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How much does a in the federal government get paid? $44,253.91* *Based on the 2020 average.was the 175th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2020, with 907 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2020, the Veterans Health Administration hired the most employees titled Office Automation Clerical And Assistance, with an average salary of $45,117.
Government Office Automation Clerical And Assistance jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Office Automation Clerical And Assistance 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 positions the primary duties of which are to perform office automation work, which includes word processing, either solely or in combination with clerical work, when such work is performed in the context of general office clerical support. Also included are positions that supervise work characteristic of this occupation when the knowledge, skills, and abilities for general office automation support work are essential requirements of the supervisory position. Positions in this occupation require: (1) knowledge of general office automation software, practices, and procedures; (2) competitive level proficiency in typing; and (3) ability to apply these knowledges and skills in the performance of general office support work.
Agencies that have hired a
Pay Distribution
The average pay for a is $44,253.91. The highest paid made $87,069 in 2020.
Common Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Office Automation Clerical And Assistance Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 854 |
| GG - Grades Similar To General Schedule | 25 |
| ZS - Administrative Support | 17 |
| PG - Printing Office Grades | 4 |
| NB - Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency Only | 4 |
| AD - Administratively Determined Rates, Not Elsewhere Specified | 3 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $20,172.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-1, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $61,227.00 / 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 Office Automation Clerical and Assistance 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Sales Store Clerical | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Geodetic Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Telephone Operating | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Pharmacy Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average Office Automation Clerical And Assistance Pay Trend from 2004 to 2020
In 2004, the average pay for a was $28,247. Since then, the average pay has increased to $44,254 in 2020.
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 0326.