U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / U.S.Agency for Global Media / Contracting

Job-title file

Contracting at U.S.Agency for Global Media

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

24 employees hold this title in U.S.Agency for Global Media. Median total compensation for the role is $139,331, above the department median of $138,024.

Employees: 24
Total payroll: $3.4M
Role median: $139,331
Agency median: $138,024
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$82,026$191,981+

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

How total compensation varies among the 24 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

Contracting pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents — about 491,430 people — is $77,710. U.S.Agency for Global Media pays a median base salary of $139,331 for this role, 79% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where U.S.Agency for Global Media sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$48,380

$60,800

$77,710

$100,820

$128,870

U.S.Agency for Global Media median · $139,331

The bar is the range of annual wages for Buyers and Purchasing Agents across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows U.S.Agency for Global Media’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at U.S.Agency for Global Media is $139,331, 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)

Contracting is held in 73 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In U.S.Agency for Global Media, the median of $139,331 ranks #40 of 73.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$261,728 · 7

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$214,439 · 10

Securities and Exchange Commission

$212,421 · 53

Federal Reserve System

$210,088 · 13

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$200,079 · 50

Federal Maritime Commission

$195,200 · 3

Millennium Challenge Corporation

$195,025 · 23

Office of Management and Budget

$186,207 · 5

National Labor Relations Board

$178,497 · 7

Peace Corps

$177,288 · 10

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$174,407 · 33

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$172,700 · 6

Median total compensation for the Contracting 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 U.S.Agency for Global Media

Record list

Employees with this title

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Ernesto Martinez

Contracting/U.S.Agency for Global Media

2024 total comp

$196,900

Sub-department: United States Agency for Global Media
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): IB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102

Ernesto Martinez holds the role of Contracting at U.S.Agency for Global Media based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $196,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Charles Edward Hoddinott

Contracting/U.S.Agency for Global Media

2026 total comp

$186,207

Sub-department: United States Agency for Global Media
Base pay: $186,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,207
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: John

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,207
Agency Code (OPM): IB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,023
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102

Charles Edward Hoddinott works as a Contracting for U.S.Agency for Global Media based in Washington, District of Columbia. Charles earned $186,207 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Alisa Martine

Contracting/U.S.Agency for Global Media

2026 total comp

$177,497

Sub-department: United States Agency for Global Media
Base pay: $177,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,497
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,497
Agency Code (OPM): IB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102

Alisa Martine is a Contracting at U.S.Agency for Global Media based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $177,497. They are classified at grade 14.

Charles Hill

Contracting/U.S.Agency for Global Media

2026 total comp

$172,700

Sub-department: United States Agency for Global Media
Base pay: $172,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,700
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: B Jr

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,700
Agency Code (OPM): IB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102

Charles Hill is a Contracting at U.S.Agency for Global Media based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $172,700. They are classified at grade 14.

Natalie Ellis

Contracting/U.S.Agency for Global Media

2026 total comp

$167,902

Sub-department: United States Agency for Global Media
Base pay: $167,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,902
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Clinton
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,902
Agency Code (OPM): IB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 240365033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102

At U.S.Agency for Global Media, Natalie Ellis serves as a Contracting based in Clinton, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $167,902. They are classified at grade 14.

David Wallace

Contracting/U.S.Agency for Global Media

2026 total comp

$167,902

Sub-department: United States Agency for Global Media
Base pay: $167,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,902
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Woodbridge
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Patrick

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,902
Agency Code (OPM): IB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 512665153
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102

David Wallace is a Contracting at U.S.Agency for Global Media based in Woodbridge, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $167,902. They are classified at grade 14.

Jared Dwyer

Contracting/U.S.Agency for Global Media

2026 total comp

$163,104

Sub-department: United States Agency for Global Media
Base pay: $163,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,104
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Waldorf
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,104
Agency Code (OPM): IB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 241639017
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102

Jared Dwyer holds the role of Contracting at U.S.Agency for Global Media based in Waldorf, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $163,104. Their pay grade is 14.

Regina Turner

Contracting/U.S.Agency for Global Media

2026 total comp

$163,104

Sub-department: United States Agency for Global Media
Base pay: $163,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,104
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Rosnell

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,104
Agency Code (OPM): IB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102

Regina Turner is a Contracting at U.S.Agency for Global Media based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $163,104. They are classified at grade 14.

Karoline Duffy

Contracting/U.S.Agency for Global Media

2024 total comp

$157,982

Sub-department: United States Agency for Global Media
Base pay: $157,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,982
Pay grade: 14
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: El-Amine

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,982
Agency Code (OPM): IB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Duty Station Code: 510000013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102

Karoline Duffy is a Contracting at U.S.Agency for Global Media based in Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $157,982. They are classified at grade 14.

Antoine Barnes

Contracting/U.S.Agency for Global Media

2026 total comp

$154,263

Sub-department: United States Agency for Global Media
Base pay: $154,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,263
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Paul

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,263
Agency Code (OPM): IB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,173
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102

Antoine Barnes holds the role of Contracting at U.S.Agency for Global Media based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,263. Their pay grade is 13.

Ronald Palauhernandez

Contracting/U.S.Agency for Global Media

2026 total comp

$146,143

Sub-department: United States Agency for Global Media
Base pay: $146,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,143
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Woodbridge
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,143
Agency Code (OPM): IB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 512665153
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102

Ronald Palauhernandez is a Contracting at U.S.Agency for Global Media based in Woodbridge, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $146,143. They are classified at grade 13.

