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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................i

I. HIRING AND COMPENSATION PRACTICES

COMPENSATION OVERVIEW.......................................................................... I-1

COMPENSATION PROFILESChief of Staff............................................................................................ I-2Counsel ................................................................................................... I-5Legislative Director.................................................................................. I-8Senior Legislative Aide .......................................................................... I-11Legislative Aide ..................................................................................... I-14Legislative Correspondent..................................................................... I-17Office Manager...................................................................................... I-20Press Secretary/Communications Director............................................ I-23Executive Assistant ............................................................................... I-26Scheduler (Washington, D.C.)............................................................... I-29Staff Assistant (Washington, D.C.) ........................................................ I-32Staff Assistant (District) ......................................................................... I-35Systems Administrator........................................................................... I-38Constituent Services Representative/Caseworker ................................ I-41District Director...................................................................................... I-44District Scheduler .................................................................................. I-47Field Representative.............................................................................. I-50Grants and Projects Coordinator ........................................................... I-53

II. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTS........................................................................... II-1

ADDITIONAL DUTIES ...................................................................................... II-2Emergency Coordinator.......................................................................... II-2Systems Administrator............................................................................ II-2Financial Administrator ........................................................................... II-2

III. BENEFITS

PAY INCREASES ............................................................................................ III-1

Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA)....................................................... III-1Merit Increases/Raises.......................................................................... III-2Pay Adjustments/Bonuses..................................................................... III-3


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LEAVE ............................................................................................................. III-4Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)........................................................ III-4Sick Leave............................................................................................. III-5Annual Leave ........................................................................................ III-7

Administrative Leave ............................................................................. III-9Bereavement Leave .............................................................................. III-9

STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT.................................................................... III-10

OTHER BENEFITS AND POLICIES .............................................................. III-11Flexible Work Arrangements ............................................................... III-11District Work Periods........................................................................... III-12House Transit Benefit Program ........................................................... III-12Performance Appraisals/Evaluations................................................... III-13Dress Code ......................................................................................... III-14Wellness Activities............................................................................... III-14

Smoking .............................................................................................. III-14New Employee Orientation.................................................................. III-14

IV. RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION................................................................. IV-1

RECRUITMENT............................................................................................... IV-1RETENTION .................................................................................................... IV-3

V. SURVEY QUESTIONS .....................................................................................V-1


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2006 House Compensation Study i

2006 House Compensation Study

INTRODUCTION

This report summarizes the results of a study conducted for the Chief

Administrative Officer of the U.S. House of Representatives on compensation,

employment, organizational structure, and benefits practices of House personal offices.

The study was conducted using a web-based survey that was sent to all 440Representatives offices. A total of 141 (32.0%) offices completed the survey during July

and August 2006.

The report is organized into five chapters:

Chapter I: Hiring and Compensation Practices summarizes theeducation, compensation, and experience qualifications of office staff in 18core positions.

Chapter II: Organizational Structure describes the typical organizationalstructures used in Washington, D.C. and District offices as well as the

positions that perform specialized functions (i.e., Emergency Coordinator,Systems Administrator, Financial Administrator).

Chapter III: Benefits summarizes Members office policies related to payincreases, leave, student loan repayments, flexible work arrangements,performance appraisal, dress codes, smoking, wellness, and new employeeorientation.

Chapter IV: Recruitment and Retention lists the most commonrecruitment sources for each core position, information on the turnover ratesfor each position, and the perceived need for other benefits.

Chapter V: Survey Questions contains a complete list of the surveyquestions.

How to Use the Report

The purpose of this report is to provide Member offices with information on the

typical compensation and benefits policies employed by other Member offices. In using

the data contained in the report, it should be noted that the overall response rate

associated with the 2006 survey (32%) allows for stable conclusions to be drawn about

the policies and practices of the current Member offices. However, it should be noted

that the response rate for specific questions might be lower than the overall response

rate because not all offices answered all questions.


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CHAPTER I HIRING AND COMPENSATION PRACTICES


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2006 House Compensation Study I-2


Chief of StaffPosition Summary

A typical Chief of Staff: On average, earns $129,736 annually Works in the Washington, D.C. office May also perform Counsel and Office Manager

duties

Has been in the position for 5.2 years Has a bachelors degree May have previous experience in the House,

federal and state/local government, and theprivate sector

Summary of Primary Duties

Acts as the Members chief policy advisor Develops and implements all policy objectives, strategies, and operating plans for the Members office Manages and directs all activities and staff of the Members Washington, D.C. and District offices Coordinates the activities of the Member with the leadership and Committee office(s) Oversees the office budget

Alternate Titles

Administrative Assistant Legislative DirectorSalary Summary

Percentile 20062004-2006Change 2004

2002-2004Change 2002*

Minimum $87,000 45.0% $60,000 33.3% $45,000

10% $99,730 9.6% $91,000

25% $116,000 11.5% $104,000

50% (median) $130,000 10.2% $118,000 11.3% $106,000

Average $129,736 9.9% $118,098 9.3% $108,065

75% $148,500 12.5% $132,000

90% $158,860 9.6% $145,000

Maximum $160,000 2.2% $156,600 7.8% $145,226

*The 2002 study reported the minimum, 20th

percentile, 50th

percentile, average, 80th

percentile, and maximum salaries.

Salary Distribution

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Chief of Staff

Annual Salary as a Function of Years in Position

Years in Position

Annual Salary

1 year or

less

1 to 3

years

3 to 6

years

6 to 9

years

9 to 12

years

12 years or

more Total$80,000-$89,999 0 1 0 0 0 0 1$90,000-$99,999 3 5 4 0 0 0 12$100,000-$109,999 1 2 2 1 0 0 6$110,000-$119,999 2 3 7 2 1 3 18$120,000-$129,999 4 6 7 7 1 0 25$130,000-$139,999 0 6 6 3 0 3 18$140,000-$149,999 2 0 4 5 3 3 17$150,000-$159,999 0 4 12 6 0 4 26$160,000-$169,999 1 0 0 1 0 0 2

Total 13 27 42 25 5 13 125

Roles, Responsibilities, and Work LocationHow well do the job title and the summary of

duties above describe the responsibilities of theemployee in this position?

