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Food Technologist - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Food Technologist"
How much does a Food Technologist in the federal government get paid? $130,000.72* *Based on the 2021 average.Food Technologist was the 380th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 89 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2021, the Agricultural Research Service hired the most employees titled Food Technology, with an average salary of $125,511.
Government Food Technology jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Food Technology 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.
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions fall under this job category. Due to the growing focus of them STEM fields, individuals in this job category tend to advance more quickly than employees in the other job categories. Jobs in this category are being added quickly and many organizations have trouble finding qualified individuals. Individuals in this job category typically recieve pormotions of 2 grade increases at a time until they reach GS-12.
Agencies that have hired a Food Technologist
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Research Service | 51 | $125,510.51 |
| Food and Drug Administration | 18 | $148,642.11 |
| Food Safety and Inspection Service | 9 | $120,195.67 |
| Agricultural Marketing Service | 7 | $119,713.00 |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 3 | $137,111.33 |
| Foreign Agricultural Service | 1 | $162,384.00 |
Food Technologist Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Food Technologist is $130,000.72. The highest paid Food Technologist made $232,000 in 2021.
Common Food Technologist Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Food Technology Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 80 |
| ZP - Scientific And Engineering Professional | 3 |
| RF - Employees Appointed And Compensated As Special Consultants Under 42 U.s.c. 209(f). Includes Non-citizens Whose | 3 |
| RG - Scientists Appointed As Fellows And Compensated Under 42 U.s.c. 209(g). Includes Non-citizens Whose Employment | 2 |
| ST - Scientific And Professional | 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: | 1300 PHYSICAL SCIENCES GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-6 Paygrade
GS-6 is the starting paygrade for Food Technology 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Analysis | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| General Engineering and Architecture | Professional and Scientific | GS-6 | GS-15 |
| Internal Revenue Officer | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Motor Carrier Safety | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Dispatching | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average Food Technology Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a Food Technologist was $83,983. Since then, the average pay has increased to $130,001 in 2021.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 1382.