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Insurance Examiner - Federal Salaries of 2020
Pay Rates for "Insurance Examiner"
How much does an Insurance Examiner in the federal government get paid? $120,570.78* *Based on the 2020 average.Insurance Examiner was the 433rd most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2020, with 36 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2020, the Federal Emergency Management Agency hired the most employees titled Insurance Examining, with an average salary of $119,639.
Government Insurance Examining jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Insurance Examining 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 the duties of which are to direct, supervise, or perform work involved in insuring persons or property, determining that adequate insurance to protect Government or private interests has been provided, settling claims arising under insurance contracts, or performing other similar insurance examining work when the duties performed are of a technical, nonclerical nature, requiring (a) knowledge of insurance principles, procedures, and/or practices; the commercial insurance market; commercial insurance operations; or similar specialized insurance knowledge, (b) knowledge of pertinent statutory or regulatory provisions; related administrative regulations, and (c) some knowledge of contract law and of other laws related to the particular kind of insurance involved but not legal training equivalent to that represented by graduation from a recognized law school.
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 Insurance Examiner
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Emergency Management Agency | 28 | $119,638.82 |
| Science and Technology Directorate | 5 | $114,573.40 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 3 | $139,264.67 |
Insurance Examiner Pay Distribution
The average pay for an Insurance Examiner is $120,570.78. The highest paid Insurance Examiner made $161,730 in 2020.
Common Insurance Examiner Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Insurance Examining Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 36 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $27,782.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-4, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $146,757.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-15, Step 10 |
| Category: | Administrative and Management |
| Occupation Family: | 1100 BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-4 Paygrade
GS-4 is the starting paygrade for Insurance Examining 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freight Rate | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Appraising | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Physical Science Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Budget Analysis | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Marine Cargo | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
Average Insurance Examining Pay Trend from 2004 to 2020
In 2004, the average pay for an Insurance Examiner was $94,978. Since then, the average pay has increased to $120,571 in 2020.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 1163.