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General Telecommunications Employee - Federal Salaries of 2022
Pay Rates for "General Telecommunications Employee"
How much does a General Telecommunications Employee in the federal government get paid? $58,874.68* *Based on the 2022 average.General Telecommunications Employee was the 304th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2022, with 246 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2022, the Federal Bureau of Investigation hired the most employees titled General Telecommunications, with an average salary of $69,383.
Government General Telecommunications jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a General Telecommunications 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 one-grade interval positions that involve performing or supervising miscellaneous telecommunication duties not provided for in other occupation. Positions in this occupation do not typically involve substantial operation of telecommunications equipment to send and receive messages, but do require knowledge of telecommunications techniques to facilitate the flow of messages.
Agencies that have hired a General Telecommunications Employee
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Bureau of Investigation | 222 | $69,383.25 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 21 | $49,983.62 |
| U.S. Marshals Service | 1 | $71,604.00 |
| Equal Employment Opportunity Commission | 1 | $80,532.00 |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 1 | $43,063.00 |
General Telecommunications Employee Pay Distribution
The average pay for a General Telecommunications Employee is $58,874.68. The highest paid General Telecommunications Employee made $110,798 in 2022.
Common General Telecommunications Employee Payscales
| Payscale | Number of General Telecommunications Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 245 |
| ZS - Administrative Support | 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 General Telecommunication 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irrigation System Operation | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Language Clerical | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Secretary | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Meteorological Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Legal Assistance | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average General Telecommunications Pay Trend from 2004 to 2022
In 2004, the average pay for a General Telecommunications Employee was $47,705. Since then, the average pay has increased to $58,875 in 2022.
Data Sources
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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 0392.