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Transportation Clerk and Assistant - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Transportation Clerk and Assistant"
How much does a Transportation Clerk and Assistant in the federal government get paid? $47,928.30* *Based on the 2021 average.Transportation Clerk and Assistant was the 170th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 984 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2021, the Veterans Health Administration hired the most employees titled Transportation Clerk And Assistant, with an average salary of $45,771.
Government Transportation Clerk And Assistant jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Transportation Clerk And Assistant 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 positions that involve supervising or performing work to arrange transportation for or perform other actions in connection with the movement of freight, passengers, or personal property by Government or commercial means. This occupation also includes other transportation support work not covered specifically by another one grade interval occupation in the Transportation Group (e.g., fleet management, safety or regulatory program support, quality control and inspection, carrier performance evaluation, or transportation report analysis and preparation). The work requires a practical knowledge of the regulations and methods governing traffic management or transportation programs.
Agencies that have hired a Transportation Clerk and Assistant
Transportation Clerk and Assistant Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Transportation Clerk and Assistant is $47,928.30. The highest paid Transportation Clerk and Assistant made $160,056 in 2021.
Common Transportation Clerk and Assistant Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Transportation Clerk And Assistant Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 935 |
| SV - Transportation Security Administration Employees Other Than Executives | 39 |
| FV - Federal Aviation Administration Core Compensation Plan | 5 |
| ZS - Administrative Support | 3 |
| EL - Non-executive Positions At The Federal Housing Finance Agency | 1 |
| VC - Canteen Service | 1 |
| 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: | 2100 TRANSPORTATION GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-1 Paygrade
GS-1 is the starting paygrade for Transportation Clerk and Assistant 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Instruments Examining | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Voucher Examining | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Telephone Operating | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Contact Representative | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Guide | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average Transportation Clerk And Assistant Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a Transportation Clerk and Assistant was $38,088. Since then, the average pay has increased to $47,928 in 2021.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 2102.