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General Equipment Operator - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "General Equipment Operator"
How much does a General Equipment Operator in the federal government get paid? $64,674.89* *Based on the 2021 average.General Equipment Operator was the 427th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 38 employed. The most common payscale was the nonsupervisory pay schedules - federal wage system payscale.
In 2021, the Indian Affairs hired the most employees titled General Equipment Operating, with an average salary of $54,698.
Agencies that have hired a General Equipment Operator
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Affairs | 24 | $54,697.79 |
| Department of Energy | 13 | $81,748.77 |
| National Park Service | 1 | $82,165.00 |
General Equipment Operator Pay Distribution
The average pay for a General Equipment Operator is $64,674.89. The highest paid General Equipment Operator made $107,488 in 2021.
Common General Equipment Operator Payscales
| Payscale | Number of General Equipment Operating Employees |
|---|---|
| WG - Nonsupervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 19 |
| WB - Wage Positions Under The Federal Wage System Not Otherwise Designated | 13 |
| WL - Leader Pay Schedule - Federal Wage System | 5 |
| WS - Supervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 1 |
Average General Equipment Operating Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a General Equipment Operator was $37,554. Since then, the average pay has increased to $64,675 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 4741.