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Military Personnel - Federal Salaries of 2017
Pay Rates for "Military Personnel"
How much does a Military Personnel in the federal government get paid? $58,626.86* *Based on the 2017 average.Military Personnel was the 524th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2017, with 7 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2017, the Office Secretary Health and Human Services hired the most employees titled Military Pay, with an average salary of $61,859.
Government Military Pay jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Military Pay 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 Military Personnel
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Office Secretary Health and Human Services | 6 | $61,859.33 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 1 | $39,232.00 |
Military Personnel Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Military Personnel is $58,626.86. The highest paid Military Personnel made $64,699 in 2017.
Common Military Personnel Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Military Pay Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 7 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $18,785.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-1, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $57,015.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-9, Step 10 |
| Category: | Clerical and Administrative Support |
| Occupation Family: | 0500 ACCOUNTING AND BUDGET GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-1 Paygrade
GS-1 is the starting paygrade for Military Pay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soil Conservation Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| General Telecommunication | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Military Pay | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Medical Support Assistance | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Engineering Technical | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average Military Pay Pay Trend from 2004 to 2017
In 2004, the average pay for a Military Personnel was $38,420. Since then, the average pay has increased to $58,627 in 2017.
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 0545.