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Education Researcher - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Education Researcher"
How much does an Education Researcher in the federal government get paid? $135,066.81* *Based on the 2021 average.Education Researcher was the 384th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 84 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2021, the Institute of Education Sciences hired the most employees titled Education Research, with an average salary of $135,918.
Government Education Research jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Education Research 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 positions that primarily involve professional education research work. This includes the performance, leadership, management, or supervision of scientific research to solve educational problems or to develop new knowledge bearing on educational processes. The paramount requirements for this work are knowledge of and skill in applying research principles and methods and a broad and thorough knowledge of one or more scientific fields or interdisciplinary areas related to the education research work being performed.
Agencies that have hired an Education Researcher
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of Education Sciences | 71 | $135,917.62 |
| Office of Postsecondary Education | 4 | $110,843.00 |
| Federal Student Aid | 2 | $131,729.00 |
| Office of Vocational and Adult Education | 2 | $130,113.00 |
| National Assessment Governing Board | 2 | $156,139.00 |
| Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development | 1 | $160,915.00 |
| Office of Elementary and Secondary Education | 1 | $147,034.00 |
| 1 | $108,178.00 |
Education Researcher Pay Distribution
The average pay for an Education Researcher is $135,066.81. The highest paid Education Researcher made $173,274 in 2021.
Common Education Researcher Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Education Research Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 64 |
| AD - Administratively Determined Rates, Not Elsewhere Specified | 20 |
| 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 Research 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Records Administration | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Appraising | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Property Disposal | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Environmental Health Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Toxicology | Professional and Scientific | GS-6 | GS-15 |
Average Education Research Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for an Education Researcher was $97,670. Since then, the average pay has increased to $135,067 in 2021.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 1730.