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Explosives Safety Personnel - Federal Salaries of 2022
Pay Rates for "Explosives Safety Personnel"
How much does an Explosives Safety Personnel in the federal government get paid? $117,965.00* *Based on the 2022 average.Explosives Safety Personnel was the 509th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2022, with 8 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2022, the Federal Bureau of Investigation hired the most employees titled Explosives Safety, with an average salary of $119,285.
Government Explosives Safety jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Explosives Safety 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 positions which manage, supervise, administer, lead, advise on, or perform explosives safety work including protecting personnel and property from the hazardous consequences of, and reducing and mitigating the risks associated with, intentional and unintentional detonations, managing the risk of handling ammunition and explosives, and ensuring compliance with explosives safety policy and regulations.
Agencies that have hired an Explosives Safety Personnel
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Bureau of Investigation | 3 | $119,285.00 |
| Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives | 2 | $0.00 |
| Science and Technology Directorate | 1 | $98,268.00 |
| Dryden Flight Research Center | 1 | $126,597.00 |
| Goddard Space Flight Center | 1 | $126,390.00 |
Explosives Safety Personnel Pay Distribution
The average pay for an Explosives Safety Personnel is $117,965.00. The highest paid Explosives Safety Personnel made $126,597 in 2022.
Common Explosives Safety Personnel Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Explosives Safety Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 8 |
| 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: | 0000 MISCELLANEOUS OCCUPATIONS GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-4 Paygrade
GS-4 is the starting paygrade for Explosives Safety 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illustrating | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Public Health Program Specialist | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Workers' Compensation Claims Examining | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Navigational Information | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Agricultural Commodity Grading | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
Average Explosives Safety Pay Trend from 2012 to 2022
In 2012, the average pay for an Explosives Safety Personnel was $92,732. Since then, the average pay has increased to $117,965 in 2022.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 0017.