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Language Clerk - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Language Clerk"
How much does a Language Clerk in the federal government get paid? $36,627.00* *Based on the 2021 average.Language Clerk was the 548th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 2 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2021, the Indian Health Service hired the most employees titled Language Clerical, with an average salary of $36,627.
Government Language Clerical jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Language Clerical 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.
This occupation includes positions the duties of which are to supervise or perform translating and/or interpreting work from and into English where the level of language knowledges and skills required is sufficient only for mutual understanding of basic concepts, phrases, and words, or where the level is limited in breadth because of the routine, repetitive nature of the interpreting and translating assignments, and/or clerical duties are performed in conjunction with such translating or interpreting.
Agencies that have hired a Language Clerk
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Health Service | 2 | $36,627.00 |
Language Clerk Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Language Clerk is $36,627.00. The highest paid Language Clerk made $41,232 in 2021.
Common Language Clerk Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Language Clerical Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 2 |
| 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: | 1000 INFORMATION AND ARTS GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-1 Paygrade
GS-1 is the starting paygrade for Language Clerical 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Health Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Forestry Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Budget Clerical and Assistance | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Telecommunications Processing | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Production Control | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average Language Clerical Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a Language Clerk was $38,825. Since then, the average pay has decreased to $36,627 in 2021.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 1046.