Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) — Salaries & Pay 2026
DNFSB employs 100 civilian FTE (OMB, FY2024). A representative DNFSB agency-specific average is unavailable from public data, so this page uses the $111,181/year government-wide benchmark (OPM, 2026).
FTE Source: OMB Analytical Perspectives, FY2027 Budget, Table 5-1 • Salary Source: OPM FWD, April 2026
DNFSB Pay at a Glance
Employment and salary benchmarks from OMB and OPM official publications.
The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board employed 100 civilian FTE as of FY2024 (OMB). The government-wide federal salary benchmark is $111,181/year as of 2026 (OPM). A representative agency-specific average is not shown because public salary records are redaction-limited. Use our GS Pay Calculator for your exact salary by grade, step, and location.
FTE = full-time equivalent; part-time employees count fractionally. Salary is base pay + locality pay; excludes benefits. View agency salary detail on OPM FedScope →
DNFSB Employment Overview
| Metric | Value | Source & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian FTE (FY2024) | 100 | OMB Analytical Perspectives FY2027 Budget, Table 5-1 (2024 Actual). FTE, not headcount. |
| Avg Salary Benchmark | $111,181 | OPM Federal Workforce Data portal (data.opm.gov), April 2026. Agency-specific public records are too redaction-limited for a representative average. |
| Pay system | General Schedule (GS) + others | Most DNFSB civilians on GS (15 grades x 10 steps). Some on SES, SL/ST, wage grade, or special rate tables. |
| Pay period | Biweekly (26x/yr) | Divide annual salary by 26 for biweekly gross pay. |
| Locality pay | 17.06% – 46.34% | Varies by duty station across 58 OPM pay areas. Rate x base pay = locality supplement. |
| Pay cap (2026) | $197,200 | Executive Schedule Level IV. Applies to GS employees whose locality-adjusted salary would exceed this amount. |
Common Occupations at DNFSB
Major occupational categories employed at Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. Actual pay for each category depends on GS grade, step, and duty station. Use the GS Pay Calculator for a personalized figure.
- →Nuclear engineers & physicists
- →Safety analysts & nuclear security specialists
- →Attorneys & legal counsel
- →Technical advisors & program analysts
- →Administrative support
About Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
Independent federal agency providing oversight of safety at U.S. defense nuclear facilities operated by the Department of Energy. Established by the DNFSB Act of 1988 following concerns about safety management at nuclear weapons production sites. Reviews DOE's design, construction, operation, and decommissioning of defense nuclear facilities for potential hazards to workers and the public. Submits recommendations to the Secretary of Energy. Workforce of ~100 includes nuclear engineers, physicists, and safety experts — a highly specialized technical workforce that commands above-average federal salaries, though no representative average is available from public OPM data.
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DNFSB Pay — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary at the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board?
A representative agency-specific average salary for DNFSB is not available from the public OPM EHRI snapshot because too many records are redacted or suppressed. FedTools shows the government-wide federal civilian salary benchmark of $111,181 as of 2026 instead of publishing a misleading partial average.
How many employees does the DNFSB have?
The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board employed 100 full-time equivalent (FTE) civilian employees as of FY2024, per the OMB Analytical Perspectives FY2027 Budget Table 5-1. FTE figures count part-time employees as fractions of a full-time position.
How is federal pay determined at DNFSB?
Federal civilian pay is set by the General Schedule (GS) pay system for most employees. Pay = Base Pay (by grade and step) × (1 + Locality Rate). DNFSB employees in different metropolitan areas receive different locality adjustments — from 17.06% (Rest of U.S.) to 46.34% in San Jose-San Francisco. Use our GS Pay Calculator to find your rate.
Do DNFSB employees receive federal benefits?
Yes. DNFSB employees receive the full federal benefits package: FERS retirement (pension + Social Security + TSP with agency match), FEHB health insurance, FEGLI life insurance, Federal Dental and Vision (FEDVIP), and flexible spending accounts. Use our FERS Retirement Calculator to estimate your retirement income.
What is the FERS retirement benefit for DNFSB employees?
FERS pension = High-3 Average Salary × Years of Service × 1% (or 1.1% if you retire at 62+ with 20+ years). For example, a DNFSB employee with a $100,000 High-3 salary and 30 years of service would receive $30,000/year ($2,500/month) in FERS pension, plus Social Security and TSP savings. Use our FERS Retirement Calculator for a personalized estimate.
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Data Accuracy Notice: FTE figures are from the OMB Analytical Perspectives FY2027 Budget (Table 5-1, 2024 Actual), a U.S. government official publication. Salary figures come from OPM's Federal Workforce Data portal (April 2026). Agency-specific averages are shown only when the public EHRI records are representative; redaction-limited agencies use the government-wide benchmark. This page does not constitute financial or career advice. Always verify current pay rates with your agency HR office and OPM.gov.