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Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) — Salaries & Pay 2026

NRC employs 2,800 civilian FTE (OMB, FY2024). A representative NRC 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

NRC Pay at a Glance

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission employed 2,800 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.

2.8K
Civilian FTE (OMB, FY2024)
$111K
Govt-wide salary benchmark (2026)
GS 1–15
General Schedule pay range

FTE = full-time equivalent; part-time employees count fractionally. Salary is base pay + locality pay; excludes benefits. View agency salary detail on OPM FedScope →

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NRC Employment Overview

Nuclear Regulatory Commission civilian workforce data. FTE source: OMB Table 5-1. Salary source: OPM FWD.
MetricValueSource & Notes
Civilian FTE (FY2024)2,800OMB Analytical Perspectives FY2027 Budget, Table 5-1 (2024 Actual). FTE, not headcount.
Avg Salary Benchmark$111,181OPM Federal Workforce Data portal (data.opm.gov), April 2026. Agency-specific public records are too redaction-limited for a representative average.
Pay systemGeneral Schedule (GS) + othersMost NRC civilians on GS (15 grades × 10 steps). Some on SES, SL/ST, wage grade, or special rate tables.
Pay periodBiweekly (26×/yr)Divide annual salary by 26 for biweekly gross pay.
Locality pay17.06% – 44.15%Varies by duty station across 58 OPM pay areas. Rate × base pay = locality supplement.
Pay cap (2026)$197,200Executive Schedule Level IV. Applies to GS employees whose locality-adjusted salary would exceed this amount.

Common Occupations at NRC

Major occupational categories employed at Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Actual pay for each category depends on GS grade, step, and duty station. Use the GS Pay Calculator for a personalized figure.

  • ✓Nuclear engineers & reactor inspectors
  • ✓Health physicists & radiation safety specialists
  • ✓Attorneys & licensing specialists
  • ✓Project managers & program analysts
  • ✓IT & cybersecurity specialists

About Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Independent agency regulating civilian nuclear power plants and other nuclear facilities. Inspects ~93 operating commercial reactors. NRC operates on a fee-recovery model — licensees pay fees covering ~99% of NRC operating costs. OPM redacts ~37% of NRC salary records; representative average not available from public data.

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NRC Pay — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission?↓
A representative agency-specific average salary for NRC 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 NRC have?↓
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission employed 2,800 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 NRC?↓
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). NRC employees in different metropolitan areas receive different locality adjustments — from 17.06% (Rest of U.S.) to over 44% in San Jose-San Francisco. Use our GS Pay Calculator to find your rate.
Do NRC employees receive federal benefits?↓
Yes. NRC 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 NRC 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 NRC 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.