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.

27 employees hold this title in Trade and Development Agency. Median total compensation for the role is $140,677, below the department median of $148,711.

Employees: 27
Total payroll: $3.9M
Role median: $140,677
Agency median: $148,711
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$85,447$197,200+

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

How total compensation varies among the 27 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 $140,677 for this role, 79% above that figure — about the 85th 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 · $140,677

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 $140,677, 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 7 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Trade and Development Agency, the median of $140,677 ranks #5 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

United States Agency for International Development

$192,107 · 2

Small Business Administration

$180,484 · 1

Department of Agriculture

$151,953 · 109

Department of Commerce

$146,742 · 609

Department of Transportation

$129,019 · 19

United States International Trade Commission

$77,685 · 6

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.

Same department

Other job titles in Trade and Development Agency

Record list

Employees with this title

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Verinda Fike

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: J E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): EW
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EW00
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

Verinda Fike holds the role of Trade Specialist at Trade and Development Agency based in Arlington, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Carl Kress

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: B.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): EW
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EW00
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

Carl Kress works as a Trade Specialist for Trade and Development Agency based in Arlington, Virginia. Carl earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Andrea Lupo

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): EW
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EW00
Basic Pay (before locality): $150,159
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

Andrea Lupo holds the role of Trade Specialist at Trade and Development Agency based in Arlington, Virginia. In 2025, their total compensation was $195,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Heather Lanigan

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2026 total comp

$191,850

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $191,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,850
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,850
Agency Code (OPM): EW
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EW00
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

At Trade and Development Agency, Heather Lanigan serves as a Trade Specialist based in Arlington, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $191,850. They are classified at grade 15.

Keith Eischeid

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2026 total comp

$186,207

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $186,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,207
Pay grade: 15
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,207
Agency Code (OPM): EW
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EW00
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,023
Duty Station Code: 510000013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

Keith Eischeid holds the role of Trade Specialist at Trade and Development Agency based in Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $186,207. Their pay grade is 15.

Matthew Schwab

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2026 total comp

$167,902

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $167,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,902
Pay grade: 14
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,902
Agency Code (OPM): EW
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EW00
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 510000013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

At Trade and Development Agency, Matthew Schwab serves as a Trade Specialist based in Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $167,902. They are classified at grade 14.

Elizabeth Coppe

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2025 total comp

$161,486

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $161,486
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,486
Pay grade: 14
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Anne

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $161,486
Agency Code (OPM): EW
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EW00
Basic Pay (before locality): $120,566
Duty Station Code: 510000013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

At Trade and Development Agency, Elizabeth Coppe serves as a Trade Specialist based in Virginia. Their 2025 pay totaled $161,486. They are classified at grade 14.

Brandon Megorden

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2026 total comp

$158,322

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $158,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,322
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Carrey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,322
Agency Code (OPM): EW
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EW00
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

Brandon Megorden works as a Trade Specialist for Trade and Development Agency based in Arlington, Virginia. Brandon earned $158,322 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

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 state: Illinois
Middle name: Eun-Shik

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,056
Agency Code (OPM): EW
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EW00
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Duty Station Code: 170000031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

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.

Mary Sloan

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2025 total comp

$147,238

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $147,238
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,238
Pay grade: 14
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $147,238
Agency Code (OPM): EW
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EW00
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,928
Duty Station Code: 510000013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

At Trade and Development Agency, Mary Sloan serves as a Trade Specialist based in Virginia. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,238. They are classified at grade 14.

Danielle Agress

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2026 total comp

$143,913

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $143,913
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,913
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $143,913
Agency Code (OPM): EW
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EW00
Basic Pay (before locality): $107,446
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

At Trade and Development Agency, Danielle Agress serves as a Trade Specialist based in Arlington, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,913. They are classified at grade 14.

Gretchen Krantz Evans

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2026 total comp

$143,913

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $143,913
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,913
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $143,913
Agency Code (OPM): EW
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EW00
Basic Pay (before locality): $107,446
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

At Trade and Development Agency, Gretchen Krantz Evans serves as a Trade Specialist based in Arlington, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,913. They are classified at grade 14.

