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Bindery Worker - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Bindery Worker"
How much does a Bindery Worker in the federal government get paid? $83,826.43* *Based on the 2021 average.Bindery Worker was the 324th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 209 employed. The most common payscale was the government printing office negotiated rates for bookbinders payscale.
In 2021, the Government Printing Office hired the most employees titled Bindery Working, with an average salary of $84,111.
Government Bindery Working jobs are classified under the Federal Wage Schedule, Wage Grade (FWS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Bindery Working job is FWS-5, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is FWS-9. 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 standard covers the nonsupervisory work involved in setting up and operating manual and powered bindery machines such as cutters, collators, binders, drills, folders, stitches, sorters, joggers, and punches in order to assemble and process a variety of paper stock and printed materials, such as maps, charts, books, manuals, pamphlets, circulars, and other publications. The work requires skill in the setup, adjustment, operation, and minor maintenance of bindery machinery and a general knowledge of the quality, use and machinability of various types of paper stock.
Agencies that have hired a Bindery Worker
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Government Printing Office | 202 | $84,111.20 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 2 | $79,588.00 |
| Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation | 2 | $92,976.00 |
| Departmental Administration | 2 | $59,010.00 |
| Department of State | 1 | $66,113.00 |
Bindery Worker Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Bindery Worker is $83,826.43. The highest paid Bindery Worker made $117,652 in 2021.
Common Bindery Worker Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Bindery Working Employees |
|---|---|
| KB - Government Printing Office Negotiated Rates For Bookbinders | 156 |
| KY - Government Printing Office Negotiated Rates For Printing Plant Workers, Equity Pay | 38 |
| WG - Nonsupervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 5 |
| KX - Government Printing Office Negotiated Rates For Printing Plant Workers, 100% | 5 |
| KA - Kiess Act | 3 |
| WS - Supervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 2 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $22.47 to $9.25 / hour at paygrade FWS-5 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $11.13 to $30.53 / hour at paygrade FWS-9 |
| Occupation Family: | PRINTING FAMILY |
Other Jobs at the FWS-5 Paygrade
FWS-5 is the starting paygrade for Bindery Working jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the FWS-5 paygrade.
| Occupation | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bearing Reconditioning | FWS-5 | FWS-8 |
| Railroad Maintenance Vehicle Operating | FWS-5 | FWS-9 |
| Tractor Operating | FWS-5 | FWS-9 |
| Explosives Operating | FWS-4 | FWS-8 |
| Motion Picture Projection | FWS-5 | FWS-7 |
Average Bindery Working Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a Bindery Worker was $49,681. Since then, the average pay has increased to $83,826 in 2021.
Data Sources
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Enterprise Human Resources Integration (EHRI) dataset. Postal Service data is managed exclusively by the USPS . All information is displayed unmodified and as provided by the source agency.
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The series code of this occupation is 4402.