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Education Programmer - Federal Salaries of 2022
Pay Rates for "Education Programmer"
How much does an Education Programmer in the federal government get paid? $121,736.43* *Based on the 2022 average.Education Programmer was the 227th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2022, with 511 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2022, the Veterans Health Administration hired the most employees titled Education Program, with an average salary of $101,371.
Government Education Program jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Education Program 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 covers professional education positions that involve promoting, coordinating, and improving education policies, programs, standards, activities, and opportunities in accordance with national policies and objectives. Positions in this occupation primarily involve the performance, supervision, or formulation and implementation of policy concerning education problems and issues. These positions require a professional knowledge of education theories, principles, processes, and practices at early childhood, elementary, secondary, or post secondary levels, or in adult or continuing education. They also require a knowledge of the Federal Government's interrelationships with State and local educational agencies or with public and private postsecondary institutions.
Agencies that have hired an Education Programmer
Education Programmer Pay Distribution
The average pay for an Education Programmer is $121,736.43. The highest paid Education Programmer made $203,500 in 2022.
Common Education Programmer Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Education Program Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 502 |
| FP - Foreign Service Personnel | 3 |
| AD - Administratively Determined Rates, Not Elsewhere Specified | 2 |
| EX - Executive Pay | 1 |
| ES - Senior Executive Service | 1 |
| GM - Employees Covered By The Performance Management And Recognition System (pmrs) Termination Provisions | 1 |
| FG - Similar To The General Schedule | 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: | 1700 EDUCATION GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-6 Paygrade
GS-6 is the starting paygrade for Education Program 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistical Assistant | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Range Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Chemistry | Professional and Scientific | GS-6 | GS-15 |
| Pathology Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Accounting Technician | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average Education Program Pay Trend from 2004 to 2022
In 2004, the average pay for an Education Programmer was $91,875. Since then, the average pay has increased to $121,736 in 2022.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 1720.