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Federal position assigning codes and classifications to documents, records, and data for information organization, retrieval, and management at federal agencies and government systems.
2025 Base Pay (before locality adjustment)
| Grade | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 | Step 9 | Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS-5 | $34,454 | $35,603 | $36,752 | $37,901 | $39,050 | $40,199 | $41,348 | $42,497 | $43,646 | $44,786 |
| GS-7 | $42,679 | $44,102 | $45,525 | $46,948 | $48,371 | $49,794 | $51,217 | $52,640 | $54,063 | $55,486 |
| GS-9 | $52,205 | $53,945 | $55,685 | $57,425 | $59,165 | $60,905 | $62,645 | $64,385 | $66,125 | $67,865 |
| GS-11 | $63,163 | $65,268 | $67,373 | $69,478 | $71,583 | $73,688 | $75,793 | $77,898 | $80,003 | $82,108 |
| GS-12 | $75,706 | $78,229 | $80,752 | $83,275 | $85,798 | $88,321 | $90,844 | $93,367 | $95,890 | $98,422 |
| GS-13 | $90,025 | $93,026 | $96,027 | $99,028 | $102,029 | $105,030 | $108,031 | $111,032 | $114,033 | $117,034 |
| GS-14 | $106,382 | $109,928 | $113,474 | $117,020 | $120,566 | $124,112 | $127,658 | $131,204 | $134,750 | $138,296 |
| GS-15 | $125,133 | $129,304 | $133,475 | $137,646 | $141,817 | $145,988 | $150,159 | $154,330 | $158,501 | $162,672 |
Note: These are 2025 base pay rates. Most federal employees receive locality pay adjustments of 15-40%+ depending on location.
Official OPM qualification standards for GS-0357
Individual Occupational Requirements: There is no OPM qualification standard for this series. If a standard is needed to fill positions in this series, the employing agency should contact OPM for assistance.
Experience and Education Requirements by Grade Level (Group Standard):
| Grade | General Experience | Specialized Experience | Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS-1 | None | None | None |
| GS-2 | 3 months | None | High school diploma or equivalent |
| GS-3 | 6 months | None | 1 year above high school |
| GS-4 | 1 year | None | 2 years above high school |
| GS-5 | None | 1 year at GS-4 level | 4 years above high school |
| GS-6+ | None | 1 year at next lower grade | Generally not applicable |
General Experience: Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.
Education: One year of full-time academic study equals 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or approximately 36 weeks at 20+ classroom hours per week.
Combining Education and Experience: For grades GS-3 through GS-5, applicants may substitute education for experience. Express both as percentages; combined must equal at least 100%.
Step-by-step guide to landing a federal coding position
Read the OPM qualification standards above to understand the education and experience requirements for your target grade level.
Match your years of experience and education to the appropriate GS grade. Generally: GS-5 (entry), GS-7/9 (junior), GS-11/12 (journey), GS-13+ (senior).
Collect your DD-214, SF-50 (if applicable), transcripts, certifications, and any training records that demonstrate your qualifications.
Create a detailed federal resume (2-5 pages) that addresses every qualification requirement. Include hours worked per week, supervisor contact info, and specific accomplishments.
Search for open positions, carefully answer all assessment questions, and submit your application before the closing date.
Military jobs that transition to GS-0357
Army IT Specialists are experienced in managing data systems and ensuring data accuracy, which aligns well with coding and classification tasks.
This role involves managing and organizing information, including coding and classification, making it a strong fit for the GS-0357 series.
MIS Analysts work with data systems and ensure data integrity, similar to coding and classification roles.
💡 Tip: Your unique military experience may qualify you even if your MOS isn't listed.
Understanding of relevant classification systems.
Accuracy in assigning and verifying codes.
Ability to interpret source documents.
Proficiency with coding software.
Skill in reviewing and correcting coded data.
Ability to learn new coding systems.
💡 Use these phrases to help ATS systems and human recruiters find your qualifications.
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GS-0357 Coding Clerks assign classification codes to documents, records, and data for organization and retrieval. They're NOT computer programmers—they apply standardized coding systems (medical codes, occupation codes, subject codes) to categorize information for government databases and records systems.
GS-0357 positions typically range from GS-3 ($27,434) to GS-6 ($38,407-$49,927). Most positions are GS-4 to GS-5 ($30,795-$44,786). Specialized coding (medical coding, statistical classification) may command higher grades. Add locality pay of 15-40%.
At GS-4, you need 1 year of general clerical experience or 2 years of education. Higher grades require specialized experience with relevant coding systems. Strong attention to detail and analytical ability to interpret source documents are essential. Computer proficiency with coding software required.
Yes. Military experience classifying documents, assigning supply codes, coding personnel records, or using standardized classification systems qualifies. If you worked with NSNs, MOS codes, or any military classification system, that analytical experience transfers directly to civilian coding work.
Start at GS-3/4 with progression to GS-5/6. Specialized coding (medical, statistical) offers higher advancement. Many transition to Health Information Technician, Records Analyst, or Data Analyst positions. Coding certification (CPC, CCS for medical coding) opens additional career paths.
Search USAJOBS for 'Coding Clerk' or specific coding specialties like 'Medical Coder.' Positions exist at agencies with large data classification needs (VA for medical coding, Census, BLS). Emphasize your analytical skills and any experience with classification systems.
Create a tailored federal resume that meets OPM standards.