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How much does a in the federal government get paid? $90,231.19* *Based on the 2016 average.was the 100th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2016, with 2,493 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration hired the most employees titled Safety And Occupational Health Management, with an average salary of $98,332.
Government Safety And Occupational Health Management jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Safety And Occupational Health Management job is GS-4, 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.
This occupation includes positions that involve the management, administration, or operation of a safety and occupational health program or performance of administrative work concerned with safety and occupational health activities and includes the development, implementation, and evaluation of related program functions. The primary objective of this work is the elimination or minimization of human injury and property and productivity losses, caused by harmful contact incidents, through the design of effective management policies, programs, or practices. Safety and occupational health management work requires application of the knowledge of: (a) the principles, standards, and techniques of safety and occupational health management; and (b) pertinent elements of engineering, physical science, ergonomics, psychology, industrial hygiene, physiology, sociology, and other scientific and technological fields which contribute to the achievement of comprehensive safety and occupational health objectives.
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Pay Distribution
The average pay for a is $90,231.19. The highest paid made $222,782 in 2016.
Common Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Safety And Occupational Health Management Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 2,190 |
| GL - Gs Emp Grades 3-10 Paid Leo Special Rate | 136 |
| FV - Faa Core Compensation Plan | 65 |
| SV - Trans Security Admin Emp Other Than Exec | 45 |
| ZA - Administrative | 22 |
| ES - Senior Executive Service | 12 |
| NQ - Nnsa Professional, Technical, And Admin | 9 |
| AD - Administratively Determined Rates, Not E | 4 |
| PG - Printing Office Grades | 3 |
| IC - Federal Emergency Management Agency Use | 2 |
| GG - Grades Similar To General Schedule | 2 |
| CM - Fdic Suprv And Mangr Pos Below Exec Lev | 1 |
| CG - Corporate Graded | 1 |
| EN - Nat Nuclear Security Admin Exc Srvc Only | 1 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $28,921.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-4, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $152,771.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-15, Step 10 |
| Category: | Administrative and Management |
| Occupation Family: | 0000 MISCELLANEOUS OCCUPATIONS GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-4 Paygrade
GS-4 is the starting paygrade for Safety and Occupational Health Management jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the GS-4 paygrade.
| Occupation | Occupation Category | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health System Specialist | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Biological Science Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Equal Employment Opportunity | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Equipment Operator | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Communications Clerical | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average Safety And Occupational Health Management Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a was $73,273. Since then, the average pay has increased to $99,054 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 0018.