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Equal Opportunity Assistant - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Equal Opportunity Assistant"
How much does an Equal Opportunity Assistant in the federal government get paid? $57,329.82* *Based on the 2021 average.Equal Opportunity Assistant was the 365th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 125 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2021, the Veterans Health Administration hired the most employees titled Equal Opportunity Assistance, with an average salary of $52,719.
Government Equal Opportunity Assistance jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Equal Opportunity 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 includes positions supervising or performing technical work and substantive clerical work in support of equal opportunity and civil rights programs or activities. The paramount qualification requirement is a practical knowledge of the methods, procedures, regulations, and purposes of the equal opportunity or civil rights function the positions support. These positions do not require the broad knowledge of equal opportunity and civil rights principles, or the depth of skill in analysis, interpretation, and decision-making characteristic of the Equal Opportunity Compliance Series, GS-0360, Equal Employment Opportunity Series, GS-0260, and Civil Rights Analysis Series, GS-0160.
Agencies that have hired an Equal Opportunity Assistant
Equal Opportunity Assistant Pay Distribution
The average pay for an Equal Opportunity Assistant is $57,329.82. The highest paid Equal Opportunity Assistant made $96,592 in 2021.
Common Equal Opportunity Assistant Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Equal Opportunity Assistance Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 114 |
| SV - Transportation Security Administration Employees Other Than Executives | 5 |
| FV - Federal Aviation Administration Core Compensation Plan | 4 |
| ZS - Administrative Support | 1 |
| CG - Corporate Graded | 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: | 0300 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE, CLERICAL, AND OFFICE SERVICES GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-1 Paygrade
GS-1 is the starting paygrade for Equal Opportunity 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Services Aid and Assistant | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Insurance Accounts | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Medical Supply Aide and Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Environmental Health Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Legal Instruments Examining | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average Equal Opportunity Assistance Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for an Equal Opportunity Assistant was $39,638. Since then, the average pay has increased to $57,330 in 2021.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 0361.