GS-0437 Horticulture — Federal Salary & Workforce Data (2026)
Federal Horticulturist — GS-0437. The verified average salary for GS-0437 Horticultures is $107,849/year (OPM FedScope, 2026). Data from 92 non-redacted OPM records (April 2026).
Salary Source: OPM Federal Workforce Data (EHRI Snapshot, April 2026) • Records included: 92 • Redaction rate: 9.8%
GS-0437 Horticulture — Pay at a Glance
Salary and workforce snapshot from OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026.
The GS-0437 Horticulture series showed 92 non-redacted federal employees in the April 2026 OPM snapshot. The verified average salary is $107,849/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-0437 Employment Overview
| Metric | Value | Source & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Series Salary | $107,849 | OPM EHRI Snapshot (April 2026). 92 non-redacted records. Base + locality pay; excludes benefits. |
| Non-redacted records (sample size) | 92 | OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026. REDACTED records excluded per OPM data release policy. |
| Redaction rate | 9.8% | 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-7 to GS-13 | 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-0437 Horticultures
Based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026). Actual grade, step, and locality assignment varies by position and location.
- →National Park Service (NPS / Interior)
- →Department of Agriculture (USDA — ARS, Forest Service)
- →Smithsonian Institution
- →Architect of the Capitol
Key Duties — GS-0437 Horticulture
Representative duties for the 0437 occupational series based on OPM classification standards. Specific responsibilities vary by position and agency.
- →Design, development, and maintenance of ornamental gardens and landscapes
- →Invasive plant management and native plant restoration programs
- →Greenhouse and nursery management at federal facilities
- →Horticultural research on urban forestry and ornamental plant breeding (ARS)
- →Historic landscape preservation at national parks and monuments
About the GS-0437 Horticulture Series
Federal Horticulturists manage ornamental plants, gardens, and landscapes at national parks, Smithsonian gardens, Capitol grounds, and USDA research stations. The Architect of the Capitol maintains the grounds of the Capitol complex; NPS horticulturists restore historic designed landscapes. The 9.8% redaction reflects some Smithsonian and NPS positions. The $107,849 average — near the government-wide mean — reflects the GS-9 to GS-12 concentration of professional horticulturists with specialized expertise in ornamental horticulture, landscape design, or plant science. A B.S. in horticulture, landscape architecture, or botany is a typical entry credential.
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GS-0437 Horticulture — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a GS-0437 Horticulture?
The verified average salary for the GS-0437 Horticulture series is $107,849 as of 2026, based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot data (92 non-redacted records; 9.8% redaction rate). Use our GS Pay Calculator to find your exact pay by grade, step, and duty station.
What GS grades apply to the 0437 series?
The GS-0437 Horticulture series typically spans GS-7 to GS-13. 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-0437 Horticultures?
The largest federal employers of GS-0437 Horticultures include: National Park Service (NPS / Interior), Department of Agriculture (USDA — ARS, Forest Service), Smithsonian Institution, Architect of the Capitol. These figures are based on the OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026).
How is federal pay determined for GS-0437 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-0437 federal employees receive FERS retirement benefits?
Yes, most GS-0437 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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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.