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Series 1226 · Copyright, Patent, and Trademark Group

Total Employees

375

Average Salary

$131,984

Top Agency

Department of Commerce

375 employees

Top State

Virginia

107 employees

Top Agencies

Age Distribution

Education Breakdown

Top States

Virginia

107

Maryland

55

Ohio

18

California

17

Pennsylvania

17

Florida

15

Illinois

13

Texas

12

New York

11

North Carolina

11

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-14General Schedule, Grade 14
114$178,094
GS-12General Schedule, Grade 12
71$109,652
GS-11General Schedule, Grade 11
56$93,900
GS-09General Schedule, Grade 09
53$81,298
GS-13General Schedule, Grade 13
45$132,911
GS-15General Schedule, Grade 15
27$193,750
GS-07General Schedule, Grade 07
9$69,620