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Series 1849

WAGE AND HOUR INVESTIGATION SERIES

ADMINISTRATIVE

Employees

892

Avg annual pay

$119,351

Pay range

$52K – $193K

Grade distribution

GS-07
2$52K
GS-09
19$68K
GS-11
64$87K
GS-12
505$110K
GS-13
227$138K
GS-14
65$163K
GS-15
10$182K

Top states

StateEmployeesAvg pay
CALIFORNIA109$130K
CALIFORNIA109$130K
TEXAS93$122K
TEXAS93$122K
NEW YORK56$125K
NEW YORK56$125K
FLORIDA44$117K
FLORIDA44$117K
PENNSYLVANIA39$122K
PENNSYLVANIA39$122K
ILLINOIS33$125K
ILLINOIS33$125K
MICHIGAN31$120K
MICHIGAN31$120K
NEW JERSEY26$125K

Data from OPM FedScope, March 2026. Pay is annualized adjusted basic pay including locality. Does not include overtime, bonuses, or benefits.