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Social Insurance Administrator - Federal Salaries of 2020
Pay Rates for "Social Insurance Administrator"
How much does a Social Insurance Administrator in the federal government get paid? $86,563.55* *Based on the 2020 average.Social Insurance Administrator was the 13th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2020, with 28,204 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2020, the Social Security Administration hired the most employees titled Social Insurance Administration, with an average salary of $86,563.
Government Social Insurance Administration jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Social Insurance 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 that involve managing, supervising, or performing work concerned with the administration and operation of national social insurance and need-based benefit programs. This includes: (1) assisting people in establishing entitlement and receiving benefits; (2) adjudicating, authorizing, or reconsidering claims for benefits; (3) representing programs before the general public and providing information through various media; (4) studying operations, case processing, systems operations, methods, and procedures to improve the operation and delivery of programs and to assess the integrity and quality of program operations; (5) interpreting program requirements and formulating policies, procedures, methods, work aids, technical guides, and other reference material for program operations; and (6) preparing training materials and providing training to staff.
Administrative and Management positions have a wide range of responsibilities. Management does not refer specifically to supervisors who directly manage organizations or teams. Rather jobs in this category deal with managing systems or processes such as finances, security systems, training programs, or marketing. For employees in this job category, promotions are typically given 2 grade increments at a time until GS-12 is reached.
Agencies that have hired a Social Insurance Administrator
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security Administration | 28,203 | $86,562.64 |
| Administration for Children and Families | 1 | $112,240.00 |
Social Insurance Administrator Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Social Insurance Administrator is $86,563.55. The highest paid Social Insurance Administrator made $197,300 in 2020.
Common Social Insurance Administrator Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Social Insurance Administration Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 28,171 |
| ES - Senior Executive Service | 33 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $27,782.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-4, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $146,757.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-15, Step 10 |
| Category: | Administrative and Management |
| Occupation Family: | 0100 SOCIAL SCIENCE, PSYCHOLOGY, AND WELFARE GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-4 Paygrade
GS-4 is the starting paygrade for Social Insurance 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claims Assistance and Examining | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Budget Clerical and Assistance | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Correctional Institution Administration | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Social Services Aid and Assistant | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Human Resources Assistance | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average Social Insurance Administration Pay Trend from 2004 to 2020
In 2004, the average pay for a Social Insurance Administrator was $63,752. Since then, the average pay has increased to $86,564 in 2020.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 0105.