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Writer and Editor - Federal Salaries of 2010
Pay Rates for "Writer and Editor"
How much does a Writer and Editor in the federal government get paid? $89,484.05* *Based on the 2010 average.Writer and Editor was the 173rd most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2010, with 955 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2010, the Broadcasting Board of Governors hired the most employees titled Writing And Editing, with an average salary of $110,697.
Government Writing And Editing jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Writing And Editing 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 includes positions that involve writing and editing materials, such as reports, regulations, articles, newsletters, magazines, news releases, training materials, brochures, interpretive handbooks, pamphlets, guidebooks, scholarly works, reference works, speeches, or scripts. The work requires the acquisition of information on a variety of subjects in the course of completing assignments. The work requires the development, analysis, and selection of appropriate information and presentation of the information in a form and at a level suitable for the intended audience.
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 Writer and Editor
Writer and Editor Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Writer and Editor is $89,484.05. The highest paid Writer and Editor made $188,248 in 2010.
Common Writer and Editor Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Writing And Editing Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 845 |
| ZA - Administrative | 29 |
| FV - Faa Core Compensation Plan | 23 |
| SV - Trans Security Admin Emp Other Than Exec | 14 |
| NB - Ofc Of Comptroller Of The Currency Only | 9 |
| GM - Emp Covered By Pmrs Termination Provisns | 5 |
| AD - Administratively Determined Rates, Not E | 5 |
| CG - Corporate Graded | 5 |
| NY - All Other Positions In The Corporation | 3 |
| GG - Grades Similar To General Schedule | 3 |
| SK - Sec Emp Formerly Under Gs, Gm, And Ez | 3 |
| AP - Admin, Profess, & Scientific Career Path | 2 |
| PG - Printing Office Grades | 2 |
| FG - Similar To The General Schedule | 2 |
| FP - Foreign Service Personnel | 1 |
| NQ - Nnsa Professional, Technical, And Admin | 1 |
| ED - Expert (5 U.s.c. 3109) | 1 |
| EH - Advisory Committee Member (5 U.s.c. 3109 | 1 |
| VH - Professional, Admin., And Managerial | 1 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $26,233.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-4, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $138,572.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-15, Step 10 |
| Category: | Administrative and Management |
| Occupation Family: | 1000 INFORMATION AND ARTS GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-4 Paygrade
GS-4 is the starting paygrade for Writing and Editing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health System Administration | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Equipment Operator | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Safety and Occupational Health Management | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Hospital Housekeeping Management | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Training Instruction | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
Average Writing And Editing Pay Trend from 2004 to 2018
In 2004, the average pay for a Writer and Editor was $69,611. Since then, the average pay has increased to $101,872 in 2018.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 1082.