GS-1130 Public Utilities Specialist — Federal Salary & Workforce Data (2026)
Federal Public Utilities Specialist — GS-1130. The verified average salary for GS-1130 Public Utilities Specialists is $131,527/year (OPM FedScope, 2026). Data from 424 non-redacted OPM records (April 2026).
Salary Source: OPM Federal Workforce Data (EHRI Snapshot, April 2026) • Records included: 424 • Redaction rate: 6.8%
GS-1130 Public Utilities Specialist — Pay at a Glance
Salary and workforce snapshot from OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026.
The GS-1130 Public Utilities Specialist series showed 424 non-redacted federal employees in the April 2026 OPM snapshot. The verified average salary is $131,527/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-1130 Employment Overview
| Metric | Value | Source & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Series Salary | $131,527 | OPM EHRI Snapshot (April 2026). 424 non-redacted records. Base + locality pay; excludes benefits. |
| Non-redacted records (sample size) | 424 | OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026. REDACTED records excluded per OPM data release policy. |
| Redaction rate | 6.8% | 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-11 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-1130 Public Utilities Specialists
Based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026). Actual grade, step, and locality assignment varies by position and location.
- →Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
- →Bonneville Power Administration (BPA / DOE)
- →Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
- →Western Area Power Administration (WAPA / DOE)
Key Duties — GS-1130 Public Utilities Specialist
Representative duties for the 1130 occupational series based on OPM classification standards. Specific responsibilities vary by position and agency.
- →Electric power transmission rate review and tariff compliance
- →Natural gas pipeline rate and certificate proceedings
- →Hydroelectric project licensing and environmental review
- →Wholesale electricity market analysis and monitoring
- →Electric reliability standards development and enforcement
About the GS-1130 Public Utilities Specialist Series
Public Utilities Specialists regulate the rates, reliability, and operations of the U.S. electricity and natural gas infrastructure. FERC is the primary employer, overseeing interstate energy markets. Power marketing administrations (BPA, WAPA) and TVA also employ this series in rate-setting and power systems management. The 6.8% redaction rate keeps this a representative sample. The $131,527 average — above the government-wide mean — reflects the GS-12 to GS-14 concentration of energy regulation experts, many with engineering or economics backgrounds.
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GS-1130 Public Utilities Specialist — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a GS-1130 Public Utilities Specialist?
The verified average salary for the GS-1130 Public Utilities Specialist series is $131,527 as of 2026, based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot data (424 non-redacted records; 6.8% redaction rate). Use our GS Pay Calculator to find your exact pay by grade, step, and duty station.
What GS grades apply to the 1130 series?
The GS-1130 Public Utilities Specialist series typically spans GS-11 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-1130 Public Utilities Specialists?
The largest federal employers of GS-1130 Public Utilities Specialists include: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA / DOE), Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Western Area Power Administration (WAPA / DOE). These figures are based on the OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026).
How is federal pay determined for GS-1130 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-1130 federal employees receive FERS retirement benefits?
Yes, most GS-1130 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.