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USAJOBS — All Federal Positions

USAJOBS is the official job site for the U.S. federal government. All federal positions offer FERS pension, TSP retirement savings, FEHB health insurance, and PSLF eligibility. The GS pay scale applies to most positions.

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Key Benefits:✓ FERS Defined Benefit Pension✓ Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) — up to 5% match✓ Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB)✓ Federal Employees Dental/Vision (FEDVIP)✓ 13 Paid Holidays✓ PSLF Eligible✓ Flexible Spending Accounts

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Job Titles & Pay Ranges

Salary ranges are approximate and based on current published pay schedules. Actual pay may vary by location, experience, and collective bargaining agreements. Always verify with the employer's official HR department.

Job Title	Pay Range	Schedule	Education Required	Notes
GS-5 Entry Level	$35,000–$46,000/yr	Full-time	HS Diploma or 60 college credits	Starting point for many federal careers
GS-7 Professional Entry	$46,000–$60,000/yr	Full-time	Bachelor's degree	Most college graduates start here
GS-9 Journey Level	$57,000–$74,000/yr	Full-time	Master's or 2 yrs experience	RN, Allied Health, Social Work
GS-11 Full Performance	$70,000–$91,000/yr	Full-time	PhD or 3 yrs specialized exp	NP, LCSW, Pharmacist, PT
GS-12 Senior Level	$84,000–$109,000/yr	Full-time	Specialized experience	Senior clinicians, supervisors
GS-13 Supervisory	$100,000–$130,000/yr	Full-time	Specialized experience	Program managers, senior NPs
GS-14 Senior Manager	$118,000–$153,000/yr	Full-time	Extensive experience	Division chiefs, senior managers
GS-15 Executive	$138,000–$180,000/yr	Full-time	Extensive experience	Senior executives, directors

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