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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Laura Mccall

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$177,885

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $177,885
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,885
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,885
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Laura Mccall is a Trade Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Seattle, Washington. 2024 total compensation came to $177,885. They are classified at grade 14.

Diane Mooney

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$177,885

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $177,885
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,885
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,885
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Diane Mooney works as a Trade Specialist for Department of Commerce based in Seattle, Washington. Diane earned $177,885 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Susan Widmer

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$177,057

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $177,057
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,057
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Newark
Work county: Essex
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,057
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 342130013
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Susan Widmer is a Trade Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Newark, New Jersey. 2024 total compensation came to $177,057. They are classified at grade 14.

Charles Hooker

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$176,570

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,570
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Charles Hooker holds the role of Trade Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $176,570. Their pay grade is 14.

Lynn Costa

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$176,570

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,570
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Lynn Costa serves as a Trade Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $176,570. They are classified at grade 14.

Susan Whitney

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$175,140

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $175,140
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,140
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Cleveland
Work county: Cuyahoga
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $175,140
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391680035
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Susan Whitney holds the role of Trade Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Cleveland, Ohio. In 2024, their total compensation was $175,140. Their pay grade is 15.

Aisha Booker

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$174,894

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $174,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,894
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $174,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,243
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Aisha Booker holds the role of Trade Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $174,894. Their pay grade is 15.

Joanna Lozinska

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$174,894

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $174,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,894
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $174,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,243
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Joanna Lozinska serves as a Trade Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $174,894. They are classified at grade 15.

Doreen Parekh

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$174,894

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $174,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,894
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $174,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,243
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Doreen Parekh is a Trade Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $174,894. They are classified at grade 15.

James Paul

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$174,860

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $174,860
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,860
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $174,860
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

James Paul holds the role of Trade Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2024, their total compensation was $174,860. Their pay grade is 14.

Antonio Ceballos

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$174,811

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $174,811
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,811
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $174,811
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Antonio Ceballos holds the role of Trade Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $174,811. Their pay grade is 14.

Mery Zelaya

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$172,386

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $172,386
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,386
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Santa Clara
Work county: Santa Clara
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,386
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063440085
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Mery Zelaya serves as a Trade Specialist based in Santa Clara, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $172,386. They are classified at grade 14.

Alexis Haakensen

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$171,923

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,923
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alexis Haakensen is a Trade Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $171,923. They are classified at grade 14.

James Cramer

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$171,923

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,923
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

James Cramer is a Trade Specialist at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $171,923. They are classified at grade 14.

Anthony Diaz

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$171,923

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,923
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Anthony Diaz serves as a Trade Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $171,923. They are classified at grade 14.

Katrice Kelly

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$171,923

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,923
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Katrice Kelly serves as a Trade Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $171,923. They are classified at grade 14.

Joanne Littlefair

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$171,923

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,923
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Joanne Littlefair serves as a Trade Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $171,923. They are classified at grade 14.

Patrice Williams

Trade Specialist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$171,923

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,923
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Patrice Williams serves as a Trade Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $171,923. They are classified at grade 14.