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Cross-joined with state geography and occupational mix
2026 data Public-data reference. official source
NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD
Open-data reference.
Federal workforce data for NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD. This agency represents 0.1% of the total federal civilian workforce. Source: OPM FedScope, March 2025.
What the Numbers Say About NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD
NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD employs 1,237 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 0.3%, 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 $143,597 sits 30.7% above the federal civilian average of $109,869. Average length of service at NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD is 17.8 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: NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD has employees in 24 states and territories, with the largest concentration in DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (380 employees at $158,234 avg salary). Over the most recent 3 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 NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD is expanding, contracting, or simply replacing departures. All figures draw directly from OPM FedScope Employment Cubes and update quarterly.
Workforce Overview
Employees
1,237
+0.3% from prior period
Average Salary
$143,597
+1.0%
Avg Length of Service
17.8 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
NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD pay vs. federal civilian average
Agency average $143,597 relative to federal average $109,869
NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD workforce by GS grade tier
Estimated distribution of 1,237 employees across the General Schedule pay grades. Tier weights are modeled from the agency's average salary of $143,597, average length of service of 17.8 years, and sub-agency salary brackets. Color encodes pay-band tier (entry / mid / senior / executive).
NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD — estimated GS-grade workforce mix. Source: OPM FedScope March 2025; pay tiers modeled from agency averages.
Salary Analysis
How NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD pay compares to the federal average of $109,869
Agency Average
$143,597
Federal Average
$109,869
vs. Federal Avg
+30.7%
Salary Range by Sub-agency
Under $80K
0
$80K–$100K
0
$100K–$120K
0
$120K–$150K
1,237
Over $150K
0
Sub-agencies & Organizational Units
NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD has 1 sub-agencies. The highest-paying unit averages $143,597.
| Sub-agency | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD | 1,237 | $143,597 | 17.8 yrs |
Geographic Presence
NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD has employees in 24 states and territories. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA has the most with 380 employees.
| State | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | 380 | $158,234 | 19.1 yrs |
| CALIFORNIA | 116 | $143,301 | 15.5 yrs |
| NEW YORK | 87 | $144,730 | 19.1 yrs |
| PENNSYLVANIA | 51 | $139,259 | 16.2 yrs |
| OHIO | 48 | $133,374 | 20.1 yrs |
| ILLINOIS | 48 | $140,126 | 15.8 yrs |
| TEXAS | 42 | $131,585 | 16.2 yrs |
| MICHIGAN | 37 | $135,071 | 16.9 yrs |
| WASHINGTON | 34 | $142,301 | 16.8 yrs |
| FLORIDA | 32 | $130,509 | 22.4 yrs |
| NEW JERSEY | 27 | $148,918 | 19.5 yrs |
| ARIZONA | 27 | $131,169 | 15 yrs |
| MARYLAND | 26 | $144,991 | 14.7 yrs |
| GEORGIA | 23 | $120,403 | 13.5 yrs |
| MASSACHUSETTS | 23 | $143,761 | 16.9 yrs |
| LOUISIANA | 22 | $116,398 | 18.1 yrs |
| WISCONSIN | 22 | $136,139 | 20 yrs |
| INDIANA | 20 | $138,839 | 17.5 yrs |
| MISSOURI | 18 | $133,153 | 17.6 yrs |
| NORTH CAROLINA | 17 | $130,512 | 15.3 yrs |
Showing top 20 of 24 states
Workforce Dynamics
Monthly hiring and separation trends. Net change over 3 months: 0.
| Month | Accessions | Separations | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | +0 | -14 | -14 |
| Oct 2024 | +32 | -0 | +32 |
| Sep 2024 | +45 | -0 | +45 |
Hiring & Separation Reasons
Why employees join and leave NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD
Accession Reasons
New Hire - Excepted Service Appointment
64
New Hire - Competitive Service Appointment
13
Separation Reasons
Retirement - Voluntary
14
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work at NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD? ▾
NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD employs 1,237 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 NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD? ▾
The average salary at NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD is $143,597 per year, which is 30.7% above the federal average of $109,869.
What is the average length of service at NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD? ▾
The average length of service at NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD is 17.8 years. The federal average is 11.8 years.
How many sub-agencies does NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD have? ▾
NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD has 1 sub-agencies or organizational units. The largest is NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD with 1,237 employees.
In how many states does NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD have employees? ▾
NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD has employees in 24 states and territories. The largest concentration is in DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA with 380 employees.
Is NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD hiring or downsizing? ▾
Over the most recent 3 months of data, NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD had 0 accessions and 0 separations, for a net change of 0 employees.
Where can I find salary data for occupations at NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD? ▾
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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