GS-4454 Intaglio Press Operating — Federal Salary & Workforce Data (2026)
Federal Intaglio Press Operator — WG-4454. The verified average salary for GS-4454 Intaglio Press Operatings is $136,835/year (OPM FedScope, 2026). Data from 119 non-redacted OPM records (April 2026).
Salary Source: OPM Federal Workforce Data (EHRI Snapshot, April 2026) • Records included: 119 • Redaction rate: 0.0%
GS-4454 Intaglio Press Operating — Pay at a Glance
Salary and workforce snapshot from OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026.
The GS-4454 Intaglio Press Operating series showed 119 non-redacted federal employees in the April 2026 OPM snapshot. The verified average salary is $136,835/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-4454 Employment Overview
| Metric | Value | Source & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Series Salary | $136,835 | OPM EHRI Snapshot (April 2026). 119 non-redacted records. Base + locality pay; excludes benefits. |
| Non-redacted records (sample size) | 119 | 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) | Federal Wage System (WG) | Primary pay plan(s) used for this occupational series in the federal government. |
| Typical grades | WG-9 to WG-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-4454 Intaglio Press Operatings
Based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026). Actual grade, step, and locality assignment varies by position and location.
- →Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP / Treasury)
Key Duties — GS-4454 Intaglio Press Operating
Representative duties for the 4454 occupational series based on OPM classification standards. Specific responsibilities vary by position and agency.
- →Operation of intaglio presses printing U.S. currency, stamps, and government securities
- →Ink preparation and viscosity control for intaglio printing
- →Die and plate inspection, mounting, and registration
- →Quality inspection of currency sheets — print pressure, ink coverage, registration
- →Preventive maintenance of BEP intaglio printing presses
About the GS-4454 Intaglio Press Operating Series
Federal Intaglio Press Operators print U.S. currency exclusively at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Intaglio printing — where ink is recessed into engraved plates and transferred to paper under extreme pressure — creates the distinctive feel of U.S. banknotes and is a primary anti-counterfeiting measure. The 0.0% redaction rate means all 119 records are fully public. The $136,835 average (1.18x the government-wide mean) reflects the premium paid for this highly specialized skill, which requires extensive BEP apprenticeship training and security clearance. This is the second-highest WG series average in this batch after Letterpress Operating.
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GS-4454 Intaglio Press Operating — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a GS-4454 Intaglio Press Operating?
The verified average salary for the GS-4454 Intaglio Press Operating series is $136,835 as of 2026, based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot data (119 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 4454 series?
The GS-4454 Intaglio Press Operating series typically spans WG-9 to WG-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-4454 Intaglio Press Operatings?
The largest federal employers of GS-4454 Intaglio Press Operatings include: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP / Treasury). These figures are based on the OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026).
How is federal pay determined for GS-4454 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-4454 federal employees receive FERS retirement benefits?
Yes, most GS-4454 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.