Records analyzed
2 sub-agencies
Cross-joined with state geography and occupational mix
2026 data Public-data reference. official source
FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
Open-data reference.
Federal workforce data for FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY. This agency represents 0.0% of the total federal civilian workforce. Source: OPM FedScope, March 2025.
What the Numbers Say About FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY employs 869 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 up by 0.3%, a signal that hiring authorities and attrition at this agency are adding net positions during the current reporting window.
On compensation, the average salary of $205,047 sits 86.6% above the federal civilian average of $109,869. Average length of service at FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY is 15 years, reflecting a workforce that has built institutional knowledge across 2 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 HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY has employees in 3 states and territories, with the largest concentration in DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (731 employees at $205,039 avg salary). Over the most recent 4 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 HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY is expanding, contracting, or simply replacing departures. All figures draw directly from OPM FedScope Employment Cubes and update quarterly.
Workforce Overview
Employees
869
+0.3% from prior period
Average Salary
$205,047
+9.9%
Avg Length of Service
15 yrs
Sub-agencies
2
Data vintage
March 2025
OPM FedScope quarterly snapshot
Source authority
OPM FedScope
U.S. Office of Personnel Management — official federal HR data
FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY pay vs. federal civilian average
Agency average $205,047 relative to federal average $109,869
FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY workforce by GS grade tier
Estimated distribution of 869 employees across the General Schedule pay grades. Tier weights are modeled from the agency's average salary of $205,047, average length of service of 15 years, and sub-agency salary brackets. Color encodes pay-band tier (entry / mid / senior / executive).
FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY — estimated GS-grade workforce mix. Source: OPM FedScope March 2025; pay tiers modeled from agency averages.
Salary Analysis
How FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY pay compares to the federal average of $109,869
Agency Average
$205,047
Federal Average
$109,869
vs. Federal Avg
+86.6%
Salary Range by Sub-agency
Under $80K
0
$80K–$100K
0
$100K–$120K
0
$120K–$150K
0
Over $150K
869
Sub-agencies & Organizational Units
FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY has 2 sub-agencies. The highest-paying unit averages $206,740.
| Sub-agency | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY | 743 | $206,740 | 14.3 yrs |
| OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL | 126 | $195,062 | 18.9 yrs |
Geographic Presence
FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY has employees in 3 states and territories. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA has the most with 731 employees.
| State | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | 731 | $205,039 | 14.8 yrs |
| VIRGINIA | 39 | $217,037 | 12.6 yrs |
| FLORIDA | 11 | $184,499 | 20.4 yrs |
Workforce Dynamics
Monthly hiring and separation trends. Net change over 4 months: 0.
| Month | Accessions | Separations | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | +0 | -13 | -13 |
| Aug 2024 | +0 | -16 | -16 |
| Jun 2024 | +16 | -0 | +16 |
| May 2024 | +23 | -0 | +23 |
Hiring & Separation Reasons
Why employees join and leave FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
Accession Reasons
New Hire - Excepted Service Appointment
39
Separation Reasons
Quit
16
Termination (Expired Appt/Other)
13
Employee Tenure Distribution
Average length of service is 15 years. Employees in sub-agencies grouped by average tenure.
Under 5 yrs
0
5–10 yrs
0
10–15 yrs
743
15–20 yrs
126
Over 20 yrs
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work at FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY? ▾
FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY employs 869 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 FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY? ▾
The average salary at FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY is $205,047 per year, which is 86.6% above the federal average of $109,869.
What is the average length of service at FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY? ▾
The average length of service at FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY is 15 years. The federal average is 11.8 years.
How many sub-agencies does FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY have? ▾
FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY has 2 sub-agencies or organizational units. The largest is FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY with 743 employees.
In how many states does FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY have employees? ▾
FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY has employees in 3 states and territories. The largest concentration is in DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA with 731 employees.
Is FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY hiring or downsizing? ▾
Over the most recent 4 months of data, FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY had 0 accessions and 0 separations, for a net change of 0 employees.
Where can I find salary data for occupations at FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY? ▾
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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