GS-1831 Securities Compliance Examining — Federal Salary & Workforce Data (2026)
Federal Securities Compliance Examiner — GS-1831. The verified average salary for GS-1831 Securities Compliance Examinings is $244,071/year (OPM FedScope, 2026). Data from 380 non-redacted OPM records (April 2026).
Salary Source: OPM Federal Workforce Data (EHRI Snapshot, April 2026) • Records included: 380 • Redaction rate: 0.0%
GS-1831 Securities Compliance Examining — Pay at a Glance
Salary and workforce snapshot from OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026.
The GS-1831 Securities Compliance Examining series showed 380 non-redacted federal employees in the April 2026 OPM snapshot. The verified average salary is $244,071/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) / SEC/CFTC pay scale. View occupation salary detail on OPM FedScope →
GS-1831 Employment Overview
| Metric | Value | Source & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Series Salary | $244,071 | OPM EHRI Snapshot (April 2026). 380 non-redacted records. Base + locality pay; excludes benefits. |
| Non-redacted records (sample size) | 380 | OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026. REDACTED records excluded per OPM data release policy. |
| Redaction rate | 0.0% | 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) / SEC/CFTC pay scale | Primary pay plan(s) used for this occupational series in the federal government. |
| Typical grades | SK-9 to SK-17 (SEC pay scale); GS-equivalent GS-11 to GS-15 | 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-1831 Securities Compliance Examinings
Based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026). Actual grade, step, and locality assignment varies by position and location.
- →Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- →Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
- →Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA — not federal, but regulated)
Key Duties — GS-1831 Securities Compliance Examining
Representative duties for the 1831 occupational series based on OPM classification standards. Specific responsibilities vary by position and agency.
- →Examination of broker-dealers, investment advisers, and investment companies
- →Review of broker-dealer books and records for regulatory compliance
- →Market manipulation and trading irregularity surveillance
- →Registration review and approval for securities firms and products
- →Enforcement referrals for securities laws violations
About the GS-1831 Securities Compliance Examining Series
Securities Compliance Examiners at the SEC and CFTC are the highest-paid non-physician, non-legal professionals in this entire batch. The SEC and CFTC are exempt from the General Schedule pay system and operate under their own competitive pay plans (SK scale at SEC) that allow compensation significantly above standard GS pay. The 0.0% redaction rate means all 380 records are fully public. The $244,071 average reflects the GS-14 to GS-15 equivalent concentration of experienced financial examiners, many with CFA, CPA, or JD credentials, who scrutinize multi-billion-dollar financial firms. This is one of the highest-paying non-physician occupations in the federal government — just below the physician average ($300,715).
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GS-1831 Securities Compliance Examining — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a GS-1831 Securities Compliance Examining?
The verified average salary for the GS-1831 Securities Compliance Examining series is $244,071 as of 2026, based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot data (380 non-redacted records; 0.0% redaction rate). Use our GS Pay Calculator to find your exact pay by grade, step, and duty station.
What GS grades apply to the 1831 series?
The GS-1831 Securities Compliance Examining series typically spans SK-9 to SK-17 (SEC pay scale); GS-equivalent GS-11 to GS-15. 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-1831 Securities Compliance Examinings?
The largest federal employers of GS-1831 Securities Compliance Examinings include: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA — not federal, but regulated). These figures are based on the OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026).
How is federal pay determined for GS-1831 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-1831 federal employees receive FERS retirement benefits?
Yes, most GS-1831 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.
Other Federal Job Series Pay Pages
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.