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Naval Architect - Federal Salaries of 2022
Pay Rates for "Naval Architect"
How much does a Naval Architect in the federal government get paid? $138,944.95* *Based on the 2022 average.Naval Architect was the 403rd most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2022, with 59 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2022, the U.S. Coast Guard hired the most employees titled Naval Architecture, with an average salary of $137,940.
Government Naval Architecture jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Naval Architecture job is GS-6, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is GS-15. 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.
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions fall under this job category. Due to the growing focus of them STEM fields, individuals in this job category tend to advance more quickly than employees in the other job categories. Jobs in this category are being added quickly and many organizations have trouble finding qualified individuals. Individuals in this job category typically recieve pormotions of 2 grade increases at a time until they reach GS-12.
Agencies that have hired a Naval Architect
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Coast Guard | 55 | $137,940.15 |
| Maritime Administration | 3 | $155,687.00 |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 1 | $143,983.00 |
Naval Architect Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Naval Architect is $138,944.95. The highest paid Naval Architect made $177,550 in 2022.
Common Naval Architect Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Naval Architecture Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 56 |
| GM - Employees Covered By The Performance Management And Recognition System (pmrs) Termination Provisions | 2 |
| ZP - Scientific And Engineering Professional | 1 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $36,070.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-6, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $152,771.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-15, Step 10 |
| Category: | Professional and Scientific |
| Occupation Family: | 0800 ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-6 Paygrade
GS-6 is the starting paygrade for Naval Architecture jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the GS-6 paygrade.
| Occupation | Occupation Category | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Control Technical | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Design Patent Examining | Professional and Scientific | GS-6 | GS-15 |
| Supply Program Management | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Budget Clerical and Assistance | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Medical Instrument Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average Naval Architecture Pay Trend from 2004 to 2022
In 2004, the average pay for a Naval Architect was $94,662. Since then, the average pay has increased to $138,945 in 2022.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 0871.