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The locality adjustments keep the salaries of federal employees competitive with their private sector equivalent. Federal jobs still typically pay less than the private sector but it would be much worse without the locality adjustments.
The base pay at this level is $93,175 per year in 2011. With locality pay and availability pay, field agents at their maximum pay level can earn $131,027 to $149,895 per year. Agents who choose to move into supervisory, management and executive positions can move up to a maximum of GS-15, step 10 position.The base pay at this level is $129,517 per year.his pay grade pays $45,771 per year in 2011. With locality pay and availability pay, first-year agents can earn between $64,365 to $73,634 per year depending upon where they are stationed.