beaner works as a Instructional Systems for Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. April earned $119,485 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

David Loase

Instructional Systems/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$118,304

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $118,304
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,304
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Charles

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $118,304
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,326
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

David Loase is a Instructional Systems at Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. 2025 total compensation came to $118,304. They are classified at grade 12.

Nancy Rodriguez

Instructional Systems/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$118,081

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $117,081
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,081
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Caguas
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,081
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: RQ0170000
Duty Station State: NDR
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

Nancy Rodriguez works as a Instructional Systems for Department of Commerce based in Caguas, No Data Reported. Nancy earned $118,081 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Kenneth Rainer

Instructional Systems/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$115,731

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $115,731
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,731
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Marineland
Work state: Florida
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,731
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,731
Duty Station Code: 121940035
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

Kenneth Rainer works as a Instructional Systems for Department of Commerce based in Marineland, Florida. Kenneth earned $115,731 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Virginia Dalton

Instructional Systems/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$114,243

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $114,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,243
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kansas City
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $114,243
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM55
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,027
Duty Station Code: 294120047
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

Virginia Dalton is a Instructional Systems at Department of Commerce based in Kansas City, Missouri. 2025 total compensation came to $114,243. They are classified at grade 13.

Kate Hall

Instructional Systems/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$112,657

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $112,657
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,657
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,657
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,110
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

At Department of Commerce, Kate Hall serves as a Instructional Systems based in Suitland, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,657. They are classified at grade 12.

Rosita Hamilton

Instructional Systems/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$109,119

Sub-department: United States Census Bureau
Base pay: $109,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,119
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,119
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM63
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

Rosita Hamilton works as a Instructional Systems for Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. Rosita earned $109,119 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Rachelle Vang

Instructional Systems/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$100,099

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $100,099
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,099
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Kansas City
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: Nkauj-Suab

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $100,099
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Duty Station Code: 294120165
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1750

Rachelle Vang holds the role of Instructional Systems at Department of Commerce based in Kansas City, Missouri. In 2024, their total compensation was $100,099. Their pay grade is 12.