Response Percent

Very well 73.0%

Somewhat closely 27.0%

Total 100.0%

Additional Roles Performed by Employees in this Job

Role Percent

None 42.5%

Counsel 22.8%

Office Manager 11.8%

Press Secretary/CommunicationsDirector

8.7%

District Director 7.1%

Legislative Director 6.3%

Other* 3.9%Senior Legislative Aide 3.1%

Legislative Aide 2.4%

District Scheduler 1.6%

Systems Administrator 1.6%

Executive Assistant 0.8%

Field Representative 0.8%

Grants and Projects Coordinator 0.8%

Scheduler (Washington, D.C.) 0.8%

*Other includes Finance Administrator and HouseCommittee Staff Director.

Primary Work Location

Response Percent

Washington, D.C. office 89.1%

District office 10.9%

Total 100.0%

Number of Positions per Office

Positions perOffice Percent

1 95.3%

2 4.7%

Total 100.0%


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Chief of StaffCommuting Between District and D.C. Office

Response Percent

Yes 58.6%

No 41.4%

Total 100.0%

Fair Labor Standards Act Status

Response Percent

Exempt 94.5%

Non-exempt 5.5%

Total 100.0%

Experience

Average Years in 2006 2004* 2002*

Current position 5.2 4.6 4.5

Previous positions:

House 6.5

Federal government 2.7

State/local government 2.2Private sector 3.7

*The 2002 and 2004 studies reported previous experiencein the current position, in the current office, and inCongress.

Education

Educational Attainment 2006 2004 2002

Less than high school 0.0%

High school* 0.8% 0.0% 0.0%

Some college 4.7% 4.8% 6.8%

Associates degree 0.8%

Bachelors degree 46.5% 54.1% 45.1%Masters degree 26.0% 21.5% 22.6%

Law degree 20.5% 19.1% 22.6%

Other advanced degree 0.8% 0.5% 3.0%

*The percentages reported from the 2002 and 2004 studies arefor high school or less.

Credentials, Certifications, and Licenses

Response Percent

None 86.6%

Bar 7.1%

Senior Managers in Government 2.4%

Other* 3.9%

*Other responses included Property ManagementCertificate, MBA, Ph.D., and top secret clearance.

Recruitment and Turnover

Average Yearly Number of Average

Applicants 0.8

Job offers 0.2

Offers refused 0.2

Employees leaving position 0.6

Recruiting Sources

Source Percent

College or university 3.2%

Another Members office 34.9%

Committee offices 8.7%

Federal government 5.6%

State or local government 8.7%

Private organization 18.3%

Law firm 3.2%

Other* 50.0%

*Other sources included internal hires,promotions, and from campaigns.


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CounselPosition Summary

A typical Counsel: On average, earns $83,771 annually Works in the Washington, D.C. office May also perform Senior Legislative Aide,

Legislative Director, and Legislative Aide duties

Has been in the position for 1.6 years Has a law degree May have previous experience in the House,

federal and state/local government, and the privatesector

,


Advises the Member on legal issues and ensures compliance with the law, House rules, and ethics guidelines

Alternate Titles

Legislative Counsel Legislative Counsel & Director

.Salary Summary

Percentile 2006*

Minimum $62,400

10% $62,400

25% $65,000

50% (median) $80,000

Average $83,771

75% $89,000

90% $130,000

Maximum $130,000*Data were not collected for Counsel in

previous reports./

Salary Distribution

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Counsel


Years in Position

Annual Salary1 year or

less1 to 3years

3 to 6years

6 to 9years

9 to 12years

12 years ormore Total

$60,000-$69,999 0 2 0 0 0 0 2$70,000-$79,999 1 0 0 0 0 0 1$80,000-$89,999 0 2 1 0 0 0 3$90,000-$99,999 0 0 0 0 0 0 0$100,000-$109,999 0 0 0 0 0 0 0$110,000-$119,999 0 0 0 0 0 0 0$120,000-$129,999 0 0 0 0 0 0 0$130,000-$139,999 0 1 0 0 0 0 1

Total 1 5 1 0 0 0 7

Roles, Responsibilities, and Work Location

How well do the job title and the summary of dutiesabove describe the responsibilities of the employee

in this position?

Response Percent

Very well 37.5%

Somewhat closely 50.0%Not at all 12.5%

Total 100.0%

.


Role Percent

Senior Legislative Aide 50.0%



None 12.5%Other* 12.5%

*Other includes Senior Policy Analyst.


Response Percent

Washington, D.C. office 100.0%District office 0.0%

Total 100.0%



1 100.0%

Total 100.0%

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CounselCommuting Between District and D.C. Office

Response Percent

Yes 37.5%

No 62.5%

Total 100.0%


Response Percent

Exempt 100.0%

Non-exempt 0.0%

Total 100.0%

Experience

Average Years in 2006*

Current position 1.6

Previous positions:

House 5.4


State/local government 1.1

Private sector 2.4

*Data were not collected for Counsel inprevious reports.

Education

Educational Attainment 2006*


High school* 0.0%

Some college 0.0%


Bachelors degree 0.0%

Masters degree 0.0%

Law degree 100.0%

Other advanced degree 0.0%

*Data were not collected for Counsel inprevious reports.


Response Percent

None 87.5%

Bar 12.5%



Applicants 2.6

Job offers 0.3

Offers refused 1.4


Recruiting Sources

Source Percent







Law firm 12.5%

Other 0.0%


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Legislative DirectorPosition Summary

A typical Legislative Director: On average, earns $76,490 annually Works in the Washington, D.C. office May also perform Senior Legislative Aide and

Legislative Aide duties




Advises the Member on all legislative areas Assists in the development of policy positions and legislative initiatives Manages and supervises the Members legislative staff Monitors and reports on floor action to the Member and the Chief of Staff

Alternate Titles

Administrative Assistant Legislative Counsel

Deputy Chief of Staff Policy Director

Salary Summary


2002-2004Change 2002*

Minimum $42,000 2.4% $41,000 -2.4% $42,000

10% $60,000 14.3% $52,500

25% $67,000 11.7% $60,000

50% (median) $77,750 11.1% $70,000 7.7% $65,000

Average $76,490 8.3% $70,602 6.6% $66,213

75% $85,000 10.4% $77,000

90% $92,900 1.3% $91,725

Maximum $120,000 -10.4% $134,000 13.4% $118,135

*The 2002 study reported the minimum, 20thpercentile, 50thpercentile, average, 80thpercentile, and maximum salaries.

