GS-1860 Equal Opportunity Investigation — Federal Salary & Workforce Data (2026)
Federal EEO Investigator — GS-1860. The verified average salary for GS-1860 Equal Opportunity Investigations is $112,562/year (OPM FedScope, 2026). Data from 579 non-redacted OPM records (April 2026).
Salary Source: OPM Federal Workforce Data (EHRI Snapshot, April 2026) • Records included: 579 • Redaction rate: 11.7%
GS-1860 Equal Opportunity Investigation — Pay at a Glance
Salary and workforce snapshot from OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026.
The GS-1860 Equal Opportunity Investigation series showed 579 non-redacted federal employees in the April 2026 OPM snapshot. The verified average salary is $112,562/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-1860 Employment Overview
| Metric | Value | Source & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Series Salary | $112,562 | OPM EHRI Snapshot (April 2026). 579 non-redacted records. Base + locality pay; excludes benefits. |
| Non-redacted records (sample size) | 579 | OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026. REDACTED records excluded per OPM data release policy. |
| Redaction rate | 11.7% | 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-1860 Equal Opportunity Investigations
Based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026). Actual grade, step, and locality assignment varies by position and location.
- →Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
- →Department of Defense (DoD — EEO field offices)
- →Multiple federal agencies (agency EEO offices)
Key Duties — GS-1860 Equal Opportunity Investigation
Representative duties for the 1860 occupational series based on OPM classification standards. Specific responsibilities vary by position and agency.
- →Investigation of employment discrimination charges and complaints
- →Evidence gathering, witness interviews, and case file development
- →On-site agency investigations and document reviews
- →Mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) facilitation
- →Report writing and investigative findings determination
About the GS-1860 Equal Opportunity Investigation Series
Equal Opportunity Investigators conduct formal investigations of employment discrimination complaints filed against federal agencies and private employers (EEOC). The 11.7% redaction rate is primarily attributable to DoD EEO positions where some records are suppressed. The non-redacted sample of 579 records still provides a reliable average. The $112,562 mean — near the government-wide average — reflects the GS-11 to GS-13 clustering of experienced investigators. EEOC is the primary employer, with agency-level EEO programs at DoD, VA, and other large departments accounting for most remaining positions.
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GS-1860 Equal Opportunity Investigation — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a GS-1860 Equal Opportunity Investigation?
The verified average salary for the GS-1860 Equal Opportunity Investigation series is $112,562 as of 2026, based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot data (579 non-redacted records; 11.7% redaction rate). Use our GS Pay Calculator to find your exact pay by grade, step, and duty station.
What GS grades apply to the 1860 series?
The GS-1860 Equal Opportunity Investigation 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-1860 Equal Opportunity Investigations?
The largest federal employers of GS-1860 Equal Opportunity Investigations include: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Department of Defense (DoD — EEO field offices), Multiple federal agencies (agency EEO offices). These figures are based on the OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026).
How is federal pay determined for GS-1860 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-1860 federal employees receive FERS retirement benefits?
Yes, most GS-1860 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.