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Internal Revenue Agent - Federal Salaries of 2005
Pay Rates for "Internal Revenue Agent"
How much does an Internal Revenue Agent in the federal government get paid? $81,779.97* *Based on the 2005 average.Internal Revenue Agent was the 20th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2005, with 12,792 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2005, the Internal Revenue Service hired the most employees titled Internal Revenue Agent, with an average salary of $81,780.
Government Internal Revenue Agent jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Internal Revenue Agent job is GS-6, 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.
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions fall under this job category. Due to the growing focus of them STEM fields, individuals in this job category tend to advance more quickly than employees in the other job categories. Jobs in this category are being added quickly and many organizations have trouble finding qualified individuals. Individuals in this job category typically recieve pormotions of 2 grade increases at a time until they reach GS-12.
Agencies that have hired an Internal Revenue Agent
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Revenue Service | 12,792 | $81,779.97 |
Internal Revenue Agent Pay Distribution
The average pay for an Internal Revenue Agent is $81,779.97.
Common Internal Revenue Agent Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Internal Revenue Agent Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 12,634 |
| GM - Emp Covered By Pmrs Termination Provisns | 119 |
| IR - Irs Broadband Class And Pay System Pos | 38 |
| SL - Senior Level Positions | 1 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $36,070.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-6, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $152,771.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-15, Step 10 |
| Category: | Professional and Scientific |
| Occupation Family: | 0500 ACCOUNTING AND BUDGET GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-6 Paygrade
GS-6 is the starting paygrade for Internal Revenue Agent jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the GS-6 paygrade.
| Occupation | Occupation Category | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Telecommunication | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Clerk-Typist | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Transportation Clerk and Assistant | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Forest Products Technology | Professional and Scientific | GS-6 | GS-15 |
| Education Services | Professional and Scientific | GS-6 | GS-15 |
Average Internal Revenue Agent Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for an Internal Revenue Agent was $78,717. Since then, the average pay has decreased to $0 in 2021.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 0512.