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Mail and File Employee - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Mail and File Employee"
How much does a Mail and File Employee in the federal government get paid? $40,822.81* *Based on the 2021 average.Mail and File Employee was the 101st most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 2,386 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2021, the Veterans Health Administration hired the most employees titled Mail And File, with an average salary of $39,410.
Government Mail And File jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Mail And File 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 covers positions involving the administration, supervision or performance of clerical work related to the processing of incoming or outgoing mail and/or the systematic arrangement of records for storage or reference purposes the scheduled disposition of records, and the performance of related work when such duties require the application of established mail or file methods and procedures, knowledge of prescribed systems for governing the flow and control of communications, and/or the filing or storage and retrieval of records, and knowledges of the organization and functions of the operating unit or units serviced.
Agencies that have hired a Mail and File Employee
Mail and File Employee Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Mail and File Employee is $40,822.81. The highest paid Mail and File Employee made $77,034 in 2021.
Common Mail and File Employee Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Mail And File Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 2,314 |
| IR - Internal Revenue Service Broadband Classification And Pay System Positions Only | 49 |
| ZS - Administrative Support | 7 |
| PG - Printing Office Grades | 6 |
| CG - Corporate Graded | 4 |
| GG - Grades Similar To General Schedule | 3 |
| VH - Professional, Administrative, And Managerial | 1 |
| SK - Non-supervisorty Postions Employed By The Securities And Exchange Commission (sec) And Formerly Under Gs Pay | 1 |
| NB - Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency Only | 1 |
| 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: | 0300 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE, CLERICAL, AND OFFICE SERVICES GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-1 Paygrade
GS-1 is the starting paygrade for Mail and File 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed Microphone Reporting | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Data Transcriber | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Library Technician | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Cargo Scheduling | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Equipment Operator | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average Mail And File Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a Mail and File Employee was $28,647. Since then, the average pay has increased to $40,823 in 2021.
Data Sources
The information provided on these pages is sourced from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) 
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 0305.