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17 sub-agencies
Cross-joined with state geography and occupational mix
2026 data Public-data reference. official source
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Open-data reference.
Federal workforce data for GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. This agency represents 0.6% of the total federal civilian workforce. Source: OPM FedScope, March 2025.
What the Numbers Say About GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION employs 13,182 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 -1.4%, 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 $131,571 sits 19.8% above the federal civilian average of $109,869. Average length of service at GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION is 15.5 years, reflecting a workforce that has built institutional knowledge across 17 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: GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION has employees in 48 states and territories, with the largest concentration in DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (1,632 employees at $142,226 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 GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION is expanding, contracting, or simply replacing departures. All figures draw directly from OPM FedScope Employment Cubes and update quarterly.
Workforce Overview
Employees
13,182
-1.4% from prior period
Average Salary
$131,571
+2.4%
Avg Length of Service
15.5 yrs
Sub-agencies
17
Data vintage
March 2025
OPM FedScope quarterly snapshot
Source authority
OPM FedScope
U.S. Office of Personnel Management — official federal HR data
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION pay vs. federal civilian average
Agency average $131,571 relative to federal average $109,869
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION workforce by GS grade tier
Estimated distribution of 13,182 employees across the General Schedule pay grades. Tier weights are modeled from the agency's average salary of $131,571, average length of service of 15.5 years, and sub-agency salary brackets. Color encodes pay-band tier (entry / mid / senior / executive).
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION — estimated GS-grade workforce mix. Source: OPM FedScope March 2025; pay tiers modeled from agency averages.
Salary Analysis
How GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION pay compares to the federal average of $109,869
Agency Average
$131,571
Federal Average
$109,869
vs. Federal Avg
+19.8%
Salary Range by Sub-agency
Under $80K
29
$80K–$100K
0
$100K–$120K
468
$120K–$150K
11,728
Over $150K
957
Sub-agencies & Organizational Units
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION has 17 sub-agencies. The highest-paying unit averages $167,895.
| Sub-agency | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE | 5,526 | $126,961 | 15.5 yrs |
| FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | 4,678 | $133,426 | 14.8 yrs |
| OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 784 | $125,923 | 18.5 yrs |
| OFFICE OF GSA IT | 488 | $157,775 | 18.3 yrs |
| OFFICE OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | 468 | $112,949 | 13.8 yrs |
| OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL | 271 | $144,162 | 15.5 yrs |
| OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY | 257 | $163,295 | 16.3 yrs |
| OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL | 182 | $161,966 | 15.1 yrs |
| OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES | 124 | $138,650 | 19.2 yrs |
| OFFICE OF MISSION ASSURANCE | 119 | $136,808 | 17.5 yrs |
| OFFICE OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION | 100 | $132,898 | 13.1 yrs |
| IMMEDIATE OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR | 42 | $120,853 | 4.4 yrs |
| OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS UTILIZATION | 38 | $141,337 | 19 yrs |
| CIVILIAN BOARD OF CONTRACT APPEALS | 30 | $167,895 | 20.4 yrs |
| OFFICES OF THE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS | 29 | $21,330 | 14.3 yrs |
| OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS | 27 | $145,934 | 22.7 yrs |
| OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS | 19 | $142,954 | 18.2 yrs |
Geographic Presence
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION has employees in 48 states and territories. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA has the most with 1,632 employees.
| State | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | 1,632 | $142,226 | 15.5 yrs |
| VIRGINIA | 1,163 | $151,914 | 16.1 yrs |
| TEXAS | 1,131 | $121,467 | 15.8 yrs |
| MARYLAND | 1,060 | $148,244 | 17.9 yrs |
| CALIFORNIA | 792 | $134,810 | 14.9 yrs |
| GEORGIA | 716 | $124,625 | 17 yrs |
| PENNSYLVANIA | 654 | $129,314 | 16 yrs |
| ILLINOIS | 559 | $133,876 | 17.7 yrs |
| MISSOURI | 550 | $113,800 | 16.1 yrs |
| NEW YORK | 527 | $132,539 | 14.2 yrs |
| FLORIDA | 422 | $117,404 | 13.4 yrs |
| COLORADO | 418 | $131,369 | 14.3 yrs |
| WASHINGTON | 375 | $126,402 | 13.7 yrs |
| NEW JERSEY | 245 | $134,254 | 15.3 yrs |
| MASSACHUSETTS | 233 | $138,305 | 15.9 yrs |
| OHIO | 155 | $117,017 | 12.8 yrs |
| NORTH CAROLINA | 148 | $123,514 | 12.8 yrs |
| KANSAS | 140 | $116,639 | 15.8 yrs |
| MICHIGAN | 122 | $118,854 | 14.2 yrs |
| ARIZONA | 113 | $117,010 | 13.7 yrs |
Showing top 20 of 48 states
Workforce Dynamics
Monthly hiring and separation trends. Net change over 12 months: 0.
| Month | Accessions | Separations | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | +0 | -359 | -359 |
| Feb 2025 | +0 | -42 | -42 |
| Jan 2025 | +81 | -36 | +45 |
| Dec 2024 | +75 | -12 | +63 |
| Nov 2024 | +51 | -11 | +40 |
| Oct 2024 | +48 | -0 | +48 |
| Sep 2024 | +38 | -24 | +14 |
| Aug 2024 | +104 | -58 | +46 |
| Jul 2024 | +144 | -0 | +144 |
| Jun 2024 | +212 | -58 | +154 |
| May 2024 | +72 | -0 | +72 |
| Apr 2024 | +60 | -13 | +47 |
Hiring & Separation Reasons
Why employees join and leave GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Accession Reasons
New Hire - Competitive Service Appointment
399
New Hire - Excepted Service Appointment
332
Transfer In - Individual Transfer
154
Separation Reasons
Other Separation
332
Retirement - Voluntary
102
Transfer Out - Individual Transfer
96
Quit
69
Termination (Expired Appt/Other)
14
Employee Tenure Distribution
Average length of service is 15.5 years. Employees in sub-agencies grouped by average tenure.
Under 5 yrs
42
5–10 yrs
0
10–15 yrs
5,275
15–20 yrs
7,808
Over 20 yrs
57
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work at GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION? ▾
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION employs 13,182 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 GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION? ▾
The average salary at GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION is $131,571 per year, which is 19.8% above the federal average of $109,869.
What is the average length of service at GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION? ▾
The average length of service at GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION is 15.5 years. The federal average is 11.8 years.
How many sub-agencies does GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION have? ▾
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION has 17 sub-agencies or organizational units. The largest is PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE with 5,526 employees.
In how many states does GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION have employees? ▾
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION has employees in 48 states and territories. The largest concentration is in DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA with 1,632 employees.
Is GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION hiring or downsizing? ▾
Over the most recent 12 months of data, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION had 0 accessions and 0 separations, for a net change of 0 employees.
Where can I find salary data for occupations at GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION? ▾
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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