Records analyzed
1 sub-agencies
Cross-joined with state geography and occupational mix
2026 data Public-data reference. official source
FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
Open-data reference.
Federal workforce data for FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM. This agency represents 0.1% of the total federal civilian workforce. Source: OPM FedScope, March 2025.
What the Numbers Say About FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM employs 1,661 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 -4.3%, 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 $196,702 sits 79.0% above the federal civilian average of $109,869. Average length of service at FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM is 13.7 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 RESERVE SYSTEM has employees in 17 states and territories, with the largest concentration in DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (996 employees at $205,066 avg salary). Over the most recent 5 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 RESERVE SYSTEM is expanding, contracting, or simply replacing departures. All figures draw directly from OPM FedScope Employment Cubes and update quarterly.
Workforce Overview
Employees
1,661
-4.3% from prior period
Average Salary
$196,702
+3.9%
Avg Length of Service
13.7 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 RESERVE SYSTEM pay vs. federal civilian average
Agency average $196,702 relative to federal average $109,869
FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM workforce by GS grade tier
Estimated distribution of 1,661 employees across the General Schedule pay grades. Tier weights are modeled from the agency's average salary of $196,702, average length of service of 13.7 years, and sub-agency salary brackets. Color encodes pay-band tier (entry / mid / senior / executive).
FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM — estimated GS-grade workforce mix. Source: OPM FedScope March 2025; pay tiers modeled from agency averages.
Salary Analysis
How FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM pay compares to the federal average of $109,869
Agency Average
$196,702
Federal Average
$109,869
vs. Federal Avg
+79.0%
Salary Range by Sub-agency
Under $80K
0
$80K–$100K
0
$100K–$120K
0
$120K–$150K
0
Over $150K
1,661
Sub-agencies & Organizational Units
FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM has 1 sub-agencies. The highest-paying unit averages $196,702.
| Sub-agency | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION | 1,661 | $196,702 | 13.7 yrs |
Geographic Presence
FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM has employees in 17 states and territories. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA has the most with 996 employees.
| State | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | 996 | $205,066 | 14.2 yrs |
| NEW YORK | 100 | $211,465 | 10.8 yrs |
| CALIFORNIA | 91 | $208,337 | 13.6 yrs |
| ILLINOIS | 54 | $163,388 | 12.8 yrs |
| TEXAS | 42 | $178,020 | 15.6 yrs |
| GEORGIA | 35 | $165,168 | 14.5 yrs |
| FLORIDA | 32 | $169,197 | 16 yrs |
| PENNSYLVANIA | 30 | $182,067 | 12.8 yrs |
| WASHINGTON | 23 | $188,393 | 10.6 yrs |
| NORTH CAROLINA | 21 | $170,472 | 12 yrs |
| NEW JERSEY | 20 | $186,790 | 14.1 yrs |
| COLORADO | 19 | $163,742 | 12.4 yrs |
| VIRGINIA | 19 | $155,229 | 10.5 yrs |
| MASSACHUSETTS | 18 | $206,645 | 12.7 yrs |
| MARYLAND | 15 | $173,472 | 13.4 yrs |
| MINNESOTA | 13 | $184,656 | 11.9 yrs |
| MICHIGAN | 12 | $161,937 | 8.2 yrs |
Workforce Dynamics
Monthly hiring and separation trends. Net change over 5 months: 0.
| Month | Accessions | Separations | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | +0 | -17 | -17 |
| Feb 2025 | +0 | -36 | -36 |
| Sep 2024 | +25 | -0 | +25 |
| Jun 2024 | +34 | -0 | +34 |
| May 2024 | +20 | -0 | +20 |
Hiring & Separation Reasons
Why employees join and leave FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
Accession Reasons
New Hire - Excepted Service Appointment
68
New Hire - Competitive Service Appointment
11
Separation Reasons
Quit
31
Retirement - Voluntary
22
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work at FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM? ▾
FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM employs 1,661 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 RESERVE SYSTEM? ▾
The average salary at FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM is $196,702 per year, which is 79.0% above the federal average of $109,869.
What is the average length of service at FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM? ▾
The average length of service at FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM is 13.7 years. The federal average is 11.8 years.
How many sub-agencies does FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM have? ▾
FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM has 1 sub-agencies or organizational units. The largest is BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION with 1,661 employees.
In how many states does FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM have employees? ▾
FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM has employees in 17 states and territories. The largest concentration is in DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA with 996 employees.
Is FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM hiring or downsizing? ▾
Over the most recent 5 months of data, FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM had 0 accessions and 0 separations, for a net change of 0 employees.
Where can I find salary data for occupations at FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM? ▾
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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