GS-7408 Food Service Working — Federal Salary & Workforce Data (2026)
Federal Food Service Worker — WG-7408. The verified average salary for GS-7408 Food Service Workings is $48,925/year (OPM FedScope, 2026). Data from 5,238 non-redacted OPM records (April 2026).
Salary Source: OPM Federal Workforce Data (EHRI Snapshot, April 2026) • Records included: 5,238 • Redaction rate: 8.1%
GS-7408 Food Service Working — Pay at a Glance
Salary and workforce snapshot from OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026.
The GS-7408 Food Service Working series showed 5,238 non-redacted federal employees in the April 2026 OPM snapshot. The verified average salary is $48,925/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-7408 Employment Overview
| Metric | Value | Source & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Series Salary | $48,925 | OPM EHRI Snapshot (April 2026). 5,238 non-redacted records. Base + locality pay; excludes benefits. |
| Non-redacted records (sample size) | 5,238 | OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026. REDACTED records excluded per OPM data release policy. |
| Redaction rate | 8.1% | 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-7408 Food Service 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)
- →Department of the Interior (NPS)
Key Duties — GS-7408 Food Service Working
Representative duties for the 7408 occupational series based on OPM classification standards. Specific responsibilities vary by position and agency.
- →Cafeteria food preparation and service for patients and staff
- →Tray assembly, delivery, and collection for inpatient hospital meals
- →Sanitation and dishwashing in hospital and institutional kitchens
- →Special diet preparation under dietitian guidance
- →Storeroom receiving and inventory management
About the GS-7408 Food Service Working Series
Federal food service workers operate under the Wage Grade (WG) pay system rather than the General Schedule. VA medical centers are the largest employer, providing three daily meals to hundreds of thousands of hospitalized veterans annually. DoD military installations employ food service workers in dining facilities (DFACs) across domestic bases. The $48,925 average is the second-lowest among all non-suppressed series in this batch — consistent with the WG-3 to WG-6 range for institutional food service roles. The 8.1% redaction rate keeps this average representative.
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GS-7408 Food Service Working — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a GS-7408 Food Service Working?
The verified average salary for the GS-7408 Food Service Working series is $48,925 as of 2026, based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot data (5,238 non-redacted records; 8.1% redaction rate). Use our GS Pay Calculator to find your exact pay by grade, step, and duty station.
What GS grades apply to the 7408 series?
The GS-7408 Food Service 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-7408 Food Service Workings?
The largest federal employers of GS-7408 Food Service Workings include: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Interior (NPS). These figures are based on the OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026).
How is federal pay determined for GS-7408 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-7408 federal employees receive FERS retirement benefits?
Yes, most GS-7408 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.