Salary Distribution

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Legislative Director


Years in Position


less1 to 3years

3 to 6years

6 to 9years

9 to 12years


$40,000-$49,999 2 0 0 0 0 0 2$50,000-$59,999 4 3 0 0 0 0 7$60,000-$69,999 4 13 4 1 0 0 22$70,000-$79,999 6 5 12 1 0 0 24$80,000-$89,999 5 11 4 4 2 2 28$90,000-$99,999 1 3 3 1 1 1 10$100,000-$109,999 0 1 2 1 0 1 5$110,000-$119,999 0 0 1 0 0 0 1$120,000-$129,999 0 0 1 0 0 0 1

Total 22 36 27 8 3 4 100


How well do the job title and the summary ofduties above describe the responsibilities of the

employee in this position?

Response Percent

Very well 78.8%


Total 100.0%


Role Percent

None 59.4%



Counsel 5.9%

Office Manager 4.0%

Legislative Correspondent 3.0%

Other* 3.0%

Chief of Staff 2.0%


Constituent ServicesRepresentative/Caseworker

1.0%

*Other includes Deputy Chief of Staff, Rules Associate, andCommittee worker.


Response Percent


Total 100.0%



1 97.0%

2 2.0%

3 1.0%

Total 100.0%


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Legislative DirectorCommuting Between District and D.C. Office

Response Percent

Yes 18.8%

No 81.2%

Total 100.0%


Response Percent

Exempt 92.1%

Non-exempt 7.9%

Total 100.0%

Experience



Previous positions:

House 4.1



Private sector 3.2


Education



High school* 0.0% 0.5% 0.0%



Bachelors degree 59.4% 56.1% 55.2%

Masters degree 20.8% 22.7% 31.0%

Law degree 19.8% 17.7% 13.8%




Response Percent

None 91.1%

Bar 8.9%

.



Applicants 2.4

Job offers 0.2

Offers refused 0.4


Recruiting Sources

Source Percent







Law firm 4.0%

Other* 40.6%

*Other sources included internal hires andpromotions.


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Senior Legislative AidePosition Summary

A typical Senior Legislative Aide: On average, earns $55,405 annually Works in the Washington, D.C. office May also perform Legislative Aide and Legislative

Correspondent duties




Develops and plans legislative initiatives Monitors legislative developments within Committees and on the House floor Writes floor speeches for the Member Meets with constituents and special interest groups on behalf of the Member

Alternate Titles

Director of Defense & Foreign Affairs Legislative Counsel Professional Staff

Legislative Assistant Senior Legislative Assistant

Salary Summary

Percentile 2006*

Minimum $34,500

10% $42,000

25% $45,000

50% (median) $52,000

Average $55,405

75% $65,000

90% $75,000

Maximum $92,000*Data were not collected for SeniorLegislative Aide in previous reports.

Salary Distribution

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Senior Legislative Aide


Years in Position

Annual Salary

1 year or

less

1 to 3

years

3 to 6

years

6 to 9

years

9 to 12

years

12 years or

more Total$30,000-$39,999 4 0 0 0 0 0 4$40,000-$49,999 4 12 5 0 0 0 21$50,000-$59,999 3 14 7 2 0 0 26$60,000-$69,999 2 2 3 0 0 0 7$70,000-$79,999 0 5 4 0 0 0 9$80,000-$89,999 0 1 1 0 1 0 3$90,000-$99,999 0 1 1 0 1 0 1

Total 13 35 21 2 2 0 71

.




Response Percent

Very well 64.8%


Not at all 4.2%

Total 100.0%


Role Percent

None 56.9%



Counsel 5.6%

Other* 5.6%




*Other includes Constituent Outreach, Intern Coordinator,and Rules Associate.


Response Percent


Total 100.0%



1 69.5%

2 23.7%

3 6.8%

Total 100.0%


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Senior Legislative AideCommuting Between District and D.C. Office

Response Percent

Yes 26.0%

No 74.0%

Total 100.0%


Response Percent

Exempt 89.0%

Non-exempt 11.0%

Total 100.0%

Experience



Previous positions:

House 2.3

Federal government 2.1State/local government 1.6

Private sector 2.4

*Data were not collected for Senior LegislativeAide in previous reports.

Education



High school* 0.0%

Some college 2.7%

Associates degree 0.0%Bachelors degree 63.0%

Masters degree 19.2%

Law degree 12.3%


*Data were not collected for SeniorLegislative Aide in previous reports.


Response Percent

None 93.1%Bar 2.3%

CPA 2.3%

Leadership Institute 2.3%



Applicants 4.9

Job offers 0.3

Offers refused 0.9


Recruiting Sources

Source Percent







Law firm 2.8%

Other* 33.3%



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Legislative AidePosition Summary

A typical Legislative Aide: On average, earns $43,443 annually Works in the Washington, D.C. office May also perform Legislative Correspondent and

Senior Legislative Aide duties


state/local government, and the private sector


Tracks legislation and other developments in an assigned issue areas Drafts constituent correspondence for the Member Prepares for Committee meetings and hearings related to specific issues Answers constituent letters and helps constituents with federal matters

Alternate Titles

Legislative Correspondent Legislative Counsel Legislative Research Assistant/Writer Senior Policy Advisor

Special Projects Coordinator Legislative Assistant Senior Legislative Aide

Salary Summary


2002-2004Change 2002*

Minimum $28,000 16.7% $24,000 4.3% $23,000

10% $34,000 13.3% $30,000

25% $36,000 10.8% $32,500

50% (median) $41,000 8.5% $37,800 8.0% $35,000

Average $43,433 10.5% $39,298 6.8% $36,802

75% $50,000 16.3% $43,000

90% $58,800 17.6% $50,000Maximum $76,500 -47.2% $145,000 76.8% $82,000


percentile, 50th


percentile, and maximum salaries. Data from 2002 and 2004 are for Legislative Assistant(General).

Salary Distribution

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Legislative Aide


Years in Position


less1 to 3years

3 to 6years

6 to 9years

9 to 12years


$20,000-$29,999 2 0 0 0 0 0 2$30,000-$39,999 21 38 5 0 1 0 65$40,000-$49,999 15 26 13 1 0 0 55$50,000-$59,999 6 10 8 1 0 0 25$60,000-$69,999 2 9 1 0 0 0 12$70,000-$79,999 0 1 2 0 0 1 4

Total 46 84 30 2 1 1 164

1




Response Percent

Very well 74.4%


Total 100.0%


Role Percent

None 65.9%



Other* 6.1%


Counsel 2.4%

Office Manager 0.6%

Press Secretary/CommunicationsDirector 0.6%


Staff Assistant (Washington, D.C.) 0.6%

*Other includes Assistant to the Chairman ofSubcommittees, Legislative Assistant, Military LegislativeAide, Office Emergency Coordinator, and Rules CommitteeAssociate.


