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Consumer Safety Personnel - Federal Salaries of 2022
Pay Rates for "Consumer Safety Personnel"
How much does a Consumer Safety Personnel in the federal government get paid? $116,059.75* *Based on the 2022 average.Consumer Safety Personnel was the 75th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2022, with 3,484 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2022, the Food and Drug Administration hired the most employees titled Consumer Safety, with an average salary of $116,963.
Government Consumer Safety jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Consumer Safety 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.
This occupation includes professional positions concerned with enforcing the laws and regulations protecting consumers from foods, drugs, cosmetics, fabrics, toys, and household products and equipment that are impure, unwholesome, ineffective, improperly or deceptively labeled or packaged, or in some other way dangerous, or defective. These positions require knowledge of various scientific fields such as chemistry, biology, pharmacology, and food technology. Consumer safety officers identify substances and sources of adulteration, and contamination, and evaluate manufacturing practices, production processes, quality control systems, laboratory analyses, and clinical investigation programs.
Agencies that have hired a Consumer Safety Personnel
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Food and Drug Administration | 3,155 | $116,963.30 |
| Food Safety and Inspection Service | 245 | $108,271.90 |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 84 | $104,837.44 |
Consumer Safety Personnel Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Consumer Safety Personnel is $116,059.75. The highest paid Consumer Safety Personnel made $317,625 in 2022.
Common Consumer Safety Personnel Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Consumer Safety Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 3,163 |
| AD - Administratively Determined Rates, Not Elsewhere Specified | 218 |
| ZP - Scientific And Engineering Professional | 84 |
| ES - Senior Executive Service | 8 |
| RG - Scientists Appointed As Fellows And Compensated Under 42 U.s.c. 209(g). Includes Non-citizens Whose Employment | 7 |
| RF - Employees Appointed And Compensated As Special Consultants Under 42 U.s.c. 209(f). Includes Non-citizens Whose | 3 |
| SL - Senior Level Positions | 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: | 0600 MEDICAL, HOSPITAL, DENTAL, AND PUBLIC HEALTH GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-6 Paygrade
GS-6 is the starting paygrade for Consumer Safety 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recreation Aid and Assistant | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Telecommunications | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Writing and Editing | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Outdoor Recreation Planning | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Property Disposal | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
Average Consumer Safety Pay Trend from 2004 to 2022
In 2004, the average pay for a Consumer Safety Personnel was $74,668. Since then, the average pay has increased to $116,060 in 2022.
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 0696.