GS-0660 Pharmacist — Federal Salary & Workforce Data (2026)
Federal Clinical Pharmacist — GS-0660. The verified average salary for GS-0660 Pharmacists is $166,921/year (OPM FedScope, 2026). Data from 13,455 non-redacted OPM records (April 2026).
Salary Source: OPM Federal Workforce Data (EHRI Snapshot, April 2026) • Records included: 13,455 • Redaction rate: 7.8%
GS-0660 Pharmacist — Pay at a Glance
The GS-0660 Pharmacist series showed 13,455 non-redacted federal employees in the April 2026 OPM snapshot. The verified average salary is $166,921/year (OPM FedScope, 2026). Use our GS Pay Calculator for your exact salary by grade, step, and location.
$167K
GS-0660 verified avg salary (2026)
13.5K
Non-redacted OPM records
GS-0660
OPM occupational series
Salary = base pay + locality pay; excludes benefits. REDACTED records (OPM data release policy) are excluded from averages. Pay plan: Title 38 (VA) / General Schedule (GS). View occupation salary detail on OPM FedScope →
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GS-0660 Employment Overview
| Metric | Value | Source & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Series Salary | $166,921 | OPM EHRI Snapshot (April 2026). 13,455 non-redacted records. Base + locality pay; excludes benefits. |
| Non-redacted records (sample size) | 13,455 | OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026. REDACTED records excluded per OPM data release policy. |
| Redaction rate | 7.8% | OPM redacts salary records for privacy-sensitive positions (DoD, law enforcement, intelligence). FedTools suppresses series averages when redaction exceeds 20%. |
| Pay plan(s) | Title 38 (VA) / General Schedule (GS) | Primary pay plan(s) used for this occupational series in the federal government. |
| Typical grades | VM-2 to VM-4 (VA Title 38); GS-13–GS-14 (others) | Most common grade range for this series. Actual assignment depends on the position description and agency. |
| Locality pay | 17.06% – 44.15% | Varies by duty station across 58 OPM pay areas. Rate × 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-0660 Pharmacists
Based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026). Actual grade, step, and locality assignment varies by position and location.
- ✓Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- ✓Department of Defense (DoD)
- ✓Department of Health and Human Services (HHS / IHS)
Key Duties — GS-0660 Pharmacist
Representative duties for the 0660 occupational series based on OPM classification standards. Specific responsibilities vary by position and agency.
- →Inpatient and outpatient dispensing and verification
- →Clinical pharmacy and medication therapy management
- →Formulary management and drug utilization review
- →Pharmacovigilance and adverse drug event monitoring
- →Patient counseling and anticoagulation clinics
About the GS-0660 Pharmacist Series
Federal pharmacists earn considerably above private-sector retail pharmacists due to the clinical depth and Title 38 pay plan used by VA. VA clinical pharmacists often practice at the top of their scope — prescribing, managing anticoagulation clinics, and running independent specialty pharmacy services. The $166,921 average reflects this advanced-practice model.
Calculate Your Exact GS-0660 Salary
Your actual pay depends on your GS grade, step, and duty station locality. Use our free calculator for an instant, accurate result.
GS-0660 Pharmacist — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a GS-0660 Pharmacist?↓
The verified average salary for the GS-0660 Pharmacist series is $166,921 as of 2026, based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot data (13,455 non-redacted records; 7.8% redaction rate). Use our GS Pay Calculator to find your exact pay by grade, step, and duty station.
What GS grades apply to the 0660 series?↓
The GS-0660 Pharmacist series typically spans VM-2 to VM-4 (VA Title 38); GS-13–GS-14 (others). 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-0660 Pharmacists?↓
The largest federal employers of GS-0660 Pharmacists include: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS / IHS). These figures are based on the OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026).
How is federal pay determined for GS-0660 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 over 44% in San Jose–San Francisco. Note: Some Pharmacist positions (especially at VA) use Title 38 or special pay plans that allow above-GS-cap compensation. Use our GS Pay Calculator for an instant result.
Do GS-0660 federal employees receive FERS retirement benefits?↓
Yes, most GS-0660 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.