Response Percent



Total 100.0%



1 38.1%2 40.7%

3 15.3%

4 5.1%

5 0.8%

Total 100.0%


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Legislative AideCommuting Between District and D.C. Office

Response Percent

Yes 12.7%

No 87.3%Total 100.0%

Commuting Between District and D.C. Office

Response Percent

Yes 12.7%

No 87.3%Total 100.0%

Experience



Previous positions:

House 1.4



Private sector 2.8

*The 2002 and 2004 studies reported previous experiencein the current position, in the current office, and inCongress. Data from 2002 and 2004 are for LegislativeAssistant (General).

Education



High school* 0.0% 0.4% 0.6%





Law degree 13.2% 8.0% 7.8%


*The percentages reported from the 2002 and 2004 studies arefor high school or less. Data from 2002 and 2004 are forLegislative Assistant (General).


Response Percent

None 96.0%

Bar 3.2%

Public relations and communications 0.8%



Applicants 10.6

Job offers 0.7

Offers refused 0.8


Recruiting Sources

Source Percent




Federal government 7.9%State or local government 3.7%


Law firm 3.7%

Other* 33.5%

*Other sources included internal hires,promotions, from the military, and from theSenate.


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Legislative Correspondent


Years in Position


less1 to 3years

3 to 6years

6 to 9years

9 to 12years


$20,000-$29,999 18 3 0 0 1 0 22$30,000-$39,999 16 28 0 0 0 0 44$40,000-$49,999 0 5 0 0 0 0 5

Total 34 36 0 0 1 0 71

.


How well do the job title and the summary of dutiesabove describe the responsibilities of the employee

in this position?

Response Percent

Very well 75.0%


Not at all 1.4%

Total 100.0%


Role Percent

None 56.3%






Other* 2.8%

Counsel 1.4%Office Manager 1.4%


Constituent ServicesRepresentative/Caseworker 1.4%

*Other includes Intern Coordinator and Speech Writer.


Response Percent



Total 100.0%



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Total 100.0%


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Legislative CorrespondentCommuting Between District and D.C. Office

Response Percent

Yes 4.1%

No 95.9%

Total 100.0%


Response Percent

Exempt 71.2%

Non-exempt 28.8%

Total 100.0%

Experience



Previous positions:

House 0.7


Private sector 1.8


Education



High school* 0.0% 1.2% 3.6%


Associates degree 0.0%Bachelors degree 84.9% 90.3% 86.9%


Law degree 5.5% 1.8% 2.4%




Response Percent

None 97.2%

Teaching certificate 1.4%

JD degree 1.4%



Applicants 6.6

Job offers 0.7

Offers refused 1.2Employees leaving position 1.4

Recruiting Sources

Source Percent



Committee offices 0.0%Federal government 2.8%



Law firm 2.7%

Other* 40.8%

*Other sources included internal hires,promotions, and from campaigns.


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Office ManagerPosition Summary

A typical Office Manager: On average, earns $52,922 annually Works in the Washington, D.C. office May also perform Scheduler, Executive Assistant,

Staff Assistant, or Systems Administrator duties




Supervises Washington, D.C. office staff, including monitoring personnel matters and ensuring that office policiesand procedures are followed

Maintains office accounts and payroll accounts in accordance with the regulations of Committee on HouseAdministration governing the Members Representational Allowance

Procures and maintains equipment for the Washington, D.C. officeAlternate Titles

Assistant Office Manager (District) Deputy Chief of Staff Director of Operations Finance Administrator

Financial Manager Office Manager/Executive Assistant/Scheduler Office Manager/Scheduler Projects Director/Office Manager

Salary Summary


2002-2004Change 2002*

Minimum $21,000 -16.0% $25,000 35.8% $18,416

10% $28,500 -16.2% $34,000

25% $36,000 -10.0% $40,000

50% (median) $50,000 -2.0% $51,000 17.6% $43,380

Average $52,922 -0.6% $53,266 9.8% $48,523

75% $64,000 3.2% $62,000

90% $87,187 11.8% $78,000Maximum $107,200 -1.2% $108,500 2.4% $105,915


percentile, 50th



Salary Distribution

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Office Manager


Years in Position


less1 to 3years

3 to 6years

6 to 9years

9 to 12years


$20,000-$29,999 1 1 0 1 1 0 4$30,000-$39,999 3 5 0 0 1 0 9$40,000-$49,999 1 3 0 0 0 0 4$50,000-$59,999 0 5 1 1 2 1 10$60,000-$69,999 0 2 1 0 1 0 4$70,000-$79,999 0 0 2 1 0 0 3$80,000-$89,999 1 0 1 0 0 0 2$90,000-$99,999 0 0 0 0 0 1 1$100,000-$109,999 0 1 0 1 0 0 2

Total 6 17 5 4 5 2 39

1




Response Percent

Very well 34.1%


Not at all 4.9%

Total 100.0%


Role Percent


None 33.3%




District Scheduler 7.1%Legislative Aide 2.4%




Other* 2.4%

*Other includes Intern Coordinator.


Response Percent



Total 100.0%



1 97.6%

2 2.4%

Total 100.0%


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Office ManagerCommuting Between District and D.C. Office

Response Percent

Yes 16.7%

No 83.3%

Total 100.0%


Response Percent

Exempt 78.6%

Non-exempt 21.4%

Total 100.0%

Experience



Previous positions:

House 4.5




Education



High school* 0.0% 6.4% 8.3%

Some college 11.9% 13.8% 14.3%



Law degree 0.0% 0.0% 1.2%




Response Percent

None 95.2%

Coursework* 4.8%*Respondents mentioned coursework in computers,accounting, and paralegal.



