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Customs Entry and Liquidating Employee - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Customs Entry and Liquidating Employee"
How much does a Customs Entry and Liquidating Employee in the federal government get paid? $90,530.50* *Based on the 2021 average.Customs Entry and Liquidating Employee was the 239th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 456 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2021, the Customs and Border Protection hired the most employees titled Customs Entry And Liquidating, with an average salary of $90,531.
Government Customs Entry And Liquidating jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Customs Entry And Liquidating 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 includes all classes of positions the duties of which are to administer, supervise, or perform work involving the examination, acceptance, processing, or issuance of documents required for the entry of imported merchandise into the United States and the initial classification of merchandise covered by the entries; the final determination of the statutory classification of merchandise covered by the entries; the determination of customs duties and applicable internal revenue taxes accruing on such merchandise; the ascertainment of drawback to be paid on exported articles manufactured with the use of duty-paid or tax-paid imported merchandise or substituted domestic merchandise; and the determination of the validity of protests against liquidation decisions on formal entries.
Agencies that have hired a Customs Entry and Liquidating Employee
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Customs and Border Protection | 456 | $90,530.50 |
Customs Entry and Liquidating Employee Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Customs Entry and Liquidating Employee is $90,530.50.
Common Customs Entry and Liquidating Employee Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Customs Entry And Liquidating Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 456 |
| 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: | 1800 INSPECTION, INVESTIGATION, ENFORCEMENT, AND COMPLIANCE GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-4 Paygrade
GS-4 is the starting paygrade for Customs Entry and Liquidating 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Management | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Guide | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Inventory Management | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Financial Management | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Hospital Housekeeping Management | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
Average Customs Entry And Liquidating Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a Customs Entry and Liquidating Employee was $63,890. Since then, the average pay has increased to $90,531 in 2021.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 1894.