Records analyzed
1 sub-agencies
Cross-joined with state geography and occupational mix
2026 data Public-data reference. official source
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Open-data reference.
Federal workforce data for FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION. This agency represents 0.1% of the total federal civilian workforce. Source: OPM FedScope, March 2025.
What the Numbers Say About FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION employs 1,473 federal civilian workers, which accounts for 0.1% 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 -2.6%, 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 $169,866 sits 54.6% above the federal civilian average of $109,869. Average length of service at FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION is 18.7 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: FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION has employees in 4 states and territories, with the largest concentration in DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (1,288 employees at $171,491 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 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION is expanding, contracting, or simply replacing departures. All figures draw directly from OPM FedScope Employment Cubes and update quarterly.
Workforce Overview
Employees
1,473
-2.6% from prior period
Average Salary
$169,866
+2.3%
Avg Length of Service
18.7 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
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION pay vs. federal civilian average
Agency average $169,866 relative to federal average $109,869
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION workforce by GS grade tier
Estimated distribution of 1,473 employees across the General Schedule pay grades. Tier weights are modeled from the agency's average salary of $169,866, average length of service of 18.7 years, and sub-agency salary brackets. Color encodes pay-band tier (entry / mid / senior / executive).
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION — estimated GS-grade workforce mix. Source: OPM FedScope March 2025; pay tiers modeled from agency averages.
Salary Analysis
How FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION pay compares to the federal average of $109,869
Agency Average
$169,866
Federal Average
$109,869
vs. Federal Avg
+54.6%
Salary Range by Sub-agency
Under $80K
0
$80K–$100K
0
$100K–$120K
0
$120K–$150K
0
Over $150K
1,473
Sub-agencies & Organizational Units
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION has 1 sub-agencies. The highest-paying unit averages $169,866.
| Sub-agency | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION | 1,473 | $169,866 | 18.7 yrs |
Geographic Presence
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION has employees in 4 states and territories. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA has the most with 1,288 employees.
| State | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | 1,288 | $171,491 | 19 yrs |
| PENNSYLVANIA | 55 | $152,465 | 19.4 yrs |
| MARYLAND | 40 | $162,444 | 16.8 yrs |
| GEORGIA | 14 | $151,768 | 19 yrs |
Workforce Dynamics
Monthly hiring and separation trends. Net change over 2 months: 0.
| Month | Accessions | Separations | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | +0 | -32 | -32 |
| Jan 2025 | +0 | -17 | -17 |
Hiring & Separation Reasons
Why employees join and leave FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Separation Reasons
Retirement - Early Out
32
Retirement - Voluntary
17
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work at FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION? ▾
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION employs 1,473 federal workers as of March 2025. This represents 0.1% of the total federal civilian workforce of 2,289,472.
What is the average salary at FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION? ▾
The average salary at FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION is $169,866 per year, which is 54.6% above the federal average of $109,869.
What is the average length of service at FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION? ▾
The average length of service at FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION is 18.7 years. The federal average is 11.8 years.
How many sub-agencies does FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION have? ▾
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION has 1 sub-agencies or organizational units. The largest is FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION with 1,473 employees.
In how many states does FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION have employees? ▾
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION has employees in 4 states and territories. The largest concentration is in DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA with 1,288 employees.
Is FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION hiring or downsizing? ▾
Over the most recent 2 months of data, FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION had 0 accessions and 0 separations, for a net change of 0 employees.
Where can I find salary data for occupations at FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS 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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