Applicants 2.0

Job offers 0.2

Offers refused 0.2


Recruiting Sources

Source Percent







Law firm 0.0%

Other* 26.2%



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Press Secretary/Communications DirectorPosition Summary

A typical Press Secretary/Communications Director: On average, earns $58,756 annually Works in the Washington, D.C. office Performs no other duties




Manages and coordinates all communication activities, including media contacts, for the Member and the office Develops and implements media and communications strategy for the Member Acts as the formal spokesperson and media liaison for the Member Writes speeches for the Member

Alternate Titles

Administrative Assistant/Press Secretary Assistant Press Secretary (District) Deputy Chief of Staff

Press Assistant Press Secretary

Salary Summary


2002-2004Change 2002*

Minimum $32,000 22.4% $26,141 -12.9% $30,000

10% $40,000 6.8% $37,440

25% $45,000 0.0% $45,000

50% (median) $55,000 10.0% $50,000 4.2% $48,000

Average $58,756 9.2% $53,791 9.0% $49,327

75% $68,250 11.9% $61,000

90% $88,800 15.3% $77,000Maximum $125,000 18.9% $105,110 24.4% $84,500


percentile, 50th



Salary Distribution

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$10,00

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Press Secretary/Communications Director


Years in Position


less1 to 3years

3 to 6years

6 to 9years

9 to 12years

12 yearsor more Total

$30,000-$39,999 4 1 0 0 0 0 5$40,000-$49,999 9 11 5 0 0 0 25$50,000-$59,999 5 8 10 2 0 0 25$60,000-$69,999 1 5 5 1 0 0 12$70,000-$79,999 2 1 2 0 1 0 6$80,000-$89,999 0 2 2 0 1 0 5$90,000-$99,999 1 0 1 1 0 2 5$100,000-$109,999 0 0 0 0 1 1 2$110,000-$119,999 0 0 0 0 0 0 0$120,000-$129,999 0 1 0 0 0 0 1

Total 22 30 25 4 3 3 87




Response Percent

Very well 80.0%


Total 100.0%


Role Percent

None 72.4%

Other* 9.2%



District Director 2.3%District Scheduler 2.3%


Counsel 1.1%


Office Manager 1.1%



*Other includes Deputy Chief of Staff.


Response Percent



Total 100.0%



1 94.0%

2 6.0%

Total 100.0%


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Press Secretary/Communications DirectorCommuting Between District and D.C. Office

Response Percent

Yes 30.7%

No 69.3%

Total 100.0%


Response Percent

Exempt 89.8%

Non-exempt 10.2%

Total 100.0%

Experience



Previous positions:

House 1.6




Education



High school* 0.0% 1.0% 1.0%




Law degree 2.3% 1.6% 4.0%




Response Percent

None 95.5%

Coursework* 4.5%*Respondents mentioned coursework in publicrelations, state bars, and the Public RelationsSociety of America.



Applicants 5.2

Job offers 0.0

Offers refused 0.4


Recruiting Sources

Source Percent







Law firm 1.1%

Other* 26.4%

*Other sources included internal hires,promotions, the media, the Senate, and fromcampaigns.


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Executive AssistantPosition Summary

A typical Executive Assistant: On average, earns $51,257 annually Works in the Washington, D.C. office May also perform Scheduler or Office Manager

duties




Acts as liaison for the Member with the staff, the public, Committee staff, and other Members Maintains the Members files, including notes, correspondence, and all information related to travel Monitors the Members incoming telephone calls in a telephone log, takes messages, and places outgoing calls

for the Member Ensures that the Member is provided with briefing materials for each event

Alternate Titles

Administrative Assistant Administrative Secretary Congressional Aide

Executive/Legislative Assistant Scheduler

Salary Summary

Percentile 2006*

Minimum $15,000

10% $27,500

25% $39,000

50% (median) $48,750

Average $51,257

75% $63,875

90% $78,950

Maximum $107,000*Data were not collected for ExecutiveAssistant in previous reports.

Salary Distribution

0%

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$10,00

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,000

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,000

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Executive Assistant


Years in Position


less1 to 3years

3 to 6years

6 to 9years

9 to 12years


$10,000-$19,999 0 0 0 1 0 0 1$20,000-$29,999 1 0 0 1 0 0 2$30,000-$39,999 2 2 0 0 0 0 4$40,000-$49,999 1 4 3 0 0 0 8$50,000-$59,999 1 1 3 1 0 1 7$60,000-$69,999 0 1 1 0 0 0 2$70,000-$79,999 1 0 0 1 0 2 4$80,000-$89,999 0 0 0 1 0 0 1$90,000-$99,999 0 0 0 0 0 0 0$100,000-$109,999 0 0 0 1 0 0 1

Total 6 8 7 6 0 3 30




Response Percent

Very well 38.7%


Not at all 6.5%

Total 100.0%


Role Percent



Other* 16.7%


None 16.7%Systems Administrator 10.0%





*Other includes Deputy Outreach Director, ComplianceOfficer, and Travel Coordinator.


Response PercentWashington, D.C. office 87.1%


Total 100.0%



1 96.7%

2 3.3%

Total 100.0%


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Executive AssistantCommuting Between District and D.C. Office

Response Percent

Yes 16.1%

No 83.9%

Total 100.0%


Response Percent

Exempt 90.3%

Non-exempt 9.7%

Total 100.0%

Experience



Previous positions:

House 3.8


Private sector 7.4

*Data were not collected for ExecutiveAssistant in previous reports.

Education



High school 6.5%

Some college 12.9%

Associates degree 3.2%Bachelors degree 71.0%

Masters degree 3.2%

Law degree 0.0%


*Data were not collected for ExecutiveAssistant in previous reports.


Response Percent

None 96.8%

Degree in social work 3.2%



Applicants 3.5

Job offers 0.2

Offers refused 0.2


Recruiting Sources

Source Percent







Law firm 0.0%

Other* 40.0%



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Scheduler (Washington, D.C.)Position Summary

A typical Scheduler (Washington, D.C.): On average, earns $48,394 annually Works in the Washington, D.C. office May also perform Executive Assistant, Office

Manager, or District Scheduler duties

Has been in the position for 3.6 years Has a bachelors degree May have previous experience in the House, the

federal government, and the private sector


Maintains Members official schedule, travel plans, and related records Briefs the Member on all scheduling activities of the Washington, D.C. office and makes recommendations on

proposed future meetings Schedules all staff meetings and briefings Coordinates scheduling of press, interview, radio, and television time with the Press Secretary

Alternate Titles

Administrative Assistant Executive Assistant/Scheduler

Salary Summary


2002-2004Change 2002*

Minimum $24,000 4.3% $23,000 4.5% $22,000

10% $30,700 2.3% $30,000

25% $37,875 11.4% $34,000

50% (median) $46,350 14.4% $40,500 0.3% $40,375

Average $48,394 7.3% $45,082 3.9% $43,375

75% $55,625 7.0% $52,000

90% $70,075 7.8% $65,000

Maximum $99,000 -26.1% $133,900 59.4% $84,000


Salary Distribution

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

$10,00

0

$20,00

0

$30,00

0

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0

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0

$60,00

0

$70,00

0

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0

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0

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,000

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,000

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Scheduler (Washington, D.C.)


