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Claims Assistance and Examining Personnel - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Claims Assistance and Examining Personnel"
How much does a Claims Assistance and Examining Personnel in the federal government get paid? $54,571.11* *Based on the 2021 average.Claims Assistance and Examining Personnel was the 146th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 1,271 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2021, the Social Security Administration hired the most employees titled Claims Assistance And Examining, with an average salary of $57,237.
Government Claims Assistance And Examining jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Claims Assistance And Examining job is GS-1, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is GS-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.
Clerical, secretary, and administrative positions fall under this category. No specialized technical background is needed for positions in this category except for stenographers which require a proficiency exam before being hired. Strong organizational and communication skills are the primary requirements for this job category. Military experience can often be applied as relevant experience when calculating starting grade. Employees in the job category receive promotions of 1 grade increase at a time.
Agencies that have hired a Claims Assistance and Examining Personnel
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security Administration | 766 | $57,237.22 |
| Veterans Benefits Administration | 324 | $49,994.64 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 79 | $48,160.28 |
| Railroad Retirement Board | 57 | $49,996.50 |
| Office of Workers' Compensation Programs | 29 | $57,816.97 |
| Office of the Chief Financial Officer (Department of Agriculture) | 6 | $63,208.33 |
| Indian Health Service | 3 | $42,755.00 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 3 | $84,732.00 |
| Transportation Security Administration | 3 | $52,793.00 |
| Department of State | 1 | $57,506.00 |
Claims Assistance and Examining Personnel Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Claims Assistance and Examining Personnel is $54,571.11. The highest paid Claims Assistance and Examining Personnel made $115,474 in 2021.
Common Claims Assistance and Examining Personnel Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Claims Assistance And Examining Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 1,268 |
| SV - Transportation Security Administration Employees Other Than Executives | 3 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $20,999.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-1, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $63,734.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-9, Step 10 |
| Category: | Clerical and Administrative Support |
| Occupation Family: | 0900 LEGAL AND KINDRED GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-1 Paygrade
GS-1 is the starting paygrade for Claims Assistance and Examining jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the GS-1 paygrade.
| Occupation | Occupation Category | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Pay | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Equipment Operator | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Telecommunications Processing | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Forestry Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Sales Store Clerical | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average Claims Assistance And Examining Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a Claims Assistance and Examining Personnel was $35,895. Since then, the average pay has increased to $54,571 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 0998.