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Legal Instruments Examiner - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Legal Instruments Examiner"
How much does a Legal Instruments Examiner in the federal government get paid? $60,421.28* *Based on the 2021 average.Legal Instruments Examiner was the 109th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 2,032 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2021, the Federal Bureau of Investigation hired the most employees titled Legal Instruments Examining, with an average salary of $0.
Government Legal Instruments Examining jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Legal Instruments Examining 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 a Legal Instruments Examiner
Legal Instruments Examiner Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Legal Instruments Examiner is $60,421.28. The highest paid Legal Instruments Examiner made $121,172 in 2021.
Common Legal Instruments Examiner Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Legal Instruments Examining Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 1,885 |
| FV - Federal Aviation Administration Core Compensation Plan | 62 |
| FG - Similar To The General Schedule | 52 |
| GL - Gs Employees In Grades 3 Through 10 Paid A Law Enforcement Officer Special Base Rate | 23 |
| ZS - Administrative Support | 8 |
| NB - Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency Only | 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: | 0900 LEGAL AND KINDRED GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-1 Paygrade
GS-1 is the starting paygrade for Legal Instruments Examining 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering Technical | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Procurement Clerical and Technician | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Contact Representative | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Telecommunications Processing | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Data Transcriber | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average Legal Instruments Examining Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a Legal Instruments Examiner was $44,634. Since then, the average pay has increased to $60,421 in 2021.
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The series code of this occupation is 0963.