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Unemployment Insurance Employee - Federal Salaries of 2022
Pay Rates for "Unemployment Insurance Employee"
How much does an Unemployment Insurance Employee in the federal government get paid? $110,325.64* *Based on the 2022 average.Unemployment Insurance Employee was the 380th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2022, with 86 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2022, the Employment and Training Administration hired the most employees titled Unemployment Insurance, with an average salary of $111,135.
Government Unemployment Insurance jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Unemployment Insurance 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 involving the development, promotion and evaluation of unemployment insurance programs administered under Federal-State joint arrangement. Positions in this occupation require a knowledge of the history, concepts, methods and techniques of social insurance and of the social and economic conditions under which such programs operate.
Agencies that have hired an Unemployment Insurance Employee
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Employment and Training Administration | 85 | $111,135.00 |
| Social Security Administration | 1 | $41,530.00 |
Unemployment Insurance Employee Pay Distribution
The average pay for an Unemployment Insurance Employee is $110,325.64. The highest paid Unemployment Insurance Employee made $159,894 in 2022.
Common Unemployment Insurance Employee Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Unemployment Insurance Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 86 |
| 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: | 0100 SOCIAL SCIENCE, PSYCHOLOGY, AND WELFARE GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-4 Paygrade
GS-4 is the starting paygrade for Unemployment Insurance 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archives Technician | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Insurance Accounts | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Military Pay | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Internal Revenue Officer | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Secretary | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average Unemployment Insurance Pay Trend from 2004 to 2022
In 2004, the average pay for an Unemployment Insurance Employee was $82,046. Since then, the average pay has increased to $110,326 in 2022.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 0106.