Position Classification Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Position Classification Specialist make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Position Classification Specialist in the United States is $76,155 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, a Position Classification Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,447
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,802 to $84,160
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,466
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Position Classification Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
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75th Percentile $84,160 $7,013 $1,618 $40
Average $76,155 $6,346 $1,465 $37
25th Percentile $64,802 $5,400 $1,246 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Position Classification Specialist Salaries

A Position Classification Specialist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Position Classification Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Position Classification Specialist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $53,054
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $66,213
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $76,944
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $102,642
  • Expert (over 8 years): $73,639
Levels Salary
Inside Sa... Level Position Classification Specialist$53,054
Inside Sa... Level Position Classification Specialist$66,213
Position ... Level Position Classification Specialist$76,944
Inside Sa... Level Position Classification Specialist$102,642
Inside Sa... Level Position Classification Specialist$73,639
$53,054 0 yr
$66,213 < 2 yrs
$76,944 2-4 yrs
$102,642 5-8 yrs
$73,639 > 8 yrs
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How Do Position Classification Specialist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Position Classification Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $84,319.
  • California: $83,999.
  • Massachusetts: $82,880.

Top Paying Cities for Position Classification Specialists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $96,055
  • San Francisco: $95,003
  • Oakland: $93,001

What Skills Can Increase a Position Classification Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 11.27% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Quotations (Mentioned in 2.06% Job Postings): A quotation is the repetition of a sentence, phrase, or passage from speech or text that someone has said or written. In oral speech, it is the representation of an utterance that is introduced by a quotative marker, such as a verb of saying.
  • Sales Process (Mentioned in 1.39% Job Postings): Designing and implementing repeatable steps that a salesperson takes to move a prospect from an early-stage lead to a closed customer.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 11.27%
Quotations 2.06%
Sales Process 1.39%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Position Classification Specialist's salary.
  • Resilience: Can increase your salary by up to 36%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Resilience
$103,571
36%
Presentation
$85,294
12%
Diversity and Inclusion
$84,532
11%
Relationship Management
$84,532
11%
Leadership
$84,532
11%
Time Management
$83,009
9%
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Position Classification Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Position Classification Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Position Classification Specialist positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Position Classification Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Position Classification Specialist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$95,194$46.025%
Software & Networking$95,194$46.025%
Aerospace & Defense$91,386$44.020%
Insurance$87,578$42.015%
Business Services$83,771$40.010%

How Education impacts a Position Classification Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Position Classification Specialists enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Position Classification Specialist with a Associate's Degree is between $69,962 and $77,033).

Position Classification Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Position Classification Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 7.4%
High School 18.5%
Associates 13.9%
Bachelors 50.0%
Masters 10.2%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Position Classification Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Position Classification Specialist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Position Classification Specialist

Salaries for a Position Classification Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $90,127 in 2023 to around $88,250 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Position Classification Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Position Classification Specialist Over Time

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$90,127
2024
$89,389
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$88,250
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