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Training Instructor - Federal Salaries of 2018
Pay Rates for "Training Instructor"
How much does a Training Instructor in the federal government get paid? $80,903.79* *Based on the 2018 average.Training Instructor was the 102nd most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2018, with 2,298 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2018, the Veterans Health Administration hired the most employees titled Training Instruction, with an average salary of $67,820.
Government Training Instruction jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Training Instruction 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 covers positions concerned with administration, supervision, training program development, evaluation, or instruction in a program of training when the paramount requirement of the work is a combination of practical knowledge of the methods and techniques of instruction and practical knowledge of the subject-matter being taught.
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 Training Instructor
Training Instructor Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Training Instructor is $80,903.79. The highest paid Training Instructor made $171,072 in 2018.
Common Training Instructor Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Training Instruction Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 1,569 |
| SV - Trans Security Admin Emp Other Than Exec | 265 |
| GG - Grades Similar To General Schedule | 251 |
| CY - Contract Education--school Year | 57 |
| IC - Federal Emergency Management Agency Use | 48 |
| NQ - Nnsa Professional, Technical, And Admin | 36 |
| FP - Foreign Service Personnel | 17 |
| FV - Faa Core Compensation Plan | 12 |
| GL - Gs Emp Grades 3-10 Paid Leo Special Rate | 9 |
| ZA - Administrative | 7 |
| IT - | 5 |
| CN - Bur Of (cfpb) An Indep Ag Within Frs | 5 |
| CG - Corporate Graded | 5 |
| NB - Ofc Of Comptroller Of The Currency Only | 4 |
| PG - Printing Office Grades | 3 |
| FG - Similar To The General Schedule | 3 |
| ED - Expert (5 U.s.c. 3109) | 1 |
| CE - Contract Education--year Long | 1 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $27,184.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-4, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $143,598.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-15, Step 10 |
| Category: | Administrative and Management |
| Occupation Family: | 1700 EDUCATION GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-4 Paygrade
GS-4 is the starting paygrade for Training Instruction 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Realty | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Explosives Safety | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Grants Management | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Compliance Inspection and Support | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average Training Instruction Pay Trend from 2004 to 2018
In 2004, the average pay for a Training Instructor was $62,425. Since then, the average pay has increased to $80,904 in 2018.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 1712.