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Telecommunications Processer - Federal Salaries of 2022
Pay Rates for "Telecommunications Processer"
How much does a Telecommunications Processer in the federal government get paid? $47,872.09* *Based on the 2022 average.Telecommunications Processer was the 396th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2022, with 69 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2022, the Veterans Health Administration hired the most employees titled Telecommunications Processing, with an average salary of $44,781.
Government Telecommunications Processing jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Telecommunications Processing 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 one grade interval work that involves performing or supervising the operation of equipment in transmitting, receiving, and relaying messages. The work requires knowledge of message-handling procedures and use of computer hardware and software or other equipment to send messages to their proper destinations.
Agencies that have hired a Telecommunications Processer
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 53 | $44,781.38 |
| National Park Service | 9 | $62,312.33 |
| Indian Affairs | 4 | $48,107.75 |
| Federal Emergency Management Agency | 3 | $58,839.67 |
Telecommunications Processer Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Telecommunications Processer is $47,872.09. The highest paid Telecommunications Processer made $80,532 in 2022.
Common Telecommunications Processer Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Telecommunications Processing Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 66 |
| IM - Employees Holding Incident Management Positions And Appointed And Compensated Under Section 306(b)(1) | 3 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $20,999.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-1, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $63,734.00 / 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 Telecommunications Processing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Instrument Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Voucher Examining | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Legal Instruments Examining | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Safety Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Physical Science Technician | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average Telecommunications Processing Pay Trend from 2004 to 2022
In 2004, the average pay for a Telecommunications Processer was $33,443. Since then, the average pay has increased to $47,872 in 2022.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 0390.