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Import Compliance Personnel - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Import Compliance Personnel"
How much does an Import Compliance Personnel in the federal government get paid? $117,803.00* *Based on the 2021 average.Import Compliance Personnel was the 164th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 1,048 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2021, the Customs and Border Protection hired the most employees titled Import Compliance Series, with an average salary of $117,803.
Government Import Compliance Series jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Import Compliance Series 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.
Administrative and Management positions have a wide range of responsibilities. Management does not refer specifically to supervisors who directly manage organizations or teams. Rather jobs in this category deal with managing systems or processes such as finances, security systems, training programs, or marketing. For employees in this job category, promotions are typically given 2 grade increments at a time until GS-12 is reached.
Agencies that have hired an Import Compliance Personnel
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Customs and Border Protection | 1,048 | $117,803.00 |
Import Compliance Personnel Pay Distribution
The average pay for an Import Compliance Personnel is $117,803.00.
Common Import Compliance Personnel Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Import Compliance Series Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 1,048 |
| 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: | 1800 INSPECTION, INVESTIGATION, ENFORCEMENT, AND COMPLIANCE GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-4 Paygrade
GS-4 is the starting paygrade for Import Compliance 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Clothing Design | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Telecommunications Processing | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Coding | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Security Clerical and Assistance | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average Import Compliance Series Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for an Import Compliance Personnel was $68,739. Since then, the average pay has increased to $117,803 in 2021.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 1889.