Records analyzed
1 sub-agencies
Cross-joined with state geography and occupational mix
2026 data Public-data reference. official source
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
Open-data reference.
Federal workforce data for NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL. This agency represents 0.0% of the total federal civilian workforce. Source: OPM FedScope, March 2025.
What the Numbers Say About NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL employs 76 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 18.8%, 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 $141,507 sits 28.8% above the federal civilian average of $109,869. Average length of service at NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL is 4.4 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 SECURITY COUNCIL has employees in 1 states and territories, with the largest concentration in DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (76 employees at $141,507 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 SECURITY COUNCIL is expanding, contracting, or simply replacing departures. All figures draw directly from OPM FedScope Employment Cubes and update quarterly.
Workforce Overview
Employees
76
+18.8% from prior period
Average Salary
$141,507
-0.0%
Avg Length of Service
4.4 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 SECURITY COUNCIL pay vs. federal civilian average
Agency average $141,507 relative to federal average $109,869
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL workforce by GS grade tier
Estimated distribution of 76 employees across the General Schedule pay grades. Tier weights are modeled from the agency's average salary of $141,507, average length of service of 4.4 years, and sub-agency salary brackets. Color encodes pay-band tier (entry / mid / senior / executive).
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL — estimated GS-grade workforce mix. Source: OPM FedScope March 2025; pay tiers modeled from agency averages.
Salary Analysis
How NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL pay compares to the federal average of $109,869
Agency Average
$141,507
Federal Average
$109,869
vs. Federal Avg
+28.8%
Salary Range by Sub-agency
Under $80K
0
$80K–$100K
0
$100K–$120K
0
$120K–$150K
76
Over $150K
0
Sub-agencies & Organizational Units
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL has 1 sub-agencies. The highest-paying unit averages $141,507.
| Sub-agency | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL | 76 | $141,507 | 4.4 yrs |
Geographic Presence
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL has employees in 1 states and territories. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA has the most with 76 employees.
| State | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | 76 | $141,507 | 4.4 yrs |
Workforce Dynamics
Monthly hiring and separation trends. Net change over 3 months: 0.
| Month | Accessions | Separations | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | +11 | -0 | +11 |
| Feb 2025 | +12 | -0 | +12 |
| Jan 2025 | +29 | -23 | +6 |
Hiring & Separation Reasons
Why employees join and leave NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
Accession Reasons
New Hire - Excepted Service Appointment
52
Separation Reasons
Quit
23
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work at NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL? ▾
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL employs 76 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 NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL? ▾
The average salary at NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL is $141,507 per year, which is 28.8% above the federal average of $109,869.
What is the average length of service at NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL? ▾
The average length of service at NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL is 4.4 years. The federal average is 11.8 years.
How many sub-agencies does NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL have? ▾
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL has 1 sub-agencies or organizational units. The largest is NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL with 76 employees.
In how many states does NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL have employees? ▾
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL has employees in 1 states and territories. The largest concentration is in DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA with 76 employees.
Is NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL hiring or downsizing? ▾
Over the most recent 3 months of data, NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL had 0 accessions and 0 separations, for a net change of 0 employees.
Where can I find salary data for occupations at NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL? ▾
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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