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Government Information Personnel - Federal Salaries of 2012
Pay Rates for "Government Information Personnel"
How much does a Government Information Personnel in the federal government get paid? $87,673.11* *Based on the 2012 average.Government Information Personnel was the 380th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2012, with 113 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2012, the Social Security Administration hired the most employees titled Government Information, with an average salary of $98,351.
Government Government Information jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Government Information 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 responsible for administering, analyzing, supervising, or performing work involved in establishing, disseminating or managing Government information. Government Information Specialists formulate policy, advise agency management, and ensure compliance with Federal laws governing the flow of information. The work also involves the safeguarding of Government information while supporting accountability and transparency.
Agencies that have hired a Government Information Personnel
Government Information Personnel Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Government Information Personnel is $87,673.11. The highest paid Government Information Personnel made $153,235 in 2012.
Common Government Information Personnel Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Government Information Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 107 |
| CN - Bur Of (cfpb) An Indep Ag Within Frs | 3 |
| FP - Foreign Service Personnel | 2 |
| CT - Commodity Futures Trading Commission Pos | 1 |
| 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: | 0300 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE, CLERICAL, AND OFFICE SERVICES GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-4 Paygrade
GS-4 is the starting paygrade for Government Information 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Freight Rate | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| General Investigation | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Building Management | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Health System Administration | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
Average Government Information Pay Trend from 2012 to 2021
In 2012, the average pay for a Government Information Personnel was $87,673. Since then, the average pay has increased to $104,243 in 2021.
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 0306.