GS-4401 Miscellaneous Printing And Reproduction — Federal Salary & Workforce Data (2026)
Federal Printing and Reproduction Worker — WG-4401. The verified average salary for GS-4401 Miscellaneous Printing And Reproductions is $86,941/year (OPM FedScope, 2026). Data from 161 non-redacted OPM records (April 2026).
Salary Source: OPM Federal Workforce Data (EHRI Snapshot, April 2026) • Records included: 161 • Redaction rate: 0.6%
GS-4401 Miscellaneous Printing And Reproduction — Pay at a Glance
Salary and workforce snapshot from OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026.
The GS-4401 Miscellaneous Printing And Reproduction series showed 161 non-redacted federal employees in the April 2026 OPM snapshot. The verified average salary is $86,941/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: Federal Wage System (WG). View occupation salary detail on OPM FedScope →
GS-4401 Employment Overview
| Metric | Value | Source & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Series Salary | $86,941 | OPM EHRI Snapshot (April 2026). 161 non-redacted records. Base + locality pay; excludes benefits. |
| Non-redacted records (sample size) | 161 | OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026. REDACTED records excluded per OPM data release policy. |
| Redaction rate | 0.6% | OPM redacts salary records for privacy-sensitive positions (DoD, law enforcement, intelligence). FedTools suppresses series averages when redaction exceeds 20%. |
| Pay plan(s) | Federal Wage System (WG) | Primary pay plan(s) used for this occupational series in the federal government. |
| Typical grades | WG-6 to WG-11 | 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-4401 Miscellaneous Printing And Reproductions
Based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026). Actual grade, step, and locality assignment varies by position and location.
- →Government Publishing Office (GPO)
- →Department of Defense (DoD)
- →Department of State
- →Library of Congress
Key Duties — GS-4401 Miscellaneous Printing And Reproduction
Representative duties for the 4401 occupational series based on OPM classification standards. Specific responsibilities vary by position and agency.
- →Digital and offset printing of federal publications, forms, and reports
- →Photographic reproduction and document scanning
- →Duplicating machine and high-volume copier operation
- →Print quality inspection and finishing operations
- →Maintenance of printing and reproduction equipment
About the GS-4401 Miscellaneous Printing And Reproduction Series
Federal Printing and Reproduction Workers perform a range of printing tasks that do not fall into specialized series (letterpress, offset, intaglio). GPO and DoD printing plants are the primary employers. The 0.6% redaction provides essentially complete coverage. The $86,941 average — below the government-wide mean — reflects the WG-8 to WG-9 concentration of general printing trade workers. This catch-all series captures digital reproduction, microfilm, and photographic services as well as conventional print operations at federal facilities.
Calculate Your Exact GS-4401 Salary
Your actual pay depends on your GS grade, step, and duty station locality. Use our free calculator for an instant, accurate result.
GS-4401 Miscellaneous Printing And Reproduction — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a GS-4401 Miscellaneous Printing And Reproduction?
The verified average salary for the GS-4401 Miscellaneous Printing And Reproduction series is $86,941 as of 2026, based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot data (161 non-redacted records; 0.6% redaction rate). Use our GS Pay Calculator to find your exact pay by grade, step, and duty station.
What GS grades apply to the 4401 series?
The GS-4401 Miscellaneous Printing And Reproduction series typically spans WG-6 to WG-11. 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-4401 Miscellaneous Printing And Reproductions?
The largest federal employers of GS-4401 Miscellaneous Printing And Reproductions include: Government Publishing Office (GPO), Department of Defense (DoD), Department of State, Library of Congress. These figures are based on the OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026).
How is federal pay determined for GS-4401 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-4401 federal employees receive FERS retirement benefits?
Yes, most GS-4401 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.