GS-3566 Custodial Working — Federal Salary & Workforce Data (2026)
Federal Custodial Worker — WG-3566. The verified average salary for GS-3566 Custodial Workings is $47,014/year (OPM FedScope, 2026). Data from 11,798 non-redacted OPM records (April 2026).
Salary Source: OPM Federal Workforce Data (EHRI Snapshot, April 2026) • Records included: 11,798 • Redaction rate: 2.7%
GS-3566 Custodial Working — Pay at a Glance
Salary and workforce snapshot from OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026.
The GS-3566 Custodial Working series showed 11,798 non-redacted federal employees in the April 2026 OPM snapshot. The verified average salary is $47,014/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: Wage Grade (WG). View occupation salary detail on OPM FedScope →
GS-3566 Employment Overview
| Metric | Value | Source & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Series Salary | $47,014 | OPM EHRI Snapshot (April 2026). 11,798 non-redacted records. Base + locality pay; excludes benefits. |
| Non-redacted records (sample size) | 11,798 | OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026. REDACTED records excluded per OPM data release policy. |
| Redaction rate | 2.7% | OPM redacts salary records for privacy-sensitive positions (DoD, law enforcement, intelligence). FedTools suppresses series averages when redaction exceeds 20%. |
| Pay plan(s) | Wage Grade (WG) | Primary pay plan(s) used for this occupational series in the federal government. |
| Typical grades | WG-3 to WG-6 | 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-3566 Custodial Workings
Based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026). Actual grade, step, and locality assignment varies by position and location.
- →Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- →Department of Defense (DoD)
- →General Services Administration (GSA)
- →Department of the Interior (NPS, BLM)
Key Duties — GS-3566 Custodial Working
Representative duties for the 3566 occupational series based on OPM classification standards. Specific responsibilities vary by position and agency.
- →Cleaning and sanitizing patient care areas, offices, and common spaces
- →Waste removal, recycling, and disposal
- →Floor care — mopping, vacuuming, buffing, and stripping/waxing
- →Restroom sanitation and supply restocking
- →Light maintenance and minor repairs (replace light bulbs, unclog drains)
About the GS-3566 Custodial Working Series
Federal custodial workers are employed under the Wage Grade (WG) system rather than the General Schedule (GS). VA medical centers are the largest single employer, maintaining hospital-grade sanitation standards across 171 VA medical centers and 1,100+ outpatient sites. DoD employs custodial workers on military installations under both direct federal employment and contracted arrangements. The $47,014 average reflects the WG-3 to WG-6 grade range typical of this hands-on, facility-services series. The 2.7% redaction rate makes this average highly representative.
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GS-3566 Custodial Working — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a GS-3566 Custodial Working?
The verified average salary for the GS-3566 Custodial Working series is $47,014 as of 2026, based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot data (11,798 non-redacted records; 2.7% redaction rate). Use our GS Pay Calculator to find your exact pay by grade, step, and duty station.
What GS grades apply to the 3566 series?
The GS-3566 Custodial Working series typically spans WG-3 to WG-6. 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-3566 Custodial Workings?
The largest federal employers of GS-3566 Custodial Workings include: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), Department of the Interior (NPS, BLM). These figures are based on the OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026).
How is federal pay determined for GS-3566 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-3566 federal employees receive FERS retirement benefits?
Yes, most GS-3566 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.