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Series 0028
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST
ADMINISTRATIVE
Employees
2,900
Avg annual pay
$124,781
Pay range
$43K – $228K
Grade distribution
GS-00
11$145K
GS-E
1$130K
GS-F
2$178K
GS-G
1$106K
GS-H
7$109K
GS-I
41$140K
GS-J
36$171K
GS-K
2$204K
GS-L
1$227K
GS-01
131$62K
GS-02
9$107K
GS-03
8$122K
GS-04
15$165K
GS-05
2$118K
GS-06
1$60K
GS-07
16$57K
GS-09
85$71K
GS-11
354$88K
GS-12
669$108K
GS-13
982$138K
GS-14
451$165K
GS-15
75$184K
Top states
| State | Employees | Avg pay |
|---|---|---|
| DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | 531 | $148K |
| CALIFORNIA | 257 | $134K |
| TEXAS | 175 | $119K |
| COLORADO | 164 | $134K |
| WASHINGTON | 136 | $131K |
| MASSACHUSETTS | 115 | $124K |
| GEORGIA | 113 | $115K |
| ILLINOIS | 109 | $127K |
| NO DATA REPORTED | 108 | $90K |
| MARYLAND | 103 | $139K |
| PENNSYLVANIA | 99 | $120K |
| FLORIDA | 95 | $99K |
| NEW YORK | 82 | $123K |
| VIRGINIA | 77 | $128K |
| NORTH CAROLINA | 75 | $118K |
Top agencies
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
1,144 employees
$137K
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
1,144 employees
$137K
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
746 employees
$102K
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
746 employees
$102K
DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR
329 employees
$119K
DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR
329 employees
$119K
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
262 employees
$143K
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
262 employees
$143K
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
86 employees
$142K
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
86 employees
$142K
Data from OPM FedScope, March 2026. Pay is annualized adjusted basic pay including locality. Does not include overtime, bonuses, or benefits.