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Agricultural Commodity Grader - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Agricultural Commodity Grader"
How much does an Agricultural Commodity Grader in the federal government get paid? $59,631.35* *Based on the 2021 average.Agricultural Commodity Grader was the 124th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 1,695 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2021, the Agricultural Marketing Service hired the most employees titled Agricultural Commodity Grading, with an average salary of $59,631.
Government Agricultural Commodity Grading jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Agricultural Commodity Grading job is GS-4, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is GS-15. Remember that the starting and maximum yearly pay listed above reflect base pay only - your actual salary will be higher based on the Locality Pay Adjustment for the area in which you work.
This occupation includes positions that administer, supervise, or perform work concerned with examining and evaluating agricultural products to determine their official U.S. grade and/or their acceptability in terms of quality or condition in accordance with official standards and related regulations. The work often includes the inspection or monitoring of the conditions under which the product is processed, stored, or transported insofar as these factors affect product quality.
Agencies that have hired an Agricultural Commodity Grader
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Marketing Service | 1,695 | $59,631.35 |
Agricultural Commodity Grader Pay Distribution
The average pay for an Agricultural Commodity Grader is $59,631.35. The highest paid Agricultural Commodity Grader made $164,483 in 2021.
Common Agricultural Commodity Grader Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Agricultural Commodity Grading Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 1,695 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $28,921.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-4, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $152,771.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-15, Step 10 |
| Category: | Administrative and Management |
| Occupation Family: | 1900 QUALITY ASSURANCE, INSPECTION, AND GRADING GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-4 Paygrade
GS-4 is the starting paygrade for Agricultural Commodity Grading jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the GS-4 paygrade.
| Occupation | Occupation Category | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archives Technician | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Cash Processing | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Motor Carrier Safety | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Dental Assistant | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Editorial Assistance | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average Agricultural Commodity Grading Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for an Agricultural Commodity Grader was $46,523. Since then, the average pay has increased to $59,631 in 2021.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 1980.