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Compliance Inspector - Federal Salaries of 2016
Pay Rates for "Compliance Inspector"
How much does a Compliance Inspector in the federal government get paid? $42,695.33* *Based on the 2016 average.Compliance Inspector was the 3rd most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2016, with 51,672 employed. The most common payscale was the trans security admin emp other than exec payscale.
In 2016, the Transportation Security Administration hired the most employees titled Compliance Inspection And Support, with an average salary of $41,703.
Government Compliance Inspection And Support jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Compliance Inspection And Support 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.
This occupation includes positions that perform or supervise inspectional or technical support work in assuring compliance with or enforcement of Federal law, regulations, or other mandatory guidelines and that are not classifiable to another, more specific, occupational occupation. The work requires a knowledge of prescribed procedures, established techniques, directly applicable guidelines, and pertinent characteristics of regulated items or activities.
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 Compliance Inspector
Compliance Inspector Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Compliance Inspector is $42,695.33.
Common Compliance Inspector Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Compliance Inspection And Support Employees |
|---|---|
| SV - Trans Security Admin Emp Other Than Exec | 46,376 |
| GS - General Schedule | 4,915 |
| GL - Gs Emp Grades 3-10 Paid Leo Special Rate | 207 |
| FG - Similar To The General Schedule | 100 |
| ZS - Administrative Support | 23 |
| FV - Faa Core Compensation Plan | 22 |
| GG - Grades Similar To General Schedule | 16 |
| SK - Sec Emp Formerly Under Gs, Gm, And Ez | 9 |
| CT - Commodity Futures Trading Commission Pos | 2 |
| CG - Corporate Graded | 1 |
| NY - All Other Positions In The Corporation | 1 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $19,048.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-1, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $57,809.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-9, Step 10 |
| Category: | Clerical and Administrative Support |
| Occupation Family: | 1800 INSPECTION, INVESTIGATION, ENFORCEMENT, AND COMPLIANCE GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-1 Paygrade
GS-1 is the starting paygrade for Compliance Inspection and Support 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supply Clerical and Technician | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Computer Clerk and Assistant | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Equipment Operator | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Medical Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Environmental Health Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average Compliance Inspection And Support Pay Trend from 2004 to 2017
In 2004, the average pay for a Compliance Inspector was $40,968. Since then, the average pay has decreased to $378 in 2017.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 1802.