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Agricultural Program Specialist - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Agricultural Program Specialist"
How much does an Agricultural Program Specialist in the federal government get paid? $99,043.24* *Based on the 2021 average.Agricultural Program Specialist was the 275th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 342 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2021, the Farm Service Agency hired the most employees titled Agricultural Program Specialist, with an average salary of $99,043.
Government Agricultural Program Specialist jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Agricultural Program Specialist 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.
Administrative and Management positions have a wide range of responsibilities. Management does not refer specifically to supervisors who directly manage organizations or teams. Rather jobs in this category deal with managing systems or processes such as finances, security systems, training programs, or marketing. For employees in this job category, promotions are typically given 2 grade increments at a time until GS-12 is reached.
Agencies that have hired an Agricultural Program Specialist
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Service Agency | 342 | $99,043.24 |
Agricultural Program Specialist Pay Distribution
The average pay for an Agricultural Program Specialist is $99,043.24. The highest paid Agricultural Program Specialist made $174,632 in 2021.
Common Agricultural Program Specialist Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Agricultural Program Specialist Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 342 |
| 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: | 1100 BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-4 Paygrade
GS-4 is the starting paygrade for Agricultural Program Specialist 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meteorological Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Agricultural Market Reporting | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Physical Science Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Human Resources Management | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Interior Design | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
Average Agricultural Program Specialist Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for an Agricultural Program Specialist was $74,747. Since then, the average pay has increased to $99,043 in 2021.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 1145.