Years in Position


less1 to 3years

3 to 6years

6 to 9years

9 to 12years

12 yearsor more Total

$20,000-$29,999 1 1 0 0 0 0 2$30,000-$39,999 3 9 1 0 0 0 13$40,000-$49,999 2 8 4 1 0 0 15$50,000-$59,999 0 1 4 2 0 0 7$60,000-$69,999 1 0 2 1 1 0 5$70,000-$79,999 0 1 0 0 0 1 2$80,000-$89,999 0 0 0 0 0 1 1$90,000-$99,999 0 0 0 1 0 0 1

Total 7 20 11 5 1 2 46




Response Percent

Very well 58.7%


Not at all 2.2%

Total 100.0%


Role Percent



None 17.8%






Other* 2.2%

*Other includes Special Projects Director.




Total 100.0%



1 100.0%

Total 100.0%


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Scheduler (Washington, D.C.)Commuting Between District and D.C. Office

Response Percent

Yes 2.2%

No 97.8%

Total 100.0%


Response Percent

Exempt 80.4%

Non-exempt 19.6%

Total 100.0%

Experience



Previous positions:

House 1.4


Private sector 2.0


Education



High school* 0.0% 3.2% 6.8%

Some college 6.5% 10.2% 13.6%



Law degree 0.0% 1.6% 0.0%




Response PercentNone 95.6%

Certified professional secretary 2.2%

Coursework in public relations 2.2%



Applicants 2.9

Job offers 0.3


Recruiting Sources

Source Percent






Law firm 0.0%

Other* 26.7%



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Staff Assistant (Washington, D.C.)Position Summary

A typical Staff Assistant (Washington, D.C.): On average, earns $29,872 annually Works in the Washington, D.C. office May also perform Systems Administrator and

Legislative Correspondent duties

Has been in the position for 1.7 years Has a bachelors degree May have previous experience in the private secto


Greets and screens visitors Responds to constituent requests for information Performs general administrative duties

Alternate Titles

D.C. Intern Executive Assistant Special Assistant

Staff Assistant and Legal Aide Staff Assistant and Legislative Correspondent

Salary Summary


2002-2004Change 2002*

Minimum $18,000 2.9% $17,500 -2.8% $18,000

10% $24,000 4.3% $23,000

25% $25,000 0.0% $25,000

50% (median) $28,000 7.7% $26,000 4.0% $25,000

Average $29,872 11.1% $26,886 4.4% $25,762

75% $30,000 7.1% $28,000

90% $36,000 16.1% $31,000

Maximum $71,000 31.5% $54,000 35.0% $40,000*The 2002 study reported the minimum, 20

thpercentile, 50

thpercentile, average, 80

th

percentile, and maximum salaries.Salary Distribution

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

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60%

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$10,00

0

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0

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0

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0

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0

$60,00

0

$70,00

0

$80,00

0

$90,00

0

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,000

$110

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$120

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$130

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Staff Assistant (Washington, D.C.)


Years in Position


less1 to 3years

3 to 6years

6 to 9years

9 to 12years


$10,000-$19,999 1 0 0 0 0 0 1$20,000-$29,999 39 14 0 0 0 0 53$30,000-$39,999 12 12 1 1 0 0 26$40,000-$49,999 0 0 1 0 0 2 3$50,000-$59,999 0 0 0 0 0 1 1$60,000-$69,999 0 1 0 0 0 0 1$70,000-$79,999 0 0 0 0 0 1 1

Total 53 27 2 1 0 4 86




Response Percent

Very well 65.9%


Total 100.0%


Role Percent

None 56.3%



Other* 9.2%

Office Manager 5.7%


Legislative Aide 2.3%Executive Assistant 2.3%


Staff Assistant (District) 1.1%


*Other includes Intern Coordinator, Tour Guide, ConstituentCorrespondent, and Flags.


Response Percent



Total 100.0%


Positions per

Office Percent1 87.3%

2 10.1%

3 1.3%

4 1.3%

Total 100.0%


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Staff Assistant (District)Position Summary

A typical Staff Assistant (District): On average, earns $30,883 annually Works in the District office May also perform Constituent Services

Representative/Caseworker duties

Has been in the position for 3.7 years Has a bachelors degree May have previous experience in the federal and

state/local government and the private sector


Responds to constituent requests for information Maintains handout literature regarding the District and the House Performs general administrative duties

Alternate Titles

Congressional Assistant District Aide

Receptionist

Salary Summary


2002-2004Change 2002*

Minimum $16,006 33.4% $12,000 -26.4% $16,305

10% $21,700 4.3% $20,800

25% $25,000 4.2% $24,000

50% (median) $28,500 1.8% $28,000 7.7% $26,000

Average $30,883 7.6% $28,706 1.6% $28,243

75% $33,000 5.8% $31,200

90% $42,150 10.9% $38,000

Maximum $79,966 3.9% $77,000 35.1% $57,000


percentile, 50th



Salary Distribution

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

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60%

$10,00

0

$20,00

0

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0

$40,00

0

$50,00

0

$60,00

0

$70,00

0

$80,00

0

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,000

$110

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Staff Assistant (District)


Years in Position


less1 to 3years

3 to 6years

6 to 9years

9 to 12years


$10,000-$19,999 1 3 0 0 0 0 4$20,000-$29,999 22 10 2 2 1 0 37$30,000-$39,999 2 11 7 2 0 3 25$40,000-$49,999 0 1 1 3 1 1 7$50,000-$59,999 0 0 0 0 0 0 0$60,000-$69,999 0 0 0 0 0 1 1$70,000-$79,999 0 0 0 0 0 2 2

Total 25 26 10 7 2 7 77




Response Percent

Very well 85.2%


Total 100.0%


Role Percent

None 58.4%


Other* 9.1%


*Other includes Assistant Press Secretary/District, DistrictIntern Coordinator, and Receptionist


