Salaries vary from state to state; but with experience, forensic scientists may eventually earn annual salaries between $35,000 and $50,000. Forensic scientists employed by the government are typically able to work a 40-hour work week.
The Merit Promotion Plan is established to ensure a systematic means of selection for promotion based on merit in accordance with Title 5, United States Code, Section 2301, Merit Systems Principles (5 USC 2301) and Section 2302, Prohibited Personnel Practices (5 USC 2302).
Merit principles. This part and Part 2.6 shall be known as the State Civil Service Act. Creation of the Department of Human Resources (CalHR) which succeeds to and is vested with all powers and duties of the Department of Personnel Administration and operation of the civil service system within SPB rules.