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Building Manager - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Building Manager"
How much does a Building Manager in the federal government get paid? $100,439.65* *Based on the 2021 average.Building Manager was the 152nd most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 1,193 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2021, the Public Buildings Service hired the most employees titled Building Management, with an average salary of $98,279.
Government Building Management jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Building Management 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 covers positions that involve management of buildings and other facilities to provide organizations with appropriate office space and essential building services. Employees in this occupation typically perform one or more of the following functions: (1) applying business knowledge to directly manage, or assist in managing, the operation of one or more buildings and the surrounding property; (2) directing comprehensive building management programs; or (3) performing staff level work in the study of building management methods and the development of standard building management practices.
Agencies that have hired a Building Manager
Building Manager Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Building Manager is $100,439.65. The highest paid Building Manager made $175,950 in 2021.
Common Building Manager Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Building Management Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 1,178 |
| GG - Grades Similar To General Schedule | 9 |
| IC - Employees Holding Incident Management Cadre Of On-call Response/recovery Employees(core)positions | 2 |
| ZA - Administrative | 1 |
| SV - Transportation Security Administration Employees Other Than Executives | 1 |
| PG - Printing Office Grades | 1 |
| IR - Internal Revenue Service Broadband Classification And Pay System Positions Only | 1 |
| 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 Building Management 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forestry Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Coding | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Survey Technical | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Procurement Clerical and Technician | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Labor Management Relations Examining | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
Average Building Management Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a Building Manager was $70,473. Since then, the average pay has increased to $100,440 in 2021.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 1176.