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Cross-joined with state geography and occupational mix
2026 data Public-data reference. official source
COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION
Open-data reference.
Federal workforce data for COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION. This agency represents 0.0% of the total federal civilian workforce. Source: OPM FedScope, March 2025.
What the Numbers Say About COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION
COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION employs 680 federal civilian workers, which accounts for 0.0% of the total federal civilian workforce of 2,289,472 reported in the OPM FedScope March 2025 release. Compared to the prior period, headcount moved down by -6.3%, a signal that hiring authorities and attrition at this agency are shedding net positions during the current reporting window.
On compensation, the average salary of $243,978 sits 122.1% above the federal civilian average of $109,869. Average length of service at COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION is 16.2 years, reflecting a workforce that has built institutional knowledge across 1 sub-agencies. For applicants comparing federal employers, this pay premium (or gap) combined with tenure patterns helps explain why some agencies retain staff through full careers while others cycle more rapidly through early-career hires.
Geographic reach is another signal of scale: COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION has employees in 4 states and territories, with the largest concentration in DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (446 employees at $244,690 avg salary). Over the most recent 2 months of workforce-dynamics data, the agency recorded 0 accessions against 0 separations for a net change of 0 positions — useful context for job seekers evaluating whether COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION is expanding, contracting, or simply replacing departures. All figures draw directly from OPM FedScope Employment Cubes and update quarterly.
Workforce Overview
Employees
680
-6.3% from prior period
Average Salary
$243,978
+3.4%
Avg Length of Service
16.2 yrs
Sub-agencies
1
Data vintage
March 2025
OPM FedScope quarterly snapshot
Source authority
OPM FedScope
U.S. Office of Personnel Management — official federal HR data
COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION pay vs. federal civilian average
Agency average $243,978 relative to federal average $109,869
COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION workforce by GS grade tier
Estimated distribution of 680 employees across the General Schedule pay grades. Tier weights are modeled from the agency's average salary of $243,978, average length of service of 16.2 years, and sub-agency salary brackets. Color encodes pay-band tier (entry / mid / senior / executive).
COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION — estimated GS-grade workforce mix. Source: OPM FedScope March 2025; pay tiers modeled from agency averages.
Salary Analysis
How COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION pay compares to the federal average of $109,869
Agency Average
$243,978
Federal Average
$109,869
vs. Federal Avg
+122.1%
Salary Range by Sub-agency
Under $80K
0
$80K–$100K
0
$100K–$120K
0
$120K–$150K
0
Over $150K
680
Sub-agencies & Organizational Units
COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION has 1 sub-agencies. The highest-paying unit averages $243,978.
| Sub-agency | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION | 680 | $243,978 | 16.2 yrs |
Geographic Presence
COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION has employees in 4 states and territories. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA has the most with 446 employees.
| State | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | 446 | $244,690 | 16.6 yrs |
| ILLINOIS | 115 | $246,015 | 17.4 yrs |
| NEW YORK | 92 | $241,385 | 13.3 yrs |
| MISSOURI | 27 | $232,420 | 15.1 yrs |
Workforce Dynamics
Monthly hiring and separation trends. Net change over 2 months: 0.
| Month | Accessions | Separations | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | +0 | -12 | -12 |
| Jun 2024 | +13 | -0 | +13 |
Hiring & Separation Reasons
Why employees join and leave COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION
Accession Reasons
New Hire - Excepted Service Appointment
13
Separation Reasons
Retirement - Voluntary
12
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work at COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION? ▾
COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION employs 680 federal workers as of March 2025. This represents 0.0% of the total federal civilian workforce of 2,289,472.
What is the average salary at COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION? ▾
The average salary at COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION is $243,978 per year, which is 122.1% above the federal average of $109,869.
What is the average length of service at COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION? ▾
The average length of service at COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION is 16.2 years. The federal average is 11.8 years.
How many sub-agencies does COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION have? ▾
COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION has 1 sub-agencies or organizational units. The largest is COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION with 680 employees.
In how many states does COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION have employees? ▾
COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION has employees in 4 states and territories. The largest concentration is in DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA with 446 employees.
Is COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION hiring or downsizing? ▾
Over the most recent 2 months of data, COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION had 0 accessions and 0 separations, for a net change of 0 employees.
Where can I find salary data for occupations at COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION? ▾
While PlainGovJobs provides agency-level salary data, you can explore detailed salary data by occupation on WageDex at wagedex.com, which covers 831 occupations with Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Data Source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) FedScope Employment Cubes, March 2025. Federal civilian non-seasonal full-time and part-time employees. Data does not include military personnel, postal workers, or intelligence agency staff. Last updated: 2026-03-10.
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