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Security Administrator - Federal Salaries of 2012
Pay Rates for "Security Administrator"
How much does a Security Administrator in the federal government get paid? $91,841.04* *Based on the 2012 average.Security Administrator was the 54th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2012, with 5,906 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2012, the National Protection and Programs Directorate hired the most employees titled Security Administration, with an average salary of $83,232.
Government Security Administration jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Security Administration 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 the primary duties of which are analytical, planning, advisory, operational, or evaluative work that has as its principal purpose the development and implementation of policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods for identifying and protecting information, personnel, property, facilities, operations, or material from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, espionage, sabotage, or loss. Duties involve the management, supervision, or performance of work in: (1) developing, evaluating, maintaining, and/or operating systems, policies, devices, procedures, and methods used for safeguarding information, property, personnel, operations, and materials; and/or (2) developing and implementing policies and procedures for analyzing and evaluating the character, background, and history of employees, candidates for employment, and other persons having or proposed to be granted access to classified or other sensitive information, materials, or work sites.
Agencies that have hired a Security Administrator
Security Administrator Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Security Administrator is $91,841.04. The highest paid Security Administrator made $186,830 in 2012.
Common Security Administrator Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Security Administration Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 5,359 |
| NQ - Nnsa Professional, Technical, And Admin | 133 |
| GG - Grades Similar To General Schedule | 129 |
| SV - Trans Security Admin Emp Other Than Exec | 90 |
| ZA - Administrative | 69 |
| IR - Irs Broadband Class And Pay System Pos | 17 |
| FP - Foreign Service Personnel | 17 |
| ES - Senior Executive Service | 14 |
| SK - Sec Emp Formerly Under Gs, Gm, And Ez | 11 |
| PG - Printing Office Grades | 10 |
| GL - Gs Emp Grades 3-10 Paid Leo Special Rate | 8 |
| NB - Ofc Of Comptroller Of The Currency Only | 8 |
| CG - Corporate Graded | 8 |
| EJ - Dept Of Energy Org Act Excepted Service | 5 |
| MC - Emp Of Millennium Challenge Corporation | 4 |
| SN - Senior Level System | 4 |
| CN - Bur Of (cfpb) An Indep Ag Within Frs | 4 |
| GM - Emp Covered By Pmrs Termination Provisns | 3 |
| SL - Senior Level Positions | 3 |
| NY - All Other Positions In The Corporation | 2 |
| FV - Faa Core Compensation Plan | 2 |
| EL - Non-executive Positions At Fhfa | 1 |
| CT - Commodity Futures Trading Commission Pos | 1 |
| EG - Consultant (other) | 1 |
| FE - Senior Foreign Service | 1 |
| AD - Administratively Determined Rates, Not E | 1 |
| AP - Admin, Profess, & Scientific Career Path | 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 Security Administration 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance Accounts | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Equipment Services | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Mail and File | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| General Legal and Kindred Administration | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Agricultural Program Specialist | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
Average Security Administration Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a Security Administrator was $72,680. Since then, the average pay has increased to $106,592 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 0080.