U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Commerce / Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant

Job-title file

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant

Provide administrative support — record-keeping, scheduling, correspondence, and customer service.

8,389 employees hold this title in Department of Commerce. Median total compensation for the role is $40,793, below the department median of $127,707.

Employees: 8,389
Total payroll: $368.8M
Role median: $40,793
Agency median: $127,707
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$73,706+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 8,389 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Office Clerks, General — about 2,464,940 people — is $45,010. Department of Commerce pays a median base salary of $40,793 for this role, 9% below that figure — about the 38th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Commerce sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$30,310

$36,350

$45,010

$54,300

$64,680

Department of Commerce median · $40,793

The bar is the range of annual wages for Office Clerks, General across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Commerce’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 8,312 of 8,389 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Commerce is $40,793, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant is held in 73 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Commerce, the median of $40,793 ranks #71 of 73.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Energy

$146,042 · 186

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$113,590 · 6

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board

$109,340 · 2

Election Assistance Commission

$107,591 · 3

Federal Reserve System

$99,484 · 19

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$97,925 · 7

Office of Management and Budget

$97,925 · 17

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$95,549 · 91

Federal Labor Relations Authority

$94,121 · 2

Securities and Exchange Commission

$90,256 · 20

Fed Mine Safety and Health Review Cmsn

$88,926 · 1

Federal Trade Commission

$88,926 · 4

Median total compensation for the Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 37

Gary Venenga

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$40,638

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $40,638
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,638
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Thornton
Work county: Adams
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,638
Basic Pay (before locality): $31,289
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 082427001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GG

At Department of Commerce, Gary Venenga serves as a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant based in Thornton, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $40,638. They are classified at grade 04.

Ferne Ziglar

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$40,638

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $40,638
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,638
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Shaker Heights
Work county: Cuyahoga
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,638
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 397420035
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ferne Ziglar works as a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant for Department of Commerce based in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Ferne earned $40,638 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Douglas Reif

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$40,631

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $40,631
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,631
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Hamburg
Work county: Erie
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,631
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 362485029
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Douglas Reif is a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Commerce based in Hamburg, New York. 2024 total compensation came to $40,631. They are classified at grade 04.

Robin Sinclair

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$40,631

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $40,631
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,631
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Niagara Falls
Work county: Niagara
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,631
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364210063
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Robin Sinclair serves as a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant based in Niagara Falls, New York. Their 2024 pay totaled $40,631. They are classified at grade 04.

Jeffrey Dean

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$40,605

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $40,605
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,605
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Sutherland
Work county: Dinwiddie
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,605
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512404053
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeffrey Dean holds the role of Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Commerce based in Sutherland, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,605. Their pay grade is 04.

Debra Herfurth

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$40,605

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $40,605
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,605
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Louisa
Work county: Louisa
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,605
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511460109
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Debra Herfurth is a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Commerce based in Louisa, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $40,605. They are classified at grade 04.

Lavater Walker

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$40,605

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $40,605
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,605
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Chesterfield
Work county: Chesterfield
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,605
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510475041
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GG

At Department of Commerce, Lavater Walker serves as a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant based in Chesterfield, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $40,605. They are classified at grade 04.

Nicholas Czaruk

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$40,601

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $40,601
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,601
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Fayetteville
Work county: Cumberland
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,601
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 371670051
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nicholas Czaruk holds the role of Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Commerce based in Fayetteville, North Carolina. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,601. Their pay grade is 04.

Sharon Hinton

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$40,601

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $40,601
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,601
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Garner
Work county: Wake
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,601
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 371770183
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sharon Hinton works as a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant for Department of Commerce based in Garner, North Carolina. Sharon earned $40,601 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Escobar Kelly

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$40,601

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $40,601
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,601
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Durham
Work county: Durham
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,601
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 371360063
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Escobar Kelly holds the role of Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Commerce based in Durham, North Carolina. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,601. Their pay grade is 04.

Shannon Mccabe

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$40,601

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $40,601
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,601
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Durham
Work county: Durham
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,601
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 371360063
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shannon Mccabe holds the role of Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Commerce based in Durham, North Carolina. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,601. Their pay grade is 04.

