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Messenger - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Messenger"
How much does a Messenger in the federal government get paid? $60,107.00* *Based on the 2021 average.Messenger was the 514th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 7 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2021, the Veterans Health Administration hired the most employees titled Messenger, with an average salary of $35,645.
Government Messenger jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Messenger 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 all classes of positions the primary duties of which are to supervise or perform general messenger work, such as receiving, delivering, and collecting incoming and outgoing mail or other documents or items, including correspondence, memoranda, publications, records, files, packages, and other similar material. Positions in this occupation may also involve the performance of light manual or mechanical work, or general office tasks of a simple and routine nature, or the operation of a motor vehicle.
Agencies that have hired a Messenger
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 3 | $35,644.67 |
| Maritime Administration | 1 | $32,260.00 |
| Federal Student Aid | 1 | $189,064.00 |
| Indian Health Service | 1 | $32,384.00 |
| Customs and Border Protection | 1 | $0.00 |
Messenger Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Messenger is $60,107.00. The highest paid Messenger made $189,064 in 2021.
Common Messenger Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Messenger Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 6 |
| ES - Senior Executive Service | 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 Messenger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Records Technician | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Communications Clerical | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Supply Clerical and Technician | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Financial Clerical and Technician | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Physical Science Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average Messenger Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a Messenger was $24,214. Since then, the average pay has increased to $60,107 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 0302.