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First Officer - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "First Officer"
How much does a First Officer in the federal government get paid? $73,285.50* *Based on the 2021 average.First Officer was the 552nd most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 2 employed. The most common payscale was the wage positions under the federal wage system not otherwise designated payscale.
In 2021, the Maritime Administration hired the most employees titled First Officer, with an average salary of $77,763.
Agencies that have hired a First Officer
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Maritime Administration | 1 | $77,763.00 |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 1 | $68,808.00 |
First Officer Pay Distribution
The average pay for a First Officer is $73,285.50. The highest paid First Officer made $77,763 in 2021.
Common First Officer Payscales
| Payscale | Number of First Officer Employees |
|---|---|
| WB - Wage Positions Under The Federal Wage System Not Otherwise Designated | 1 |
| WM - Maritime Pay Schedules--5 U.s.c. 5348 | 1 |
Average First Officer Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a First Officer was $59,960. Since then, the average pay has increased to $73,286 in 2021.
Data Sources
The information provided on these pages is sourced from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) 
Enterprise Human Resources Integration (EHRI) dataset. Postal Service data is managed exclusively by the USPS . All information is displayed unmodified and as provided by the source agency.
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The series code of this occupation is 9905.