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

Job-title file

Training Instruction

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

22 employees hold this title in Department of Education. Median total compensation for the role is $141,212, below the department median of $144,712.

Employees: 22
Total payroll: $3M
Role median: $141,212
Agency median: $144,712
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$87,426$179,647+

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

How total compensation varies among the 22 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 Education pays a median base salary of $141,212 for this role, 104% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Education sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$38,760

$50,110

$69,280

$95,050

$123,250

Department of Education median · $141,212

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

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Education is $141,212, 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 30 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Education, the median of $141,212 ranks #7 of 30.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Reserve System

$179,676 · 5

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$159,074 · 8

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$148,801 · 2

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

$143,181 · 7

Council of Inspector General on Integ.& Effic.

$141,557 · 1

Fed Retirement Thrift Investment Board

$141,557 · 4

Nat Archives and Records Administration

$137,624 · 5

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

$136,541 · 1

Department of Treasury

$134,811 · 21

Department of Health and Human Services

$133,087 · 211

Department of Justice

$130,599 · 12

Court Services and Offender Supervision Agy

$128,956 · 7

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 Education

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Renee Young

Training Instruction/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Bowie
Work county: Prince George's
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: 240170033
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Renee Young works as a Training Instruction for Department of Education based in Bowie, Maryland. Renee earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Leslie Lloyd

Training Instruction/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$162,725

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $162,725
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,725
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Fairfax
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,725
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,725
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510900600
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

At Department of Education, Leslie Lloyd serves as a Training Instruction based in Fairfax, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $162,725. They are classified at grade 00.

Anita Olivencia

Training Instruction/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$156,453

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $156,453
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,453
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Peabody
Work county: Essex
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,453
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 251000009
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Education, Anita Olivencia serves as a Training Instruction based in Peabody, Massachusetts. Their 2024 pay totaled $156,453. They are classified at grade 14.

Arva Thomas

Training Instruction/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$154,962

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $154,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,962
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lawrenceville
Work county: Gwinnett
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 133100135
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Arva Thomas works as a Training Instruction for Department of Education based in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Arva earned $154,962 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Effie Barnett

Training Instruction/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$154,604

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $154,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,604
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,604
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Effie Barnett holds the role of Training Instruction at Department of Education based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,604. Their pay grade is 14.

Michelle Johnson

Training Instruction/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Invalid
Work county: Invalid
Work state: Invalid

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: Invalid
Duty Station Code: *
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michelle Johnson holds the role of Training Instruction at Department of Education based in Invalid, Invalid. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,354. Their pay grade is 13.

Amber Johnson

Training Instruction/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$152,724

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $152,724
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,724
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $152,724
Basic Pay (before locality): $152,724
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

At Department of Education, Amber Johnson serves as a Training Instruction based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $152,724. They are classified at grade 00.

Trey Harrison

Training Instruction/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$149,142

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $149,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,142
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,142
Basic Pay (before locality): $149,142
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Trey Harrison holds the role of Training Instruction at Department of Education based in Silver Spring, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $149,142. Their pay grade is 00.

Tameika Holly

Training Instruction/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$148,689

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,689
Pay grade: 14
Work city: New Carrollton
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241089033
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Education, Tameika Holly serves as a Training Instruction based in New Carrollton, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $148,689. They are classified at grade 14.

Alexis Osemwegie

Training Instruction/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$146,081

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $146,081
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,081
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Springfield
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,081
Basic Pay (before locality): $146,081
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Alexis Osemwegie holds the role of Training Instruction at Department of Education based in Springfield, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $146,081. Their pay grade is 00.

David Bartlett

Training Instruction/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$144,799

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $144,799
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,799
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Raymore
Work county: Cass
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,799
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 296630037
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Bartlett holds the role of Training Instruction at Department of Education based in Raymore, Missouri. In 2024, their total compensation was $144,799. Their pay grade is 14.

Larry Rentz

Training Instruction/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$137,624

Sub-department: Imm Office of Secretary of Education
Base pay: $137,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,624
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Larry Rentz is a Training Instruction at Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $137,624. They are classified at grade 13.

Lakesha Mckenzie

Training Instruction/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$133,692

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $133,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,692
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,692
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lakesha Mckenzie works as a Training Instruction for Department of Education based in Washington, District of Columbia. Lakesha earned $133,692 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Brian Bender

Training Instruction/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$133,040

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $133,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,040
Pay grade: 13
Work county: Shawnee
Work state: Kansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,040
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 200000177
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brian Bender is a Training Instruction at Department of Education based in Kansas. 2024 total compensation came to $133,040. They are classified at grade 13.

Sara Vancil

Training Instruction/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$127,703

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $127,703
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,703
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Lawrence
Work county: Douglas
Work state: Kansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,703
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,703
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 203010045
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

At Department of Education, Sara Vancil serves as a Training Instruction based in Lawrence, Kansas. Their 2024 pay totaled $127,703. They are classified at grade 00.

Matthew Brown

Training Instruction/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Brown is a Training Instruction at Department of Education based in Rockville, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $121,894. They are classified at grade 13.

Casey Wade

Training Instruction/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$120,796

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $120,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,796
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,796
Basic Pay (before locality): $120,796
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Casey Wade works as a Training Instruction for Department of Education based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Casey earned $120,796 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Gary Clarke

Training Instruction/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$120,504

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $120,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,504
Pay grade: 00
Work city: White Plains
Work county: Charles
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,504
Basic Pay (before locality): $120,504
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241678017
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Gary Clarke works as a Training Instruction for Department of Education based in White Plains, Maryland. Gary earned $120,504 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Matthew Hawes

Training Instruction/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Office of Finance and Operations
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Education, Matthew Hawes serves as a Training Instruction based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $117,962. They are classified at grade 13.

Courtney Forbes

Training Instruction/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Office of Finance and Operations
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Education, Courtney Forbes serves as a Training Instruction based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,200. They are classified at grade 12.

Kalisha Mosley

Training Instruction/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$89,448

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $89,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,448
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Lawrenceville
Work county: Gwinnett
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,448
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 133100135
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kalisha Mosley is a Training Instruction at Department of Education based in Lawrenceville, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $89,448. They are classified at grade 11.

Jose Toledo

Training Instruction/Department of Education

2024 total comp

$87,426

Sub-department: Federal Student Aid
Base pay: $87,426
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,426
Pay grade: 11
Work city: West Warwick
Work county: Kent
Work state: Rhode Island

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,426
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 440245003
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1712
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jose Toledo holds the role of Training Instruction at Department of Education based in West Warwick, Rhode Island. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,426. Their pay grade is 11.