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20 sub-agencies
Cross-joined with state geography and occupational mix
2026 data Public-data reference. official source
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
Open-data reference.
Federal workforce data for DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY. This agency represents 9.6% of the total federal civilian workforce. Source: OPM FedScope, March 2025.
What the Numbers Say About DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY employs 220,459 federal civilian workers, which accounts for 9.6% 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 -0.1%, 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 $108,539 sits 1.2% below the federal civilian average of $109,869. Average length of service at DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY is 11.4 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 THE NAVY has employees in 39 states and territories, with the largest concentration in VIRGINIA (47,970 employees at $105,027 avg salary). Over the most recent 12 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 THE NAVY is expanding, contracting, or simply replacing departures. All figures draw directly from OPM FedScope Employment Cubes and update quarterly.
Workforce Overview
Employees
220,459
-0.1% from prior period
Average Salary
$108,539
+2.4%
Avg Length of Service
11.4 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 THE NAVY pay vs. federal civilian average
Agency average $108,539 relative to federal average $109,869
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY workforce by GS grade tier
Estimated distribution of 220,459 employees across the General Schedule pay grades. Tier weights are modeled from the agency's average salary of $108,539, average length of service of 11.4 years, and sub-agency salary brackets. Color encodes pay-band tier (entry / mid / senior / executive).
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY — estimated GS-grade workforce mix. Source: OPM FedScope March 2025; pay tiers modeled from agency averages.
Salary Analysis
How DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY pay compares to the federal average of $109,869
Agency Average
$108,539
Federal Average
$109,869
vs. Federal Avg
-1.2%
Salary Range by Sub-agency
Under $80K
0
$80K–$100K
104,268
$100K–$120K
52,374
$120K–$150K
63,020
Over $150K
797
Sub-agencies & Organizational Units
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY has 20 sub-agencies. The highest-paying unit averages $152,710.
| Sub-agency | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND | 37,192 | $128,512 | 11.9 yrs |
| UNITED STATES FLEET FORCES COMMAND | 35,094 | $90,733 | 10.6 yrs |
| NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND | 29,913 | $118,624 | 11.9 yrs |
| U.S. PACIFIC FLEET, COMMANDER IN CHIEF | 25,904 | $98,017 | 10.9 yrs |
| U.S. MARINE CORPS | 18,167 | $99,704 | 11.4 yrs |
| NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND | 18,163 | $102,558 | 11.5 yrs |
| COMMANDER, NAVAL INFORMATION WARFARE SYSTEMS COMMAND (NAVWARSYSCOM) | 10,932 | $136,223 | 13.2 yrs |
| COMMANDER, NAVY INSTALLATIONS | 10,817 | $81,858 | 10.9 yrs |
| NAVAL SUPPLY SYSTEMS COMMAND | 7,241 | $95,250 | 11.1 yrs |
| DIRECTORATE FOR ADMINISTRATIONS, LOGISTICS, AND OPERATIONS (DALO) | 5,497 | $121,870 | 12.2 yrs |
| NAVAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND | 4,577 | $82,171 | 8 yrs |
| BUREAU OF NAVAL PERSONNEL | 4,298 | $110,244 | 11.1 yrs |
| OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH | 3,018 | $142,826 | 14.4 yrs |
| IMMEDIATE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS | 2,214 | $123,832 | 10.6 yrs |
| NAVAL MEDICAL COMMAND | 2,020 | $98,345 | 11.7 yrs |
| STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP) | 1,637 | $137,317 | 11.3 yrs |
| NAVY SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY | 1,302 | $139,182 | 10.9 yrs |
| NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMAND | 1,228 | $120,119 | 11.8 yrs |
| NAVAL INTELLIGENCE COMMAND | 797 | $152,710 | 13.4 yrs |
| NAVY RESERVE FORCE | 448 | $88,656 | 11 yrs |
Geographic Presence
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY has employees in 39 states and territories. VIRGINIA has the most with 47,970 employees.
