Records analyzed
20 sub-agencies
Cross-joined with state geography and occupational mix
2026 data Public-data reference. official source
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Open-data reference.
Federal workforce data for DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. This agency represents 0.6% of the total federal civilian workforce. Source: OPM FedScope, March 2025.
What the Numbers Say About DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR employs 14,107 federal civilian workers, which accounts for 0.6% 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 -3.2%, 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 $125,279 sits 14.0% above the federal civilian average of $109,869. Average length of service at DEPARTMENT OF LABOR is 15.4 years, reflecting a workforce that has built institutional knowledge across 20 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: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR has employees in 46 states and territories, with the largest concentration in DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (2,705 employees at $150,933 avg salary). Over the most recent 9 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 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR is expanding, contracting, or simply replacing departures. All figures draw directly from OPM FedScope Employment Cubes and update quarterly.
Workforce Overview
Employees
14,107
-3.2% from prior period
Average Salary
$125,279
+2.4%
Avg Length of Service
15.4 yrs
Sub-agencies
20
Data vintage
March 2025
OPM FedScope quarterly snapshot
Source authority
OPM FedScope
U.S. Office of Personnel Management — official federal HR data
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR pay vs. federal civilian average
Agency average $125,279 relative to federal average $109,869
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR workforce by GS grade tier
Estimated distribution of 14,107 employees across the General Schedule pay grades. Tier weights are modeled from the agency's average salary of $125,279, average length of service of 15.4 years, and sub-agency salary brackets. Color encodes pay-band tier (entry / mid / senior / executive).
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR — estimated GS-grade workforce mix. Source: OPM FedScope March 2025; pay tiers modeled from agency averages.
Salary Analysis
How DEPARTMENT OF LABOR pay compares to the federal average of $109,869
Agency Average
$125,279
Federal Average
$109,869
vs. Federal Avg
+14.0%
Salary Range by Sub-agency
Under $80K
0
$80K–$100K
0
$100K–$120K
6,739
$120K–$150K
6,412
Over $150K
956
Sub-agencies & Organizational Units
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR has 20 sub-agencies. The highest-paying unit averages $163,152.
| Sub-agency | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS | 2,268 | $118,297 | 14.6 yrs |
| OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION | 1,793 | $121,233 | 15.7 yrs |
| MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION | 1,648 | $105,956 | 13.3 yrs |
| OFFICE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAMS | 1,441 | $118,862 | 17.1 yrs |
| WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION | 1,382 | $113,294 | 16.2 yrs |
| OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT | 1,193 | $142,628 | 16.9 yrs |
| EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION | 1,138 | $134,335 | 14.2 yrs |
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | 778 | $134,719 | 15.2 yrs |
| OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR | 574 | $162,587 | 15.6 yrs |
| OFFICE OF FEDERAL CONTRACT COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS | 474 | $123,550 | 16.8 yrs |
| OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL | 294 | $150,470 | 18.5 yrs |
| OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF LABOR | 289 | $139,084 | 15.1 yrs |
| VETERANS EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES | 209 | $129,434 | 16.6 yrs |
| OFFICE OF LABOR-MANAGEMENT STANDARDS | 189 | $127,527 | 17.1 yrs |
| BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL LABOR AFFAIRS | 144 | $146,757 | 11 yrs |
| OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 91 | $143,637 | 15.2 yrs |
| OFFICE OF DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT POLICY | 66 | $145,608 | 9.3 yrs |
| WOMEN'S BUREAU | 48 | $129,726 | 12.1 yrs |
| OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS | 46 | $151,353 | 16.1 yrs |
| OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR POLICY | 42 | $163,152 | 15.3 yrs |
Geographic Presence
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR has employees in 46 states and territories. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA has the most with 2,705 employees.
| State | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | 2,705 | $150,933 | 16.4 yrs |
| MARYLAND | 974 | $138,476 | 17.2 yrs |
| TEXAS | 925 | $115,595 | 15.4 yrs |
| CALIFORNIA | 845 | $130,602 | 15.1 yrs |
| PENNSYLVANIA | 800 | $116,986 | 15.3 yrs |
| ILLINOIS | 712 | $124,716 | 15.6 yrs |
| VIRGINIA | 559 | $133,322 | 16.7 yrs |
| FLORIDA | 549 | $111,163 | 17.1 yrs |
| GEORGIA | 533 | $117,023 | 15.3 yrs |
| NEW YORK | 523 | $124,463 | 14.6 yrs |
| WEST VIRGINIA | 410 | $102,715 | 13.7 yrs |
| MASSACHUSETTS | 382 | $127,941 | 15.7 yrs |
| OHIO | 375 | $113,865 | 16.3 yrs |
| COLORADO | 292 | $121,326 | 15.5 yrs |
| KENTUCKY | 285 | $105,549 | 15.8 yrs |
| MISSOURI | 257 | $109,787 | 14.8 yrs |
| WASHINGTON | 205 | $122,573 | 15 yrs |
| NEW JERSEY | 192 | $119,645 | 13.6 yrs |
| ALABAMA | 126 | $102,267 | 13.5 yrs |
| MICHIGAN | 102 | $105,234 | 12.4 yrs |
Showing top 20 of 46 states
Workforce Dynamics
Monthly hiring and separation trends. Net change over 9 months: 0.
| Month | Accessions | Separations | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | +11 | -111 | -100 |
| Dec 2024 | +19 | -74 | -55 |
| Oct 2024 | +44 | -0 | +44 |
| Sep 2024 | +46 | -0 | +46 |
| Aug 2024 | +32 | -0 | +32 |
| Jul 2024 | +26 | -0 | +26 |
| Jun 2024 | +36 | -11 | +25 |
| May 2024 | +27 | -0 | +27 |
| Apr 2024 | +11 | -0 | +11 |
Hiring & Separation Reasons
Why employees join and leave DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Accession Reasons
New Hire - Competitive Service Appointment
240
New Hire - Excepted Service Appointment
12
Separation Reasons
Retirement - Voluntary
139
Quit
57
Employee Tenure Distribution
Average length of service is 15.4 years. Employees in sub-agencies grouped by average tenure.
Under 5 yrs
0
5–10 yrs
66
10–15 yrs
5,246
15–20 yrs
8,795
Over 20 yrs
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work at DEPARTMENT OF LABOR? ▾
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR employs 14,107 federal workers as of March 2025. This represents 0.6% of the total federal civilian workforce of 2,289,472.
What is the average salary at DEPARTMENT OF LABOR? ▾
The average salary at DEPARTMENT OF LABOR is $125,279 per year, which is 14.0% above the federal average of $109,869.
What is the average length of service at DEPARTMENT OF LABOR? ▾
The average length of service at DEPARTMENT OF LABOR is 15.4 years. The federal average is 11.8 years.
How many sub-agencies does DEPARTMENT OF LABOR have? ▾
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR has 20 sub-agencies or organizational units. The largest is BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS with 2,268 employees.
In how many states does DEPARTMENT OF LABOR have employees? ▾
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR has employees in 46 states and territories. The largest concentration is in DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA with 2,705 employees.
Is DEPARTMENT OF LABOR hiring or downsizing? ▾
Over the most recent 9 months of data, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR had 0 accessions and 0 separations, for a net change of 0 employees.
Where can I find salary data for occupations at DEPARTMENT OF LABOR? ▾
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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