GS-4754 Cemetery Caretaking — Federal Salary & Workforce Data (2026)
Federal Cemetery Worker — WG-4754. The verified average salary for GS-4754 Cemetery Caretakings is $63,762/year (OPM FedScope, 2026). Data from 597 non-redacted OPM records (April 2026).
Salary Source: OPM Federal Workforce Data (EHRI Snapshot, April 2026) • Records included: 597 • Redaction rate: 2.8%
GS-4754 Cemetery Caretaking — Pay at a Glance
Salary and workforce snapshot from OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026.
The GS-4754 Cemetery Caretaking series showed 597 non-redacted federal employees in the April 2026 OPM snapshot. The verified average salary is $63,762/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-4754 Employment Overview
| Metric | Value | Source & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Series Salary | $63,762 | OPM EHRI Snapshot (April 2026). 597 non-redacted records. Base + locality pay; excludes benefits. |
| Non-redacted records (sample size) | 597 | OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026. REDACTED records excluded per OPM data release policy. |
| Redaction rate | 2.8% | 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-5 to WG-9 | 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-4754 Cemetery Caretakings
Based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026). Actual grade, step, and locality assignment varies by position and location.
- →National Cemetery Administration (NCA / VA)
- →American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC)
- →Department of the Army (Arlington National Cemetery)
Key Duties — GS-4754 Cemetery Caretaking
Representative duties for the 4754 occupational series based on OPM classification standards. Specific responsibilities vary by position and agency.
- →Grave preparation, interment, and committal service support
- →Grounds maintenance and beautification of national cemetery grounds
- →Headstone and marker installation and maintenance
- →Maintenance of cemetery roads, walkways, and irrigation systems
- →Memorial observances and military honors ceremony support
About the GS-4754 Cemetery Caretaking Series
Federal cemetery workers maintain the 155 national cemeteries operated by VA's National Cemetery Administration — sacred sites honoring veterans' service and sacrifice. The WG pay system reflects the trade and craft nature of this skilled grounds and interment work. The 2.8% redaction rate provides a reliable average. The $63,762 mean — reflecting WG-6 to WG-8 concentration — is above entry-level trades wages, consistent with the specialized skill of cemetery operations including operation of heavy equipment and precision interment procedures.
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GS-4754 Cemetery Caretaking — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a GS-4754 Cemetery Caretaking?
The verified average salary for the GS-4754 Cemetery Caretaking series is $63,762 as of 2026, based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot data (597 non-redacted records; 2.8% redaction rate). Use our GS Pay Calculator to find your exact pay by grade, step, and duty station.
What GS grades apply to the 4754 series?
The GS-4754 Cemetery Caretaking series typically spans WG-5 to WG-9. 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-4754 Cemetery Caretakings?
The largest federal employers of GS-4754 Cemetery Caretakings include: National Cemetery Administration (NCA / VA), American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC), Department of the Army (Arlington National Cemetery). These figures are based on the OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026).
How is federal pay determined for GS-4754 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-4754 federal employees receive FERS retirement benefits?
Yes, most GS-4754 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.