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Insurance Accountant - Federal Salaries of 2017
Pay Rates for "Insurance Accountant"
How much does an Insurance Accountant in the federal government get paid? $40,519.71* *Based on the 2017 average.Insurance Accountant was the 479th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2017, with 18 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2017, the Veterans Benefits Administration hired the most employees titled Insurance Accounts, with an average salary of $40,520.
Government Insurance Accounts jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Insurance Accounts 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.
Clerical, secretary, and administrative positions fall under this category. No specialized technical background is needed for positions in this category except for stenographers which require a proficiency exam before being hired. Strong organizational and communication skills are the primary requirements for this job category. Military experience can often be applied as relevant experience when calculating starting grade. Employees in the job category receive promotions of 1 grade increase at a time.
Agencies that have hired an Insurance Accountant
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Benefits Administration | 18 | $40,519.71 |
Insurance Accountant Pay Distribution
The average pay for an Insurance Accountant is $40,519.71. The highest paid Insurance Accountant made $52,625 in 2017.
Common Insurance Accountant Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Insurance Accounts Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 18 |
| 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: | 0500 ACCOUNTING AND BUDGET GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-1 Paygrade
GS-1 is the starting paygrade for Insurance Accounts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance Inspection and Support | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Medical Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Safety Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Physical Science Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Cash Processing | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average Insurance Accounts Pay Trend from 2004 to 2017
In 2004, the average pay for an Insurance Accountant was $33,909. Since then, the average pay has increased to $40,520 in 2017.
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 0593.