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Motor Vehicle Operator - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Motor Vehicle Operator"
How much does a Motor Vehicle Operator in the federal government get paid? $51,703.44* *Based on the 2021 average.Motor Vehicle Operator was the 98th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 2,512 employed. The most common payscale was the nonsupervisory pay schedules - federal wage system payscale.
In 2021, the Veterans Health Administration hired the most employees titled Motor Vehicle Operating, with an average salary of $51,682.
Government Motor Vehicle Operating jobs are classified under the Federal Wage Schedule, Wage Grade (FWS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Motor Vehicle Operating job is FWS-4, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is FWS-8. 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 the operation of gasoline, diesel, or electric powered wheeled vehicles to haul cargo and fuel, transport passengers, or to tow or recover equipment. The vehicles are driven in restricted traffic environments on Government installations, over public roads and highways, or under cross-country conditions. Also included are motor vehicles which have special-purpose or auxiliary devices where a knowledge of such devices does not exceed the level of knowledge and skill required to operate the vehicle safely.
Agencies that have hired a Motor Vehicle Operator
Motor Vehicle Operator Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Motor Vehicle Operator is $51,703.44. The highest paid Motor Vehicle Operator made $92,496 in 2021.
Common Motor Vehicle Operator Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Motor Vehicle Operating Employees |
|---|---|
| WG - Nonsupervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 2,160 |
| * - Invalid | 176 |
| WS - Supervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 89 |
| WL - Leader Pay Schedule - Federal Wage System | 48 |
| KX - Government Printing Office Negotiated Rates For Printing Plant Workers, 100% | 19 |
| XA - Special Overlap Area Rate Schedule - Nonsupervisory - Federal Wage System | 12 |
| BB - Nonsupervisory - Negotiated Pay Employees | 4 |
| KA - Kiess Act | 3 |
| CY - Contract Education--school Year | 1 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $8.78 to $21.06 / hour at paygrade FWS-4 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $10.68 to $28.58 / hour at paygrade FWS-8 |
| Occupation Family: | TRANSPORTATION/MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATION FAMILY |
Other Jobs at the FWS-4 Paygrade
FWS-4 is the starting paygrade for Motor Vehicle Operating jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the FWS-4 paygrade.
| Occupation | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening | FWS-4 | FWS-8 |
| Masonry | FWS-1 | FWS-10 |
| Animal Caretaking | FWS-4 | FWS-5 |
| Insects Production Working | FWS-3 | FWS-5 |
| Cemetery Caretaking | FWS-2 | FWS-6 |
Average Motor Vehicle Operating Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a Motor Vehicle Operator was $37,511. Since then, the average pay has increased to $51,703 in 2021.
Data Sources
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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 5703.