U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Trade and Development Agency / Trade Specialist

Job-title file

Trade Specialist

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

26 employees hold this title in Trade and Development Agency. Median total compensation for the role is $127,373, below the department median of $137,624.

Employees: 26
Total payroll: $3.5M
Role median: $127,373
Agency median: $137,624
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$82,764$191,900+

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

How total compensation varies among the 26 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. Trade and Development Agency pays a median base salary of $127,373 for this role, 62% above that figure — about the 81st percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Trade and Development Agency sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$43,390

$58,350

$78,760

$108,310

$155,480

Trade and Development Agency median · $127,373

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 Trade and Development Agency’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Trade and Development Agency is $127,373, 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 Trade and Development Agency, the median of $127,373 ranks #5 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 Commerce

$141,013 · 567

Department of Agriculture

$139,395 · 99

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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Carl Kress

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
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: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carl Kress works as a Trade Specialist for Trade and Development Agency based in Arlington, Virginia. Carl earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Andrea Lupo

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andrea Lupo holds the role of Trade Specialist at Trade and Development Agency based in Arlington, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Verinda Fike

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2024 total comp

$180,359

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $180,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,359
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,359
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Verinda Fike holds the role of Trade Specialist at Trade and Development Agency based in Arlington, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $180,359. Their pay grade is 15.

Heather Lanigan

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2024 total comp

$180,359

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $180,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,359
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,359
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Trade and Development Agency, Heather Lanigan serves as a Trade Specialist based in Arlington, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $180,359. They are classified at grade 15.

Keith Eischeid

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2024 total comp

$162,629

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,629
Pay grade: 14
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510000013
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Keith Eischeid holds the role of Trade Specialist at Trade and Development Agency based in Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $162,629. Their pay grade is 14.

Matthew Schwab

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Trade and Development Agency, Matthew Schwab serves as a Trade Specialist based in Arlington, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Elizabeth Coppe

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510000013
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Trade and Development Agency, Elizabeth Coppe serves as a Trade Specialist based in Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,336. They are classified at grade 14.

Alissa Lee-Barden

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2024 total comp

$150,056

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $150,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,056
Pay grade: 14
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,056
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 170000031
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alissa Lee-Barden is a Trade Specialist at Trade and Development Agency based in Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $150,056. They are classified at grade 14.

Nicole Cohen

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2024 total comp

$137,624

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $137,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,624
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nicole Cohen is a Trade Specialist at Trade and Development Agency based in Arlington, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $137,624. They are classified at grade 13.

Brandon Megorden

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2024 total comp

$134,435

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $134,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,435
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Meridian
Work county: Ada
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,435
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 161070001
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brandon Megorden works as a Trade Specialist for Trade and Development Agency based in Meridian, Idaho. Brandon earned $134,435 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Brenda Quiroz-Maday

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2024 total comp

$133,692

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $133,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,692
Pay grade: 13
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,692
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510000013
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brenda Quiroz-Maday is a Trade Specialist at Trade and Development Agency based in Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $133,692. They are classified at grade 13.

Katrien Hinderdael

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Katrien Hinderdael holds the role of Trade Specialist at Trade and Development Agency based in Arlington, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $129,759. Their pay grade is 13.

Tara Mandel

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2024 total comp

$127,541

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $127,541
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,541
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Tampa
Work county: Hillsborough
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,541
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122950057
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Trade and Development Agency, Tara Mandel serves as a Trade Specialist based in Tampa, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $127,541. They are classified at grade 13.

Mary Sloan

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2024 total comp

$127,205

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $127,205
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,205
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,205
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Trade and Development Agency, Mary Sloan serves as a Trade Specialist based in Houston, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $127,205. They are classified at grade 13.

Brent Harrison

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brent Harrison holds the role of Trade Specialist at Trade and Development Agency based in Arlington, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,827. Their pay grade is 13.

Tanvi Madhusudanan

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tanvi Madhusudanan holds the role of Trade Specialist at Trade and Development Agency based in Arlington, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,827. Their pay grade is 13.

Danielle Agress

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Trade and Development Agency, Danielle Agress serves as a Trade Specialist based in Arlington, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $121,894. They are classified at grade 13.

Victoria Becker

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Trade and Development Agency, Victoria Becker serves as a Trade Specialist based in Arlington, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $121,894. They are classified at grade 13.

Anna Coby

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Trade and Development Agency, Anna Coby serves as a Trade Specialist based in Arlington, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $121,894. They are classified at grade 13.

Evans Krantz

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Evans Krantz holds the role of Trade Specialist at Trade and Development Agency based in Arlington, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $121,894. Their pay grade is 13.

Sonja Horgen

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sonja Horgen works as a Trade Specialist for Trade and Development Agency based in Arlington, Virginia. Sonja earned $117,962 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Pitzer Yagi

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Pitzer Yagi works as a Trade Specialist for Trade and Development Agency based in Arlington, Virginia. Pitzer earned $117,962 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Lambrini Kolios

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2024 total comp

$109,119

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $109,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,119
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,119
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lambrini Kolios holds the role of Trade Specialist at Trade and Development Agency based in Arlington, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $109,119. Their pay grade is 12.

John Keneally

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2024 total comp

$105,812

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $105,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,812
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,812
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Keneally is a Trade Specialist at Trade and Development Agency based in Arlington, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $105,812. They are classified at grade 12.

Laura Spector

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Trade and Development Agency, Laura Spector serves as a Trade Specialist based in Arlington, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,200. They are classified at grade 12.

Brian Steiner

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Trade and Development Agency, Brian Steiner serves as a Trade Specialist based in Arlington, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.