U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Commerce / Trade Specialist

Job-title file

Trade Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

567 employees hold this title in Department of Commerce. Median total compensation for the role is $141,013, above the department median of $127,707.

Employees: 567
Total payroll: $77.7M
Role median: $141,013
Agency median: $127,707
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$55,924$191,900+

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

How total compensation varies among the 567 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 Commerce pays a median base salary of $141,013 for this role, 79% above that figure — about the 85th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Commerce sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$43,390

$58,350

$78,760

$108,310

$155,480

Department of Commerce median · $141,013

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 Commerce’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Commerce is $141,013, 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 Commerce, the median of $141,013 ranks #3 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 Agriculture

$139,395 · 99

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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Eduard Roytberg

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$170,515

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $170,515
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,515
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Ontario
Work county: San Bernardino
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $170,515
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062550071
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Eduard Roytberg holds the role of Trade Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Ontario, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $170,515. Their pay grade is 14.

Li May

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$169,429

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $169,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,429
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,429
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,142
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Li May holds the role of Trade Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $169,429. Their pay grade is 15.

Jorge Torres

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$169,195

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $169,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,195
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fort Lauderdale
Work county: Broward
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,195
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121050011
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jorge Torres holds the role of Trade Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $169,195. Their pay grade is 14.

Nyamusi Igambi

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$168,395

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $168,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,395
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Miami
Work county: Miami-Dade
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $168,395
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122010086
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nyamusi Igambi works as a Trade Specialist for Department of Commerce based in Miami, Florida. Nyamusi earned $168,395 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

George Tracy

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$167,876

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $167,876
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,876
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,876
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

George Tracy holds the role of Trade Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $167,876. Their pay grade is 14.

David Fiscus

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$167,690

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $167,690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,690
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Salt Lake City
Work county: Salt Lake
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,690
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 491700035
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, David Fiscus serves as a Trade Specialist based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Their 2024 pay totaled $167,690. They are classified at grade 15.

L Krauth

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$167,336

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $167,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,336
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Novato
Work county: Marin
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062460041
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

L Krauth works as a Trade Specialist for Department of Commerce based in Novato, California. L earned $167,336 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Christopher Damm

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$167,336

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $167,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,336
Pay grade: 13
Work city: San Jose
Work county: Santa Clara
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063340085
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Christopher Damm serves as a Trade Specialist based in San Jose, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $167,336. They are classified at grade 13.

Shannon Fraser

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$167,336

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $167,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,336
Pay grade: 13
Work city: San Jose
Work county: Santa Clara
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063340085
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shannon Fraser holds the role of Trade Specialist at Department of Commerce based in San Jose, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $167,336. Their pay grade is 13.

Roderick Hirsch

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$167,336

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $167,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,336
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Oakland
Work county: Alameda
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062480001
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Roderick Hirsch works as a Trade Specialist for Department of Commerce based in Oakland, California. Roderick earned $167,336 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Maria Cameron

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Maria Cameron is a Trade Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

Stephanie Smedile

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stephanie Smedile works as a Trade Specialist for Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. Stephanie earned $167,276 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Hallie Offen

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Hallie Offen is a Trade Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

Jennifer Aguinaga

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Aguinaga is a Trade Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

Jessica Dulkadir

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jessica Dulkadir holds the role of Trade Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $167,276. Their pay grade is 14.

Michelle King

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michelle King holds the role of Trade Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $167,276. Their pay grade is 14.

Amy Tabine

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Amy Tabine serves as a Trade Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

Jason Sproule

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$165,778

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $165,778
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,778
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Los Angeles
Work county: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $165,778
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061980037
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jason Sproule holds the role of Trade Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Los Angeles, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $165,778. Their pay grade is 14.

Cynthia Torres

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$165,778

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $165,778
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,778
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Los Angeles
Work county: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $165,778
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061980037
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cynthia Torres works as a Trade Specialist for Department of Commerce based in Los Angeles, California. Cynthia earned $165,778 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Justin Oslowski

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$165,657

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $165,657
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,657
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Portsmouth
Work county: Rockingham
Work state: New Hampshire

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $165,657
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 330430015
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Justin Oslowski is a Trade Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. 2024 total compensation came to $165,657. They are classified at grade 14.

Marcia Brandstadt

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$165,483

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $165,483
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,483
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Cincinnati
Work county: Hamilton
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $165,483
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391610061
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Marcia Brandstadt holds the role of Trade Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2024, their total compensation was $165,483. Their pay grade is 14.