| State | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIRGINIA | 47,970 | $105,027 | 11.1 yrs |
| CALIFORNIA | 36,131 | $114,803 | 11.6 yrs |
| WASHINGTON | 20,670 | $98,807 | 10.9 yrs |
| MARYLAND | 18,265 | $134,531 | 12 yrs |
| FLORIDA | 13,037 | $95,508 | 11.3 yrs |
| HAWAII | 12,514 | $100,425 | 11.7 yrs |
| DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | 10,602 | $146,989 | 12.9 yrs |
| PENNSYLVANIA | 8,020 | $109,210 | 11.2 yrs |
| MAINE | 7,649 | $94,446 | 10.4 yrs |
| NORTH CAROLINA | 7,293 | $86,750 | 11 yrs |
| RHODE ISLAND | 4,556 | $120,089 | 12.1 yrs |
| INDIANA | 4,447 | $112,069 | 12.1 yrs |
| GEORGIA | 4,233 | $84,269 | 11.4 yrs |
| SOUTH CAROLINA | 4,175 | $114,234 | 12.3 yrs |
| MISSISSIPPI | 2,662 | $92,771 | 10.9 yrs |
| NEW JERSEY | 2,547 | $127,068 | 12.9 yrs |
| TEXAS | 1,609 | $90,497 | 11.1 yrs |
| TENNESSEE | 1,419 | $85,398 | 10.6 yrs |
| CONNECTICUT | 1,150 | $107,244 | 10.9 yrs |
| ILLINOIS | 1,092 | $86,981 | 10.5 yrs |
Showing top 20 of 39 states
Workforce Dynamics
Monthly hiring and separation trends. Net change over 12 months: 0.
| Month | Accessions | Separations | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | +192 | -1,160 | -968 |
| Feb 2025 | +1,471 | -911 | +560 |
| Jan 2025 | +1,752 | -1,396 | +356 |
| Dec 2024 | +1,580 | -1,937 | -357 |
| Nov 2024 | +1,318 | -1,139 | +179 |
| Oct 2024 | +1,700 | -1,023 | +677 |
| Sep 2024 | +1,845 | -1,225 | +620 |
| Aug 2024 | +1,932 | -1,410 | +522 |
| Jul 2024 | +2,898 | -1,173 | +1,725 |
| Jun 2024 | +2,495 | -1,383 | +1,112 |
| May 2024 | +2,038 | -1,284 | +754 |
| Apr 2024 | +1,584 | -1,090 | +494 |
Hiring & Separation Reasons
Why employees join and leave DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
Accession Reasons
New Hire - Competitive Service Appointment
16,910
New Hire - Excepted Service Appointment
3,270
Transfer In - Individual Transfer
625
Separation Reasons
Quit
5,498
Retirement - Voluntary
5,392
Transfer Out - Individual Transfer
2,527
Other Separation
1,181
Termination (Expired Appt/Other)
510
Employee Tenure Distribution
Average length of service is 11.4 years. Employees in sub-agencies grouped by average tenure.
Under 5 yrs
0
5–10 yrs
4,577
10–15 yrs
215,882
15–20 yrs
0
Over 20 yrs
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work at DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY? ▾
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY employs 220,459 federal workers as of March 2025. This represents 9.6% of the total federal civilian workforce of 2,289,472.
What is the average salary at DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY? ▾
The average salary at DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY is $108,539 per year, which is 1.2% below the federal average of $109,869.
What is the average length of service at DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY? ▾
The average length of service at DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY is 11.4 years. The federal average is 11.8 years.
How many sub-agencies does DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY have? ▾
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY has 20 sub-agencies or organizational units. The largest is NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND with 37,192 employees.
In how many states does DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY have employees? ▾
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY has employees in 39 states and territories. The largest concentration is in VIRGINIA with 47,970 employees.
Is DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY hiring or downsizing? ▾
Over the most recent 12 months of data, DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY had 0 accessions and 0 separations, for a net change of 0 employees.
Where can I find salary data for occupations at DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY? ▾
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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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