U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Commerce / International Relations

Job-title file

International Relations

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

24 employees hold this title in Department of Commerce. Median total compensation for the role is $166,376, above the department median of $127,707.

Employees: 24
Total payroll: $3.7M
Role median: $166,376
Agency median: $127,707
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$84,247$201,548+

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

How total compensation varies among the 24 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)

International Relations is held in 10 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Commerce, the median of $166,376 ranks #5 of 10.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Environmental Protection Agency

$180,359 · 4

Department of Energy

$172,429 · 43

Department of Interior

$171,923 · 1

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$166,620 · 20

Department of Health and Human Services

$161,981 · 6

Department of Homeland Security

$152,189 · 25

Department of Transportation

$144,042 · 7

Department of Labor

$139,895 · 118

Department of Agriculture

$134,543 · 6

Median total compensation for the International Relations 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

Accounting 317
Administrative Officer 190
Auditing 104
Biological Science Technician 68
Budget Analysis 341
Cartography 144
Chemistry 290
Civil Engineering 68
Computer Science 303
Consumer Safety 81
Contracting 443
Design Patent Examining 359
Ecology 78
Economist 556
Electronics Engineering 278
Electronics Technical 407
Emergency Management Specialist 65
Engineering Technical 164
Financial Administration and Program 272
Fish and Wildlife Administration 73
Fish Biology 744
General Arts and Information 154
General Attorney 1,548
General Business and Industry 749
General Engineering 264
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 816
General Physical Science 1,154
Geography 164
Grants Management 151
Human Resources Assistance 59
Human Resources Management 523
Hydrology 257
Information Technology Management 3,380
Legal Instruments Examining 152
Management and Program Analysis 2,176
Materials Engineering 79
Mathematical Statistics 429
Mechanical Engineering 156
Meteorological Technician 153
Meteorology 2,411
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 2,096
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 8,389
Miscellaneous Vessel Jobs 85
Oceanography 168
Paralegal Specialist 146
Patent Administration 424
Patent Attorney 307
Patent Examining 8,541
Physical Science Technician 124
Physics 419
Program Management 325
Public Affairs 127
Secretary 67
Security Administration 157
Social Science 64
Statistical Assistant 466
Statistics 1,576
Support Services Administration 80
Technical Information Services 62
Trade Specialist 567

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Jessica Patterson

International Relations/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$201,951

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $201,951
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,951
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Frederick
Work county: Frederick
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $201,951
Basic Pay (before locality): $201,951
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240580021
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0131
Pay Plan (OPM): SL

At Department of Commerce, Jessica Patterson serves as a International Relations based in Frederick, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $201,951. They are classified at grade 00.

Lila Feisee

International Relations/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$201,075

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,075
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0131
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lila Feisee is a International Relations at Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $201,075. They are classified at grade 15.

Joan Urban

International Relations/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$201,075

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,075
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0131
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joan Urban is a International Relations at Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $201,075. They are classified at grade 15.

Mary Kutny

International Relations/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $191,900
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0131
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Mary Kutny holds the role of International Relations at Department of Commerce based in Silver Spring, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 05.

Charles Wooldridge

International Relations/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $191,900
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0131
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Charles Wooldridge works as a International Relations for Department of Commerce based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Charles earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Katy Matthews

International Relations/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $191,900
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0131
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Katy Matthews works as a International Relations for Department of Commerce based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Katy earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Oriana Villar

International Relations/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,313

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,097
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,313
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $181,216
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0131
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Oriana Villar holds the role of International Relations at Department of Commerce based in Silver Spring, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $182,313. Their pay grade is 04.

Jennifer Clapp

International Relations/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$181,948

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $732
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,948
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $181,216
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0131
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

At Department of Commerce, Jennifer Clapp serves as a International Relations based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $181,948. They are classified at grade 04.

Trisha Bergmann

International Relations/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $181,216
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0131
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Trisha Bergmann holds the role of International Relations at Department of Commerce based in Silver Spring, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $181,216. Their pay grade is 04.

Melissa Garcia

International Relations/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $181,216
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0131
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

At Department of Commerce, Melissa Garcia serves as a International Relations based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $181,216. They are classified at grade 04.

Justyna Nicinska

International Relations/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$177,699

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $177,699
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,699
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,699
Basic Pay (before locality): $177,699
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0131
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Justyna Nicinska is a International Relations at Department of Commerce based in Silver Spring, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $177,699. They are classified at grade 04.

Rose Croshier

International Relations/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$168,503

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $166,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,507
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,503
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $166,996
Basic Pay (before locality): $166,996
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0131
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Rose Croshier is a International Relations at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $168,503. They are classified at grade 04.

Caitlin Blair

International Relations/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$164,249

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $164,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,249
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $164,249
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,249
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0131
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Caitlin Blair holds the role of International Relations at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $164,249. Their pay grade is 04.

Rakhi Kasat

International Relations/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$161,559

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $161,559
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,559
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $161,559
Basic Pay (before locality): $161,559
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0131
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Rakhi Kasat is a International Relations at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $161,559. They are classified at grade 04.

Brittany Croll

International Relations/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$153,842

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $153,842
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,842
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,842
Basic Pay (before locality): $153,842
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0131
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

At Department of Commerce, Brittany Croll serves as a International Relations based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,842. They are classified at grade 04.

Samantha Ebersole

International Relations/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$135,245

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $134,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,245
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,245
Basic Pay (before locality): $134,245
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0131
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Samantha Ebersole holds the role of International Relations at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $135,245. Their pay grade is 04.

Yekaterina Kontar

International Relations/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$121,895

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $121,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,895
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,895
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,895
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0131
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Yekaterina Kontar is a International Relations at Department of Commerce based in Silver Spring, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $121,895. They are classified at grade 03.

Adria Schwarber

International Relations/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$121,895

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $121,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,895
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,895
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,895
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0131
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Adria Schwarber is a International Relations at Department of Commerce based in Silver Spring, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $121,895. They are classified at grade 03.

Geoffrey Dipre

International Relations/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$104,162

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $104,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,162
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $104,162
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,162
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0131
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Geoffrey Dipre holds the role of International Relations at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $104,162. Their pay grade is 03.

Ayah Belal

International Relations/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$97,939

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $97,939
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,939
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,939
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,939
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0131
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Ayah Belal holds the role of International Relations at Department of Commerce based in Silver Spring, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,939. Their pay grade is 03.

Blaine Rivas

International Relations/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$87,730

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $87,730
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,730
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,730
Basic Pay (before locality): $87,730
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0131
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

At Department of Commerce, Blaine Rivas serves as a International Relations based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,730. They are classified at grade 02.

George Matthews

International Relations/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$86,353

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $86,353
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,353
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,353
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,353
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0131
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

George Matthews is a International Relations at Department of Commerce based in Silver Spring, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $86,353. They are classified at grade 03.

Matthew Zandbergen

International Relations/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$85,522

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $85,522
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,522
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,522
Basic Pay (before locality): $85,522
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0131
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Matthew Zandbergen is a International Relations at Department of Commerce based in Silver Spring, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $85,522. They are classified at grade 03.

Rishi Ramsooksingh

International Relations/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$84,247

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $84,247
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,247
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,247
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,247
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0131
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Rishi Ramsooksingh holds the role of International Relations at Department of Commerce based in Silver Spring, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $84,247. Their pay grade is 02.