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Upholsterer - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Upholsterer"
How much does an Upholsterer in the federal government get paid? $72,695.75* *Based on the 2021 average.Upholsterer was the 527th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 4 employed. The most common payscale was the supervisory pay schedules - federal wage system payscale.
In 2021, the Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System hired the most employees titled Upholstering, with an average salary of $72,696.
Government Upholstering jobs are classified under the Federal Wage Schedule, Wage Grade (FWS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Upholstering job is FWS-7, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is FWS-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 standard covers nonsupervisory work that involves repairing and replacing upholstery, including fabrics, springs, webbing, filling, and padding, on items such as furniture, seats, and structural framework in houses, rooms, offices, aircraft, ships, boats, railroad cars, automobiles, trucks, buses, and other vehicles or equipment.
Agencies that have hired an Upholsterer
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 4 | $72,695.75 |
Upholsterer Pay Distribution
The average pay for an Upholsterer is $72,695.75. The highest paid Upholsterer made $74,777 in 2021.
Common Upholsterer Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Upholstering Employees |
|---|---|
| WS - Supervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 4 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $10.20 to $26.59 / hour at paygrade FWS-7 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $11.13 to $30.53 / hour at paygrade FWS-9 |
| Occupation Family: | FABRIC AND LEATHER WORK FAMILY |
Other Jobs at the FWS-7 Paygrade
FWS-7 is the starting paygrade for Upholstering jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the FWS-7 paygrade.
| Occupation | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|
| Explosives Operating | FWS-4 | FWS-8 |
| Offset Photography | FWS-7 | FWS-11 |
| Sandblasting | FWS-5 | FWS-7 |
| Masonry | FWS-1 | FWS-10 |
| Maintenance Mechanic | FWS-7 | FWS-10 |
Average Upholstering Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for an Upholsterer was $50,119. Since then, the average pay has increased to $72,696 in 2021.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 3106.