All job series
Series 1082
WRITING AND EDITING
ADMINISTRATIVE
Employees
550
Avg annual pay
$137,282
Pay range
$64K – $258K
Grade distribution
GS-00
6$109K
GS-H
4$106K
GS-I
16$134K
GS-J
16$173K
GS-K
1$205K
GS-03
12$131K
GS-04
4$172K
GS-05
4$185K
GS-09
18$74K
GS-11
45$93K
GS-12
94$112K
GS-13
194$140K
GS-14
131$169K
GS-15
4$207K
GS-60
1$213K
Top states
| State | Employees | Avg pay |
|---|---|---|
| DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | 270 | $146K |
| DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | 270 | $146K |
| MARYLAND | 74 | $144K |
| MARYLAND | 74 | $144K |
| VIRGINIA | 43 | $135K |
| VIRGINIA | 43 | $135K |
| COLORADO | 19 | $125K |
| COLORADO | 19 | $125K |
| CALIFORNIA | 16 | $135K |
| CALIFORNIA | 16 | $135K |
| TEXAS | 13 | $122K |
| TEXAS | 13 | $122K |
| FLORIDA | 10 | $129K |
| FLORIDA | 10 | $129K |
| NORTH CAROLINA | 8 | $108K |
Top agencies
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
86 employees
$144K
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
86 employees
$144K
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
59 employees
$140K
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
59 employees
$140K
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
53 employees
$143K
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
53 employees
$143K
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
45 employees
$107K
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
45 employees
$107K
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
36 employees
$169K
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
36 employees
$142K
Data from OPM FedScope, March 2026. Pay is annualized adjusted basic pay including locality. Does not include overtime, bonuses, or benefits.