Soil Science

Series 0470 · Biological Sciences Group

Total Employees

615

Average Salary

$107,420

Top Agency

Department of Agriculture

593 employees

Top State

Oregon

40 employees

Top Agencies

Age Distribution

Education Breakdown

Top States

Oregon

40

California

36

Texas

35

Colorado

25

Idaho

23

Montana

22

Nebraska

20

Iowa

18

Missouri

17

Minnesota

16

Salary by Pay Plan & Grade

Federal employees are paid under various pay plans. GS (General Schedule) is the most common, covering most white-collar positions. Other plans include VA medical, Senior Executive Service, DoD acquisition, and agency-specific scales.

Grade & Pay PlanEmployeesAvg Salary
GS-12General Schedule, Grade 12
231$106,457
GS-11General Schedule, Grade 11
150$86,354
GS-13General Schedule, Grade 13
70$126,889
GS-09General Schedule, Grade 09
67$67,950
GS-14General Schedule, Grade 14
43$148,899
GS-15General Schedule, Grade 15
42$183,932
GS-07General Schedule, Grade 07
8$51,734
DB-04Defense Band, Grade 04
2N/A
DB-05Defense Band, Grade 05
1N/A
ST-00Scientific/Professional
1$219,678