Federal Workforce Data, Transparent & Searchable
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Clean, browsable OPM FedScope data on federal staffing by agency, occupation, pay grade, and state—no clunky official tools needed.
Explore 2,289,472 federal employees across 115 agencies and 51 states — powered by OPM FedScope data (March 2025).
Largest federal agencies by workforce size
Federal civilian employment concentrates in a handful of large departments. Each rectangle is sized to that agency's headcount, so the biggest employers dominate the view at a glance — drawn directly from the 115 agencies in OPM FedScope.
Top federal agencies by employee count — areas scale to headcount (OPM FedScope)
Source: OPM FedScope Employment Cubes (March 2025). See methodology.
Federal Employees
2,289,472
-1.0% from September 2024
Average Salary
$109,869
+2.8% from September 2024
Federal Agencies
115
Avg Length of Service
11.8 yrs
Latest Workforce Flow (Mar 2025)
Accessions
+4,929
Separations
-20,669
Net Change
-15,740
Top Agencies by Workforce Size
View all| # | Agency | Employees | Avg Salary | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS | 474,532 | $110,817 | -1.7% |
| 2 | DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY | 231,771 | $103,913 | +1.8% |
| 3 | DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY | 220,484 | $101,403 | -0.3% |
| 4 | DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY | 220,459 | $108,539 | -0.1% |
| 5 | DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE | 171,750 | $99,379 | +0.1% |
| 6 | DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE | 158,689 | $100,589 | -0.1% |
| 7 | DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY | 116,073 | $95,743 | +1.8% |
| 8 | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | 116,047 | $117,386 | -0.9% |
| 9 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | 92,269 | $134,256 | -0.4% |
| 10 | DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE | 90,840 | $88,591 | -7.8% |
Top States by Federal Employment
View all| # | State | Employees | Avg Salary | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CALIFORNIA | 182,276 | $115,994 | -1.4% |
| 2 | TEXAS | 171,064 | $102,154 | +0.4% |
| 3 | VIRGINIA | 167,789 | $124,988 | -0.5% |
| 4 | MARYLAND | 149,707 | $138,453 | -1.4% |
| 5 | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | 141,613 | $150,626 | -1.1% |
| 6 | FLORIDA | 117,353 | $102,985 | +0.3% |
| 7 | GEORGIA | 90,219 | $100,945 | +0.1% |
| 8 | PENNSYLVANIA | 74,194 | $101,309 | -0.5% |
| 9 | NEW YORK | 71,437 | $108,166 | -1.6% |
| 10 | WASHINGTON | 64,218 | $105,919 | -2.0% |
Federal Employment Guides
Understanding Federal Pay
GS, SES, and WG pay systems — plus how locality pay adjustments work.
GS Pay Scale Explained
Grades 1–15, steps 1–10, and what determines your federal pay grade.
Federal Workforce Trends
Which agencies are growing, where jobs concentrate, and what OPM data reveals.
Highest-Paying Federal Jobs
Top 20 occupations by salary — from physicians to cybersecurity engineers.
How to Get a Government Job
USAJobs, federal resume writing, GS qualifications, and clearances.
Explore More
Occupations
Browse 634 federal occupations by employee count and salary.
GS Pay Scale
View employee counts and average salaries by GS grade level.
Demographics
Age distribution and education levels across the federal workforce.
Workforce Trends
Monthly hiring and separation data with breakdowns by type.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PlainGovJobs?
PlainGovJobs provides transparent federal workforce data from OPM FedScope, covering 115 agencies, 634 occupations, and GS pay scale information.
What is the GS pay scale?
The General Schedule is the pay scale for most white-collar federal employees, with 15 grades and 10 steps within each grade. Locality pay adjustments vary by region.
Where does the data come from?
All data comes from the Office of Personnel Management FedScope dataset, the official source for federal civilian workforce statistics.
Research
Original analysis from our editorial team, every statistic derived from our own database. See all research.
All Federal Workforce Research
Browse our full library of original analysis on federal agencies, occupations, pay grades, and state-by-state employment — every statistic derived from OPM FedScope data.
ResearchFederal Employees Distribution by State in 2025
Examine how 2.2 million federal employees are spread across states, with California leading at 182,276 workers and Texas at 171,064, highlighting average salaries of $115,994 in California and key agency concentrations.
ResearchYear-Over-Year Trends in Federal Occupations for 2025
Track changes in 634 federal occupations, with nursing roles growing to 109,716 employees and administrative positions declining by 1,727, based on OPM data showing average salaries of $128,375 for nurses.