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How much do employment verification jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for employment verification in the United States is $18.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the most common challenges faced in an Employment Verification role?

One of the most common challenges in this role is navigating time-sensitive requests while ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of employment data. Employment Verification specialists often interact with multiple stakeholders, such as past employers, HR departments, and applicants, which requires strong organizational and communication skills. Adapting to varying procedures and regulations, as well as handling incomplete or inconsistent information, can also be frequent hurdles. However, those who excel in this position typically develop effective problem-solving strategies and foster productive working relationships within HR teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Employment Verification position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Employment Verification, you need strong attention to detail, analytical abilities, and familiarity with HR practices or background screening processes. Experience with verification management systems or HR information systems (HRIS), and knowledge of compliance standards such as FCRA, is highly beneficial. Excellent interpersonal skills, discretion, and clear communication are essential for liaising professionally with employers, applicants, and third parties. These skills are crucial to ensure accurate, timely verification results while safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining compliance.

What is an Employment Verification job?

An Employment Verification job involves confirming a person's work history, job title, dates of employment, and sometimes salary details for hiring, loan approvals, or background checks. Professionals in this role communicate with previous employers, check official records, and ensure the accuracy of provided information. They often work in HR departments, third-party verification companies, or background screening firms. Attention to detail, confidentiality, and accuracy are essential in this position.

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Infographic showing various Employment Verification job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 98% Full Time, and 2% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,247 per year, or $18.9 per hour.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST

Commander, Navy Installations Command

San Diego, CA • On-site, Remote

$57K - $74K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago


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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 46 rated military and defense


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Summary
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
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Duties
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  • You will investigate equal employment opportunity (EEO) complaints to uncover facts.
  • You will advise managers and employees about equal employment opportunity (EEO) policies and processes.
  • You will advise managers on courses of actions to eliminate barriers to equal employment opportunity (EEO).
  • You will conduct interviews to obtain factual information relevant to claims of employment discrimination.
  • You will prepare correspondence or documentation for forwarding complaints for investigations, hearings, reviews, and appeals.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Qualifications
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Applying knowledge of Federal, Navy, and other applicable Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program principles, concepts, and legal requirements to effectively train on program roles and responsibilities; 2) Using conventional fact-finding, analytical, and problem-solving methods to research and analyze organizational demographic data for potential Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) barriers; 3) Implementing knowledge of the serviced area's organizations, missions, workforce demographics, and internal employment factors (such as career ladder opportunities) to identify opportunities for affirmative action; and 4) Executing verbal and written communication methods to prepare reports, collaborate with personnel, assist with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) training, prepare correspondence, and present information.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Education
In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:
1 Full year of graduate level education
or
Superior Academic Achievement
A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.
Additional information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Several vacancies may be filled.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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