Sheila Mclean

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$40,601

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $40,601
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,601
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Louisburg
Work county: Franklin
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,601
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 372730069
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sheila Mclean holds the role of Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Commerce based in Louisburg, North Carolina. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,601. Their pay grade is 04.

Mary Potter

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$40,601

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $40,601
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,601
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Raleigh
Work county: Wake
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,601
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 373750183
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mary Potter works as a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant for Department of Commerce based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Mary earned $40,601 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Thomas Tellier

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$40,601

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $40,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,601
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Shrewsbury
Work county: York
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,351
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 427700133
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GG

Thomas Tellier is a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Commerce based in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $40,601. They are classified at grade 04.

Jaleesa Powell

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$40,601

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $40,601
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,601
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Rich Square
Work county: Northampton
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,601
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 373850131
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GG

Jaleesa Powell works as a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant for Department of Commerce based in Rich Square, North Carolina. Jaleesa earned $40,601 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Emily Grosvenor

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$40,586

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $40,586
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,586
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Portland
Work county: Multnomah
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,586
Basic Pay (before locality): $32,298
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GG

Emily Grosvenor is a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Commerce based in Portland, Oregon. 2024 total compensation came to $40,586. They are classified at grade 04.

Edward Li

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$40,586

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $40,586
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,586
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Tigard
Work county: Washington
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,586
Basic Pay (before locality): $32,298
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 412065067
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Edward Li works as a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant for Department of Commerce based in Tigard, Oregon. Edward earned $40,586 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Matthew Wannamaker

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$40,586

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $40,586
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,586
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Brush Prairie
Work county: Clark
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,586
Basic Pay (before locality): $32,298
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 530205011
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GG

Matthew Wannamaker works as a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant for Department of Commerce based in Brush Prairie, Washington. Matthew earned $40,586 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Theresa Moats

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$40,568

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $40,568
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,568
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Newark
Work county: Licking
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,568
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 395570089
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Theresa Moats is a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Commerce based in Newark, Ohio. 2024 total compensation came to $40,568. They are classified at grade 04.

Sherry Ratcliffe

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$40,568

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $40,568
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,568
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Columbus
Work county: Franklin
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,568
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391800049
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sherry Ratcliffe is a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Commerce based in Columbus, Ohio. 2024 total compensation came to $40,568. They are classified at grade 04.

Arava Weller

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$40,568

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $40,568
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,568
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Bexley
Work county: Franklin
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,568
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 390790049
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Arava Weller holds the role of Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Commerce based in Bexley, Ohio. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,568. Their pay grade is 04.

Willard Chang

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$40,565

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $40,565
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,565
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Waianae
Work county: Honolulu
Work state: Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,565
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 159200003
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Willard Chang works as a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant for Department of Commerce based in Waianae, Hawaii. Willard earned $40,565 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Harriet Brown

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$40,565

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $40,565
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,565
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Kula
Work county: Maui
Work state: Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,565
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 155350009
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Harriet Brown serves as a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant based in Kula, Hawaii. Their 2024 pay totaled $40,565. They are classified at grade 04.

Gary Hoovler

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$40,565

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $40,565
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,565
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Anahola
Work county: Kauai
Work state: Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,565
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 150200007
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gary Hoovler holds the role of Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Commerce based in Anahola, Hawaii. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,565. Their pay grade is 04.

Dhyan Sandhya

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$40,565

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $40,565
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,565
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Kihei
Work county: Maui
Work state: Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,565
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 154800009
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dhyan Sandhya is a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Commerce based in Kihei, Hawaii. 2024 total compensation came to $40,565. They are classified at grade 04.

Beverley Wagner

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$40,565

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $40,565
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,565
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Honolulu
Work county: Honolulu
Work state: Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,565
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,307
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 152400003
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Beverley Wagner holds the role of Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Commerce based in Honolulu, Hawaii. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,565. Their pay grade is 04.

Daniel Weisman

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$40,538

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $40,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,538
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Rancho Santa Fe
Work county: San Diego
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,288
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062933073
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GG

Daniel Weisman holds the role of Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant at Department of Commerce based in Rancho Santa Fe, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,538. Their pay grade is 04.