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2026 data Public-data reference. official source
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
Open-data reference.
Federal workforce data for GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE. This agency represents 0.1% of the total federal civilian workforce. Source: OPM FedScope, March 2025.
What the Numbers Say About GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE employs 1,649 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 up by 0.1%, 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 $112,001 sits 1.9% above the federal civilian average of $109,869. Average length of service at GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE is 16.8 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: GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE has employees in 7 states and territories, with the largest concentration in DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (1,338 employees at $114,399 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 GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE is expanding, contracting, or simply replacing departures. All figures draw directly from OPM FedScope Employment Cubes and update quarterly.
Workforce Overview
Employees
1,649
+0.1% from prior period
Average Salary
$112,001
+2.7%
Avg Length of Service
16.8 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
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE pay vs. federal civilian average
Agency average $112,001 relative to federal average $109,869
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE workforce by GS grade tier
Estimated distribution of 1,649 employees across the General Schedule pay grades. Tier weights are modeled from the agency's average salary of $112,001, average length of service of 16.8 years, and sub-agency salary brackets. Color encodes pay-band tier (entry / mid / senior / executive).
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE — estimated GS-grade workforce mix. Source: OPM FedScope March 2025; pay tiers modeled from agency averages.
Salary Analysis
How GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE pay compares to the federal average of $109,869
Agency Average
$112,001
Federal Average
$109,869
vs. Federal Avg
+1.9%
Salary Range by Sub-agency
Under $80K
0
$80K–$100K
0
$100K–$120K
1,649
$120K–$150K
0
Over $150K
0
Sub-agencies & Organizational Units
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE has 1 sub-agencies. The highest-paying unit averages $112,001.
| Sub-agency | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE | 1,649 | $112,001 | 16.8 yrs |
Geographic Presence
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE has employees in 7 states and territories. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA has the most with 1,338 employees.
| State | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | 1,338 | $114,399 | 17.9 yrs |
| MISSISSIPPI | 144 | $99,670 | 8 yrs |
| COLORADO | 21 | $70,195 | 17.8 yrs |
| MARYLAND | 18 | $96,061 | 24.3 yrs |
| VIRGINIA | 18 | $109,471 | 9 yrs |
| TEXAS | 16 | $97,448 | 9.2 yrs |
| GEORGIA | 14 | $118,404 | 15.3 yrs |
Workforce Dynamics
Monthly hiring and separation trends. Net change over 4 months: 0.
| Month | Accessions | Separations | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | +13 | -13 | +0 |
| Aug 2024 | +24 | -0 | +24 |
| Jun 2024 | +13 | -0 | +13 |
| May 2024 | +11 | -0 | +11 |
Hiring & Separation Reasons
Why employees join and leave GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
Accession Reasons
New Hire - Competitive Service Appointment
37
New Hire - Excepted Service Appointment
24
Separation Reasons
Retirement - Voluntary
13
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work at GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE? ▾
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE employs 1,649 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 GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE? ▾
The average salary at GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE is $112,001 per year, which is 1.9% above the federal average of $109,869.
What is the average length of service at GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE? ▾
The average length of service at GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE is 16.8 years. The federal average is 11.8 years.
How many sub-agencies does GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE have? ▾
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE has 1 sub-agencies or organizational units. The largest is GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE with 1,649 employees.
In how many states does GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE have employees? ▾
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE has employees in 7 states and territories. The largest concentration is in DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA with 1,338 employees.
Is GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE hiring or downsizing? ▾
Over the most recent 4 months of data, GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE had 0 accessions and 0 separations, for a net change of 0 employees.
Where can I find salary data for occupations at GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE? ▾
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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