GS-0696 Consumer Safety — Federal Salary & Workforce Data (2026)
Federal Consumer Safety Officer — GS-0696. The verified average salary for GS-0696 Consumer Safetys is $137,582/year (OPM FedScope, 2026). Data from 3,432 non-redacted OPM records (April 2026).
Salary Source: OPM Federal Workforce Data (EHRI Snapshot, April 2026) • Records included: 3,432 • Redaction rate: 1.1%
GS-0696 Consumer Safety — Pay at a Glance
Salary and workforce snapshot from OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026.
The GS-0696 Consumer Safety series showed 3,432 non-redacted federal employees in the April 2026 OPM snapshot. The verified average salary is $137,582/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-0696 Employment Overview
| Metric | Value | Source & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Series Salary | $137,582 | OPM EHRI Snapshot (April 2026). 3,432 non-redacted records. Base + locality pay; excludes benefits. |
| Non-redacted records (sample size) | 3,432 | OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026. REDACTED records excluded per OPM data release policy. |
| Redaction rate | 1.1% | 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-0696 Consumer Safetys
Based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026). Actual grade, step, and locality assignment varies by position and location.
- →Food and Drug Administration (FDA / HHS)
- →Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
- →Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Key Duties — GS-0696 Consumer Safety
Representative duties for the 0696 occupational series based on OPM classification standards. Specific responsibilities vary by position and agency.
- →Review and evaluation of drug applications and clinical data (FDA)
- →Product safety standards development and compliance monitoring
- →Investigation of adverse events and product recalls
- →Regulatory decision-making and risk communication
- →Policy development for consumer product safety regulations
About the GS-0696 Consumer Safety Series
Consumer Safety Officers (CSOs) at the FDA form the largest segment of this series, reviewing pharmaceutical and medical device applications and overseeing post-market surveillance. The very low 1.1% redaction rate produces a highly representative average. The $137,582 mean reflects the GS-12 to GS-14 concentration of FDA reviewers, many of whom hold PhDs or professional degrees in pharmacology, chemistry, or biomedical sciences. This series is distinct from the Consumer Safety Inspection series (1862), which covers field inspectors.
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GS-0696 Consumer Safety — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a GS-0696 Consumer Safety?
The verified average salary for the GS-0696 Consumer Safety series is $137,582 as of 2026, based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot data (3,432 non-redacted records; 1.1% redaction rate). Use our GS Pay Calculator to find your exact pay by grade, step, and duty station.
What GS grades apply to the 0696 series?
The GS-0696 Consumer Safety 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-0696 Consumer Safetys?
The largest federal employers of GS-0696 Consumer Safetys include: Food and Drug Administration (FDA / HHS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These figures are based on the OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026).
How is federal pay determined for GS-0696 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-0696 federal employees receive FERS retirement benefits?
Yes, most GS-0696 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.