Response Percent



Total 100.0%



1 67.2%

2 20.3%

3 9.4%

4 3.1%

Total 100.0%


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Systems AdministratorPosition Summary

A typical Systems Administrator: On average, earns $39,898 annually Works in the Washington, D.C. office May also perform Legislative Correspondent and

Website Manager duties




Updates and maintains all office computers and the office computer system/network Develops and maintains an information management strategy for the office Coordinates the filling and indexing of all correspondence and mass mailings Acts as the liaison between the office and House Information Resources

Alternate Titles

Director of Technology and Community Outreach Technology Director

System Administrator/Legislative Correspondent

Salary Summary


2002-2004Change 2002*

Minimum $20,000 -4.8% $21,000 -8.7% $23,000

10% $21,000 -16.0% $25,000

25% $31,000 10.7% $28,000

50% (median) $40,000 25.0% $32,000 1.6% $31,500

Average $39,898 14.5% $34,855 -1.3% $35,297

75% $45,500 8.3% $42,000

90% $61,600 23.2% $50,000

Maximum $62,000 12.7% $55,000 -16.3% $65,750*The 2002 study reported the minimum, 20

thpercentile, 50


th

percentile, and maximum salaries.Salary Distribution

0%

5%

10%15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

$10,00

0

$20,00

0

$30,00

0

$40,00

0

$50,00

0

$60,00

0

$70,00

0

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0

$90,00

0

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,000

$110

,000

$120

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Systems Administrator


Years in Position


less1 to 3years

3 to 6years

6 to 9years

9 to 12years


$20,000-$29,999 0 2 0 0 0 0 2$30,000-$39,999 1 2 0 0 0 0 3$40,000-$49,999 1 1 1 0 0 1 4$50,000-$59,999 0 0 0 0 0 0 0$60,000-$69,999 0 0 1 0 0 1 2

Total 2 9 2 1 0 2 11




Response Percent

Very well 42.9%


Total 100.0%


Role Percent

None 50.0%

Other* 18.8%



Office Manager 6.3%

*Other includes Website/Webpage Manager.


Response Percent



Total 100.0%



1 100.0%

Total 100.0%


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Systems AdministratorCommuting Between District and D.C. Office

Response Percent

Yes 18.8%

No 81.3%

Total 100.0%


Response Percent

Exempt 68.8%

Non-exempt 31.3%

Total 100.0%

Experience



Previous positions:

House 8.7


Private sector 8.1


Education



High school* 0.0% 4.2% 10.0%

Some college 18.8% 2.8% 7.5%



Law degree 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%





Technical certifications* 18.8%

*Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) wasthe only specific certification mentioned.



Applicants 1.0

Job offers 0.1


Recruiting Sources

Source Percent






Law firm 0.0%

Other* 12.5%

*Other sources included from campaign.


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Constituent Services Representative/CaseworkerPosition Summary

A typical Constituent Services Representative/Caseworker: On average, earns $40,814 annually Works in the District office May also perform Field Representative and Grants

and Projects Coordinator duties




Acts as the grassroots representative for the Member within his or her area of responsibility Monitors and updates the Member and District Director on District and local issues Answers casework correspondence and verbal communications with constituents

Alternate Titles

Casework Manager Constituent Advocate

District Aide District Representative

Salary Summary


2002-2004Change 2002*

Minimum $13,500 -25.0% $18,000 -2.7% $18,500

10% $28,000 0.0% $28,000

25% $31,000 -3.1% $32,000

50% (median) $40,000 8.1% $37,000 8.8% $34,000

Average $40,814 7.2% $38,069 7.8% $35,305

75% $46,500 9.4% $42,500

90% $57,000 14.0% $50,000

Maximum $115,000 36.9% $84,000 20.0% $70,000*The 2002 study reported the minimum, 20

thpercentile, 50


th


Salary Distribution

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

$10,00

0

$20,00

0

$30,00

0

$40,00

0

$50,00

0

$60,00

0

$70,00

0

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0

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0

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,000

$110

,000

$120

,000

$130

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$140

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Constituent Services Representative/Caseworker

Annual Salary as a Function of Years in PositionYears in Position


less1 to 3years

3 to 6years

6 to 9years

9 to 12years


$10,000-$19,999 3 2 0 0 0 0 5$20,000-$29,999 8 14 4 0 0 2 28$30,000-$39,999 14 36 26 4 1 1 82$40,000-$49,999 3 9 31 17 5 7 72$50,000-$59,999 1 1 8 2 6 7 25$60,000-$69,999 1 2 1 3 1 5 13$70,000-$79,999 0 0 0 0 1 3 4$80,000-$89,999 0 0 1 0 0 1 2$90,000-$99,999 3 2 0 0 0 0 5$100,000-$109,999 8 14 4 0 0 2 28

Total 30 64 71 26 14 26 231




Response Percent

Very well 71.6%


Not at all 0.5%

Total 99.5%


Role Percent

None 63.2%



Other* 6.1%

Office Manager 5.2%

Staff Assistant (District) 4.3%

Systems Administrator 1.7%Legislative Correspondent 0.9%

Staff Assistant (Washington D.C.) 0.9%



*Other includes Academy Coordinator, Casework Manager,and Press Assistant


Response Percent


District office 97.9%Total 100.0%



1 8.2%

2 38.2%

3 25.9%

4 16.5%

5 6.5%

6 3.5%

7 1.2%

Total 100.0%


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Constituent Services Representative/CaseworkerCommuting Between District and D.C. Office

Response Percent

Yes 0.4%

No 99.6%

Total 100.0%


Response Percent

Exempt 66.0%

Non-exempt 34.0%

Total 100.0%

Experience



Previous positions:

House 1.9


Private sector 10.8


Education



High school* 5.1% 10.7% 8.5%

Some college 14.5% 18.5% 22.5%



Law degree 2.1% 2.3% 1.8%







Applicants 2.7

Job offers 0.3

Offers refused 0.1


Recruiting Sources

Source Percent





State or local government 33.5%Private organization 43.0%

Law firm 0.4%

Other* 16.1%

*Other sources included interns, promotions,and from campaigns.


