GS-0680 Dental Officer — Federal Salary & Workforce Data (2026)
Federal Dentist (Dental Officer) — GS-0680. The verified average salary for GS-0680 Dental Officers is $228,479/year (OPM FedScope, 2026). Data from 2,175 non-redacted OPM records (April 2026).
Salary Source: OPM Federal Workforce Data (EHRI Snapshot, April 2026) • Records included: 2,175 • Redaction rate: 7.7%
GS-0680 Dental Officer — Pay at a Glance
Salary and workforce snapshot from OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026.
The GS-0680 Dental Officer series showed 2,175 non-redacted federal employees in the April 2026 OPM snapshot. The verified average salary is $228,479/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: Title 38 (VA) / General Schedule (GS). View occupation salary detail on OPM FedScope →
GS-0680 Employment Overview
| Metric | Value | Source & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Series Salary | $228,479 | OPM EHRI Snapshot (April 2026). 2,175 non-redacted records. Base + locality pay; excludes benefits. |
| Non-redacted records (sample size) | 2,175 | OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026. REDACTED records excluded per OPM data release policy. |
| Redaction rate | 7.7% | 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 | GS-13 to GS-15 (GS); Dentist-I to Dentist-V (VA Title 38) | 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-0680 Dental Officers
Based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026). Actual grade, step, and locality assignment varies by position and location.
- →Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- →Indian Health Service (IHS / HHS)
- →Department of Defense (DoD)
Key Duties — GS-0680 Dental Officer
Representative duties for the 0680 occupational series based on OPM classification standards. Specific responsibilities vary by position and agency.
- →General dentistry and preventive dental care for veterans (VA)
- →Oral surgery, endodontics, and prosthodontics (specialty)
- →Dental public health programs for tribal communities (IHS)
- →Military dental readiness examinations and treatment (DoD)
- →Dental implant placement and prosthetic rehabilitation
About the GS-0680 Dental Officer Series
Federal dentists are the highest-paid clinical occupation in OPM's standard GS/Title 38 data. The $228,479 average reflects VA Title 38 pay authority, which allows dentists to be compensated at market-competitive rates far above the GS-15 cap ($191,900 in 2026). VA operates over 170 dental clinics and employs more federal dentists than any other agency. IHS provides dental care to approximately 2.6 million American Indians and Alaska Natives. All federal dentist positions require a DDS or DMD degree and state licensure. The $228,479 figure is the second-highest average salary in all GS/Title 38 series, behind only Medical Officer (0602).
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GS-0680 Dental Officer — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a GS-0680 Dental Officer?
The verified average salary for the GS-0680 Dental Officer series is $228,479 as of 2026, based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot data (2,175 non-redacted records; 7.7% redaction rate). Use our GS Pay Calculator to find your exact pay by grade, step, and duty station.
What GS grades apply to the 0680 series?
The GS-0680 Dental Officer series typically spans GS-13 to GS-15 (GS); Dentist-I to Dentist-V (VA Title 38). 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-0680 Dental Officers?
The largest federal employers of GS-0680 Dental Officers include: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Indian Health Service (IHS / HHS), Department of Defense (DoD). These figures are based on the OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026).
How is federal pay determined for GS-0680 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. Note: Some Dental Officer 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-0680 federal employees receive FERS retirement benefits?
Yes, most GS-0680 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.