Brenda Quirozmaday

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2026 total comp

$142,084

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $142,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,084
Pay grade: 13
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Donaji

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,084
Agency Code (OPM): EW
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EW00
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 510000013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

Brenda Quirozmaday is a Trade Specialist at Trade and Development Agency based in Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $142,084. They are classified at grade 13.

Brenda Quiroz-Maday

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2025 total comp

$140,677

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $140,677
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,677
Pay grade: 13
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Donaji

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $140,677
Agency Code (OPM): EW
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EW00
Basic Pay (before locality): $105,030
Duty Station Code: 510000013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

Brenda Quiroz-Maday is a Trade Specialist at Trade and Development Agency based in Virginia. 2025 total compensation came to $140,677. They are classified at grade 13.

Brent Harrison

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2026 total comp

$138,024

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $138,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,024
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,024
Agency Code (OPM): EW
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EW00
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

Brent Harrison holds the role of Trade Specialist at Trade and Development Agency based in Arlington, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,024. Their pay grade is 13.

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 state: Virginia
Middle name: Leah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Agency Code (OPM): EW
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EW00
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

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.

Victoria Becker

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2026 total comp

$133,964

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,964
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Katherine

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): EW
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EW00
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

At Trade and Development Agency, Victoria Becker serves as a Trade Specialist based in Arlington, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,964. They are classified at grade 13.

Tara Mandel

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2024 total comp

$130,988

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $130,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,988
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Tampa
Work state: Florida
Middle name: Gabrielle

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,988
Agency Code (OPM): EW
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EW00
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Duty Station Code: 122950057
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

At Trade and Development Agency, Tara Mandel serves as a Trade Specialist based in Tampa, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,988. They are classified at grade 13.

Sonja Horgen

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2026 total comp

$129,904

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $129,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,904
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Blythe

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,904
Agency Code (OPM): EW
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EW00
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,987
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

Sonja Horgen works as a Trade Specialist for Trade and Development Agency based in Arlington, Virginia. Sonja earned $129,904 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Anna Leticia Yagi Pitzer

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2026 total comp

$129,904

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $129,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,904
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,904
Agency Code (OPM): EW
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EW00
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,987
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

Anna Leticia Yagi Pitzer is a Trade Specialist at Trade and Development Agency based in Arlington, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $129,904. 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 state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Agency Code (OPM): EW
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EW00
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

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.

Laura Whitman

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2026 total comp

$125,845

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $125,845
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,845
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Rose

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,845
Agency Code (OPM): EW
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EW00
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,956
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

Laura Whitman works as a Trade Specialist for Trade and Development Agency based in Arlington, Virginia. Laura earned $125,845 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

John Sebastian Keneally

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2025 total comp

$120,579

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $120,579
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,579
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Gumma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,579
Agency Code (OPM): EW
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EW00
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,025
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

John Sebastian Keneally works as a Trade Specialist for Trade and Development Agency based in Arlington, Virginia. John earned $120,579 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Laura Spector

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2025 total comp

$120,579

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $120,579
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,579
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Rose

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,579
Agency Code (OPM): EW
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EW00
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,025
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

At Trade and Development Agency, Laura Spector serves as a Trade Specialist based in Arlington, Virginia. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,579. They are classified at grade 13.

Lambrini Kolios

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 state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Agency Code (OPM): EW
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EW00
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

Lambrini Kolios holds the role of Trade Specialist at Trade and Development Agency based in Arlington, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $117,962. Their pay grade is 13.

Aili Makela

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2026 total comp

$88,296

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $88,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,296
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Marie Newman

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,296
Agency Code (OPM): EW
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EW00
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,922
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

At Trade and Development Agency, Aili Makela serves as a Trade Specialist based in Arlington, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,296. They are classified at grade 11.

Sara Leming

Trade Specialist/Trade and Development Agency

2026 total comp

$85,447

Sub-department: Trade and Development Agency
Base pay: $85,447
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,447
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Lark

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,447
Agency Code (OPM): EW
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): EW00
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,795
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

Sara Leming holds the role of Trade Specialist at Trade and Development Agency based in Arlington, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,447. Their pay grade is 11.