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District DirectorPosition Summary

A typical District Director: On average, earns $78,526 annually Works in the District office May also perform District Scheduler and Field

Representative duties

Has been in the position for 5.4 years Has a bachelors degree. May have previous experience in the House,



Oversees all District office operations Represents the Member, or assigns appropriate staff to do so, in District Travels throughout the District at regular intervals to keep abreast of local concerns

Alternate Titles

Community Services Director Deputy District Director District Chief of Staff

District Representative District Supervisor

Salary Summary


2002-2004Change 2002*

Minimum $39,200 40.0% $28,000 -22.2% $36,000

10% $55,500 0.0% $55,500

25% $63,000 -3.1% $65,000

50% (median) $77,841 3.8% $75,000 8.7% $69,000

Average $78,526 1.8% $77,110 9.8% $70,207

75% $91,000 4.6% $87,000

90% $100,400 2.4% $98,000Maximum $150,000 15.5% $129,850 11.8% $116,168


percentile, 50th



Salary Distribution

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

$10,000

$20,000

$30,000

$40,000

$50,000

$60,000

$70,000

$80,000

$90,000

$100

,000

$110

,000

$120

,000

$130

,000

$140

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District Director


Years in Position


less1 to 3years

3 to 6years

6 to 9years

9 to 12years


$30,000-$39,999 0 1 0 0 0 0 1$40,000-$49,999 0 1 2 0 0 0 3$50,000-$59,999 1 1 1 0 0 0 3$60,000-$69,999 3 6 4 3 1 0 17$70,000-$79,999 1 3 6 2 1 1 14$80,000-$89,999 0 3 4 2 1 3 13$90,000-$99,999 2 1 5 3 0 0 11$100,000-$109,999 0 1 3 0 0 2 6$110,000-$119,999 0 0 1 0 0 0 1$120,000-$129,999 0 0 0 0 0 2 2$130,000-$139,999 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

$140,000-$149,999 0 0 0 0 0 0 0$150,000-$159,999 0 0 0 0 0 1 1

Total 7 17 26 10 3 9 72




Response PercentVery well 73.0%


Total 100.0%


Role Percent

None 60.3%




Counsel 4.1%

Grants and ProjectsCoordinator 4.1%

Chief of Staff 1.4%


Response Percent



Total 100.0%


Positionsper Office Percent

1 94.3%

2 5.7%

Total 100.0%


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District DirectorCommuting Between District and D.C. Office

Response Percent

Yes 16.2%

No 83.8%

Total 100.0%


Response Percent

Exempt 8.1%

Non-exempt 91.9%

Total 100.0%

Experience

Years of Experience in 2006 2004* 2002*


Previous positions:

House 2.5



Private sector 7.3*The 2002 and 2004 studies reported previousexperience in the current position, in the currentoffice, and in Congress.

Education



High school* 1.4% 1.6% 5.0%





Law degree 9.5% 8.3% 6.7%

Other advanced degree 1.4% 1.0% 0.8%*The percentages reported from the 2002 and 2004 studies are forhigh school or less.


Response Percent

None 94.5%

Bar 2.7%

Executive Management Certificate 1.4%

Leadership Certificate 1.4%


Yearly Number of Average

Applicants 1.4

Job offers 0.2


Recruiting Sources

Source Percent






Law firm 0.0%

Other* 32.4%

*Other sources included internal hires.


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District SchedulerPosition Summary

A typical District Scheduler: On average, earns $46,366 annually Works in the District office May also perform Constituent Services

Representative/Caseworker and FieldRepresentative duties

Has been in the position for 4.6 years Has a bachelors degree May have previous experience in the federal and

state/local government and the private sector


Maintains Members District schedule, travel plans, and related records Briefs the Member on all scheduling activities of the District office and makes recommendations on proposed

future meetings

Alternate Titles

District Office Coordinator District Representative/Scheduler

Office Manager

Salary Summary


2002-2004Change 2002*

Minimum $28,000 40.0% $20,000 -9.1% $22,000

10% $30,758 5.5% $29,148

25% $33,000 -1.6% $33,545

50% (median) $43,500 11.5% $39,000 3.6% $37,656

Average $46,366 12.2% $41,319 7.6% $38,411

75% $61,065 29.2% $47,250

90% $66,750 21.4% $55,000

Maximum $80,000 -7.0% $86,000 27.4% $67,500


Salary Distribution

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Years in Position


less1 to 3years

3 to 6years

6 to 9years

9 to 12years


$20,000-$29,999 1 0 0 0 0 0 1$30,000-$39,999 2 8 1 1 0 0 12$40,000-$49,999 1 4 3 1 2 0 11$50,000-$59,999 0 0 0 0 0 1 1$60,000-$69,999 1 0 4 2 0 1 8$70,000-$79,999 0 0 0 0 0 0 0$80,000-$89,999 0 0 0 0 0 1 1

Total 5 12 8 4 2 3 34




Response Percent

Very well 58.8%


Total 100.0%


Role Percent

None 41.2%



Other* 15.2%

Executive Assistant 8.8%Grants and Projects Coordinator 5.9%

Office Manager 5.7%


*Other includes Intern Coordinator, District Director, WebsiteManager, and Publication Manager.




Total 100.0%



1 100.0%

Total 100.0%


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Field RepresentativePosition Summary

A typical Field Representative: On average, earns $46,508 annually Works in District office May also perform Constituent Services

Representative/Caseworker and Grants andProjects Coordinator duties




Acts as liaison with federal, District, and local agencies for the Member and constituents Assesses casework for problems requiring legislative action and makes recommendations to the District Director

and Chief of StaffAlternate Titles

Community Representative Senior Community Representative District Representative Congressional Liaison Constituent Liaison District Liaison Military Liaison

Director of Public Liaison District Assistant Senior Staff Assistant Special Assistant District Coordinator Policy Advisor Senior Field Representative for Labor Relations

Salary Summary


2002-2004Change 2002*

Minimum $25,000 78.6% $14,000 -33.3% $21,000

10% $31,000 3.3% $30,000

25% $37,125 9.2% $34,000

50% (median) $45,000 12.5% $40,000 5.3% $38,000

Average $46,508 10.3% $42,151 6.3% $39,662

75% $55,000 12.2% $49,00090% $65,000 12.1% $58,000

Maximum $75,000 -12.8% $86,000 -18.9% $106,000


percentile, 50th



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Years in Position


less1 to 3years

3 to 6years

6 to 9years

9 to 12years

Documents

House Compensation Study 2006