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Auditor - Federal Salaries of 2007
Pay Rates for "Auditor"
How much does an Auditor in the federal government get paid? $90,530.50* *Based on the 2007 average.Auditor was the 60th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2007, with 4,748 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2007, the Office Secretary Health and Human Services hired the most employees titled Auditing, with an average salary of $78,677.
Government Auditing jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Auditing job is GS-6, 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.
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions fall under this job category. Due to the growing focus of them STEM fields, individuals in this job category tend to advance more quickly than employees in the other job categories. Jobs in this category are being added quickly and many organizations have trouble finding qualified individuals. Individuals in this job category typically recieve pormotions of 2 grade increases at a time until they reach GS-12.
Agencies that have hired an Auditor
Auditor Pay Distribution
The average pay for an Auditor is $90,530.50. The highest paid Auditor made $253,958 in 2007.
Common Auditor Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Auditing Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 4,267 |
| PD - Treasury Demonstration Project Positions | 127 |
| GM - Emp Covered By Pmrs Termination Provisns | 78 |
| ES - Senior Executive Service | 48 |
| FO - Foreign Service Officers | 45 |
| CG - Corporate Graded | 42 |
| FP - Foreign Service Personnel | 37 |
| CT - Commodity Futures Trading Commission Pos | 37 |
| GG - Grades Similar To General Schedule | 13 |
| PG - Printing Office Grades | 9 |
| CU - Credit Union Employees | 7 |
| SS - Senior Staff Positions | 6 |
| NY - All Other Positions In The Corporation | 5 |
| CM - Fdic Suprv And Mangr Pos Below Exec Lev | 5 |
| SK - Sec Emp Formerly Under Gs, Gm, And Ez | 3 |
| VH - Professional, Admin., And Managerial | 3 |
| FE - Senior Foreign Service | 3 |
| ZA - Administrative | 2 |
| SL - Senior Level Positions | 2 |
| EM - Fdic Executive-level Positions Only | 1 |
| TM - Federal Housing Finance Board Merit Pay | 1 |
| TS - Federal Housing Finance Board Step Sys. | 1 |
| EX - Executive Pay | 1 |
| SV - Trans Security Admin Emp Other Than Exec | 1 |
| AD - Administratively Determined Rates, Not E | 1 |
| NX - Executive-level And Managerial Positions | 1 |
| EG - Consultant (other) | 1 |
| EE - Expert (other) | 1 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $36,070.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-6, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $152,771.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-15, Step 10 |
| Category: | Professional and Scientific |
| Occupation Family: | 0500 ACCOUNTING AND BUDGET GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-6 Paygrade
GS-6 is the starting paygrade for Auditing jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the GS-6 paygrade.
| Occupation | Occupation Category | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Automation Clerical and Assistance | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Financial Management | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Property Disposal Clerical and Technician | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Fire Protection Engineering | Professional and Scientific | GS-6 | GS-15 |
| Actuarial Science | Professional and Scientific | GS-6 | GS-15 |
Average Auditing Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for an Auditor was $82,420. Since then, the average pay has increased to $121,718 in 2021.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 0511.