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Materials Handler - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Materials Handler"
How much does a Materials Handler in the federal government get paid? $55,948.00* *Based on the 2021 average.Materials Handler was the 91st most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 2,762 employed. The most common payscale was the nonsupervisory pay schedules - federal wage system payscale.
In 2021, the Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System hired the most employees titled Materials Handler, with an average salary of $62,183.
Government Materials Handler jobs are classified under the Federal Wage Schedule, Wage Grade (FWS) payscale. 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 standard covers nonsupervisory work involved in receiving, storing, and assembling for issue, shipment, and distribution, a wide variety of bin and bulk supplies, materials, equipment, and commodities using mechanized, automated, and manual material moving equipment, devices, and systems. The work requires general knowledge of the methods used in processing, handling, and storing of materials and equipment through a supply facility; the ability to log receipt, storage, and shipment data; and the ability to use manual or mechanized equipment to move, stack, bin, and position materials and equipment. The work also requires the ability to organize, arrange, and remove stock in storage areas in accordance with established procedures to prevent damage, deterioration, and loss. Most work requires the incidental or regular use of fork lifts and motor vehicles.
Agencies that have hired a Materials Handler
Materials Handler Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Materials Handler is $55,948.00. The highest paid Materials Handler made $109,699 in 2021.
Common Materials Handler Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Materials Handler Employees |
|---|---|
| WG - Nonsupervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 1,299 |
| WS - Supervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 1,193 |
| WL - Leader Pay Schedule - Federal Wage System | 130 |
| BB - Nonsupervisory - Negotiated Pay Employees | 27 |
| KG - Non-craft Non-supervisory | 27 |
| KX - Government Printing Office Negotiated Rates For Printing Plant Workers, 100% | 27 |
| FW - Wage Grade (similar To The Nonsupervisory Pay Schedule Under The Federal Wage System) | 25 |
| BL - Leader - Negotiated Pay Employees | 7 |
| KA - Kiess Act | 7 |
| KS - Non-craft - Supervisory | 6 |
| * - Invalid | 4 |
| BS - Supervisory - Negotiated Pay Employees | 4 |
| WB - Wage Positions Under The Federal Wage System Not Otherwise Designated | 2 |
| XE - Supervisors Of Negotiated Rate Employees--federal Wage System | 1 |
| FS - Wage Supervisors (similar To The Supervisory Pay Schedule Under The Federal Wage System) | 1 |
| AD - Administratively Determined Rates, Not Elsewhere Specified | 1 |
| KL - Non-craft - Leader | 1 |
| Occupation Family: | WAREHOUSING AND STOCK HANDLING FAMILY |
Average Materials Handler Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a Materials Handler was $40,542. Since then, the average pay has increased to $55,948 in 2021.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 6907.