Ronald Palau-Hernandez

Contracting/U.S.Agency for Global Media

2025 total comp

$144,697

Sub-department: United States Agency for Global Media
Base pay: $144,697
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,697
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Woodbridge
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,697
Agency Code (OPM): IB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,031
Duty Station Code: 512665153
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102

Ronald Palau-Hernandez works as a Contracting for U.S.Agency for Global Media based in Woodbridge, Virginia. Ronald earned $144,697 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Nicole Wright

Contracting/U.S.Agency for Global Media

2026 total comp

$133,964

Sub-department: United States Agency for Global Media
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,964
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Chantee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): IB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102

Nicole Wright holds the role of Contracting at U.S.Agency for Global Media based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,964. Their pay grade is 13.

Mary Kerner

Contracting/U.S.Agency for Global Media

2026 total comp

$132,604

Sub-department: United States Agency for Global Media
Base pay: $132,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,604
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Portland
Work state: Maine
Middle name: Colleen

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,604
Agency Code (OPM): IB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 236400005
Duty Station State: ME
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102

Mary Kerner is a Contracting at U.S.Agency for Global Media based in Portland, Maine. 2026 total compensation came to $132,604. They are classified at grade 13.

Rehema Daya

Contracting/U.S.Agency for Global Media

2026 total comp

$129,728

Sub-department: United States Agency for Global Media
Base pay: $129,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,728
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Springdale
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,728
Agency Code (OPM): IB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,855
Duty Station Code: 241494033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102

Rehema Daya works as a Contracting for U.S.Agency for Global Media based in Springdale, Maryland. Rehema earned $129,728 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Christopher Capers

Contracting/U.S.Agency for Global Media

2025 total comp

$128,619

Sub-department: United States Agency for Global Media
Base pay: $128,619
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,619
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Montgomery Village
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Kevin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,619
Agency Code (OPM): IB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,027
Duty Station Code: 241026031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102

Christopher Capers is a Contracting at U.S.Agency for Global Media based in Montgomery Village, Maryland. 2025 total compensation came to $128,619. They are classified at grade 13.

Phillip Tinsley

Contracting/U.S.Agency for Global Media

2026 total comp

$125,845

Sub-department: United States Agency for Global Media
Base pay: $125,845
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,845
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Anthony

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,845
Agency Code (OPM): IB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,956
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102

Phillip Tinsley holds the role of Contracting at U.S.Agency for Global Media based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,845. Their pay grade is 13.

Gabriel Zuccarelli

Contracting/U.S.Agency for Global Media

2026 total comp

$116,413

Sub-department: United States Agency for Global Media
Base pay: $116,413
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,413
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Highland
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: Francis

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,413
Agency Code (OPM): IB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,987
Duty Station Code: 173900119
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102

Gabriel Zuccarelli holds the role of Contracting at U.S.Agency for Global Media based in Highland, Illinois. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,413. Their pay grade is 13.

Christopher Jordan

Contracting/U.S.Agency for Global Media

2026 total comp

$115,049

Sub-department: United States Agency for Global Media
Base pay: $115,049
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,049
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Phoenix
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,049
Agency Code (OPM): IB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,956
Duty Station Code: 040370013
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102

Christopher Jordan works as a Contracting for U.S.Agency for Global Media based in Phoenix, Arizona. Christopher earned $115,049 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Raquel Mingo

Contracting/U.S.Agency for Global Media

2026 total comp

$114,393

Sub-department: United States Agency for Global Media
Base pay: $114,393
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,393
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Miami
Work state: Florida
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $114,393
Agency Code (OPM): IB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,757
Duty Station Code: 122010086
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102

Raquel Mingo holds the role of Contracting at U.S.Agency for Global Media based in Miami, Florida. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,393. Their pay grade is 12.

Brittany Vandiver

Contracting/U.S.Agency for Global Media

2026 total comp

$111,601

Sub-department: United States Agency for Global Media
Base pay: $111,601
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,601
Pay grade: 13
Work city: San Antonio
Work state: Texas
Middle name: Denee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $111,601
Agency Code (OPM): IB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,956
Duty Station Code: 486090029
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102

Brittany Vandiver is a Contracting at U.S.Agency for Global Media based in San Antonio, Texas. 2026 total compensation came to $111,601. They are classified at grade 13.

Jessica Paucar

Contracting/U.S.Agency for Global Media

2026 total comp

$96,894

Sub-department: United States Agency for Global Media
Base pay: $96,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,894
Pay grade: 12
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,894
Agency Code (OPM): IB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,561
Duty Station Code: 510000710
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102

Jessica Paucar is a Contracting at U.S.Agency for Global Media based in Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $96,894. They are classified at grade 12.

Marquita Richardson

Contracting/U.S.Agency for Global Media

2026 total comp

$84,751

Sub-department: United States Agency for Global Media
Base pay: $84,751
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,751
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,751
Agency Code (OPM): IB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,275
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102

At U.S.Agency for Global Media, Marquita Richardson serves as a Contracting based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,751. They are classified at grade 09.

Allan Gaerlan

Contracting/U.S.Agency for Global Media

2026 total comp

$82,026

Sub-department: United States Agency for Global Media
Base pay: $82,026
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,026
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Salem
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: Andrada

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,026
Agency Code (OPM): IB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,033
Duty Station Code: 411810047
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102

Allan Gaerlan works as a Contracting for U.S.Agency for Global Media based in Salem, Oregon. Allan earned $82,026 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.