GS-1822 Mine Safety And Health Inspection — Federal Salary & Workforce Data (2026)
Federal Mine Safety Inspector — GS-1822. The verified average salary for GS-1822 Mine Safety And Health Inspections is $111,827/year (OPM FedScope, 2026). Data from 884 non-redacted OPM records (April 2026).
Salary Source: OPM Federal Workforce Data (EHRI Snapshot, April 2026) • Records included: 884 • Redaction rate: 0.2%
GS-1822 Mine Safety And Health Inspection — Pay at a Glance
Salary and workforce snapshot from OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026.
The GS-1822 Mine Safety And Health Inspection series showed 884 non-redacted federal employees in the April 2026 OPM snapshot. The verified average salary is $111,827/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-1822 Employment Overview
| Metric | Value | Source & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Series Salary | $111,827 | OPM EHRI Snapshot (April 2026). 884 non-redacted records. Base + locality pay; excludes benefits. |
| Non-redacted records (sample size) | 884 | OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026. REDACTED records excluded per OPM data release policy. |
| Redaction rate | 0.2% | 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-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-1822 Mine Safety And Health Inspections
Based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026). Actual grade, step, and locality assignment varies by position and location.
- →Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA / DOL)
Key Duties — GS-1822 Mine Safety And Health Inspection
Representative duties for the 1822 occupational series based on OPM classification standards. Specific responsibilities vary by position and agency.
- →On-site inspection of underground and surface coal and metal/nonmetal mines
- →Hazard identification and citation issuance under the Mine Act
- →Investigation of mine accidents, injuries, and fatalities
- →Enforcement of MSHA mandatory safety and health standards
- →Miner training program oversight and approval
About the GS-1822 Mine Safety And Health Inspection Series
Mine Safety and Health Inspectors are employed almost exclusively by MSHA, the Labor Department agency responsible for enforcing federal mine safety laws. All mines in the U.S. must be inspected at least twice per year (surface) or four times per year (underground). Inspectors must have mining experience and complete a rigorous MSHA training program. The 0.2% redaction rate — near perfect coverage — makes the $111,827 average the most precise estimate possible from public data. The salary is near the government-wide average, reflecting GS-11 to GS-12 concentration for experienced inspectors with specialized mining safety credentials.
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GS-1822 Mine Safety And Health Inspection — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a GS-1822 Mine Safety And Health Inspection?
The verified average salary for the GS-1822 Mine Safety And Health Inspection series is $111,827 as of 2026, based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot data (884 non-redacted records; 0.2% redaction rate). Use our GS Pay Calculator to find your exact pay by grade, step, and duty station.
What GS grades apply to the 1822 series?
The GS-1822 Mine Safety And Health Inspection series typically spans GS-9 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-1822 Mine Safety And Health Inspections?
The largest federal employers of GS-1822 Mine Safety And Health Inspections include: Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA / DOL). These figures are based on the OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026).
How is federal pay determined for GS-1822 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-1822 federal employees receive FERS retirement benefits?
Yes, most GS-1822 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.