GS-0142 Workforce Development — Federal Salary & Workforce Data (2026)
Federal Workforce Development Specialist — GS-0142. The verified average salary for GS-0142 Workforce Developments is $131,268/year (OPM FedScope, 2026). Data from 168 non-redacted OPM records (April 2026).
Salary Source: OPM Federal Workforce Data (EHRI Snapshot, April 2026) • Records included: 168 • Redaction rate: 2.3%
GS-0142 Workforce Development — Pay at a Glance
Salary and workforce snapshot from OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026.
The GS-0142 Workforce Development series showed 168 non-redacted federal employees in the April 2026 OPM snapshot. The verified average salary is $131,268/year (OPM FedScope, 2026). Use our GS Pay Calculator for your exact salary by grade, step, and location.
Salary = base pay + locality pay; excludes benefits. REDACTED records (OPM data release policy) are excluded from averages. Pay plan: General Schedule (GS). View occupation salary detail on OPM FedScope →
GS-0142 Employment Overview
| Metric | Value | Source & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Series Salary | $131,268 | OPM EHRI Snapshot (April 2026). 168 non-redacted records. Base + locality pay; excludes benefits. |
| Non-redacted records (sample size) | 168 | OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026. REDACTED records excluded per OPM data release policy. |
| Redaction rate | 2.3% | OPM redacts salary records for privacy-sensitive positions (DoD, law enforcement, intelligence). FedTools suppresses series averages when redaction exceeds 20%. |
| Pay plan(s) | General Schedule (GS) | Primary pay plan(s) used for this occupational series in the federal government. |
| Typical grades | GS-9 to GS-14 | Most common grade range for this series. Actual assignment depends on the position description and agency. |
| Locality pay | 17.06% – 46.34% | Varies by duty station across 58 OPM pay areas. Rate x base pay = locality supplement. Included in the average salary above. |
| Pay cap (2026) | $197,200 | Executive Schedule Level IV. Applies to GS employees whose locality-adjusted salary would exceed this amount. Title 38 and special pay plans may exceed this cap. |
Top Agencies Employing GS-0142 Workforce Developments
Based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026). Actual grade, step, and locality assignment varies by position and location.
- →Department of Labor (DOL)
- →Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- →Employment and Training Administration (ETA / DOL)
- →Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
Key Duties — GS-0142 Workforce Development
Representative duties for the 0142 occupational series based on OPM classification standards. Specific responsibilities vary by position and agency.
- →Design and delivery of federal employee training and development programs
- →Workforce planning analysis and succession planning support
- →Administration of apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship programs (DOL)
- →Veterans' employment and training program management (VETS / DOL)
- →Agency training needs assessment and curriculum development
About the GS-0142 Workforce Development Series
Federal Workforce Development Specialists design and oversee training, apprenticeship, and employment programs — both for federal employees and for the public workforce. The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration manages billions in workforce development grants to states under WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act). The 2.3% redaction is minimal. The $131,268 average — above the government-wide mean — reflects the GS-12 to GS-13 concentration of experienced program managers with human capital or adult education backgrounds.
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GS-0142 Workforce Development — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a GS-0142 Workforce Development?
The verified average salary for the GS-0142 Workforce Development series is $131,268 as of 2026, based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot data (168 non-redacted records; 2.3% redaction rate). Use our GS Pay Calculator to find your exact pay by grade, step, and duty station.
What GS grades apply to the 0142 series?
The GS-0142 Workforce Development series typically spans GS-9 to GS-14. Actual grade assignment depends on the position description, agency, and your qualifications. Use our GS Pay Calculator to look up the exact salary for any grade, step, and locality.
Which agencies employ GS-0142 Workforce Developments?
The largest federal employers of GS-0142 Workforce Developments include: Department of Labor (DOL), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Employment and Training Administration (ETA / DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM). These figures are based on the OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026).
How is federal pay determined for GS-0142 positions?
Federal civilian pay for GS positions = Base Pay (by grade and step) × (1 + Locality Rate). The GS table has 15 grades (GS-1 through GS-15) and 10 steps per grade. Locality adjustments range from 17.06% (Rest of U.S.) to 46.34% in San Jose–San Francisco. Use our GS Pay Calculator for an instant result.
Do GS-0142 federal employees receive FERS retirement benefits?
Yes, most GS-0142 positions qualify for the full federal benefits package: FERS pension (1–1.1% × High-3 Salary × Years of Service), TSP with up to 5% agency match, FEHB health insurance (government pays ~70% of premium), FEGLI life insurance, and FEDVIP dental/vision. Use our FERS Retirement Calculator to estimate your retirement income.
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Salary data and workforce details for every GS occupational series in our database.
Data Accuracy Notice (YMYL): Salary figures are from the OPM Federal Workforce Data portal (EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026). The annualized_adjusted_basic_pay field captures base pay + locality pay under all pay plans (GS, Title 38, special rates). REDACTED records are excluded per OPM data release policy. FedTools publishes series-specific averages only when the non-redacted sample is representative (redaction ≤ 20%, n ≥ 50). This page does not constitute financial or career advice. Always verify current pay rates with your agency HR office and OPM.gov.