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Cross-joined with state geography and occupational mix
2026 data Public-data reference. official source
PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION
Open-data reference.
Federal workforce data for PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION. This agency represents 0.0% of the total federal civilian workforce. Source: OPM FedScope, March 2025.
What the Numbers Say About PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION
PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION employs 939 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 down by -4.1%, 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 $154,959 sits 41.0% above the federal civilian average of $109,869. Average length of service at PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION is 16.1 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: PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION has employees in 6 states and territories, with the largest concentration in DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (766 employees at $156,176 avg salary). Over the most recent 1 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 PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION is expanding, contracting, or simply replacing departures. All figures draw directly from OPM FedScope Employment Cubes and update quarterly.
Workforce Overview
Employees
939
-4.1% from prior period
Average Salary
$154,959
+4.1%
Avg Length of Service
16.1 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
PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION pay vs. federal civilian average
Agency average $154,959 relative to federal average $109,869
PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION workforce by GS grade tier
Estimated distribution of 939 employees across the General Schedule pay grades. Tier weights are modeled from the agency's average salary of $154,959, average length of service of 16.1 years, and sub-agency salary brackets. Color encodes pay-band tier (entry / mid / senior / executive).
PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION — estimated GS-grade workforce mix. Source: OPM FedScope March 2025; pay tiers modeled from agency averages.
Salary Analysis
How PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION pay compares to the federal average of $109,869
Agency Average
$154,959
Federal Average
$109,869
vs. Federal Avg
+41.0%
Salary Range by Sub-agency
Under $80K
0
$80K–$100K
0
$100K–$120K
0
$120K–$150K
0
Over $150K
939
Sub-agencies & Organizational Units
PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION has 1 sub-agencies. The highest-paying unit averages $154,959.
| Sub-agency | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION | 939 | $154,959 | 16.1 yrs |
Geographic Presence
PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION has employees in 6 states and territories. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA has the most with 766 employees.
Workforce Dynamics
Monthly hiring and separation trends. Net change over 1 months: 0.
| Month | Accessions | Separations | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | +0 | -14 | -14 |
Hiring & Separation Reasons
Why employees join and leave PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION
Separation Reasons
Termination (Expired Appt/Other)
14
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work at PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION? ▾
PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION employs 939 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 PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION? ▾
The average salary at PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION is $154,959 per year, which is 41.0% above the federal average of $109,869.
What is the average length of service at PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION? ▾
The average length of service at PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION is 16.1 years. The federal average is 11.8 years.
How many sub-agencies does PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION have? ▾
PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION has 1 sub-agencies or organizational units. The largest is PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION with 939 employees.
In how many states does PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION have employees? ▾
PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION has employees in 6 states and territories. The largest concentration is in DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA with 766 employees.
Is PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION hiring or downsizing? ▾
Over the most recent 1 months of data, PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION had 0 accessions and 0 separations, for a net change of 0 employees.
Where can I find salary data for occupations at PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION? ▾
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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