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Editorial Assistant - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Editorial Assistant"
How much does an Editorial Assistant in the federal government get paid? $56,676.13* *Based on the 2021 average.Editorial Assistant was the 458th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 24 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2021, the Bureau of Reclamation hired the most employees titled Editorial Assistance, with an average salary of $58,786.
Government Editorial Assistance jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Editorial Assistance 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 covers positions that involve editorial support work in preparing manuscripts for publication and verifying factual information in them. Such support work includes editing manuscripts for basic grammar and clarity of expression as well as marking copy for format. These positions require skill in using reference works to verify information and knowledge of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and good English usage.
Agencies that have hired an Editorial Assistant
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Reclamation | 6 | $58,786.33 |
| Geological Survey | 5 | $44,596.60 |
| Forest Service | 4 | $55,012.75 |
| Bureau of Land Management | 2 | $55,980.00 |
| National Institutes of Health | 2 | $69,260.00 |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | 2 | $51,640.00 |
| Nuclear Regulatory Commission | 1 | $83,453.00 |
| Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | 1 | $56,487.00 |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 1 | $70,775.00 |
Editorial Assistant Pay Distribution
The average pay for an Editorial Assistant is $56,676.13. The highest paid Editorial Assistant made $83,453 in 2021.
Common Editorial Assistant Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Editorial Assistance Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 22 |
| ZS - Administrative Support | 1 |
| GG - Grades Similar To General Schedule | 1 |
| 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: | 1000 INFORMATION AND ARTS GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-1 Paygrade
GS-1 is the starting paygrade for Editorial Assistance 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 |
| Office Drafting | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Dental Assistant | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Construction Control Technical | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Legal Assistance | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average Editorial Assistance Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for an Editorial Assistant was $39,318. Since then, the average pay has increased to $56,676 in 2021.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 1087.